This week on Yahoo Finance Sports Report, host Joe Pompliano takes a look at some of this week’s biggest headlines in the sports business world that you and your portfolio need to know. From Tom Brady’s latest athletic venture in partnership with Fanatics, to Netflix (NFLX) drawing 41 million viewers for their Terence Crawford versus Canelo Alvarez boxing match, to the potential impact of SEC earnings reports on sports businesses, there are a lot of money moves shaping the industry. Yahoo Sports Senior Repo ...

Core Viewpoint - Electronic Arts (EA) is expected to report its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results on May 6, with anticipated GAAP revenues between $1.682 billion and $1.832 billion and earnings per share ranging from 65 cents to $1 [1][2]. Revenue and Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal fourth-quarter revenues is $1.56 billion, reflecting a decline of 6.18% from the previous year [2]. - The consensus for fiscal fourth-quarter earnings is $1.11 per share, indicating an 18.98% decrease from the year-ago figure, with a 4.3% downward revision in estimates over the past 30 days [3]. Performance Factors - EA's Global Football franchise is projected to experience a low double-digit decline in net bookings for the fourth quarter, following a mid-single-digit decline in Q3, due to challenges in player acquisition and engagement [5]. - The release of the new co-op action-adventure game, Split Fiction, on March 6, is expected to partially offset declines in other franchises, priced at $49.99 [6]. - The announcement of F1 25 is likely to have a modest impact on bookings due to its release in the next fiscal year, while the acquisition of TRACAB Technologies is not expected to materially affect Q4 results [7]. Year-over-Year Comparisons - EA anticipates fourth-quarter net bookings between $1.444 billion and $1.594 billion, representing a decline of 4-13% year-over-year [9]. - The American Football titles are performing well, with expectations to surpass $1 billion in net bookings for fiscal 2025, although the upcoming College Football 26 release is outside this reporting period [8]. Future Outlook - Investors should monitor engagement metrics across EA's sports franchises and insights regarding the fiscal 2026 pipeline, which includes major releases like College Football 26 and Battlefield, as these could signal a potential return to growth [10].