ELECTRONIC ARTS INC., 10-Q filed on 2/3/2026
Quarterly Report
v3.25.4
Cover - shares
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Jan. 29, 2026
Cover [Abstract]    
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Entity File Number 000-17948  
Entity Registrant Name ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 94-2838567  
Entity Address, Address Line One 209 Redwood Shores Parkway  
Entity Address, City or Town Redwood City  
Entity Address, State or Province CA  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 94065  
City Area Code 650  
Local Phone Number 628-1500  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.01 par value  
Trading Symbol EA  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
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Entity Small Business false  
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Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   250,253,713
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --03-31  
Entity Central Index Key 0000712515  
v3.25.4
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
 [1]
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,784 $ 2,136
Short-term investments 115 112
Receivables, net 829 679
Other current assets 380 349
Total current assets 4,108 3,276
Property and equipment, net 600 586
Goodwill 5,388 5,376
Acquisition-related intangibles, net 219 293
Deferred income taxes, net 2,451 2,420
Other assets 514 417
TOTAL ASSETS 13,280 12,368
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities 1,546 1,359
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) 2,490 1,700
Senior notes, current, net 400 400
Total current liabilities 4,436 3,459
Senior notes, net 1,485 1,484
Income tax obligations 719 594
Other liabilities 488 445
Total liabilities 7,128 5,982
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 11)
Stockholders’ equity:    
Common stock, $0.01 par value. 1,000 shares authorized; 250 and 252 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 3 3
Additional paid-in capital 82 0
Retained earnings 6,194 6,470
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (127) (87)
Total stockholders’ equity 6,152 6,386
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 13,280 $ 12,368
[1] Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
v3.25.4
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
shares in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 1,000 1,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 250 252
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 250 252
v3.25.4
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Statement [Abstract]        
Net revenue $ 1,901 $ 1,883 $ 5,411 $ 5,568
Cost of revenue 498 456 1,220 1,175
Gross profit 1,403 1,427 4,191 4,393
Operating expenses:        
Research and development 704 606 2,096 1,883
Marketing and sales 356 251 874 728
General and administrative 199 176 572 553
Amortization and impairment of intangibles 17 16 51 50
Restructuring 0 1 0 54
Total operating expenses 1,276 1,050 3,593 3,268
Operating income 127 377 598 1,125
Interest and other income (expense), net 4 28 3 73
Income before provision for income taxes 131 405 601 1,198
Provision for income taxes 43 112 175 331
Net income $ 88 $ 293 $ 426 $ 867
Earnings per share:        
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.35 $ 1.12 $ 1.70 $ 3.28
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.35 $ 1.11 $ 1.68 $ 3.26
Number of shares used in computation:        
Basic (in shares) 250 262 250 264
Diluted (in shares) 253 265 253 266
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net income $ 88 $ 293 $ 426 $ 867
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:        
Net gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities 0 (1) 0 0
Net gains (losses) on derivative instruments 27 90 (55) 34
Foreign currency translation adjustments 2 (37) 15 (25)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 29 52 (40) 9
Total comprehensive income $ 117 $ 345 $ 386 $ 876
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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
Net income $ 426 $ 867
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation, amortization, accretion and impairment 240 277
Stock-based compensation 504 480
Change in assets and liabilities:    
Receivables, net (151) (179)
Other assets (89) 21
Accounts payable, accrued, and other liabilities 284 161
Deferred income taxes, net (30) (89)
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) 789 (8)
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,973 1,530
INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
Capital expenditures (169) (167)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of short-term investments 87 366
Purchase of short-term and other investments (115) (376)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (17) 0
Net cash used in investing activities (214) (177)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 45 43
Cash dividends paid (143) (151)
Cash paid to taxing authorities for shares withheld from employees (266) (211)
Common stock repurchases and excise taxes paid (769) (1,133)
Net cash used in financing activities (1,133) (1,452)
Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents 22 (25)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 648 (124)
Beginning cash and cash equivalents 2,136 2,900
Ending cash and cash equivalents 2,784 2,776
Supplemental cash flow information:    
Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net 145 333
Cash paid during the period for interest 28 28
Non-cash investing and financing activities:    
Change in accrued capital expenditures (9) (15)
Change in accrued excise taxes $ (17) $ (1)
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity Statement - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
Total
 Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024   266,415      
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2024 $ 7,513 $ 3 $ 0 $ 7,582 $ (72)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Total comprehensive income 292     280 12
Stock-based compensation 143   143    
Issuance of common stock (in shares)   1,565      
Issuance of common stock (121)   (121)    
Common stock repurchases (in shares)   (2,847)      
Common stock repurchases and excise tax (377)   (22) (355)  
Cash dividends declared ($0.19 per common share) (50)     (50)  
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024   265,133      
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2024 7,400 $ 3 0 7,457 (60)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024   266,415      
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2024 7,513 $ 3 0 7,582 (72)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Total comprehensive income 876        
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024   261,548      
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2024 7,412 $ 3 0 7,472 (63)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024   265,133      
Beginning balance at Jun. 30, 2024 7,400 $ 3 0 7,457 (60)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Total comprehensive income 239     294 (55)
Stock-based compensation 174   174    
Issuance of common stock (in shares)   602      
Issuance of common stock 24   24    
Common stock repurchases (in shares)   (2,587)      
Common stock repurchases and excise tax (378)   (198) (180)  
Cash dividends declared ($0.19 per common share) (51)     (51)  
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2024   263,148      
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2024 7,408 $ 3 0 7,520 (115)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Total comprehensive income 345     293 52
Stock-based compensation 163   163    
Issuance of common stock (in shares)   845      
Issuance of common stock (77)   (77)    
Common stock repurchases (in shares)   (2,445)      
Common stock repurchases and excise tax (377)   (86) (291)  
Cash dividends declared ($0.19 per common share) (50)     (50)  
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024   261,548      
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2024 $ 7,412 $ 3 0 7,472 (63)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2025 252,000 252,315      
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2025 $ 6,386 [1] $ 3 0 6,470 (87)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Total comprehensive income 126     201 (75)
Stock-based compensation 152   152    
Issuance of common stock (in shares)   1,677      
Issuance of common stock (158)   (158)    
Common stock repurchases (in shares)   (2,984)      
Common stock repurchases and excise tax (376)   6 (382)  
Cash dividends declared ($0.19 per common share) (48)     (48)  
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2025   251,008      
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2025 $ 6,082 $ 3 0 6,241 (162)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2025 252,000 252,315      
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2025 $ 6,386 [1] $ 3 0 6,470 (87)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Total comprehensive income $ 386        
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2025 250,000 250,150      
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2025 $ 6,152 $ 3 82 6,194 (127)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2025   251,008      
Beginning balance at Jun. 30, 2025 6,082 $ 3 0 6,241 (162)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Total comprehensive income 143     137 6
Stock-based compensation 174   174    
Issuance of common stock (in shares)   628      
Issuance of common stock 26   26    
Common stock repurchases (in shares)   (2,292)      
Common stock repurchases and excise tax (377)   (200) (177)  
Cash dividends declared ($0.19 per common share) (48)     (48)  
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2025   249,344      
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2025 6,000 $ 3 0 6,153 (156)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Total comprehensive income 117     88 29
Stock-based compensation 178   178    
Issuance of common stock (in shares)   806      
Issuance of common stock (97)   (97)    
Common stock repurchases and excise tax 1   1    
Cash dividends declared ($0.19 per common share) $ (47)     (47)  
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2025 250,000 250,150      
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2025 $ 6,152 $ 3 $ 82 $ 6,194 $ (127)
[1] Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
v3.25.4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Sep. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]            
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share) $ 0.19 $ 0.19 $ 0.19 $ 0.19 $ 0.19 $ 0.19
v3.25.4
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Description of Business And Basis Of Presentation DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Electronic Arts is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. We develop, market, publish and deliver games, content and services that can be experienced on game consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. We create innovative games and experiences that deliver high-quality interactive entertainment and drive engagement across our global network of hundreds of millions of players. Through our live services offerings, we offer high-quality experiences designed to provide value to players and extend and enhance gameplay. These live services include extra content, subscription offerings and other revenue generated in addition to the sale of our full games. We are focusing on building games and experiences that grow the global online communities around our key franchises; deepening engagement through connecting interactive storytelling to key intellectual property; and harnessing our communities to grow in, around, and beyond our games.
Our fiscal year is reported on a 52- or 53-week period that ends on the Saturday nearest March 31. Our results of operations for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 contains 52 weeks and ends on March 28, 2026. Our results of operations for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 contained 52 weeks and ended on March 29, 2025. Our results of operations for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 contained 13 weeks and 39 weeks, respectively, and ended on December 27, 2025. Our results of operations for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024 contained 13 weeks and 39 weeks, respectively, and ended on December 28, 2024. For simplicity of disclosure, all fiscal periods are referred to as ending on a calendar month end.
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals unless otherwise indicated) that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. The preparation of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The results of operations for the current interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the current year or any other period.
These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, as filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 13, 2025.
Proposed Merger
On September 28, 2025, we entered into a definitive agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) with Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, Inc. (“Parent”) and Oak-Eagle MergerCo, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Sub”). Parent and Merger Sub are entities formed by an investor consortium comprised of The Public Investment Fund (“PIF”), private investment funds affiliated with Silver Lake Group, L.L.C. (“Silver Lake”), and private investment funds affiliated with Affinity Partners (“Affinity,” and, together with PIF and Silver Lake, the “Consortium”). Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, each share of our common stock (other than shares held by the Company, Parent or Merger Sub, and shares owned by stockholders who have properly exercised appraisal rights) will convert into the right to receive $210 per share in cash, without interest (the “Merger”).
The Merger is expected to close in the first quarter of fiscal 2027. At a special meeting of stockholders held on December 22, 2025, the Company’s stockholders approved the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby. The Merger is still subject to other closing conditions, including the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, and the receipt of certain other specified regulatory approvals, including other applicable U.S. and foreign antitrust approvals, approval by the Committee of Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”), and approval under foreign direct investment laws or regulations in certain jurisdictions, and the absence of legal restraints in specified jurisdictions prohibiting consummation of the Merger.

Parent has obtained equity and debt financing commitments for the purpose of financing the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. PIF, certain private investment funds affiliated with Silver Lake and certain private investment funds affiliated with Affinity have severally committed to capitalize Parent at the closing of the Merger with equity financing for the transaction. Pursuant to a debt commitment letter, certain financing sources have committed to provide Parent with $20 billion of debt financing to fund in part, the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. The Merger is not subject to a financing condition.
The Company has made customary representations, warranties and covenants in the Merger Agreement, including covenants to use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its business in the ordinary course during the period between the date of the Merger Agreement and the closing of the Merger.

The Company is subject to certain restrictions on its ability to solicit alternative acquisition proposals from third parties, engage in discussions with third parties regarding alternative acquisition proposals and change its recommendation that stockholders vote in favor of the Merger. In the event the Company receives an unsolicited acquisition proposal from a third party that the Board determines in good faith constitutes or is reasonably likely to result in a Superior Proposal, the Company may engage in discussions with a third party that has made such a proposal.

The Merger Agreement contains certain termination provisions, including a termination fee of up to $1 billion payable by the Company under specified circumstances. We also expect to incur significant costs, expenses, and fees for professional services and other transaction costs in connection with the Merger.

If the Merger is completed, the Company’s common stock will be delisted from the NASDAQ Stock Market and deregistered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The foregoing description of the Merger Agreement does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the Merger Agreement attached as Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 29, 2025.

Change in Estimated Offering Period
The offering period is the period in which we offer to provide the future update rights and/or online hosting for the game and related extra content sold. Because the offering period is not an explicitly defined period, we must make an estimate of the offering period for the service-related performance obligations (i.e., future update rights and/or online hosting). For sales prior to July 1, 2025, revenue for service-related performance obligations related to our mobile free-to-play and PC and console free-to-play games was recognized generally over eight and twelve-month periods, respectively, beginning in the month of sale.
During the three months ended September 30, 2025, we completed our annual evaluation of the Estimated Offering Period, and as a result, for sales beginning July 1, 2025, the revenue that we recognize for service-related performance obligation related to our mobile free-to-play and PC and console free-to-play games is recognized generally over an eleven-month period beginning in the month of sale. During the three months ended December 31, 2025, this change to our Estimated Offering Period resulted in an estimated decrease in net revenue of $25 million and net income of $19 million, and a decrease of $0.08 diluted earnings per share. During the nine months ended December 31, 2025, this change to our Estimated Offering Period resulted in an estimated decrease in net revenue of $33 million and net income of $25 million, and a decrease of $0.10 diluted earnings per share.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvement to Income Tax Disclosures. The amendments further enhance income tax disclosures, primarily through standardization and disaggregation of rate reconciliation categories and income taxes paid by jurisdiction. This ASU is effective for our annual report for fiscal year 2026. We expect to adopt the standard on a prospective basis, and the adoption is anticipated to result in expanded income tax disclosures within the Consolidated Financial Statements.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires additional, disaggregated disclosure about certain income statement line items. This ASU is effective for our annual report for fiscal year 2028 and interim periods thereafter on a retrospective or prospective basis, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the timing of adoption and impact of this ASU on our disclosures within the Consolidated Financial Statements.
In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets. This amendment introduces a practical expedient for the application of the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model to current accounts receivable and contract assets. The amendment is effective beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 on a prospective basis, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this amendment to have a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Improvements to Accounting for Internal-Use Software, which eliminates references to “project stages” and clarifies the criteria for when internal-use software costs should be capitalized. This ASU is effective beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2029 on a prospective, modified-prospective, or retrospective basis, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the timing of adoption and the impact of this ASU on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
There are various valuation techniques used to estimate fair value, the primary one being the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which we would transact and consider assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. We measure certain financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis.
Fair Value Hierarchy
The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:
•Level 1. Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
•Level 2. Observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets), or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated with observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
•Level 3. Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of assets or liabilities.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
As of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, our assets and liabilities that were measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows (in millions):
  Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using  
 
As of
December 31, 2025
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets 
for Identical
Financial
Instruments		Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs		Significant
Unobservable
Inputs		Balance Sheet 
Classification
 (Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Assets
Bank and time deposits$33 $33 $— $— Cash equivalents
Money market funds501 501 — — Cash equivalents
Available-for-sale securities:
Corporate bonds49 — 49 — Short-term investments
U.S. Treasury securities26 26 — — Short-term investments
U.S. agency securities2 — 2 — Short-term investments
Foreign government securities7 — 7 — Short-term investments
Asset-backed securities31 — 31 — Short-term investments
Foreign currency derivatives30 — 30 — Other current assets and other assets
Deferred compensation plan assets (a)
47 47 — — Other assets
Total assets at fair value$726 $607 $119 $— 
Liabilities
Foreign currency derivatives$57 $— $57 $— Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities and other liabilities
Deferred compensation plan liabilities (a)
47 47 — — Other liabilities
Total liabilities at fair value$104 $47 $57 $— 
  Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using 
 
As of
March 31, 2025
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for Identical
Financial Instruments		Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs		Significant
Unobservable
Inputs		Balance Sheet 
Classification
 (Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Assets
Bank and time deposits$58 $58 $— $— Cash equivalents
Money market funds904 904 — — Cash equivalents
Available-for-sale securities:
Corporate bonds46 — 46 — Short-term investments
U.S. Treasury securities12 12 — — Short-term investments
Foreign government securities4 — 4 — Short-term investments
Asset-backed securities50 — 50 — Short-term investments
Foreign currency derivatives28 — 28 — Other current assets and other assets
Deferred compensation plan assets (a)
36 36 — — Other assets
Total assets at fair value$1,138 $1,010 $128 $— 
Liabilities
Foreign currency derivatives$26 $— $26 $— Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities and other liabilities
Deferred compensation plan liabilities (a)
36 36 — — Other liabilities
Total liabilities at fair value$62 $36 $26 $— 

(a)The Deferred Compensation Plan consists of various mutual funds. See Note 15 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, for additional information regarding our Deferred Compensation Plan.
v3.25.4
Financial Instruments
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Financial Instruments [Abstract]  
Financial Instruments FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Cash and Cash Equivalents
As of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, our cash and cash equivalents were $2,784 million and $2,136 million, respectively. Cash equivalents were valued using quoted market prices or other readily available market information.
Short-Term Investments
Short-term investments consisted of the following as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025 (in millions):
 
As of December 31, 2025
As of March 31, 2025
 Cost or
Amortized
Cost		Gross UnrealizedFair
Value		Cost or
Amortized
Cost		Gross UnrealizedFair
Value
 GainsLossesGainsLosses
Corporate bonds$49 $— $— $49 $46 $— $— $46 
U.S. Treasury securities26 — — 26 12 — — 12 
U.S. agency securities2 — — 2 — — — — 
Foreign government securities7 — — 7 4 — — 4 
Asset-backed securities31 — — 31 50 — — 50 
Short-term investments$115 $— $— $115 $112 $— $— $112 
The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of our short-term investments, classified by stated maturity as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025 (in millions):
 
As of December 31, 2025
As of March 31, 2025
 Amortized
Cost		Fair
Value		Amortized
Cost		Fair
Value
Short-term investments
Due within 1 year$48 $48 $46 $46 
Due 1 year through 5 years66 66 63 63 
Due after 5 years1 1 3 3 
Short-term investments$115 $115 $112 $112 
v3.25.4
Derivative Financial Instruments
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Financial Instruments DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Assets or liabilities associated with our derivative instruments and hedging activities are recorded at fair value in other current assets/other assets, or accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities/other liabilities, respectively, on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As discussed below, the accounting for gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value depends on the use of the derivative instrument and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting.
We transact business in various foreign currencies and have significant international sales and expenses denominated in foreign currencies, subjecting us to foreign currency risk. We purchase foreign currency forward contracts, generally with maturities of 18 months or less, to reduce the volatility of cash flows primarily related to forecasted revenue and expenses denominated in certain foreign currencies. Our cash flow risks are primarily related to fluctuations in the Euro, British pound sterling, Canadian dollar, Swedish krona, Australian dollar, Japanese yen, Chinese yuan, South Korean won, and Polish zloty. In addition, we utilize foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate foreign currency exchange risk associated with foreign-currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities, primarily intercompany receivables and payables. The foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments generally have a contractual term of approximately three months or less and are transacted near month-end. We do not use foreign currency forward contracts for speculative trading purposes.
Cash Flow Hedging Activities
Certain of our forward contracts are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. To qualify for hedge accounting treatment, all hedging relationships are formally documented at the inception of the hedges and must be highly effective in offsetting changes to future cash flows on hedged transactions. The derivative assets or liabilities associated with our hedging activities are recorded at fair value in other current assets/other assets, or accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities/other liabilities, respectively, on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of these hedges are initially reported, net of tax, as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity. The gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of these hedges are subsequently reclassified into net revenue or research and development expenses, as appropriate, in the period when the forecasted transaction is recognized in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. In the event that the underlying forecasted transactions do not occur, or it becomes remote that they will occur within the defined hedge period, the gains or losses on the related cash flow hedges are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest and other income (expense), net, in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Total gross notional amounts and fair values for currency derivatives with cash flow hedge accounting designation are as follows (in millions):
As of December 31, 2025
As of March 31, 2025
Notional AmountFair ValueNotional AmountFair Value
AssetLiabilityAssetLiability
Forward contracts to purchase$401 $11 $— $463 $4 $7 
Forward contracts to sell$1,778 $11 $46 $1,970 $20 $16 
The effects of cash flow hedge accounting in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended December 31,Nine Months Ended December 31,
2025202420252024
Net revenueResearch and developmentNet revenueResearch and developmentNet revenueResearch and developmentNet revenueResearch and development
Total amounts presented in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded$1,901 $704 $1,883 $606 $5,411 $2,096 $5,568 $1,883 
Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges$(15)$1 $1 $(2)$(22)$3 $6 $(5)
Balance Sheet Hedging Activities
Our foreign currency forward contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments are accounted for as derivatives whereby the fair value of the contracts are reported as other current assets or accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair value are reported in interest and other income (expense), net, in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The gains and losses on these foreign currency forward contracts generally offset the gains and losses in the underlying foreign-currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities, which are also reported in interest and other income (expense), net, in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Total gross notional amounts and fair values for currency derivatives that are not designated as hedging instruments are accounted for as follows (in millions):
As of December 31, 2025
As of March 31, 2025
Notional AmountFair ValueNotional AmountFair Value
AssetLiabilityAssetLiability
Forward contracts to purchase$916 $8 $— $511 $1 $2 
Forward contracts to sell$1,101 $— $11 $582 $3 $1 
The effect of foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was as follows (in millions):
 Three Months Ended
December 31,		Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 2025202420252024
Interest and other income (expense), net
Total amounts presented in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in which the effects of balance sheet hedges are recorded$4 $28 $3 $73 
Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments$6 $40 $(13)$44 
v3.25.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows (in millions):
Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale SecuritiesUnrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative InstrumentsForeign Currency Translation AdjustmentsTotal
Balances as of September 30, 2025$— $(71)$(85)$(156)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications— 13 2 15 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)— 14 — 14 
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
— 27 2 29 
Balances as of December 31, 2025
$— $(44)$(83)$(127)
Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale SecuritiesUnrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative InstrumentsForeign Currency Translation AdjustmentsTotal
Balances as of September 30, 2024$1 $(46)$(70)$(115)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(1)89 (37)51 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)— 1 — 1 
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
(1)90 (37)52 
Balances as of December 31, 2024
$— $44 $(107)$(63)
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows (in millions):
Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale SecuritiesUnrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative InstrumentsForeign Currency Translation AdjustmentsTotal
Balances as of March 31, 2025
$— $11 $(98)$(87)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications— (74)15 (59)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)— 19 — 19 
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
— (55)15 (40)
Balances as of December 31, 2025
$— $(44)$(83)$(127)
Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale SecuritiesUnrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative InstrumentsForeign Currency Translation AdjustmentsTotal
Balances as of March 31, 2024
$— $10 $(82)$(72)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications— 35 (25)10 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)— (1)— (1)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
— 34 (25)9 
Balances as of December 31, 2024
$— $44 $(107)$(63)
The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows (in millions):
 Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Three Months Ended December 31,Nine Months Ended December 31,
Statement of Operations Classification2025202420252024
(Gains) losses on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges
Net revenue$15 $(1)$22 $(6)
Research and development(1)2 (3)5 
Total net (gain) loss reclassified, net of tax$14 $1 $19 $(1)
v3.25.4
Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net GOODWILL AND ACQUISITION-RELATED INTANGIBLES, NET
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 are as follows (in millions):
As of
March 31, 2025
ActivityEffects of Foreign Currency Translation
As of
December 31, 2025
Goodwill$5,744 $9 $3 $5,756 
Accumulated impairment(368)— — (368)
Total$5,376 $9 $3 $5,388 
During the nine months ended December 31, 2025, we completed one acquisition that was not material to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Acquisition-related intangibles consisted of the following (in millions):
 
As of December 31, 2025
As of March 31, 2025
 Gross
Carrying
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization 		Acquisition-
Related
Intangibles, Net		Gross
Carrying
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization 		Acquisition-
Related
Intangibles, Net
Developed and core technology$938 $(835)$103 $933 $(790)$143 
Trade names and trademarks501 (385)116 501 (351)150 
Registered user base and other intangibles56 (56)— 56 (56)— 
Total$1,495 $(1,276)$219 $1,490 $(1,197)$293 
Amortization of intangibles for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 are classified in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended
December 31,		Nine Months Ended
December 31,
2025202420252024
Cost of revenue$9 $10 $28 $30 
Operating expenses17 16 51 50 
Total$26 $26 $79 $80 
During the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were no impairment charges recorded for acquisition-related intangible assets.
Acquisition-related intangible assets are generally amortized using the straight-line method over the lesser of their estimated useful lives or the agreement terms, currently ranging from 2 to 7 years. As of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, the weighted-average remaining useful life for acquisition-related intangible assets was approximately 2.6 years and 3.2 years, respectively.
As of December 31, 2025, future amortization of finite-lived acquisition-related intangibles that will be recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations is estimated as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 
2026 (remaining three months)$24 
202785 
202882 
202928 
Total$219 
v3.25.4
Royalties And Licenses
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Royalties And Licenses [Abstract]  
Royalties And Licenses ROYALTIES AND LICENSES
Our royalty expenses consist of payments to (1) content licensors, (2) independent software developers, and (3) co-publishing and/or distribution affiliates. Content license royalties consist of payments made to sports organizations, movie studios, and others for our use of their trademarks, copyrights, personal publicity rights, content and/or other intellectual property. Royalty payments to independent software developers are payments for the development of intellectual property related to our games. Co-publishing and distribution royalties are payments made to third parties for the delivery of products.
During the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we did not recognize any material losses or impairment charges on royalty-based commitments.
The current and long-term portions of prepaid royalties and minimum guaranteed royalty-related assets, included in other current assets and other assets, consisted of (in millions):
As of
December 31, 2025
As of
March 31, 2025
Other current assets$39 $55 
Other assets20 23 
Royalty-related assets$59 $78 
At any given time, depending on the timing of our payments to our content licensors, independent software developers, co-publishing, and/or distribution affiliates, we classify any recognized unpaid royalty amounts due to these parties as accrued liabilities. The current and long-term portions of accrued royalties, included in accrued and other current liabilities and other liabilities, consisted of (in millions):
As of
December 31, 2025
As of
March 31, 2025
Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities$272 $226 
Other liabilities22 9 
Royalty-related liabilities$294 $235 
As of December 31, 2025, we were committed to pay approximately $2,135 million to content licensors, independent software developers, and co-publishing and/or distribution affiliates, but performance remained with the counterparty (i.e., delivery of the product or content or other factors) and such commitments were therefore not recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 11 for further information on our developer and licensor commitments.
v3.25.4
Balance Sheet Details
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]  
Balance Sheet Details BALANCE SHEET DETAILS
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net, as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025 consisted of (in millions):
As of
December 31, 2025
As of
March 31, 2025
Computer, equipment and software$1,078 $1,033 
Buildings393 379 
Leasehold improvements238 229 
Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and other115 109 
Land66 66 
Construction in progress39 21 
1,929 1,837 
Less: accumulated depreciation(1,329)(1,251)
Property and equipment, net$600 $586 
Depreciation expense associated with property and equipment was $53 million and $158 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025, respectively.
Depreciation expense associated with property and equipment was $51 million and $153 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024, respectively.
Accounts Payable, Accrued, and Other Current Liabilities
Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025 consisted of (in millions):
As of
December 31, 2025
As of
March 31, 2025
Accounts payable$76 $105 
Accrued compensation and benefits479 486 
Accrued royalties272 226 
Deferred net revenue (other)127 94 
Operating lease liabilities65 67 
Other accrued expenses366 297 
Sales returns and price protection reserves161 84 
Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities$1,546 $1,359 
Deferred net revenue (other) includes the deferral of licensing arrangements, subscription revenue, and other revenue for which revenue recognition criteria has not been met.
Deferred net revenue
Deferred net revenue as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025 consisted of (in millions):
As of
December 31, 2025
As of
March 31, 2025
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)$2,490 $1,700 
Deferred net revenue (other)127 94 
Deferred net revenue (noncurrent)67 72 
Total deferred net revenue$2,684 $1,866 
During the nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we recognized $1,755 million and $1,847 million of net revenue, respectively, that were included in the deferred net revenue balance at the beginning of the period.
Remaining Performance Obligations
As of December 31, 2025, revenue allocated to remaining performance obligations consists of our deferred net revenue balance of $2,684 million and amounts to be invoiced in future periods of $31 million, of which $16 million are expected to be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months, and the remainder thereafter. These balances exclude any estimates for future variable consideration as we have elected the optional exemption to exclude sales-based royalty revenue.
v3.25.4
Income Taxes
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes INCOME TAXES
On July 4, 2025, the United States enacted the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBB”) which extended or modified certain corporate tax provisions under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”). The OBBB modified certain business deductions, including allowing for immediate expensing of U.S. research & development expenditures, effective in our current fiscal year. The OBBB also modified various international tax provisions which were set to change or expire after 2025 under the TCJA. Such modifications, including U.S. taxation of profits derived from foreign operations and associated foreign tax credit limitations, are effective in our fiscal year 2027. The changes resulting from the tax provisions of OBBB are not expected to have a material impact on our results of operations.

The European Union and other countries, including Switzerland, have enacted, or have committed to enact global minimum taxes, commonly referred to as Pillar II, as proposed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”), effective with our fiscal year 2025. Pillar II in the relevant countries where we operate did not have a material impact on our tax provision for the three or nine months ended December 31, 2025. On January 5, 2026, the OECD published details of a side-by-side package for the Pillar II global minimum tax rules. The package includes an extension of the transitional safe harbor and new permanent safe harbor rules, including the exemption of U.S.-parented multinationals from certain Pillar II global minimum taxes effective in our fiscal year 2027. We do not expect the package to have material impact on our financial results and will continue to monitor legislative updates in our operating jurisdictions.

The provision for income taxes for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 is based on our projected annual effective tax rate for fiscal year 2026, adjusted for specific items that are required to be recognized in the period in which they are incurred. Our effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 was 33 percent and 29 percent, respectively, as compared to 28 percent for the same periods in prior year. The increase in the three and nine months effective tax rates year-over-year is primarily due to Pillar II global minimum tax impacts, partially offset by a net periodic tax benefit from higher excess stock-based compensation.

We are subject to income tax examinations in various jurisdictions with respect to fiscal years after 2015. The timing and potential resolution of income tax examinations is highly uncertain. While we continue to measure our uncertain tax positions, the amounts ultimately paid, if any, upon resolution of the issues raised by the taxing authorities may differ materially from the amounts accrued. It is reasonably possible that material reduction of unrecognized tax benefits may occur within the next 12 months, which would impact our effective tax rate. The actual amount could vary significantly depending on the ultimate timing and nature of any settlements and tax interpretations.
v3.25.4
Financing Arrangements
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Financing Arrangements FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
Senior Notes
In February 2021, we issued $750 million aggregate principal amount of 1.85% Senior Notes due February 15, 2031 (the “2031 Notes”) and $750 million aggregate principal amount of 2.95% Senior Notes due February 15, 2051 (the “2051 Notes”). Our proceeds were $1,478 million, net of discount of $6 million and issuance costs of $16 million. Both the discount and issuance costs are being amortized to interest expense over the respective terms of the 2031 Notes and the 2051 Notes using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate is 1.98% for the 2031 Notes and 3.04% for the 2051 Notes. Interest is payable semiannually in arrears, on February 15 and August 15 of each year.
In February 2016, we issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.80% Senior Notes due March 1, 2026 (the “2026 Notes”). Our proceeds were $395 million, net of discount of $1 million and issuance costs of $4 million. Both the discount and issuance costs are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the 2026 Notes using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate was 4.97%. Interest is payable semiannually in arrears, on March 1 and September 1 of each year.
The carrying and fair values of the Senior Notes are as follows (in millions):
  
As of
December 31, 2025
As of
March 31, 2025
Senior Notes:
4.80% Senior Notes due 2026
$400 $400 
1.85% Senior Notes due 2031
750 750 
2.95% Senior Notes due 2051
750 750 
Total principal amount$1,900 $1,900 
Unaccreted discount(4)(5)
Unamortized debt issuance costs(11)(11)
Net carrying value of Senior Notes$1,885 $1,884 
Fair value of Senior Notes (Level 2)$1,824 $1,511 
As of December 31, 2025, the remaining life of the 2026 Notes, 2031 Notes and 2051 Notes is approximately 0.2 years, 5.1 years, and 25.2 years, respectively.
The Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations and rank equally with all our other existing and future unsubordinated obligations and any indebtedness that we may incur from time to time under our Credit Facility.
The 2026 Notes, 2031 Notes and 2051 Notes are redeemable at our option at any time prior to December 1, 2025, November 15, 2030, and August 15, 2050, respectively, subject to a make-whole premium. After such dates, we may redeem each such series of Notes, respectively, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, upon the occurrence of a change of control repurchase event, the holders of each such series of Notes may require us to repurchase all or a portion of these Notes, at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase. Each such series of Notes also include covenants that limit our ability to incur liens on assets and to enter into sale and leaseback transactions, subject to certain allowances.
Subsequent to December 31, 2025, we redeemed all of the $400 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes, without premium or penalty, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
Credit Facility
On March 22, 2023, we entered into a $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility") with a syndicate of banks. The Credit Facility terminates on March 22, 2028 unless the maturity is extended in accordance with its terms. The Credit Facility contains an option to arrange with existing lenders and/or new lenders to provide up to an aggregate of $500 million in additional commitments for revolving loans. Proceeds of loans made under the Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes.
The loans denominated in U.S. dollars bear interest, at our option, at the base rate plus an applicable spread or at a forward-looking term rate based upon the secured overnight financing rate plus a credit spread adjustment of 0.10% per annum (the “Adjusted Term SOFR Rate”) plus an applicable spread, in each case with such spread based on our debt credit ratings. We are also obligated to pay other customary fees for a credit facility of this size and type. Interest is due and payable in arrears quarterly for loans bearing interest at the base rate and at the end of an interest period in the case of loans bearing interest at the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate. Principal, together with all accrued and unpaid interest, is due and payable on the maturity date, as such date may be extended in connection with the extension option. We may prepay the loans and terminate the commitments, in whole or in part, at any time without premium or penalty, subject to certain conditions.

The Credit Facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants that limit or restrict our ability to, among other things, incur subsidiary indebtedness, grant liens, and dispose of all or substantially all assets, in each case subject to customary exceptions for a credit facility of this size and type. We are also required to maintain compliance with a debt to EBITDA ratio. As of December 31, 2025, we were in compliance with the debt to EBITDA ratio.
The Credit Facility contains customary events of default, including among others, non-payment defaults, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to material indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency defaults, material judgment defaults and a change of control
default, in each case, subject to customary exceptions for a credit facility of this size and type. The occurrence of an event of default could result in the acceleration of the obligations under the Credit Facility and an increase in the applicable interest rate.
As of December 31, 2025, no amounts were outstanding under the Credit Facility. $2 million of debt issuance costs that were paid in connection with obtaining this credit facility are being amortized to interest expense over the 5-year term of the Credit Facility.
Interest Expense
The following table summarizes our interest expense recognized for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 that is included in interest and other income (expense), net on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions):
Three Months Ended
December 31,		Nine Months Ended
December 31,
2025202420252024
Amortization of debt issuance costs$— $— $(1)$(1)
Coupon interest expense(14)(14)(42)(42)
Other interest expense— (1)— (1)
Total interest expense$(14)$(15)$(43)$(44)
v3.25.4
Commitments And Contingencies
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments And Contingencies COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Development, Sports Organizations and Other Content Licenses: Payments and Commitments
The products we produce in our studios are designed and created by our employee designers, artists, software programmers and by non-employee software developers (“independent artists” or “third-party developers”). We typically advance development funds to the independent artists and third-party developers during development of our games, usually in installment payments made upon the completion of specified development milestones. Contractually, these payments are generally considered advances against subsequent royalties on the sales of the products. These terms are set forth in written agreements entered into with the independent artists and third-party developers. In addition, we have certain sports organizations and other content license contracts that contain minimum guarantee payments and marketing commitments to promote the games we publish that may not be dependent on any deliverables.
These developer and content license commitments represent the sum of the cash payments for flat fees, minimum guaranteed payments, and service payments. The majority of these commitments are conditional upon performance by the counterparty. These payments and any related marketing and development commitments are included in the table below.
The following table summarizes our minimum contractual obligations as of December 31, 2025 (in millions):
Fiscal Years Ending March 31,
2026
(Remaining
Totalthree mos.)20272028202920302031Thereafter
Unrecognized commitments
Developer/licensor commitments$2,135 $106 $367 $427 $412 $415 $369 $39 
Marketing commitments1,325 67 318 304 211 227 187 11 
Senior Notes interest628 6 36 36 36 36 36 442 
Operating lease imputed interest61 4 13 11 9 7 6 11 
Operating leases not yet commenced (a)
23 — 1 2 2 2 2 14 
Other purchase obligations309 28 110 104 53 10 4 — 
Total unrecognized commitments4,481 211 845 884 723 697 604 517 
Recognized commitments
Senior Notes principal and interest1,920 420 — — — — 750 750 
Operating leases357 16 63 56 38 32 34 118 
Total recognized commitments2,277 436 63 56 38 32 784 868 
Total Commitments$6,758 $647 $908 $940 $761 $729 $1,388 $1,385 
(a)As of December 31, 2025, we have entered into an office lease that is expected to commence in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, with aggregate future lease payments of approximately $23 million and a lease term of 10 years.
The unrecognized amounts represented in the table above reflect our minimum cash obligations for the respective fiscal years, but do not necessarily represent the periods in which they will be recognized and expensed in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In addition, the amounts in the table above are presented based on the dates the amounts are contractually due as of December 31, 2025; however, certain payment obligations may be accelerated depending on the performance of our operating results.
In addition to the amounts included in the table above, as of December 31, 2025, we had a net liability for unrecognized tax benefits and related interest totaling $690 million. While it is reasonably possible that material reduction of unrecognized tax benefits may occur within the next 12 months, the actual amount could vary significantly depending on the ultimate timing and nature of any settlements and tax interpretations.

Legal Proceedings
We are subject to claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. We do not believe that any liability from any reasonably foreseeable disposition of such claims and litigation, individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Repurchase Program
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Repurchase Program STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM
Valuation Assumptions
We recognize compensation cost for stock-based awards to employees based on the awards’ estimated grant-date fair value using a straight-line approach over the service period for which such awards are expected to vest. We account for forfeitures as they occur.
The estimation of the fair value of market-based restricted stock units, stock options and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) purchase rights is affected by assumptions regarding subjective and complex variables. Generally, our assumptions are based on historical information and judgment is required to determine if historical trends may be indicators of future outcomes. We estimate the fair value of our stock-based awards as follows:
•Restricted Stock Units and Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units. The fair value of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units (other than market-based restricted stock units) is determined based on the quoted market price of our common stock on the date of grant.
•Market-Based Restricted Stock Units. Market-based restricted stock units consist of grants of performance-based restricted stock units to certain members of executive management that vest contingent upon the achievement of pre-determined market and service conditions (referred to herein as “market-based restricted stock units”). The fair value of our market-based restricted stock units is estimated using a Monte-Carlo simulation model. Key assumptions for the Monte-Carlo simulation model are the risk-free interest rate, expected volatility, expected dividends and correlation coefficient.
•Stock Options and ESPP. The fair value of stock options and stock purchase rights granted pursuant to our equity incentive plans and our 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended, respectively, is estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the multiple-award valuation method. Key assumptions of the Black-Scholes valuation model are the risk-free interest rate, expected volatility, expected term and expected dividends. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the time of grant for the expected term of the option. Expected volatility is based on a combination of historical stock price volatility and implied volatility of publicly-traded options on our common stock. An expected term is estimated based on historical exercise behavior, post-vesting termination patterns, options outstanding and future expected exercise behavior.
There were an insignificant number of stock options granted during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Stock Options
The following table summarizes our stock option activity for the nine months ended December 31, 2025:
Options
(in thousands)		Weighted-
Average
Exercise Prices		Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term  (in years)		Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)
Outstanding as of March 31, 2025
6 $63.51 
Granted1 157.55 
Exercised(4)98.74 
Forfeited, cancelled or expired— — 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2025
3 $56.22 2.35$0.5 
Vested and expected to vest3 $56.22 2.35$0.5 
Exercisable as of December 31, 2025
3 $56.22 2.35$0.5 
The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value based on our closing stock price as of December 31, 2025, which would have been received by the option holders had all the option holders exercised their options as of that date. We issue new common stock from our authorized shares upon the exercise of stock options.
Restricted Stock Units
The following table summarizes our restricted stock units activity for the nine months ended December 31, 2025:
Restricted
Stock Units
(in thousands)		Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Values
Outstanding as of March 31, 2025
7,549 $133.90 
Granted3,726 152.50 
Vested(4,041)133.52 
Forfeited or cancelled(473)138.39 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2025
6,761 $144.06 
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
Our performance-based restricted stock units vest upon the achievement of pre-determined performance-based milestones, including, but not limited to, management reporting milestones of net bookings and operating income metrics, as well as service conditions. If these performance-based milestones are not met but service conditions are met, the performance-based restricted stock units will not vest, in which case any compensation expense we have recognized to date will be reversed. Generally, the measurement periods of our performance-based restricted stock units are 3 years, with awards vesting after each annual measurement period or cliff-vesting after the completion of the total aggregate measurement period.
Each quarter, we update our assessment of the probability that the performance milestones will be achieved. We amortize the fair values of performance-based restricted stock units over the requisite service period. The performance-based restricted stock units contain threshold, target and maximum milestones for each performance-based milestone. The number of shares of common stock to be issued at vesting will range from zero to 200 percent of the target number of performance-based restricted stock units attributable to each performance-based milestone based on the company’s performance as compared to these threshold, target and maximum performance-based milestones. Each performance-based milestone is weighted evenly and the number of shares that vest based on each performance-based milestone is independent from the other.
The following table summarizes our performance-based restricted stock unit activity, presented with the maximum number of shares that could potentially vest, for the nine months ended December 31, 2025:
Performance-
Based Restricted
Stock Units
(in thousands)		Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of March 31, 2025
1,004 $134.60 
Granted813 151.10 
Vested(266)150.23 
Forfeited or cancelled(480)137.75 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2025
1,071 $141.84 
Market-Based Restricted Stock Units
Our market-based restricted stock units vest contingent upon the achievement of pre-determined market and service conditions. If these market conditions are not met but service conditions are met, the market-based restricted stock units will not vest; however, any compensation expense we have recognized to date will not be reversed. The number of shares of common stock to be issued at vesting for these awards are based on our total stockholder return (“TSR”) relative to the performance of either companies in the Nasdaq-100 (for awards granted in fiscal years 2023 and 2024) or the S&P 500 Index (for awards granted in fiscal year 2025 and going forward) (“Relative TSR”) and on absolute TSR performance measured against pre-established goals, which started in fiscal year 2025 (“Absolute TSR”), each over a three-year period. Payout with respect to the Relative TSR component ranges from zero to 200 percent of the target number of Relative TSR units granted, and payout with respect to the Absolute TSR component ranges from zero to 75 percent of the target number of the underlying base award (which is comprised of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units and Relative TSR units). These awards cliff-vest after the completion of the three-year measurement period, contingent on the achievement of both market and service conditions.
We amortize the fair values of market-based restricted stock units over the requisite service period.
The following table summarizes our market-based restricted stock unit activity, presented with the maximum number of shares that could potentially vest, for the nine months ended December 31, 2025:
Market-Based
Restricted  Stock
Units
(in thousands)		Weighted-
Average  Grant
Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of March 31, 2025
637 $115.43 
Granted367 103.73 
Vested(34)150.48 
Forfeited or cancelled(80)176.70 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2025
890 $103.80 
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense resulting from stock options, restricted stock units, market-based restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units, and the ESPP purchase rights included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions):
 Three Months Ended
December 31,		Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 2025202420252024
Cost of revenue$3 $3 $9 $11 
Research and development127 119 360 342 
Marketing and sales16 14 43 42 
General and administrative32 27 92 85 
Stock-based compensation expense$178 $163 $504 $480 
During the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025, we recognized $15 million and $50 million, respectively, of deferred income tax benefit related to our stock-based compensation expense. During the three and nine months ended
December 31, 2024, we recognized $27 million and $69 million, respectively, of deferred income tax benefit related to our stock-based compensation expense.
As of December 31, 2025, our total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options, restricted stock units, market-based restricted stock units, and performance-based restricted stock units was $875 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average service period of 1.8 years. Of the $875 million of unrecognized compensation cost, $812 million relates to restricted stock units, $39 million relates to performance-based restricted stock units, $24 million relates to market-based restricted stock units.
Stock Repurchase Program
In August 2022, our Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to $2.6 billion of our common stock. This program was terminated on May 8, 2024.
In May 2024, the Company’s Audit Committee, upon delegation from the Company’s Board of Directors, authorized a program to repurchase up to $5.0 billion of our common stock. This program superseded and replaced the August 2022 program and expires on May 9, 2027. Under this program, we may purchase stock in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable securities laws, including pursuant to pre-arranged stock trading plans. The timing and actual amount of the stock repurchases will depend on several factors including price, capital availability, regulatory requirements, alternative investment opportunities and other market conditions. We are not obligated to repurchase a specific number of shares of our common stock under this program and it may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, we suspended repurchase activity under this program in contemplation of the Merger detailed in Note 1 — Description of Business and Basis of Presentation.
The following table summarizes total shares repurchased during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:
August 2022 ProgramMay 2024 ProgramTotal
(In millions)Shares
Amount(a)
Shares
Amount(a)
SharesAmount
Three months ended December 31, 2025
— $— — $— — $— 
Nine months ended December 31, 2025
— $— 5.3 $750 5.3 $750 
Three months ended December 31, 2024
— $— 2.4 $375 2.4 $375 
Nine months ended December 31, 2024
1.2 $152 6.7 $973 7.9 $1,125 
(a)Amount excludes excise taxes. Accrued excise taxes are included in accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities and additional paid-in capital on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
v3.25.4
Earnings Per Share
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table summarizes the computations of basic earnings per share (“Basic EPS”) and diluted earnings per share (“Diluted EPS”). Basic EPS is computed as net income divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through stock-based compensation plans including stock options, restricted stock units, market-based restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units, and ESPP purchase rights using the treasury stock method.
 Three Months Ended
December 31,		Nine Months Ended
December 31,
(In millions, except per share amounts)2025202420252024
Net income$88 $293 $426 $867 
Shares used to compute earnings per share:
Weighted-average common stock outstanding — basic250 262 250 264 
Dilutive potential common shares related to stock award plans3 3 3 2 
Weighted-average common stock outstanding — diluted253 265 253 266 
Earnings per share:
Basic$0.35 $1.12 $1.70 $3.28 
Diluted$0.35 $1.11 $1.68 $3.26 
Certain restricted stock units, market-based restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units were excluded from the treasury stock method computation of diluted shares as their inclusion would have had an antidilutive effect. For both the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, one million such shares were excluded.
v3.25.4
Segment and Revenue Information
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment and Revenue Information SEGMENT AND REVENUE INFORMATION
Our reporting segment is based upon: our internal organizational structure; the manner in which our operations are managed; the criteria used by our Chief Executive Officer, our Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), to evaluate segment performance; the availability of separate financial information; and overall materiality considerations. As of December 31, 2025, we have one reportable segment, which represents our only operating segment. Our CODM makes decisions on resource allocation and assesses performance of the business based on our consolidated results, including net income.
The measure of segment assets are reported on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as total assets.

Information about our single reportable segment net revenue, net income, and significant segment expenses for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 is presented below (in millions):
Three Months Ended
December 31,		Nine Months Ended
December 31,
2025202420252024
Net revenue$1,901 $1,883 $5,411 $5,568 
Less:
Cost of revenue (1)
486 443 1,183 1,134 
Research and development (1)
577 487 1,736 1,541 
Marketing and sales (1)
340 237 831 686 
General and administrative (1)
140 150 453 464 
Acquisition-related expenses (2)
53 26 106 80 
Restructuring and related charges— — — 58 
Stock-based compensation178 163 504 480 
Interest and other (income) expenses, net(4)(28)(3)(73)
Provision for income taxes43 112 175 331 
Net income$88 $293 $426 $867 
(1) Excludes amounts related to acquisition-related expenses, restructuring and related charges, and stock-based compensation, which are presented separately in the table above.
(2) Includes (i) amortization and impairment of intangibles, and (ii) fees and other direct expenses related to the Merger described in Note 1, which are recorded within General and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Information about our total net revenue by timing of recognition for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 is presented below (in millions):
Three Months Ended
December 31,		Nine Months Ended
December 31,
2025202420252024
Net revenue by timing of recognition
Revenue recognized at a point in time$634 $747 $1,884 $2,036 
Revenue recognized over time1,267 1,136 3,527 3,532 
Net revenue$1,901 $1,883 $5,411 $5,568 
Generally, performance obligations that are recognized upfront upon transfer of control are classified as revenue recognized at a point in time, while performance obligations that are recognized over either the period in which we offer to provide future update rights and/or online hosting for the game and related extra content sold (“Estimated Offering Period”), contractual term or subscription period as the services are provided are classified as revenue recognized over time.
Revenue recognized at a point in time includes revenue allocated to the software license performance obligation. This also includes a portion of revenue from the licensing of software to third-parties.
Revenue recognized over time includes service revenue allocated to the future update rights and the online hosting performance obligations. This also includes sales of extra content associated with our online-hosted services such as our Ultimate Team game mode, revenue allocated to the future update rights from licensing of software to third-parties, subscription services, and revenue recognized from third parties that publish games and services under a license to certain of our intellectual property assets.
Information about our total net revenue by composition for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 is presented below (in millions):
Three Months Ended
December 31,		Nine Months Ended
December 31,
2025202420252024
Net revenue by composition
Full game downloads$546 $446 $1,180 $1,111 
Packaged goods86 153 359 454 
Full game632 599 1,539 1,565 
Live services and other
1,269 1,284 3,872 4,003 
Net revenue$1,901 $1,883 $5,411 $5,568 
Full game net revenue includes full game downloads and packaged goods. Full game downloads primarily include revenue from digital sales of full games on console, PC, and certain licensing revenue. Packaged goods primarily include revenue from full games that are sold physically through distribution arrangements, mass market retailers, and specialty stores.
Live services and other net revenue primarily includes revenue from sales of extra content for console, PC, and mobile games, certain licensing revenue, subscriptions, and advertising.
Information about our total net revenue by platform for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 is presented below (in millions):
Three Months Ended
December 31,		Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 2025202420252024
Platform net revenue
Console$1,182 $1,215 $3,401 $3,594 
PC and other465 392 1,191 1,121 
Mobile254 276 819 853 
Net revenue$1,901 $1,883 $5,411 $5,568 
Information about our operations in North America and internationally for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 is presented below (in millions):
Three Months Ended
December 31,		Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 2025202420252024
Net revenue from unaffiliated customers
North America$764 $781 $2,176 $2,296 
International1,137 1,102 3,235 3,272 
Net revenue$1,901 $1,883 $5,411 $5,568 
v3.25.4
Insider Trading Arrangements
 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Jacob J. Schatz [Member]  
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
•On October 31, 2025, Jacob J. Schatz, EA’s EVP of Global Affairs, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, terminated a 10b5-1 Plan, which was adopted on May 13, 2025 for the sale of 14,400 shares of our common stock.
Name Jacob J. Schatz
Title EVP of Global Affairs, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Adoption Date May 13, 2025
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated true
Termination Date October 31, 2025
Aggregate Available 14,400
v3.25.4
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation (Policies)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals unless otherwise indicated) that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented.
Use of Estimates and Change in Estimated Offering Period The preparation of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The results of operations for the current interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the current year or any other period.
Change in Estimated Offering Period
The offering period is the period in which we offer to provide the future update rights and/or online hosting for the game and related extra content sold. Because the offering period is not an explicitly defined period, we must make an estimate of the offering period for the service-related performance obligations (i.e., future update rights and/or online hosting). For sales prior to July 1, 2025, revenue for service-related performance obligations related to our mobile free-to-play and PC and console free-to-play games was recognized generally over eight and twelve-month periods, respectively, beginning in the month of sale.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvement to Income Tax Disclosures. The amendments further enhance income tax disclosures, primarily through standardization and disaggregation of rate reconciliation categories and income taxes paid by jurisdiction. This ASU is effective for our annual report for fiscal year 2026. We expect to adopt the standard on a prospective basis, and the adoption is anticipated to result in expanded income tax disclosures within the Consolidated Financial Statements.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires additional, disaggregated disclosure about certain income statement line items. This ASU is effective for our annual report for fiscal year 2028 and interim periods thereafter on a retrospective or prospective basis, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the timing of adoption and impact of this ASU on our disclosures within the Consolidated Financial Statements.
In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets. This amendment introduces a practical expedient for the application of the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model to current accounts receivable and contract assets. The amendment is effective beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 on a prospective basis, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this amendment to have a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Improvements to Accounting for Internal-Use Software, which eliminates references to “project stages” and clarifies the criteria for when internal-use software costs should be capitalized. This ASU is effective beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2029 on a prospective, modified-prospective, or retrospective basis, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the timing of adoption and the impact of this ASU on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
As of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, our assets and liabilities that were measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows (in millions):
  Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using  
 
As of
December 31, 2025
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets 
for Identical
Financial
Instruments		Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs		Significant
Unobservable
Inputs		Balance Sheet 
Classification
 (Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Assets
Bank and time deposits$33 $33 $— $— Cash equivalents
Money market funds501 501 — — Cash equivalents
Available-for-sale securities:
Corporate bonds49 — 49 — Short-term investments
U.S. Treasury securities26 26 — — Short-term investments
U.S. agency securities2 — 2 — Short-term investments
Foreign government securities7 — 7 — Short-term investments
Asset-backed securities31 — 31 — Short-term investments
Foreign currency derivatives30 — 30 — Other current assets and other assets
Deferred compensation plan assets (a)
47 47 — — Other assets
Total assets at fair value$726 $607 $119 $— 
Liabilities
Foreign currency derivatives$57 $— $57 $— Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities and other liabilities
Deferred compensation plan liabilities (a)
47 47 — — Other liabilities
Total liabilities at fair value$104 $47 $57 $— 
  Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using 
 
As of
March 31, 2025
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for Identical
Financial Instruments		Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs		Significant
Unobservable
Inputs		Balance Sheet 
Classification
 (Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Assets
Bank and time deposits$58 $58 $— $— Cash equivalents
Money market funds904 904 — — Cash equivalents
Available-for-sale securities:
Corporate bonds46 — 46 — Short-term investments
U.S. Treasury securities12 12 — — Short-term investments
Foreign government securities4 — 4 — Short-term investments
Asset-backed securities50 — 50 — Short-term investments
Foreign currency derivatives28 — 28 — Other current assets and other assets
Deferred compensation plan assets (a)
36 36 — — Other assets
Total assets at fair value$1,138 $1,010 $128 $— 
Liabilities
Foreign currency derivatives$26 $— $26 $— Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities and other liabilities
Deferred compensation plan liabilities (a)
36 36 — — Other liabilities
Total liabilities at fair value$62 $36 $26 $— 

(a)The Deferred Compensation Plan consists of various mutual funds. See Note 15 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, for additional information regarding our Deferred Compensation Plan.
v3.25.4
Financial Instruments (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Financial Instruments [Abstract]  
Fair Value Of Short-Term Investments
Short-term investments consisted of the following as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025 (in millions):
 
As of December 31, 2025
As of March 31, 2025
 Cost or
Amortized
Cost		Gross UnrealizedFair
Value		Cost or
Amortized
Cost		Gross UnrealizedFair
Value
 GainsLossesGainsLosses
Corporate bonds$49 $— $— $49 $46 $— $— $46 
U.S. Treasury securities26 — — 26 12 — — 12 
U.S. agency securities2 — — 2 — — — — 
Foreign government securities7 — — 7 4 — — 4 
Asset-backed securities31 — — 31 50 — — 50 
Short-term investments$115 $— $— $115 $112 $— $— $112 
Fair Value Of Short-Term Investments By Stated Maturity Date Schedule
The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of our short-term investments, classified by stated maturity as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025 (in millions):
 
As of December 31, 2025
As of March 31, 2025
 Amortized
Cost		Fair
Value		Amortized
Cost		Fair
Value
Short-term investments
Due within 1 year$48 $48 $46 $46 
Due 1 year through 5 years66 66 63 63 
Due after 5 years1 1 3 3 
Short-term investments$115 $115 $112 $112 
v3.25.4
Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions
Total gross notional amounts and fair values for currency derivatives with cash flow hedge accounting designation are as follows (in millions):
As of December 31, 2025
As of March 31, 2025
Notional AmountFair ValueNotional AmountFair Value
AssetLiabilityAssetLiability
Forward contracts to purchase$401 $11 $— $463 $4 $7 
Forward contracts to sell$1,778 $11 $46 $1,970 $20 $16 
Total gross notional amounts and fair values for currency derivatives that are not designated as hedging instruments are accounted for as follows (in millions):
As of December 31, 2025
As of March 31, 2025
Notional AmountFair ValueNotional AmountFair Value
AssetLiabilityAssetLiability
Forward contracts to purchase$916 $8 $— $511 $1 $2 
Forward contracts to sell$1,101 $— $11 $582 $3 $1 
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
The effects of cash flow hedge accounting in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended December 31,Nine Months Ended December 31,
2025202420252024
Net revenueResearch and developmentNet revenueResearch and developmentNet revenueResearch and developmentNet revenueResearch and development
Total amounts presented in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded$1,901 $704 $1,883 $606 $5,411 $2,096 $5,568 $1,883 
Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges$(15)$1 $1 $(2)$(22)$3 $6 $(5)
The effect of foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was as follows (in millions):
 Three Months Ended
December 31,		Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 2025202420252024
Interest and other income (expense), net
Total amounts presented in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in which the effects of balance sheet hedges are recorded$4 $28 $3 $73 
Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments$6 $40 $(13)$44 
v3.25.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]  
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows (in millions):
Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale SecuritiesUnrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative InstrumentsForeign Currency Translation AdjustmentsTotal
Balances as of September 30, 2025$— $(71)$(85)$(156)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications— 13 2 15 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)— 14 — 14 
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
— 27 2 29 
Balances as of December 31, 2025
$— $(44)$(83)$(127)
Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale SecuritiesUnrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative InstrumentsForeign Currency Translation AdjustmentsTotal
Balances as of September 30, 2024$1 $(46)$(70)$(115)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(1)89 (37)51 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)— 1 — 1 
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
(1)90 (37)52 
Balances as of December 31, 2024
$— $44 $(107)$(63)
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows (in millions):
Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale SecuritiesUnrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative InstrumentsForeign Currency Translation AdjustmentsTotal
Balances as of March 31, 2025
$— $11 $(98)$(87)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications— (74)15 (59)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)— 19 — 19 
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
— (55)15 (40)
Balances as of December 31, 2025
$— $(44)$(83)$(127)
Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale SecuritiesUnrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative InstrumentsForeign Currency Translation AdjustmentsTotal
Balances as of March 31, 2024
$— $10 $(82)$(72)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications— 35 (25)10 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)— (1)— (1)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
— 34 (25)9 
Balances as of December 31, 2024
$— $44 $(107)$(63)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows (in millions):
 Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Three Months Ended December 31,Nine Months Ended December 31,
Statement of Operations Classification2025202420252024
(Gains) losses on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges
Net revenue$15 $(1)$22 $(6)
Research and development(1)2 (3)5 
Total net (gain) loss reclassified, net of tax$14 $1 $19 $(1)
v3.25.4
Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule Of Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 are as follows (in millions):
As of
March 31, 2025
ActivityEffects of Foreign Currency Translation
As of
December 31, 2025
Goodwill$5,744 $9 $3 $5,756 
Accumulated impairment(368)— — (368)
Total$5,376 $9 $3 $5,388 
Schedule Of Acquisition-Related Intangibles
Acquisition-related intangibles consisted of the following (in millions):
 
As of December 31, 2025
As of March 31, 2025
 Gross
Carrying
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization 		Acquisition-
Related
Intangibles, Net		Gross
Carrying
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization 		Acquisition-
Related
Intangibles, Net
Developed and core technology$938 $(835)$103 $933 $(790)$143 
Trade names and trademarks501 (385)116 501 (351)150 
Registered user base and other intangibles56 (56)— 56 (56)— 
Total$1,495 $(1,276)$219 $1,490 $(1,197)$293 
Schedule Of Amoritization Of Intangibles
Amortization of intangibles for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 are classified in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended
December 31,		Nine Months Ended
December 31,
2025202420252024
Cost of revenue$9 $10 $28 $30 
Operating expenses17 16 51 50 
Total$26 $26 $79 $80 
Schedule Of Future Amortization Of Acquisition-Related Intangibles
As of December 31, 2025, future amortization of finite-lived acquisition-related intangibles that will be recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations is estimated as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 
2026 (remaining three months)$24 
202785 
202882 
202928 
Total$219 
v3.25.4
Royalties And Licenses (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Royalties And Licenses [Abstract]  
Schedule Of Royalty-Related Assets
The current and long-term portions of prepaid royalties and minimum guaranteed royalty-related assets, included in other current assets and other assets, consisted of (in millions):
As of
December 31, 2025
As of
March 31, 2025
Other current assets$39 $55 
Other assets20 23 
Royalty-related assets$59 $78 
Schedule Of Royalty-Related Liabilities The current and long-term portions of accrued royalties, included in accrued and other current liabilities and other liabilities, consisted of (in millions):
As of
December 31, 2025
As of
March 31, 2025
Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities$272 $226 
Other liabilities22 9 
Royalty-related liabilities$294 $235 
v3.25.4
Balance Sheet Details (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]  
Property And Equipment, Net Schedule
Property and equipment, net, as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025 consisted of (in millions):
As of
December 31, 2025
As of
March 31, 2025
Computer, equipment and software$1,078 $1,033 
Buildings393 379 
Leasehold improvements238 229 
Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and other115 109 
Land66 66 
Construction in progress39 21 
1,929 1,837 
Less: accumulated depreciation(1,329)(1,251)
Property and equipment, net$600 $586 
Accrued And Other Current Liabilities Schedule
Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025 consisted of (in millions):
As of
December 31, 2025
As of
March 31, 2025
Accounts payable$76 $105 
Accrued compensation and benefits479 486 
Accrued royalties272 226 
Deferred net revenue (other)127 94 
Operating lease liabilities65 67 
Other accrued expenses366 297 
Sales returns and price protection reserves161 84 
Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities$1,546 $1,359 
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable
Deferred net revenue as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025 consisted of (in millions):
As of
December 31, 2025
As of
March 31, 2025
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)$2,490 $1,700 
Deferred net revenue (other)127 94 
Deferred net revenue (noncurrent)67 72 
Total deferred net revenue$2,684 $1,866 
v3.25.4
Financing Arrangements (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Carrying Values Of Liability and Equity Components of Senior Notes [Table Text Block]
The carrying and fair values of the Senior Notes are as follows (in millions):
  
As of
December 31, 2025
As of
March 31, 2025
Senior Notes:
4.80% Senior Notes due 2026
$400 $400 
1.85% Senior Notes due 2031
750 750 
2.95% Senior Notes due 2051
750 750 
Total principal amount$1,900 $1,900 
Unaccreted discount(4)(5)
Unamortized debt issuance costs(11)(11)
Net carrying value of Senior Notes$1,885 $1,884 
Fair value of Senior Notes (Level 2)$1,824 $1,511 
Interest and Other Income
The following table summarizes our interest expense recognized for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 that is included in interest and other income (expense), net on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions):
Three Months Ended
December 31,		Nine Months Ended
December 31,
2025202420252024
Amortization of debt issuance costs$— $— $(1)$(1)
Coupon interest expense(14)(14)(42)(42)
Other interest expense— (1)— (1)
Total interest expense$(14)$(15)$(43)$(44)
v3.25.4
Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Minimum Contractual Obligations
The following table summarizes our minimum contractual obligations as of December 31, 2025 (in millions):
Fiscal Years Ending March 31,
2026
(Remaining
Totalthree mos.)20272028202920302031Thereafter
Unrecognized commitments
Developer/licensor commitments$2,135 $106 $367 $427 $412 $415 $369 $39 
Marketing commitments1,325 67 318 304 211 227 187 11 
Senior Notes interest628 6 36 36 36 36 36 442 
Operating lease imputed interest61 4 13 11 9 7 6 11 
Operating leases not yet commenced (a)
23 — 1 2 2 2 2 14 
Other purchase obligations309 28 110 104 53 10 4 — 
Total unrecognized commitments4,481 211 845 884 723 697 604 517 
Recognized commitments
Senior Notes principal and interest1,920 420 — — — — 750 750 
Operating leases357 16 63 56 38 32 34 118 
Total recognized commitments2,277 436 63 56 38 32 784 868 
Total Commitments$6,758 $647 $908 $940 $761 $729 $1,388 $1,385 
(a)As of December 31, 2025, we have entered into an office lease that is expected to commence in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, with aggregate future lease payments of approximately $23 million and a lease term of 10 years.
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Repurchase Program (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Disclosure Of Stock-Based Compensation Arrangements By Stock-Based Payment Award
The following table summarizes our stock option activity for the nine months ended December 31, 2025:
Options
(in thousands)		Weighted-
Average
Exercise Prices		Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term  (in years)		Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)
Outstanding as of March 31, 2025
6 $63.51 
Granted1 157.55 
Exercised(4)98.74 
Forfeited, cancelled or expired— — 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2025
3 $56.22 2.35$0.5 
Vested and expected to vest3 $56.22 2.35$0.5 
Exercisable as of December 31, 2025
3 $56.22 2.35$0.5 
The following table summarizes our restricted stock units activity for the nine months ended December 31, 2025:
Restricted
Stock Units
(in thousands)		Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Values
Outstanding as of March 31, 2025
7,549 $133.90 
Granted3,726 152.50 
Vested(4,041)133.52 
Forfeited or cancelled(473)138.39 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2025
6,761 $144.06 
The following table summarizes our performance-based restricted stock unit activity, presented with the maximum number of shares that could potentially vest, for the nine months ended December 31, 2025:
Performance-
Based Restricted
Stock Units
(in thousands)		Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of March 31, 2025
1,004 $134.60 
Granted813 151.10 
Vested(266)150.23 
Forfeited or cancelled(480)137.75 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2025
1,071 $141.84 
The following table summarizes our market-based restricted stock unit activity, presented with the maximum number of shares that could potentially vest, for the nine months ended December 31, 2025:
Market-Based
Restricted  Stock
Units
(in thousands)		Weighted-
Average  Grant
Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of March 31, 2025
637 $115.43 
Granted367 103.73 
Vested(34)150.48 
Forfeited or cancelled(80)176.70 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2025
890 $103.80 
The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense resulting from stock options, restricted stock units, market-based restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units, and the ESPP purchase rights included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions):
 Three Months Ended
December 31,		Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 2025202420252024
Cost of revenue$3 $3 $9 $11 
Research and development127 119 360 342 
Marketing and sales16 14 43 42 
General and administrative32 27 92 85 
Stock-based compensation expense$178 $163 $504 $480 
Schedule of Repurchase Agreements
The following table summarizes total shares repurchased during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:
August 2022 ProgramMay 2024 ProgramTotal
(In millions)Shares
Amount(a)
Shares
Amount(a)
SharesAmount
Three months ended December 31, 2025
— $— — $— — $— 
Nine months ended December 31, 2025
— $— 5.3 $750 5.3 $750 
Three months ended December 31, 2024
— $— 2.4 $375 2.4 $375 
Nine months ended December 31, 2024
1.2 $152 6.7 $973 7.9 $1,125 
(a)Amount excludes excise taxes. Accrued excise taxes are included in accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities and additional paid-in capital on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
v3.25.4
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]  
Computation Of Basic Earnings (Loss) And Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share
The following table summarizes the computations of basic earnings per share (“Basic EPS”) and diluted earnings per share (“Diluted EPS”). Basic EPS is computed as net income divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through stock-based compensation plans including stock options, restricted stock units, market-based restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units, and ESPP purchase rights using the treasury stock method.
 Three Months Ended
December 31,		Nine Months Ended
December 31,
(In millions, except per share amounts)2025202420252024
Net income$88 $293 $426 $867 
Shares used to compute earnings per share:
Weighted-average common stock outstanding — basic250 262 250 264 
Dilutive potential common shares related to stock award plans3 3 3 2 
Weighted-average common stock outstanding — diluted253 265 253 266 
Earnings per share:
Basic$0.35 $1.12 $1.70 $3.28 
Diluted$0.35 $1.11 $1.68 $3.26 
v3.25.4
Segment and Revenue Information (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Information about our single reportable segment net revenue, net income, and significant segment expenses for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 is presented below (in millions):
Three Months Ended
December 31,		Nine Months Ended
December 31,
2025202420252024
Net revenue$1,901 $1,883 $5,411 $5,568 
Less:
Cost of revenue (1)
486 443 1,183 1,134 
Research and development (1)
577 487 1,736 1,541 
Marketing and sales (1)
340 237 831 686 
General and administrative (1)
140 150 453 464 
Acquisition-related expenses (2)
53 26 106 80 
Restructuring and related charges— — — 58 
Stock-based compensation178 163 504 480 
Interest and other (income) expenses, net(4)(28)(3)(73)
Provision for income taxes43 112 175 331 
Net income$88 $293 $426 $867 
(1) Excludes amounts related to acquisition-related expenses, restructuring and related charges, and stock-based compensation, which are presented separately in the table above.
(2) Includes (i) amortization and impairment of intangibles, and (ii) fees and other direct expenses related to the Merger described in Note 1, which are recorded within General and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Disaggregation of Revenue
Information about our total net revenue by timing of recognition for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 is presented below (in millions):
Three Months Ended
December 31,		Nine Months Ended
December 31,
2025202420252024
Net revenue by timing of recognition
Revenue recognized at a point in time$634 $747 $1,884 $2,036 
Revenue recognized over time1,267 1,136 3,527 3,532 
Net revenue$1,901 $1,883 $5,411 $5,568 
Net Revenue By Revenue Composition
Information about our total net revenue by composition for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 is presented below (in millions):
Three Months Ended
December 31,		Nine Months Ended
December 31,
2025202420252024
Net revenue by composition
Full game downloads$546 $446 $1,180 $1,111 
Packaged goods86 153 359 454 
Full game632 599 1,539 1,565 
Live services and other
1,269 1,284 3,872 4,003 
Net revenue$1,901 $1,883 $5,411 $5,568 
Net Revenue by Platform
Information about our total net revenue by platform for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 is presented below (in millions):
Three Months Ended
December 31,		Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 2025202420252024
Platform net revenue
Console$1,182 $1,215 $3,401 $3,594 
PC and other465 392 1,191 1,121 
Mobile254 276 819 853 
Net revenue$1,901 $1,883 $5,411 $5,568 
Net Revenue By Geographic Area
Information about our operations in North America and internationally for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 is presented below (in millions):
Three Months Ended
December 31,		Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 2025202420252024
Net revenue from unaffiliated customers
North America$764 $781 $2,176 $2,296 
International1,137 1,102 3,235 3,272 
Net revenue$1,901 $1,883 $5,411 $5,568 
v3.25.4
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Jul. 01, 2025
Jun. 30, 2025
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]              
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, estimated service period           11 months  
Net revenue   $ 1,901 $ 1,883 $ 5,411 $ 5,568    
Net income   $ 88 $ 293 $ 426 $ 867    
Diluted (in dollars per share)   $ 0.35 $ 1.11 $ 1.68 $ 3.26    
Forecast | Merger Agreement              
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]              
Cash received per common share held, per share (in dollars per share) $ 210            
Termination fee payable, maximum $ 1,000            
Forecast | Merger Agreement | Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, Inc.              
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]              
Proceeds from related party debt $ 20,000            
Estimated Service Offering Period              
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]              
Net revenue   $ (25)   $ (33)      
Net income   $ (19)   $ (25)      
Diluted (in dollars per share)   $ (0.08)   $ (0.10)      
Mobile Free-to-Play Games              
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]              
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, estimated service period             8 months
PC and Console Free-to-Play Games              
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]              
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, estimated service period             12 months
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements - Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments $ 115 $ 112 [1]
Corporate bonds    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 49 46
U.S. Treasury securities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 26 12
U.S. agency securities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 2 0
Foreign government securities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 7 4
Asset-backed securities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 31 50
(Level 1)    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Total assets at fair value 607 1,010
Total liabilities at fair value 47 36
(Level 1) | Bank and time deposits    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Fair value, Cash equivalents 33 58
(Level 1) | Money market funds    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Fair value, Cash equivalents 501 904
(Level 1) | Corporate bonds    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 0 0
(Level 1) | U.S. Treasury securities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 26 12
(Level 1) | U.S. agency securities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 0  
(Level 1) | Foreign government securities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 0 0
(Level 1) | Asset-backed securities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Asset-backed securities 0 0
(Level 1) | Foreign currency derivatives    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Foreign currency derivatives 0 0
Fair value, foreign currency derivatives, liabilities 0 0
(Level 1) | Deferred compensation plan assets    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Fair value, deferred compensation plan 47 36
(Level 1) | Deferred compensation plan liabilities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Fair value, deferred compensation plan 47 36
(Level 2)    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Total assets at fair value 119 128
Total liabilities at fair value 57 26
(Level 2) | Bank and time deposits    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Fair value, Cash equivalents 0 0
(Level 2) | Money market funds    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Fair value, Cash equivalents 0 0
(Level 2) | Corporate bonds    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 49 46
(Level 2) | U.S. Treasury securities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 0 0
(Level 2) | U.S. agency securities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 2  
(Level 2) | Foreign government securities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 7 4
(Level 2) | Asset-backed securities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Asset-backed securities 31 50
(Level 2) | Foreign currency derivatives    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Foreign currency derivatives 30 28
Fair value, foreign currency derivatives, liabilities 57 26
(Level 2) | Deferred compensation plan assets    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Fair value, deferred compensation plan 0 0
(Level 2) | Deferred compensation plan liabilities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Fair value, deferred compensation plan 0 0
(Level 3)    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Total assets at fair value 0 0
Total liabilities at fair value 0 0
(Level 3) | Bank and time deposits    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Fair value, Cash equivalents 0 0
(Level 3) | Money market funds    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Fair value, Cash equivalents 0 0
(Level 3) | Corporate bonds    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 0 0
(Level 3) | U.S. Treasury securities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 0 0
(Level 3) | U.S. agency securities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 0  
(Level 3) | Foreign government securities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 0 0
(Level 3) | Asset-backed securities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Asset-backed securities 0 0
(Level 3) | Foreign currency derivatives    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Foreign currency derivatives 0 0
Fair value, foreign currency derivatives, liabilities 0 0
(Level 3) | Deferred compensation plan assets    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Fair value, deferred compensation plan 0 0
(Level 3) | Deferred compensation plan liabilities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Fair value, deferred compensation plan 0 0
Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Total assets at fair value 726 1,138
Total liabilities at fair value 104 62
Fair Value | Bank and time deposits    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Fair value, Cash equivalents 33 58
Fair Value | Money market funds    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Fair value, Cash equivalents 501 904
Fair Value | Corporate bonds    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 49 46
Fair Value | U.S. Treasury securities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 26 12
Fair Value | U.S. agency securities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 2  
Fair Value | Foreign government securities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Short-term investments 7 4
Fair Value | Asset-backed securities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Asset-backed securities 31 50
Fair Value | Foreign currency derivatives    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Foreign currency derivatives 30 28
Fair value, foreign currency derivatives, liabilities 57 26
Fair Value | Deferred compensation plan assets    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Fair value, deferred compensation plan 47 36
Fair Value | Deferred compensation plan liabilities    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions    
Fair value, deferred compensation plan $ 47 $ 36
[1] Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
v3.25.4
Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Financial Instruments [Abstract]    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,784 $ 2,136 [1]
[1] Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
v3.25.4
Financial Instruments - Fair Value Of Short-Term Investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Financial Instruments    
Cost or Amortized Cost $ 115 $ 112
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Fair Value 115 112 [1]
Corporate bonds    
Financial Instruments    
Cost or Amortized Cost 49 46
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Fair Value 49 46
U.S. Treasury securities    
Financial Instruments    
Cost or Amortized Cost 26 12
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Fair Value 26 12
U.S. agency securities    
Financial Instruments    
Cost or Amortized Cost 2 0
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Fair Value 2 0
Foreign government securities    
Financial Instruments    
Cost or Amortized Cost 7 4
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Fair Value 7 4
Asset-backed securities    
Financial Instruments    
Cost or Amortized Cost 31 50
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Fair Value $ 31 $ 50
[1] Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
v3.25.4
Financial Instruments - Fair Value Of Short-Term Investments By Stated Maturity Date Schedule (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Financial Instruments [Abstract]    
Due in 1 year or less, Amortized Cost $ 48 $ 46
Due in 1 year or less, Fair Value 48 46
Due 1 year through 5 years, Amortized Cost 66 63
Due 1 year through 5 years, Fair Value 66 63
Due after 5 years, Amortized Cost 1 3
Due after 5 years, Fair Value 1 3
Amortized Cost 115 112
Fair Value $ 115 $ 112 [1]
[1] Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
v3.25.4
Derivative Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Designated as Hedging Instrument  
Derivative  
Maximum remaining maturity of foreign currency derivatives 18 months
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument  
Derivative  
Maximum remaining maturity of foreign currency derivatives 3 months
v3.25.4
Derivative Financial Instruments Gross Notional Amounts and Fair Values for Currency Derivatives (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Forward contracts to purchase    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Fair value of foreign currency contracts outstanding, Assets $ 11 $ 4
Fair value of foreign currency contracts outstanding, Liabilities 0 7
Forward contracts to sell    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Fair value of foreign currency contracts outstanding, Assets 11 20
Fair value of foreign currency contracts outstanding, Liabilities 46 16
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Forward contracts to purchase    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Notional Amount 401 463
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Forward contracts to sell    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Notional Amount 1,778 1,970
United States Dollar | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Forward contracts to purchase    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Notional Amount 916 511
United States Dollar | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Forward contracts to sell    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Notional Amount 1,101 582
Balance Sheet Hedging | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Forward contracts to purchase    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Current 8 1
Derivative Liability, Current 0 2
Balance Sheet Hedging | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Forward contracts to sell    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Current 0 3
Derivative Liability, Current $ 11 $ 1
v3.25.4
Derivative Financial Instruments - Location of Income (Expense) Recognized in Income on Derivative, Non-Designated Hedging Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative        
Net revenue $ 1,901 $ 1,883 $ 5,411 $ 5,568
Research and development 704 606 2,096 1,883
Interest and other income (expense), net 4 28 3 73
Net revenue        
Derivative        
Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges (15) 1 (22) 6
Research and development        
Derivative        
Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges 1 (2) 3 (5)
Interest and other income (expense), net        
Derivative        
Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments $ 6 $ 40 $ (13) $ 44
v3.25.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Schedule of Changes in AOCI (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance $ 6,000 $ 7,408 $ 6,386 [1] $ 7,513
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 15 51 (59) 10
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 14 1 19 (1)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 29 52 (40) 9
Ending balance 6,152 7,412 6,152 7,412
Total        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance (156) (115) (87) (72)
Ending balance (127) (63) (127) (63)
Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance 0 1 0 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 0 (1) 0 0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 0 0 0 0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 0 (1) 0 0
Ending balance 0 0 0 0
Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance (71) (46) 11 10
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 13 89 (74) 35
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 14 1 19 (1)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 27 90 (55) 34
Ending balance (44) 44 (44) 44
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance (85) (70) (98) (82)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 2 (37) 15 (25)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 0 0 0 0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 2 (37) 15 (25)
Ending balance $ (83) $ (107) $ (83) $ (107)
[1] Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
v3.25.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Schedule of Amounts Reclassed from AOCI (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ 14 $ 1 $ 19 $ (1)
Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments | Net revenue        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 15 (1) 22 (6)
Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments | Research and development        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ (1) $ 2 $ (3) $ 5
v3.25.4
Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net - Schedule Of Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill (Details)
$ in Millions
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance $ 5,744
Accumulated impairment, beginning balance (368)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance 5,376 [1]
Goodwill acquired 9
Effects of foreign currency translation 3
Goodwill, gross, ending balance 5,756
Accumulated impairment, ending balance (368)
Goodwill, net, ending balance $ 5,388
[1] Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
v3.25.4
Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
acquisition
Mar. 31, 2025
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets        
Number of acquisitions | acquisition     1  
Impairment of intangible assets (excluding goodwill) | $ $ 0 $ 0    
Minimum        
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets        
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life 2 years   2 years  
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life     2 years 7 months 6 days  
Maximum        
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets        
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life 7 years   7 years  
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life       3 years 2 months 12 days
v3.25.4
Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net - Schedule Of Acquisition-Related Intangibles (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 1,495 $ 1,490
Accumulated Amortization (1,276) (1,197)
Acquisition- Related Intangibles, Net 219 293
Developed and core technology    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets    
Gross Carrying Amount 938 933
Accumulated Amortization (835) (790)
Acquisition- Related Intangibles, Net 103 143
Trade names and trademarks    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets    
Gross Carrying Amount 501 501
Accumulated Amortization (385) (351)
Acquisition- Related Intangibles, Net 116 150
Registered user base and other intangibles    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets    
Gross Carrying Amount 56 56
Accumulated Amortization (56) (56)
Acquisition- Related Intangibles, Net $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.4
Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net - Schedule Of Amortization Of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Acquisition-related expenses (2) $ 17 $ 16 $ 51 $ 50
Cost of revenue        
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Acquisition-related expenses (2) 9 10 28 30
Operating expenses        
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Acquisition-related expenses (2) 17 16 51 50
Total        
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Acquisition-related expenses (2) $ 26 $ 26 $ 79 $ 80
v3.25.4
Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net - Schedule Of Future Amortization Of Acquisition-Related Intangibles (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets    
2026 (remaining three months) $ 24  
2026 85  
2027 82  
2028 28  
Acquisition- Related Intangibles, Net 219 $ 293
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year through after Year Five    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets    
Acquisition- Related Intangibles, Net $ 219  
v3.25.4
Royalties And Licenses - Schedule Of Royalty-Related Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Royalties and Licenses    
Royalty-related assets $ 59 $ 78
Other Current Assets    
Royalties and Licenses    
Royalty-related assets 39 55
Other assets    
Royalties and Licenses    
Royalty-related assets $ 20 $ 23
v3.25.4
Royalties And Licenses - Schedule Of Royalty-Related Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Royalty Related Liabilities    
Royalty-related liabilities $ 294 $ 235
Accrued royalties    
Royalty Related Liabilities    
Royalty-related liabilities 272 226
Other liabilities    
Royalty Related Liabilities    
Royalty-related liabilities $ 22 $ 9
v3.25.4
Royalties And Licenses - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Royalties And Licenses [Line Items]  
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation $ 4,481
Developer/licensor commitments  
Royalties And Licenses [Line Items]  
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation $ 2,135
v3.25.4
Balance Sheet Details - Property And Equipment, Net Schedule (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 1,929 $ 1,837
Less: accumulated depreciation (1,329) (1,251)
Property and equipment, net 600 586 [1]
Computer, equipment and software    
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 1,078 1,033
Buildings    
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 393 379
Leasehold improvements    
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 238 229
Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and other    
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 115 109
Land    
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 66 66
Construction in progress    
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 39 $ 21
[1] Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
v3.25.4
Balance Sheet Details - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2025
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]          
Depreciation expense $ 53 $ 51 $ 158 $ 153  
Recognition of revenue deferral     1,755 $ 1,847  
Deferred revenue 2,684   2,684   $ 1,866
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount 31   31    
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01          
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]          
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount $ 16   $ 16    
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period 12 months   12 months    
v3.25.4
Balance Sheet Details - Accrued And Other Current Liabilities Schedule (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]    
Accounts payable $ 76 $ 105
Accrued compensation and benefits 479 486
Accrued royalties 272 226
Deferred net revenue (other) 127 94
Operating lease liabilities 65 67
Other accrued expenses 366 297
Sales returns and price protection reserves 161 84
Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities $ 1,546 $ 1,359 [1]
[1] Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
v3.25.4
Balance Sheet Details - Deferred Net Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]    
Deferred revenue, current $ 2,490 $ 1,700 [1]
Deferred revenue, noncurrent 67 72
Deferred revenue 2,684 1,866
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)    
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]    
Deferred revenue, current 2,490 1,700
Deferred net revenue (other)    
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]    
Deferred revenue, current $ 127 $ 94
[1] Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
v3.25.4
Income Taxes (Details)
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]        
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, percent 33.00% 28.00% 29.00% 28.00%
v3.25.4
Financing Arrangements - Senior Notes Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 1 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 03, 2026
Feb. 28, 2021
Feb. 29, 2016
Dec. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs   $ 1,478      
Amortization of debt discount (premium)   6      
Debt issuance costs, gross   16      
Proceeds from issuance of senior long-term debt     $ 395    
2031 Notes          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term debt   $ 750   $ 750 $ 750
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage   1.85%   1.85%  
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage   1.98%      
Debt instrument, convertible, remaining discount amortization period       5 years 1 month 6 days  
2051 Notes          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term debt   $ 750   $ 750 750
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage   2.95%   2.95%  
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage   3.04%      
Debt instrument, convertible, remaining discount amortization period       25 years 2 months 12 days  
2026 Notes          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term debt     $ 400 $ 400 400
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage     4.80% 4.80%  
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage     4.97%    
Debt instrument, convertible, remaining discount amortization period       2 months 12 days  
2026 Notes | Subsequent Event [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Payment for debt extinguishment or debt prepayment cost $ 400        
Senior Notes          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term debt       $ 1,900 1,900
Debt instrument, unamortized discount (premium), net     $ (1) (4) (5)
Unamortized debt issuance costs     $ (4) $ (11) $ (11)
Debt instrument, redemption price, percentage       100.00%  
Change of control repurchase event          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Debt instrument, redemption price, percentage       101.00%  
v3.25.4
Financing Arrangements - Schedule of Carrying and Fair Values of Senior Notes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Feb. 28, 2021
Feb. 29, 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]        
Senior notes $ 1,885 $ 1,884    
2026 Notes        
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]        
Long-term debt $ 400 400   $ 400
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage 4.80%     4.80%
2031 Notes        
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]        
Long-term debt $ 750 750 $ 750  
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage 1.85%   1.85%  
2051 Notes        
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]        
Long-term debt $ 750 750 $ 750  
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage 2.95%   2.95%  
Senior Notes        
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]        
Long-term debt $ 1,900 1,900    
Debt instrument, unamortized discount (premium), net (4) (5)   $ (1)
Unamortized debt issuance costs (11) (11)   $ (4)
Fair value of Senior Notes (Level 2) $ 1,824 $ 1,511    
v3.25.4
Financing Arrangement - Line of Credit Facility (Details) - Revolving Credit Facility - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Mar. 22, 2023
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]    
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity   $ 500
Option to request additional commitments on credit facility   $ 500
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate 0.10%  
Debt issuance costs $ 2  
Line of credit facility term 5 years  
v3.25.4
Financing Arrangement - Schedule Of Interest Expense Related To Notes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]        
Amortization of debt issuance costs $ 0 $ 0 $ (1) $ (1)
Coupon interest expense (14) (14) (42) (42)
Other interest expense 0 (1) 0 (1)
Total interest expense $ (14) $ (15) $ (43) $ (44)
v3.25.4
Commitments And Contingencies - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest on income taxes accrued $ 690
v3.25.4
Commitments And Contingencies - Minimum Contractual Obligations (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]  
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation $ 4,481
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year 211
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months 845
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two 884
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three 723
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four 697
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five 604
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five 517
Recorded Total 2,277
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year 436
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months 63
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two 56
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three 38
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four 32
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five 784
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five 868
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount 6,758
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Remaining For Current Fiscal Year 647
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount One Year After Fiscal Year End 908
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Two Years After Fiscal Year End 940
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Three Years After Fiscal Year End 761
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Four Years After Fiscal Year End 729
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Five Years After Fiscal Year End 1,388
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Thereafter 1,385
Developer/licensor commitments  
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]  
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation 2,135
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year 106
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months 367
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two 427
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three 412
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four 415
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five 369
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five 39
Marketing commitments  
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]  
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation 1,325
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year 67
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months 318
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two 304
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three 211
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four 227
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five 187
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five 11
Senior Notes interest  
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]  
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation 628
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year 6
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months 36
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two 36
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three 36
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four 36
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five 36
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five 442
Operating lease imputed interest  
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]  
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation 61
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year 4
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months 13
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two 11
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three 9
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four 7
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five 6
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five 11
Other purchase obligations  
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]  
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation 309
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year 28
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months 110
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two 104
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three 53
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four 10
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five 4
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five 0
Senior Notes principal and interest  
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]  
Recorded Total 1,920
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year 420
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months 0
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two 0
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three 0
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four 0
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five 750
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five 750
Operating leases  
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]  
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation 23
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year 0
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months 1
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two 2
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three 2
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four 2
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five 2
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five 14
Recorded Total 357
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year 16
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months 63
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two 56
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three 38
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four 32
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five 34
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five $ 118
Lessee, operating lease, lease not yet commenced, term of contract 10 years
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Repurchase Program - Schedule Of Stock Option Activity (Details)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Options (in thousands)  
Options, outstanding, beginning balance (in shares) | shares 6
Options, granted (in shares) | shares 1
Options, exercised (in shares) | shares (4)
Options, forfeited, cancelled or expired (in shares) | shares 0
Options, outstanding, ending balance (in shares) | shares 3
Options, vested and expected to vest (in shares) | shares 3
Options, exercisable (in shares) | shares 3
Weighted- Average Exercise Prices  
Weighted-average exercise price of options outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 63.51
Weighted-average exercise price of options granted during period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 157.55
Weighted-average exercise price of options exercised during the period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 98.74
Weighted-average exercise price of options forfeited, cancelled or expired during the period | $ / shares 0
Weighted-average exercise price of options outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 56.22
Weighted-average exercise price of options vested and expected to vest (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 56.22
Weighted-average exercise price of options exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 56.22
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]  
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options outstanding 2 years 4 months 6 days
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options vested and expected to vest 2 years 4 months 6 days
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options exercisable 2 years 4 months 6 days
Aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding | $ $ 0.5
Aggregate intrinsic value of options vested and expected to vest | $ 0.5
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercisable | $ $ 0.5
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Repurchase Program - Schedule Of Restricted Stock Rights Activity, Excluding Performance-Based Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
shares in Thousands
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
$ / shares
shares
Restricted Stock Units (in thousands)  
Outstanding balance (in shares) | shares 7,549
Granted (in shares) | shares 3,726
Vested (in shares) | shares (4,041)
Forfeited or cancelled (in shares) | shares (473)
Outstanding balance (in shares) | shares 6,761
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Values  
Weighted-average grant date fair value, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 133.90
Weighted-average grant date fair value, vested during period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 152.50
Weighted-average grant date fair value, vested during period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 133.52
Weighted-average grant date fair value, forfeited or cancelled during period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 138.39
Weighted-average grant date fair value, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 144.06
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Repurchase Program - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
May 31, 2024
Aug. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options and restricted stock rights $ 875   $ 875      
Amount of common stock authorized for repurchase         $ 5,000  
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting period     3 years      
Unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options and restricted stock rights $ 812   $ 812      
Weighted-average service period     1 year 9 months 18 days      
Market-Based Restricted Stock Units            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Measurement periods for performance based restricted stock 3 years   3 years      
Measurement periods for common stock, absolute TSR 3 years   3 years      
Unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options and restricted stock rights $ 24   $ 24      
Market-Based Restricted Stock Units | Minimum            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Percentage range of shares received at vesting based on total stockholder return ("TSR") 0.00%   0.00%      
Percentage range of shares received at vesting based on absolute total stock return measurement 0.00%   0.00%      
Market-Based Restricted Stock Units | Maximum            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Percentage range of shares received at vesting based on total stockholder return ("TSR") 200.00%   200.00%      
Percentage range of shares received at vesting based on absolute total stock return measurement 75.00%   75.00%      
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options and restricted stock rights $ 39   $ 39      
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units | Minimum            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Percentage range of shares received at vesting based on total stockholder return ("TSR") 0.00%   0.00%      
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units | Maximum            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Percentage range of shares received at vesting based on total stockholder return ("TSR") 200.00%   200.00%      
August 2022 Program            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Amount of common stock authorized for repurchase           $ 2,600
Stock-based compensation expense            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) $ 15 $ 27 $ 50 $ 69    
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Repurchase Program - Schedule Of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Details) - Performance Based Restricted Stock Units
shares in Thousands
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
$ / shares
shares
Performance- Based Restricted Stock Units (in thousands)  
Outstanding balance (in shares) | shares 1,004
Granted (in shares) | shares 813
Vested (in shares) | shares (266)
Forfeited or cancelled (in shares) | shares (480)
Outstanding balance (in shares) | shares 1,071
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Values  
Weighted-average grant date fair value, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 134.60
Weighted-average grant date fair value, vested during period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 151.10
Weighted-average grant date fair value, forfeited or cancelled during period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 137.75
Weighted-average grant date fair value, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 141.84
Weighted-average grant date fair value, vested during period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 150.23
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Repurchase Program - Schedule Of Market-Based Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Details) - Market-Based Restricted Stock Units
shares in Thousands
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
$ / shares
shares
Market-Based Restricted  Stock Units (in thousands)  
Outstanding balance (in shares) | shares 637
Granted (in shares) | shares 367
Vested (in shares) | shares (34)
Forfeited or cancelled (in shares) | shares (80)
Outstanding balance (in shares) | shares 890
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Values  
Weighted-average grant date fair value, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 115.43
Weighted-average grant date fair values of market-based restricted stock rights granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 103.73
Weighted-average grant date fair value, vested during period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 150.48
Weighted-average grant date fair value, forfeited or cancelled during period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 176.70
Weighted-average grant date fair value, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 103.80
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Repurchase Program - Schedule Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense By Statement Of Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]        
Stock-based compensation expense $ 178 $ 163 $ 504 $ 480
Cost of revenue        
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]        
Stock-based compensation expense 3 3 9 11
Research and development        
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]        
Stock-based compensation expense 127 119 360 342
Marketing and sales        
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]        
Stock-based compensation expense 16 14 43 42
General and administrative        
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]        
Stock-based compensation expense $ 32 $ 27 $ 92 $ 85
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Repurchase Program - Schedule of Share Repurchases (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]        
Stock repurchased during period, shares (in shares) 0.0 2.4 5.3 7.9
Stock repurchased during period, value $ 0 $ 375 $ 750 $ 1,125
August 2022 Program        
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]        
Stock repurchased during period, shares (in shares) 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.2
Stock repurchased during period, value $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 152
May 2024 Program        
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]        
Stock repurchased during period, shares (in shares) 0.0 2.4 5.3 6.7
Stock repurchased during period, value $ 0 $ 375 $ 750 $ 973
v3.25.4
Earnings Per Share - Computation Of Basic Earnings And Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]        
Net income $ 88 $ 293 $ 426 $ 867
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic (in shares) 250 262 250 264
Dilutive potential common shares related to stock award plans (in shares) 3 3 3 2
Weighted-average common stock outstanding - diluted (in shares) 253 265 253 266
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.35 $ 1.12 $ 1.70 $ 3.28
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.35 $ 1.11 $ 1.68 $ 3.26
v3.25.4
Earnings Per Share - Narrative (Details) - shares
shares in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]        
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings (loss) per share, amount (in shares) 1 1 1 1
v3.25.4
Segment and Revenue Information - Narrative (Details)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of reportable segments 1
Number of operating segments 1
v3.25.4
Segment and Revenue Information - Segment Disaggregation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net revenue $ 1,901 $ 1,883 $ 5,411 $ 5,568
Cost of revenue 498 456 1,220 1,175
Research and development 704 606 2,096 1,883
Marketing and sales 356 251 874 728
General and administrative 199 176 572 553
Stock-based compensation 178 163 504 480
Interest and other (income) expenses, net (4) (28) (3) (73)
Provision for income taxes 43 112 175 331
Net income 88 293 426 867
Reportable Segment        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net revenue 1,901 1,883 5,411 5,568
Cost of revenue 486 443 1,183 1,134
Research and development 577 487 1,736 1,541
Marketing and sales 340 237 831 686
General and administrative 140 150 453 464
Acquisition-related expenses 53 26 106 80
Restructuring and related charges 0 0 0 58
Stock-based compensation 178 163 504 480
Interest and other (income) expenses, net (4) (28) (3) (73)
Provision for income taxes 43 112 175 331
Net income $ 88 $ 293 $ 426 $ 867
v3.25.4
Segment and Revenue Information - Net Revenue By Timing Recognition (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item        
Net revenue $ 1,901 $ 1,883 $ 5,411 $ 5,568
Revenue recognized at a point in time        
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item        
Net revenue 634 747 1,884 2,036
Revenue recognized over time        
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item        
Net revenue $ 1,267 $ 1,136 $ 3,527 $ 3,532
v3.25.4
Segment and Revenue Information - Net Revenue By Revenue Composition (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item        
Net revenue $ 1,901 $ 1,883 $ 5,411 $ 5,568
Full game, net revenue        
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item        
Net revenue 632 599 1,539 1,565
Full game downloads, net revenue        
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item        
Net revenue 546 446 1,180 1,111
Packaged goods, net revenue        
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item        
Net revenue 86 153 359 454
Live services and other, net revenue        
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item        
Net revenue $ 1,269 $ 1,284 $ 3,872 $ 4,003
v3.25.4
Segment and Revenue Information - Net Revenue By Platform (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]        
Net revenue $ 1,901 $ 1,883 $ 5,411 $ 5,568
Console        
Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]        
Net revenue 1,182 1,215 3,401 3,594
PC and other        
Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]        
Net revenue 465 392 1,191 1,121
Mobile        
Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]        
Net revenue $ 254 $ 276 $ 819 $ 853
v3.25.4
Segment and Revenue Information - Net Revenue By Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Net revenue $ 1,901 $ 1,883 $ 5,411 $ 5,568
North America        
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Net revenue 764 781 2,176 2,296
International        
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Net revenue $ 1,137 $ 1,102 $ 3,235 $ 3,272