Electronic ArtsHAM:ERT -0.28%90 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates HAM:ERT with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €140.17. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Interactive Media companies, Electronic Arts ranks better than 75.16% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Electronic Arts's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Electronic Arts's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:ERT'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.25
Current: 0.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Electronic Arts was 0.25. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.20.
HAM:ERT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 75.16% of 153
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs HAM:ERT: 0.22
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Electronic Arts was 30.80% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 3.80% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Electronic Arts (HAM:ERT) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Electronic Arts Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Electronic Arts Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Electronic Arts's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
HAM:ERT vs TTWO, RBLX, NTES: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Electronic Arts's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Electronic Arts Dividend Payout Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Electronic Arts's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Electronic Arts's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Electronic Arts's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Electronic Arts (HAM:ERT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Electronic Arts and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Electronic Arts' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Electronic Arts ranks #38 out of 153 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Electronic Arts' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Electronic Arts' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.25. The Interactive Media industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Electronic Arts' value of 0.11 is 70.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Electronic Arts ranks #38 out of 153 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Electronic Arts has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electronic Arts' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TTWO and RBLX?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Electronic Arts ranks #38 out of 153 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Electronic Arts in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Electronic Arts' value of 0.11 is 70.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Electronic Arts' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Electronic Arts has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Interactive Media company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 0.37, based on 153 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Electronic Arts's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 is 70.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Electronic Arts and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Electronic Arts's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electronic Arts stock overvalued right now?
Electronic Arts (HAM:ERT) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11. The stock's GF Value™ is €140.17, compared to a current price of €179.50 — trading 28.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 70.3% below the Interactive Media industry median of 0.37. Electronic Arts' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Electronic Arts (HAM:ERT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Electronic Arts (HAM:ERT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electronic Arts stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €179.50 is trading 28.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €140.17.
Key valuation signals for HAM:ERT:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.11 (45% below median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: €140.17 vs. price of €179.50 (28.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.3% below the Interactive Media median (#38 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:ERT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Electronic Arts is one of the largest global developers and publishers of video games. Its most important franchises are the Madden NFL and FC soccer games, which it releases annually. In 2024, it also relaunched its American college football game. Other major franchises include Apex Legends, Battlefield, and The Sims. Typically, about three-quarters of the firm's sales are from in-game spending, with the remainder coming from initial game sales.
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