Which has grown faster, EA or SQ?

Over the past five years, SQ grew revenue faster — EA at a 6.52% CAGR versus SQ at 9.47%.

Does EA or SQ pay a bigger dividend?

EA pays a dividend (0.36% yield), while SQ has no payments in the available dividend history.

Is EA or SQ more profitable?

EA runs the higher net margin — EA at 13.80% versus SQ at -3.80%.

How have EA and SQ total returns compared?

Over the past 5 years, EA delivered 9.46% and SQ delivered 4.50% annualized total return. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) vs Block, Inc. (SQ)

A side-by-side comparison of Electronic Arts Inc. and Block, Inc. across valuation, profitability, dividends, and growth — built entirely from reported fundamentals, as of September 8, 2026. Differences are shown without an overall score or investment verdict.

Electronic Arts Inc.

$52.92B

$209.70TechnologyAt close: Aug 10, 2026 (market close, ET)

Block, Inc.

$51.73B

$88.67TechnologyAt close: Jan 24, 2025 (market close, ET)

Total return — EA vs SQ

growth of $100 · dividends reinvested · last 9y

EA +114.0% (+8.8%/yr)SQ +578.4% (+23.7%/yr)SQ compounded faster over this window

EA SQ

EA vs SQ: by the numbers

•EA is the larger company ($52.92B vs $51.73B market cap).
•EA is profitable (13.80% net margin) while SQ runs a net loss (-3.80%).
•SQ grew revenue faster over the past five years (9.47% vs 6.52% CAGR).
•EA pays a dividend (0.36% yield), while SQ has no payments in the available dividend history.

Metrics side by side

Valuation

Metric	EA	SQ
P/E ratio	49.00	N/A
Forward P/E	24.41	21.86
P/S ratio	6.79	2.35
P/B ratio	7.52	2.82
EV / EBITDA	30.41	38.29
FCF yield	3.87%	1.28%

Profitability

Metric	EA	SQ
Gross margin	79.90%	46.36%
Operating margin	17.89%	4.67%
Net margin	13.80%	-3.80%
ROE	15.30%	-4.32%
ROIC	10.82%	2.20%

Dividends

Metric	EA	SQ
Dividend yield	0.36%	N/A
Payout ratio	17.76%	N/A

Growth (annualized)

Metric	EA	SQ
Revenue CAGR (5Y)	6.52%	9.47%
EPS CAGR (5Y)	4.13%	N/A
FCF CAGR (5Y)	9.93%	56.53%
Total return CAGR (5Y)	9.46%	4.50%

Frequently asked

Which has grown faster, EA or SQ?: Over the past five years, SQ grew revenue faster — EA at a 6.52% CAGR versus SQ at 9.47%.
Does EA or SQ pay a bigger dividend?: EA pays a dividend (0.36% yield), while SQ has no payments in the available dividend history.
Is EA or SQ more profitable?: EA runs the higher net margin — EA at 13.80% versus SQ at -3.80%.
How have EA and SQ total returns compared?: Over the past 5 years, EA delivered 9.46% and SQ delivered 4.50% annualized total return. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

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Figures are sourced from reported fundamentals and the latest end-of-day price. This comparison is informational only and is not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. See our methodology. Compiled by TGMCharts Research · data verified September 8, 2026.