EA Looks to Digital, Mobile for Future Growth

EA reported earnings for the second quarter of its 2013 fiscal year today, looking toward mobile and digital growth as strong sources of potential future income. Overall net revenue was $1.08 billion for the quarter, up 4% compared to the same period last year. EA said this is its 11th straight quarter of meeting or exceeding its predicted earnings and once again pointed to the massive success of recent EA Sports titles as a highlight.

EA reports that each of its digital revenue channels was up more than 30%, with mobile business alone up 60% ($88 million) compared to this time last year. Particular mobile success stories were The Simpsons: Tapped Out — which has been the top-grossing game in the App Store for weeks and has 2.8 million daily active users — as well as Bejeweled Blitz and FIFA World Class Soccer in Japan.