EA CEO Earns $38.7 Million Amid Saudi-Led $55 Billion Buyout

Andrew Wilson, CEO of Electronic Arts, received $38.7 million in total compensation for the 2026 financial year, representing a 27% increase over the previous year. This payout includes a $1.3 million base salary and $28.48 million in stock awards, following record FY26 results where the company reported $7.53 billion in revenue. The financial surge was driven by the success of Battlefield 6, which became the best-selling game of 2025 in the United States, alongside strong performances from the EA Sports FC and Skate franchises and the integration of generative AI into production workflows.

These executive rewards, which included $13.7 million for President Laura Miele and $11.3 million for CFO Stuart Canfield, occurred despite layoffs in March 2026. The cuts affected developers at DICE, Criterion Games, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studio—the same teams responsible for Battlefield 6. Electronic Arts stated these changes were necessary to align teams with community priorities.

Simultaneously, Electronic Arts is undergoing a $55 billion leveraged buyout by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The European Union has approved the deal, which would take the company private. This acquisition may trigger a $125 million severance package for Wilson and would end the company's requirement to publish public financial filings.