Business Segments · Acquisition-related expenses
Reportable Segment — Acquisition-related expenses
Electronic Arts Reportable Segment — Acquisition-related expenses increased by 103.8% to $53.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 103.8%, from $26.00M to $53.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ2 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
High or increasing expenses indicate active M&A activity, which may lead to future growth but also creates short-term integration risks and financial drag.
Detailed definition
Includes costs directly attributable to the integration of acquired businesses, such as legal fees, consulting, and the...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported as acquisition-related or integration costs by firms pursuing aggressive M&A strategies.
Metric ID:
ea_segment_reportable_segment_acquisition_related_expensesHistorical Data
6 periods
| Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $54.50M | $54.50M | $54.50M | $54.50M | $26.00M | $53.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -52.3% | +103.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -52.3% | +103.8% |
Range$26.00M – $54.50M
CAGR-2.2%
Avg YoY Growth+25.8%
Median YoY Growth+25.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Electronic Arts's reportable segment — acquisition-related expenses?
- Electronic Arts (EA) reported reportable segment — acquisition-related expenses of $53.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Electronic Arts's reportable segment — acquisition-related expenses changed year-over-year?
- Electronic Arts's reportable segment — acquisition-related expenses increased by 103.8% year-over-year, from $26.00M to $53.00M.
- What does reportable segment — acquisition-related expenses mean?
- Costs associated with buying and integrating other companies into the business.