EA Awards CEO Andrew Wilson $38.6M for FY2026

Electronic Arts (EA) paid CEO Andrew Wilson $38.65M USD in total compensation for fiscal year (FY) 2026, according to the company's amended Form 10-K/A filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The package increased from $30.53M in FY2025 and $25.64M in FY2024.

Wilson received a $1.3M base salary. He also earned $28.4M in stock awards, $6.5M in non-equity incentive compensation, and $2.37M in other compensation. EA reported that an independent security assessment in June 2025 recommended private air travel for all of Wilson's personal and business trips.

Those costs were included under other compensation.

Battlefield, EA Sports FC, and GenAI Milestones Drove Executive Incentives

EA stated that its executive incentive program was linked to financial results and strategic goals. The company said Battlefield 6 met milestones for a "high-quality launch" with "positive critical reviews and stable services and gameplay." It also noted that interim milestones for future Battlefield releases were achieved.

The filing also highlighted EA Sports FC (EAFC). EA confirmed that the franchise met player retention targets, expanded the FC Mobile audience in a specified market, and achieved key product milestones. The company also cited progress across Apex Legends, Skate, EA SPORTS American Football, and The Sims.

EA likewise pointed to its generative AI (GenAI) strategy.

The publisher said it entered strategic AI partnerships, launched a GenAI investment framework, advanced AI research, and increased AI adoption across priority areas. The filing added that the proposed take-private deal led by an investor consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners is intended to strengthen the company's resilience in an unpredictable business environment.

The compensation disclosure follows layoffs earlier in 2026 affecting Full Circle and parts of EA's Battlefield teams. It reflects an FY marked by franchise execution, AI investment, restructuring, and a pending change in ownership.