ATVI Stock Price - Activision Blizzard Inc. Stock Quote (U.S.: Nasdaq) - MarketWatch

Open $77.66
Day Range 76.37 - 77.83
52 Week Range 55.86 - 79.63
Market Cap $58.92B
Shares Outstanding 761.21M
Public Float 751.9M
Beta 1.17
Rev. per Employee $740.51K
P/E Ratio 175.37
EPS $0.44
Yield 0.44%
Dividend $0.34
Ex-Dividend Date Mar 28, 2018
Short Interest 7.83M 05/31/18
% of Float Shorted 1.04%
Average Volume 5.97M

5 Day	4.20%
1 Month	7.53%
3 Month	7.99%
YTD	22.25%
1 Year	31.65%

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Activision price target upped to $93 from $80 at Benchmark

Jun. 18, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. ET
by Emily Bary

Twitter corporate comms chief heads to Activision

Twitter Inc. head of corporate communications Kristin Binns is heading to Activision Blizzard Inc. , Activision said Thursday. Activision was up more than 1% in late afternoon trading to $77.79. Binns will serve as Activision's chief communications officer and senior vice president and will oversee global communications. Binns will start in July after working at Twitter since September, 2016. Activision stock is up 23% this year, as the S&P 500 index gained 3.8%.

Jun. 14, 2018 at 3:44 p.m. ET
by Max A. Cherney

Activision, Take-Two stocks gain after bullish E3 comments from Morgan Stanley

Shares of Activision Blizzard Inc. and Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. are up 2% and 2.4%, respectively, after Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak penned an upbeat note with his thoughts on the E3 convention. On Activision, Nowak highlighted management's "bullish" comments on new mobile games based on Blizzard titles as well as improvements in the company's King advertising business. He was also optimistic about Activision's Overwatch League, an e-sports venture. "We believe OWL has over-delivered on its minimum audiences with Twitch and will generate $120mn in its 2-year contract," Nowak wrote. As for Take-Two, Nowak pointed to management's continued focus on the launch of Red Dead Redemption 2. He sees "room to grow" for the company's NBA2K League. Nowak and his team "favor" Activision and Take-Two to other publishers. Activision's stock is up 34% over the past 12 months, while Take-Two shares have gained 63% and Electronic Arts Inc. shares have risen 32%. The S&P 500 is up 14% in the past year.

Jun. 14, 2018 at 11:23 a.m. ET
by Emily Bary

Netflix is making a streaming ‘Minecraft’ product, but don’t call it a ‘game’

Jun. 14, 2018 at 10:31 a.m. ET
by Sarah Toy

Nintendo brings 'Fortnite' to Switch console

LOS ANGELES -- The biggest game of the year is coming to the hottest console right now. Nintendo Co. is bringing the combat-survival game "Fortnite" to the Switch, securing the most talked-about game as the company hopes to carry strong sales for its videogame console through the machine's second year.

Jun. 12, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. ET
by MarketWatch.com

EA turns to subscriptions for new PC games

Electronic Arts Inc. for the first time will let people subscribe to play its newest PC games, embracing a model analysts believe could eventually alter how people access and select which games to play.

Jun. 10, 2018 at 5:16 p.m. ET
by MarketWatch.com

‘Fortnite’ more important than cryptocurrency to large companies during earnings season

Jun. 6, 2018 at 6:26 a.m. ET
by Max A. Cherney

Take-Two stock rallies as analysts find bright spots in ‘messy’ quarter

May. 20, 2018 at 1:53 p.m. ET
by Emily Bary

Activision Blizzard announces battle-royale mode for next 'Call of Duty'

Activision Blizzard Inc. said Thursday that it would release "Call of Duty: Black Ops 4" on Oct. 12 and that the game would feature a battle-royale mode like the one that can be found on "Fortnite," a popular free game. The company is calling this new battle-royale mode Blackout. "We believe the use of 'Call of Duty' intellectual property could differentiate Blackout from Fortnite and other competitors," wrote Piper Jaffray analyst Michael Olson. "We also believe 'Call of Duty' has the advantage of an already large and enthusiastic player base that was reinvigorated with last year's 'Call of Duty: WWII.'" Activision shares ended up 1.9% in Thursday trading. The stock is up 32% over the past 12 months, while the S&P 500 has gained 15%.

May. 17, 2018 at 4:34 p.m. ET
by Emily Bary

Goldman blames mom-and-pop investors for volatility in stocks

May. 10, 2018 at 9:13 a.m. ET
by Ryan Vlastelica

How ‘Fortnite’ cracked the code to become the most successful free videogame ever

May. 5, 2018 at 1:14 p.m. ET
by Max A. Cherney

Activision blames erroneous headline for stock drop

May. 3, 2018 at 8:35 p.m. ET
by Austen Hufford

Dow wipes out 400-point skid to end higher, but broader market posts a loss

May. 3, 2018 at 4:47 p.m. ET
by Barbara Kollmeyer

Activision posts earnings beat while stock halted due to leak

Activision Blizzard Inc. shares fell 5% after its earnings results were inadvertently released early, and the stock was halted as the first-quarter numbers were officially released during the regular session. Activision stock resumed trading at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time and shares rebounded. The company reported first-quarter net income of $500 million, or 65 cents a share, compared with $426 million, or 56 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Adjusted earnings were 38 cents a share. Net bookings rose to $1.38 billion from $1.2 billion in the year-ago period. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had estimated adjusted earnings of 34 cents a share on net bookings of $1.34 billion. Total GAAP net revenue rose to $1.97 billion from $1.73 billion in the year-earlier period. The company said it expects second quarter adjusted earnings of 31 cents a share on net bookings of $1.35 billion. Activision stock has gained 2.5% this year, with the S&P 500 index falling 1.4%.

May. 3, 2018 at 3:33 p.m. ET
by Max A. Cherney

Breaking

Activision Blizzard shares halted, down 5.1% at $64.92, for pending news

May. 3, 2018 at 2:31 p.m. ET
by Wallace Witkowski

Activision Blizzard started at neutral with $70 stock price target at J.P. Morgan

May. 1, 2018 at 8:09 a.m. ET
by Tomi Kilgore

EA stock rises after analysts cheer organizational changes

Shares of Electronic Arts Inc. are up 1.9% in premarket trading Friday after analysts praised the organizational changes announced by the company after market close on Thursday. CFO Blake Jorgensen will now also serve as COO, Matt Bilbey will become the executive vice president of strategic growth, and Laura Miele will become chief studios officer. All three have been EA employees for some time and are being promoted to new roles. "With the reshuffled roles, we remain confident in EA's ability to execute on its various strategic initiatives, including its connected player network, PC subscription offering, expanded partnership opportunities in Asia, and designing games for the future," William Blair analyst Ralph Schackart wrote. He rates the stock at outperform. BMO Capital Markets analyst Gerrick Johnson said in a note to clients that the changes could help EA better address operational issues: "Management cited quicker response times and an increased focus on providing its player base with the entertainment it wants. We think this could be a reference to consumer pushback to the initial 'pay-to-win' mechanic in Star Wars Battlefront II in-game monetization." EA shares are up 36% over the past 12 months, while Activision Blizzard Inc. shares have gained 39% and Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. shares have risen 70%. The S&P 500 is up 14% over the past year.

Apr. 13, 2018 at 8:25 a.m. ET
by Emily Bary

This violent videogame has made more money than any movie ever

Apr. 9, 2018 at 6:56 a.m. ET
by Max A. Cherney

Electronic Arts stock rises after analyst says management's 'happy' with engagement levels even as 'Fortnite' gains steam

Shares of Electronic Arts Inc. are up 2.8% in Monday trading after Stifel analyst Drew Crum reiterated his upbeat view of the company's prospects and dismissed concerns that the popular "Fortnite" game, made by privately held Epic Games, posed a material threat to EA. "'Fortnite' is VERY popular right now, but the sky isn't falling for EA," Crum wrote. "We're not dismissing Fortnite, but also think the absence of any major releases (since November) has probably had some affect on its success." Crum said that his recent meetings with management indicated that the company is "happy" with engagement levels for its major franchises. The company singled out "Battlefield 1" and FIFA Ultimate Team, according to Crum, who thinks the title will benefit from the World Cup this summer. EA shares are up 40% over the past year, while Activision Blizzard Inc. shares are up 41% and Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. are up 76%. The S&P 500 has gained 12% in that time.

Mar. 26, 2018 at 1:14 p.m. ET
by Emily Bary

Activision concerns 'overblown' even as Fortnite gains steam, says analyst

Jefferies analyst Tim O'Shea reiterated his positive view of Activision Blizzard Inc. late Tuesday, with the videogame publisher's stock down 9% from its Match 9 high of $78.22. Shares of Activision have come under pressure in recent days due to concerns about Fortnite, a game made by privately held publisher Epic that could be eating away at engagement in Activision games. While O'Shea contends that this may be the case, he thinks that fears about Fortnite's popularity limiting Activision's monetization potential are "overblown" and recommends buying the dip on Activision's stock. "We continue to believe Activision is building a Disney-style entertainment business for the 21st century, but with higher margin," O'Shea wrote. As for Fortnite, he believes Amazon.com Inc. is benefiting from the game's surge in popularity, given that Fortnite "is setting audience records on Twitch," which Amazon owns. He also notes that Tencent Holdings Ltd. reportedly owns a large stake in Epic. Activision shares are up 48% over the past 12 months, while the S&P 500 is up 16%.

Mar. 21, 2018 at 8:55 a.m. ET
by Emily Bary

Videogames: Get Ready for a ‘Loaded’ End to 2018

Last week’s E3 videogame conference left behind what appears to be a powerhouse late-2018 half for the industry.

Jun. 18, 2018 at 7:30 a.m. ET
on Barron's Online

‘Fortnite’ Joins Nintendo’s Switch, but Full Crossplay Stays Elusive

Nintendo is bringing the combat-survival game “Fortnite” to the Switch, securing the most talked-about game as the company hopes to carry strong sales for its videogame console through the machine’s second year.

Jun. 12, 2018 at 5:23 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Microsoft Invests in Exclusive Games

Microsoft is investing in five videogame studios, moving to address a longtime criticism that its Xbox One console doesn’t have enough exclusive games.

Jun. 11, 2018 at 1:07 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Electronic Arts Embraces Subscriptions for New PC Games

Electronic Arts soon will let people subscribe to play its newest PC games, embracing a model analysts believe could eventually alter how people access games and choose which ones to play.

Jun. 9, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

How a School-Shooting Videogame Almost Went on Sale

A popular videogame-download store lowered its bar last year to make it easier for developers to hawk their creations. It ended up letting in a game that involved shooting up a school.

Jun. 9, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

The Videogame Industry Powers Up

Next week’s annual E3 expo draws attention to explosive growth as giant game makers ride high with robust profits and soaring stock prices.

Jun. 8, 2018 at 1:47 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

New Japanese Videogames Are Winning Over American Players

Videogame developers in Japan are creating more U.S. hits, like “DanMachi” and “Persona 5,” with compelling stories and anime-style animation that resonate with Americans raised on Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh!

May. 27, 2018 at 9:41 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Sony: The PlayStation 4 Still Has Life in Its Years

The console is still selling—and it’s got a big hit.

May. 23, 2018 at 11:45 a.m. ET
on Barron's Online

Stocks That Could Rise on Sports Betting

Four analysts offer their views on who will benefit from the legalization of sports betting outside Nevada

May. 19, 2018 at 12:01 a.m. ET
on Barron's Online

Fortnite: Why You Can Think of It like Netflix

The new players it’s bringing in could boost videogame companies that build on its success.

May. 14, 2018 at 11:19 a.m. ET
on Barron's Online

CEO Pay and Performance Often Don’t Match Up

The best-paid CEOs don’t necessarily run the best-performing companies, and the corporations posting the best shareholder returns score in the middle of the pack in terms of CEO pay, according to a WSJ analysis.

May. 14, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Videogame’s Big Shooters Need to Aim High

It takes more than a Fortnite to shoot down Call of Duty. But what happens when even more bullets start flying

May. 7, 2018 at 5:30 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Stocks to Watch: CBS, Twitter, Tesla, Nike, Berkshire, Newell, Activision Blizzard, Celgene, Pandora, GoPro

Among the companies with shares expected to trade actively in Friday's session are CBS, Twitter, Tesla, Nike, Berkshire Hathaway and Newell Brands.

May. 4, 2018 at 9:26 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Dow Jones Newswires Published Erroneous Activision Revenue Headline

Dow Jones Newswires, operated by The Wall Street Journal’s publisher, prematurely published headlines on Activision Blizzard’s quarterly earnings, including an incorrect revenue figure.

May. 3, 2018 at 7:46 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Activision Blizzard Results Get Boost From In-Game Spending

Activision Blizzard’s revenue and profit rose by double-digit percentages thanks to increased in-game spending in key titles such as “Call of Duty: World War II” and “Candy Crush Saga.”

May. 3, 2018 at 5:47 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Are High-School Esports the Next Friday Night Lights?

A top adviser for U.S. high-school athletics and activities has recommended schools adopt esports programs to go along with traditional after-school pursuits like football, music and debate.

Apr. 19, 2018 at 2:55 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Will ‘Fortnite’ Ambush Profits at Rival Videogames?

The impact of the surprise gaming phenomenon “Fortnite” on rival video-game makers should become more clear over the next couple of weeks when quarterly results are reported.

Apr. 19, 2018 at 5:30 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Videogames: ‘Fortnite’ Could Hit Big Companies’ Sales

But it’s too early to call it an evolutionary step for the industry.

Apr. 4, 2018 at 12:12 p.m. ET
on Barron's Online

Tech Stocks Plunge Again Amid Growing Backlash

Investors rushed out of the biggest names in the tech industry, the latest sign that scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators, backlash from consumers and flagging share performance is threatening to undermine their dominance in the stock market.

Apr. 2, 2018 at 7:28 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Videogames: It’s Been One Heck of a ‘Fortnite’

The success of “battle royale” games has shaken up the industry in early 2018.

Mar. 30, 2018 at 1:51 p.m. ET
on Barron's Online

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Jun. 18, 2018 at 8:40 a.m. ET
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KeyBanc Believes Activision Blizzard (ATVI) Won’t Stop Here

In a report released yesterday, Evan Wingren from KeyBanc maintained a Buy rating on Activision ...[...]

Jun. 18, 2018 at 5:47 a.m. ET
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Jun. 17, 2018 at 5:02 p.m. ET
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Jun. 15, 2018 at 2:04 p.m. ET
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Jun. 15, 2018 at 11:34 a.m. ET
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Will the Fortnite “Cross-Play” Issue Derail Sony Corp (ADR) Stock?

Jun. 15, 2018 at 10:53 a.m. ET
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Video Game Stocks Could Shake Out E3 Buyers

Video game stocks surged higher this week, underpinned by E3 euphoria, and could now shake out weak hands.

Jun. 15, 2018 at 9:51 a.m. ET
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Activision hires Twitter's Binns as comms chief

Jun. 14, 2018 at 4:26 p.m. ET
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Videogame publishers dip momentarily on Netflix game news

Jun. 13, 2018 at 12:37 p.m. ET
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Jun. 13, 2018 at 9:18 a.m. ET
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Take-Two Interactive Isn't Keeping Pace With Industry Growth

Jun. 13, 2018 at 9:11 a.m. ET
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Video Game Stocks' Fear Of Fortnite And PUBG Is Misplaced

Jun. 13, 2018 at 6:25 a.m. ET
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‘Fortnite’ Joins Nintendo’s Switch, but Full Crossplay Stays Elusive

Jun. 12, 2018 at 5:23 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

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Jun. 12, 2018 at 7:40 a.m. ET
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Activision Blizzard: Time To Take Gains

Jun. 12, 2018 at 6:06 a.m. ET
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Activision Blizzard (ATVI) Looking for High Score

Activision Blizzard (ATVI) rides video game enthusiasm higher.

Jun. 12, 2018 at 3:12 a.m. ET
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Today's Free Research Reports Coverage on Activision Blizzard and Three More Multimedia & Graphics Software Stocks

Jun. 18, 2018 at 7:16 a.m. ET
on ACCESSWIRE

Activision Blizzard Appoints Kristin Binns as SVP, Chief Communications Officer

Jun. 14, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Comcast and Activision Partner to Provide Hands-on Multiplayer Gameplay for Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Ahead of Official Release

Jun. 14, 2018 at 11:57 a.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Things Are about to Get N. Tense! Crash Fans Get Brand-New “Future Tense” Level in Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

Jun. 11, 2018 at 5:32 p.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

TCL Gets in the Game at E3 2018

Jun. 11, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. ET
on PR Newswire - PRF

Activision and FromSoftware Announce Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Set to Arrive in Early 2019

Jun. 10, 2018 at 5:15 p.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Activision Invites Gamers to Play Its Incredible Games Lineup at Electronic Entertainment Expo 2018

Jun. 7, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Destiny 2 Takes Players to the Lawless Edge of Our Solar System with Next Chapter, Forsaken

Jun. 5, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Free Post Earnings Research Report: Activision Blizzard Delivered Record First Quarter Revenues, Net Bookings, and Operating Cash Flow

Jun. 5, 2018 at 7:32 a.m. ET
on ACCESSWIRE

Overwatch League™ Grand Finals Sells Out Barclays Center

Jun. 1, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Activision Blizzard Announces Sale of Special Call of Duty®: WWII Fear Not Pack to Support the Placement of Veterans into High Quality Jobs

May. 29, 2018 at 5:23 p.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Activision Blizzard and the Call of Duty™ Endowment Named a 2018 Halo Award Winner

May. 24, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Community Reveal Most Watched Game Reveal in Call of Duty History

May. 23, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Hasbro Joins Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch® in the Fight for the Future as Master Toy Licensee

May. 22, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Activision Blizzard Consumer Products Group Brings Franchises of the Future, Esports and Fan-Favorite Properties to Licensing Expo 2018

May. 22, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Delivers Game Changing Experience with Deepest, Most Engaging Call of Duty Ever

May. 17, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Team from Laval University Wins Heroes of the Dorm® National Championship

May. 14, 2018 at 4:19 p.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

The Call of Duty™ Endowment Opens Its 2018 “Seal of Distinction” Submissions for U.S. and U.K. Organizations

May. 14, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Overwatch League™ Grand Finals to Be Held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn

May. 9, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Destiny 2 Expansion II: Warmind Brings New Gear, Endgame Content, and Activities to Players

May. 8, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Activision Blizzard, Inc. engages in the development and publication of interactive entertainment. It operates through the following segments: Activision, Blizzard, and King. The Activision segment develops and publishes interactive software products and entertainment content, particularly for the console platform. The Blizzard segment develops and publishes interactive software products and entertainment content, particularly for the PC platform. The King segment develops and publishes interactive entertainment content and services, particularly on mobile platforms, such as Google's Android and Apple's iOS. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. (See Full Profile)

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Most Wall Street Analysts Rate Activision Blizzard a ‘Buy’

May. 22, 2018 at 11:05 a.m. ET
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May. 4, 2018 at 3:20 p.m. ET
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Apr. 30, 2018 at 5:37 p.m. ET
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