733,738 Shares in Electronic Arts Inc. $EA Purchased by Capitolis Liquid Global Markets LLC

Posted by Stanley Muller on Jun 18th, 2026

Capitolis Liquid Global Markets LLC purchased a new position in shares of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 733,738 shares of the game software company’s stock, valued at approximately $149,925,000. Electronic Arts makes up approximately 0.9% of Capitolis Liquid Global Markets LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 25th largest position.

Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in EA. Brighton Jones LLC raised its holdings in Electronic Arts by 9.4% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 3,420 shares of the game software company’s stock worth $500,000 after purchasing an additional 294 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC raised its holdings in Electronic Arts by 167.0% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 19,306 shares of the game software company’s stock worth $2,790,000 after purchasing an additional 12,076 shares in the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its holdings in Electronic Arts by 150.8% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 316 shares of the game software company’s stock worth $46,000 after purchasing an additional 190 shares in the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC purchased a new position in Electronic Arts during the second quarter worth about $2,323,000. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Electronic Arts by 96.4% during the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 3,067 shares of the game software company’s stock worth $490,000 after purchasing an additional 1,505 shares in the last quarter. 90.23% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Electronic Arts News

Here are the key news stories impacting Electronic Arts this week:

Positive Sentiment: EA’s pending $55 billion acquisition remains a key upside driver, and Reuters reported that the buyer group led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has sought EU antitrust approval, with a decision expected by July 22. That keeps the deal process moving forward and supports the stock. Reuters article on EU approval for EA deal
Positive Sentiment: EA introduced EA Advertising, a new platform designed to place brands inside gameplay and live experiences in a “non-disruptive” way. Investors may see this as a longer-term monetization opportunity beyond game sales. Yahoo Finance article on EA advertising plans
Positive Sentiment: Coverage from Seeking Alpha noted EA edging higher after the buyer group filed with the European merger regulator, reinforcing that the acquisition is still advancing and helping keep deal optimism alive. Seeking Alpha article on EA edging higher after merger filing
Neutral Sentiment: EA saw unusual put options trading, which can signal hedging or increased caution, but it does not by itself confirm a bearish move in the shares.
Negative Sentiment: Several insiders, including CEO Andrew Wilson and executive Vijayanthimala Singh, sold shares under pre-arranged 10b5-1 plans. While routine, insider sales can still weigh on sentiment when investors are watching for near-term catalysts.
Negative Sentiment: EA’s new ad strategy has also faced criticism in gaming media, with concerns that more in-game ads could disrupt the player experience and spark backlash, creating some execution risk for the company’s monetization push. ExtremeTech article on EA ads in games

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms recently issued reports on EA. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Electronic Arts from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Monday, May 18th. Citigroup increased their target price on shares of Electronic Arts from $202.00 to $204.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Argus cut shares of Electronic Arts from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, May 28th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Electronic Arts to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, June 6th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Electronic Arts has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $196.64.

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Insider Activity at Electronic Arts

In other news, CEO Andrew Wilson sold 5,066 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $201.66, for a total value of $1,021,609.56. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 85,974 shares in the company, valued at $17,337,516.84. This represents a 5.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, EVP Jacob J. Schatz sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $201.19, for a total transaction of $1,005,950.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 42,287 shares in the company, valued at $8,507,721.53. This represents a 10.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 39,906 shares of company stock valued at $8,060,033. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Electronic Arts Stock Performance

Shares of Electronic Arts stock opened at $203.02 on Thursday. Electronic Arts Inc. has a 12-month low of $146.97 and a 12-month high of $204.88. The company has a current ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 1.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22. The stock has a market cap of $50.91 billion, a PE ratio of 58.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.28 and a beta of 0.65. The company has a 50-day moving average of $202.19 and a two-hundred day moving average of $202.39.

Electronic Arts Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 17th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 27th were issued a $0.19 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, May 27th. This represents a $0.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.4%. Electronic Arts’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 21.78%.

Electronic Arts Profile

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Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ: EA) is a global interactive entertainment company headquartered in Redwood City, California. Founded in 1982 by Trip Hawkins, EA develops, publishes and distributes video games and related content for a variety of platforms, including consoles, personal computers and mobile devices. The company combines in-house development, partnerships and studio acquisitions to create and maintain a portfolio of entertainment properties and live-service experiences for players worldwide.

EA’s product lineup spans several well-known franchises and genres.