Electronic Arts (EA) Set for Historic $55 Billion Buyout

Font: Financial Modeling Prep  • Sep 29, 2025

• Robert W. Baird sets a price target of $210 for Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA), indicating a potential increase of 3.59%.
• The $55 billion all-cash deal led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners is the largest leveraged buyout on record.
• EA's stock surged by 4.9% following the buyout announcement, with a market capitalization increase to approximately $50.67 billion.

On September 29, 2025, Robert W. Baird set a price target of $210 for Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA). At the time, EA's stock was priced at $202.72, suggesting a potential increase of 3.59%. This price target aligns with the recent announcement of EA's $55 billion buyout, which will take the company private.

Electronic Arts, known for popular games like The Sims, Madden, and FIFA, is set to be acquired in a historic $55 billion all-cash deal. This acquisition, led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, is the largest leveraged buyout on record. Shareholders will receive $210 per share, matching Robert W. Baird's price target.

Following the buyout announcement, EA's shares surged by 4.9% on Monday. The stock had already risen by about 15% the previous Friday, closing at $193.35, after news of the deal emerged. This increase boosted EA's market value from $43 billion to around $48 billion, reflecting strong investor confidence.

The Public Investment Fund, which already owns a 9.9% stake in EA, will become the majority investor. This move highlights the growing interest of major financial players in the gaming industry. The acquisition is expected to accelerate EA's growth away from Wall Street's scrutiny, as highlighted by the New York Times.

Currently, EA's stock is priced at $202.53, marking a 4.75% increase. The stock has fluctuated between $202.49 and $203.75 today, with the latter being its highest price in the past year. EA's market capitalization is approximately $50.67 billion, with a trading volume of 13.86 million shares on the NASDAQ exchange.