Video game maker Electronic Arts delivered some good news to its shareholders after the bell Monday, announcing a 2-for-1 stock split, its first since February 1993.
Ahead of the news, Electronic Arts closed up 3 5/8 to 89 9/16.
Company officials said the split will take effect September 8 for all shareholders of record on August 25.
In its latest quarter, Electronic Arts topped analysts' estimates when it posted a loss of US$38.7 million, or 60 cents a share, on sales of US$154.8 million.
First Call consensus expects EA to lose 55 cents a share in its second quarter but post a profit of 91 cents a share in the fiscal year.
Electronic Arts shares moved up to a 52-week high of 124 7/16 in December before slipping to a low of 49 in April.
Thirteen of the 14 analysts following the stock rate it either a "buy" or "strong buy."
