Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25
Reportable Segment — Impairment of intangible assets (excluding goodwill)
Electronic Arts Reportable Segment — Impairment of intangible assets (excluding goodwill) decreased by 3.7% to $26.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase in impairment charges signals that the company's investments in specific intellectual property or acquired assets are underperforming expectations, potentially indicating a need for strategic pivots or write-downs of underperforming franchises.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash charge recognized when the carrying value of specific identifiable intangible assets...
Peer comparison
Peers in the interactive entertainment industry frequently report similar charges when specific game titles or acquired studios fail to meet commercial performance targets, making it a standard indicator of asset quality and capital allocation efficiency.
ea_segment_reportable_segment_impairment_of_intangible_assets_excluding_goodwillHistorical Data
| Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $27.00M | $27.00M | $27.00M | $26.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | -3.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | +0.0% | -3.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Electronic Arts's reportable segment — impairment of intangible assets (excluding goodwill)?
- Electronic Arts (EA) reported reportable segment — impairment of intangible assets (excluding goodwill) of $26.00M in Q3 2025.
- What does reportable segment — impairment of intangible assets (excluding goodwill) mean?
- A non-cash expense recorded when the value of specific intangible assets like game licenses or intellectual property is determined to be lower than their recorded book value.