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Interest accrued

Electronic Arts Interest accrued increased by 3.0% to $690.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 15.6%, from $597.00M to $690.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates that uncertain tax positions are remaining unresolved for longer periods, potentially increasing total tax liabilities.

Detailed definition

This represents the accrued interest expense associated with unrecognized tax benefits. It reflects the cost of carrying...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure for multinational corporations managing tax audits and regulatory compliance.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_interest_on_income_taxes_089519

Historical Data

11 periods
 Q3 '22Q4 '22Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$466.00M$512.00M$668.00M$451.00M$475.00M$518.00M$552.00M$597.00M$649.00M$670.00M$690.00M
QoQ Change+9.9%+30.5%-32.5%+5.3%+9.1%+6.6%+8.2%+8.7%+3.2%+3.0%
YoY Change-3.2%-7.2%-22.5%+22.4%+25.7%+25.3%+21.4%+15.6%
Range$451.00M$690.00M
CAGR+17.0%
Avg YoY Growth+9.7%
Median YoY Growth+18.5%
Current Streak7 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Electronic Arts's interest accrued?
Electronic Arts (EA) reported interest accrued of $690.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Electronic Arts's interest accrued changed year-over-year?
Electronic Arts's interest accrued increased by 15.6% year-over-year, from $597.00M to $690.00M.
What does interest accrued mean?
The interest accumulated on unpaid taxes related to uncertain tax positions.