The global M&A boom is rolling into 2026 as AI sparks deal frenzy — but cash is getting tight

Merger-and-acquisition activity roared back to life last year despite a sluggish start. Markets are betting that the surge will continue.

CNBC • an hour ago

Bloomberg's 2026 Watch List Flags 5 Ideal 'Safer' February Dividend Buys

Bloomberg's 2026 Dividend Focus list highlights 16 'safer' stocks with free cash flow yields exceeding dividend yields, signaling strong dividend sustainability. Top projected net gains for 2026 include PT Telekom at 70.36%, with average net gain estimates of 28.13% across the top ten dividend-focused stocks. Five 'IDEAL' stocks—Continental, Aviva, PT Telekom, Danske Bank, and Western Midstream—offer dividends from $1,000 invested that exceed their single share price.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 11, 2026

Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, Inc. Announces Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations for Any and All of Electronic Arts Inc.'s 1.850% Senior Notes Due 2031 and 2.950% Senior Notes Due 2051

WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, Inc. (the "Offeror") announced today the commencement of offers to purchase for cash (each, a "Tender Offer" and, together, the "Tender Offers") any and all of Electronic Arts Inc.'s (NASDAQ: EA) (the "Company") outstanding (i) 1.850% Senior Notes due 2031 (the "2031 Notes") and (ii) 2.950% Senior Notes due 2051 (the "2051 Notes" and, together with the 2031 Notes, the "Notes").

PRNewsWire • Feb 10, 2026

Electronic Arts posts strong Q3 revenue as ‘Battlefield 6' tops sales

Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:EA, XETRA:ERT) reported a surge in sales in its third fiscal quarter, driven by the blockbuster launch of Battlefield 6, although quarterly profit fell slightly despite higher revenue. The game publisher posted net bookings of $3.05 billion for the quarter, up 38% from the same period last year, marking a new record for the company.

Proactive Investors • Feb 4, 2026

Electronic Arts Q3 Earnings and Revenues Increase Year Over Year

EA posts year-over-year growth in fiscal Q3 earnings and revenues, even as higher operating costs pressure margins and operating income.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 4, 2026

EA's Third-Quarter Profit Falls, Despite Higher Revenue

The videogame maker logged a lower quarterly profit of $88 million despite a slight uptick in revenue driven by what it called record net bookings.

WSJ • Feb 3, 2026

EA beats quarterly bookings estimates powered by new 'Battlefield' game

Electronic Arts beat expectations for third-quarter bookings on Tuesday, buoyed by strong sales of its new "Battlefield" title and signs that the videogame publisher's big bets on its best-selling shooter franchise were paying off.

Reuters • Feb 3, 2026

Electronic Arts Reports Q3 FY26 Results

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced preliminary financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025. Selected Operating Highlights and Metrics Net bookings1 for the quarter totaled $3.046 billion, up 38% year-over-year. Battlefield™ 6 was the best-selling shooter title of 2025, setting new franchise engagement records. EA SPORTS FC™ net bookings increased high single digits year-over-year in Q3, excluding the benefit of del.

Business Wire • Feb 3, 2026

How To Earn $500 A Month From Electronic Arts Stock Ahead Of Q3 Earnings

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) will release earnings for its third quarter after the closing bell on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Benzinga • Feb 3, 2026

Electronic Arts (EA) Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Electronic Arts (EA) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.82 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.77 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.83 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 3, 2026