EA monthly performance report
Monthly EA research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
EA monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Electronic Arts (EA) closed August 2026 at $209.70, down 0.08% for the month and +31.25% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, EA is +2.63%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +13.11% YTD.
- The stock is trading +3.40% versus its 200-day moving average ($202.81), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, EA has underperformed the S&P 500 by −1.57%, with a relative strength index reading of 99.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Electronic Arts ended August 2026 at $209.70, posting a monthly return of −0.08%. The S&P 500 returned +3.25% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −3.33%.
The current quarter stands at +1.89% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +3.40% versus the 200-day moving average ($202.81).
Year-to-date, EA is +2.63% against SPY +13.11%, a gap of −10.48%. The stock is currently −0.13% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −30.62%.
| Period | EA | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.08% | +3.25% | −3.33% |
| 1 Week | +0.30% | +4.36% | −4.06% |
| 1 Month | −0.08% | +3.25% | −3.33% |
| 3 Months | +3.47% | +8.40% | −4.93% |
| 6 Months | +2.83% | +11.47% | −8.63% |
| YTD | +2.63% | +13.11% | −10.48% |
| 12 Months | +31.25% | +22.21% | +9.04% |
| 3 Years | +71.06% | +72.63% | −1.57% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sep 2025 | +18.65% |
| #2 | Aug 2025 | +12.56% |
| #3 | Nov 2023 | +11.45% |
| #4 | Jun 2025 | +11.20% |
| #5 | Mar 2025 | +10.85% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jan 2025 | −16.71% |
| #2 | Aug 2023 | −11.47% |
| #3 | Dec 2024 | −11.04% |
| #4 | Sep 2024 | −5.44% |
| #5 | Mar 2024 | −4.61% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +10.20% |
| Q3 2025 | +27.66% |
| Q4 2025 | +1.42% |
| Q1 2026 | −0.05% |
| Q2 2026 | +0.44% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +1.89% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +23.01% |
| 2024 | +8.02% |
| 2025 | +39.68% |
| 2026 | +2.30% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $209.98 (2026-08-04) |
| 52-Week Low | $151.50 (2025-08-01) |
| Current Price | $209.70 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $202.81 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +3.40% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −30.62% (2025-01-28) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −0.13% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 99.1 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −1.57% |
| RS Peak | 116.8 (Mar 2026) |
| RS Trough | 69.9 (Jan 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was EA's return for this report period?
EA returned −0.08% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-08-04.
Has EA outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD EA: +2.63% vs SPY: +13.11%.
What is EA's 12-month return?
+31.25% over the trailing 12 months.
Is EA above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +3.40% versus 200DMA ($202.81).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−30.62% on 2025-01-28.