Activision Blizzard, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops and publishes interactive entertainment content and services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates through three segments: Activision Publishing, Inc.; Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.; and King Digital Entertainment. It develops and distributes content and services on video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices, including subscription, full-game, and in-game sales, as well as by licensing software to third-party or related-party companies that distribute Activision and Blizzard products. The company also maintains a proprietary online gaming service, Battle.net that facilitates digital distribution of content, online social connectivity, and the creation of user-generated content. In addition, it operates esports leagues and offer digital advertising content; and provides warehousing, logistics, and sales distribution services to third-party publishers of interactive entertainment software, as well as manufacturers of interactive entertainment hardware products. The company's key product franchises include Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, Overwatch, and Candy Crush. It serves retailers and distributors, including mass-market retailers, consumer electronics stores, discount warehouses, and game specialty stores through third-party distribution and licensing arrangements. Activision Blizzard, Inc. is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 7/21/2023 | $88.00 → $95.00 | Buy → Neutral | ROTH MKM |
| 7/20/2023 | $95.00 → $96.00 | Buy → Neutral | UBS |
| 7/20/2023 | $90.00 → $95.00 | Buy → Neutral | Citigroup |
| 7/20/2023 | Buy → Hold | Edward Jones | |
| 7/20/2023 | $95.00 | Buy → Hold | Jefferies |
| 7/18/2023 | $95.00 | Overweight → Neutral | Atlantic Equities |
| 7/18/2023 | $90.00 | Outperform → Neutral | Robert W. Baird |
| 7/18/2023 | $95.00 | Overweight → Equal Weight | Wells Fargo |
| 7/13/2023 | $84.00 → $95.00 | Buy → Hold | Truist |
| 7/13/2023 | $95.00 | Outperform → Neutral | Exane BNP Paribas |
ROTH MKM downgraded Activision Blizzard from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $95.00 from $88.00 previously
UBS downgraded Activision Blizzard from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $96.00 from $95.00 previously
Citigroup downgraded Activision Blizzard from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $95.00 from $90.00 previously
Edward Jones downgraded Activision Blizzard from Buy to Hold
Jefferies downgraded Activision Blizzard from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $95.00
Atlantic Equities downgraded Activision Blizzard from Overweight to Neutral and set a new price target of $95.00
Robert W. Baird downgraded Activision Blizzard from Outperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $90.00
Wells Fargo downgraded Activision Blizzard from Overweight to Equal Weight and set a new price target of $95.00
Truist downgraded Activision Blizzard from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $95.00 from $84.00 previously
Exane BNP Paribas downgraded Activision Blizzard from Outperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $95.00
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Unique Marketing Campaign to Drive Franchise Launch EngagementIncluded a "Creator Squad" Featured in "The Lobby" WATCH "THE LOBBY" HERE LOS ANGELES and TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Renowned game publisher Activision (NASDAQ:ATVI) and award-winning media agency QYOU USA, a division of QYOU Media (TSXV: QYOU) (OTCQB:QYOUF), have launched a unique creator driven campaign for the latest installment of the iconic Call of Duty® franchise, Modern Warfare III, which hit shelves on November 10, 2023. The marketing campaign features five leading, cross platform creators who set a new standard in influencer activation with the merger of digital marketing, online content and "IRL" production.
NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, October 18: Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASD:LULU) will replace Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASD:ATVI) in the S&P 500. S&P 500 and S&P 100 constituent Microsoft Corp. (NASD: MSFT) acquired Activision Blizzard in a transaction completed today, October 13. S&P MidCap 400 constituent Hubbell Inc. (NYSE:HUBB) will replace Organon & Co. (NYSE:OGN) in the S&P 500, S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Onto Innovation Inc. (NYSE:ONTO) will replace Hubbell in the S&P MidCap 400, and Organon & Co will re
TCL Delivers the Ultimate Way to Play on the Big Screen IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL®, one of the world's best-selling and leading consumer electronics companies, returns as the Official TV of Call of Duty®, one of the best-selling video game franchises, and for the first time also becomes the Official Sound Bar of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare® III and Warzone 2. The growing partnership showcases how TCL offers the ultimate home theater solution for gamers, with new TVs and sound bars that elevate the big-screen TV gaming experience. While Call of Duty is launching a new title, its direct sequel with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III will be its first in back-to-back years
Command mini-but-mighty armies of legendary Warcraft characters in fast-paced, strategic battles when Warcraft Rumble launches later this year Players who pre-register and complete the tutorial within two weeks of launch will receive a set of mecha-great in-game cosmetic rewards Players are invited to experience the dazzling new sensation that's been sweeping Azeroth, when Blizzard Entertainment's mobile action strategy game Warcraft Rumble™ launches worldwide* on Android and iOS devices on November 3, live at BlizzCon! In taverns from Winterspring to Booty Bay, Horde and Alliance alike are gathering around a marvelous new machine, which brings miniature versions of their famous heroes
Special Live Broadcast Event Returns October 5th, Featuring Call of Duty Gameplay Including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile with Hundreds of Top Global Streamers and Content Creators Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Bowl IV Presented by USAA to Immediately Follow Activision will reveal the latest details on the future of Call of Duty® on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Call of Duty®: NEXT. The highly anticipated live broadcast event, bringing together top streamers and creators from around the world, will showcase Call of Duty: Modern Warfare® III Multiplayer, including the upcoming Modern Warfare III Multiplayer Beta, Modern Warfa
● King's Iconic Match-3 Game, Candy Crush SagaⓇ, Announces Level 15,000 for Players ● Candy Crush Saga has Reached $20 Billion in Revenue LTD ● Candy Crush Franchise Now Exceeds 5 Billion Downloads LTD King, the interactive entertainment company behind the world-famous Candy CrushⓇ franchise, reaffirms its commitment to players worldwide and hits new milestones as it marks its 20th anniversary. Headquartered in London, England and Stockholm, Sweden with offices across the globe, King's games, including Candy Crush SagaⓇ, Candy Crush Soda SagaⓇ and Farm Heroes SagaⓇ, continue to captivate audiences worldwide. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.
Viral Social Star (Wet)Suits Up as his new comic persona, 'Crush Sodason', to Fulfill His Surfing Destiny at the Rip Curl WSL Finals and in Candy Crush Soda Saga On September 7th, Candy Crush Soda Saga will bring the adrenaline of the World Surf League into the iconic match-3 mobile game with the new tournament, "Soda Surf Cup"TikTok sensation Kyle Gordon will debut his new comic persona 'Crush Sodason,' a wannabe legendary surfer, sharing hilarious videos on social media from September 11th onwardsEligible players can win a custom surfboard created by one of the world's top surfboard shapers, Matt Biolos, and signed by the WSL Final 5 live and a one-year supply of gold barsSAN CLEMENTE, Cal
The sixth season of the game brings the broadest amount of content in Overwatch history Invasion features Story Missions, a new hero, the all-new Flashpoint PvP mode with two huge maps, the Underworld co-op mission, and more There's something for everyone in Overwatch 2: Invasion, the latest release for Blizzard Entertainment's cross-platform, team-based action game. Starting today, players can join the heroes answering the call to save the world with three Overwatch 2: Invasion Story Missions, enter the fray with the new Peruvian support hero Illari, test their mettle on two huge maps in the new Flashpoint PvP mode, and much more. This press release features multimedia. View the full
Introducing 145 all-new themed cards, including eleven Legendary Titan minions, the new Forge keyword, and a brand-new Twist on Classic mode Harness the power of the Warcraft® cosmos in TITANS, the latest expansion to Hearthstone®, Blizzard Entertainment's digital card game, now live. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230801515846/en/Hearthstone TITANS logo (Graphic: Business Wire) In the beginning, massive titan world-souls shaped life on Azeroth. Now, they're coming to shape Hearthstone! The new set of 145 cards hails 11 new Legendary Titan minions, each imbued with three unique powers to unleash before attackin
Second Quarter Net Bookings Grew 50% Year-Over-Year Second Quarter GAAP Operating Income and Segment Operating Income Each Grew Over 70% Year-Over-Year Blizzard Delivered Its First $1B Net Bookings Quarter and Record Segment Operating Income, Driven by the Successful Launch of Diablo IV Merger Agreement with Microsoft Extended to October 18, 2023 In Return for Higher Termination Fee, New Commercial Arrangements. Activision Blizzard Board Declares $0.99 Per Share Dividend. Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) today announced second quarter 2023 results. "This quarter, our talented teams delivered strong performance for our players and shareholders. We delivered a 50% year-over-y
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NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, October 18: Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASD:LULU) will replace Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASD:ATVI) in the S&P 500. S&P 500 and S&P 100 constituent Microsoft Corp. (NASD: MSFT) acquired Activision Blizzard in a transaction completed today, October 13. S&P MidCap 400 constituent Hubbell Inc. (NYSE:HUBB) will replace Organon & Co. (NYSE:OGN) in the S&P 500, S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Onto Innovation Inc. (NYSE:ONTO) will replace Hubbell in the S&P MidCap 400, and Organon & Co will re
Shareholders approved all Board of Directors nominees and voted with company recommendations on all proposals One proposal was withdrawn after company released its inaugural Transparency Report detailing actions taken to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) today announced that it convened its 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") as scheduled and considered and voted upon all items of business. The Annual Meeting was held virtually, and a total of 669,737,743 shares were represented in person or by proxy, constituting approximately 85% of the company's total issued and outstanding common shares as of the record date. Sh
Company appoints Meservey Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Communications Officer Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) announced today that Lulu Cheng Meservey will assume a newly created role as Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Communications Officer. Effective October 6, Ms. Meservey will become a member of the senior leadership team, helping to shape the Company's strategic direction and leading its communications efforts. She will serve as Activision Blizzard's public voice at a pivotal time ahead of the impending acquisition by Microsoft. Ms. Meservey served on the Company's board of directors and its Workplace Responsibility Committee as
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) today announced that it convened its 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") as scheduled and considered and voted upon all items of business. The Annual Meeting was held virtually and a total of 647,887,763 votes were represented in person or by proxy, constituting approximately 82.9% of the Company's total issued and outstanding common shares as of the record date. Of the matters presented for stockholder vote, the Chairman and all other director nominees were reelected by an average of approximately 91% of the voting shares, for a term of office extending until the end of the next Annual Meeting. This includes the reelection of
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) today announced the appointment of Kristen Hines as its new Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, effective Monday, April 25. Hines will report to Julie Hodges, Chief People Officer, and will join the company's senior leadership team. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220411005676/en/Kristen Hines, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Photo: Business Wire) Hines joins Activision Blizzard from Accenture where she most recently led the Global Inclusion, Diversity and Equity practice, and sat on the firm's global leadership team fo
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) today announced that it convened its 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "2021 Annual Meeting") as scheduled and considered all items of business with the exception of Proposal 2, the shareholder advisory vote on executive compensation (the "Proposal"). At the 2021 Annual Meeting held today, 86.54% of the Company's outstanding shares were represented in person or by proxy. Of the matters presented for shareholder vote: all ten nominees for director were re-elected, with an average of 96.27% of the votes cast in favor; and on the appointment of PwC as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, 97.13% of the votes were cast in fa
NEW YORK, April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Traditional sports broadcasters now face stiff competition from social media and streaming video services. Many of these new technology service providers have secured deals to stream live sports events, challenging the traditional broadcasting of sports. Sport leagues have found that it is crucial for their business models to balance the needs of fans who primarily view traditional broadcasts and those who prefer the digital platforms. Now, due to the pandemic and the financial hit taken by many sport leagues, the penetration of social media and streaming services into the sports industry has accelerated. According to a report by Deloitte, with the pan
Second Quarter Net Bookings Grew 50% Year-Over-Year Second Quarter GAAP Operating Income and Segment Operating Income Each Grew Over 70% Year-Over-Year Blizzard Delivered Its First $1B Net Bookings Quarter and Record Segment Operating Income, Driven by the Successful Launch of Diablo IV Merger Agreement with Microsoft Extended to October 18, 2023 In Return for Higher Termination Fee, New Commercial Arrangements. Activision Blizzard Board Declares $0.99 Per Share Dividend. Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) today announced second quarter 2023 results. "This quarter, our talented teams delivered strong performance for our players and shareholders. We delivered a 50% year-over-y
First Quarter Net Bookings Grew 25% Year-Over-Year First Quarter Mobile Net Bookings Grew Double-Digits Year-Over-Year First Quarter GAAP Operating Income Grew Approximately 70% Year-Over-Year, Segment Operating Income Grew Approximately 30% Year-Over-Year Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) today announced first quarter 2023 results. Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard, shared, "In our 33rd year, Activision Blizzard is performing exceptionally well. Every one of our key intellectual properties continues to grow year-over-year, with Call of Duty once again a key driver of growth. Mobile net bookings grew double digits including another record quarter for King. Pre-sales for
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) intends to release its first quarter 2023 results after the close of the market on Thursday, April 27, 2023. As announced on January 18, 2022, Microsoft plans to acquire Activision Blizzard for $95.00 per share in an all-cash transaction. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and completion of regulatory review. The transaction has been approved by the boards of directors of both Activision Blizzard and Microsoft and by Activision Blizzard's stockholders. In light of the proposed transaction with Microsoft, and as is customary during the pendency of an acquisition, Activision Blizzard will not be hosting a conference call, iss
Fourth Quarter Net Bookings Grew 43% Year-Over-Year to a Quarterly Record Fourth Quarter Mobile Net Bookings Grew Mid-Teens Year-over-Year Fourth Quarter In-Game Net Bookings Grew 46% Year-Over-Year Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) today announced fourth quarter 2022 results. Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard, shared, "We ended 2022 with record quarterly net bookings as we delivered on our mission to bring epic joy to players. I'm grateful to our talented and hardworking teams for their many successes entertaining our hundreds of millions of players around the world. We look forward to a historic year, as we work toward merging with Microsoft. This merger will enable us to
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) intends to release its fourth quarter 2022 results after the close of the market on Monday, February 6, 2023. As announced on January 18, 2022, Microsoft plans to acquire Activision Blizzard for $95.00 per share in an all-cash transaction. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and completion of regulatory review. The transaction has been approved by the boards of directors of both Activision Blizzard and Microsoft and by Activision Blizzard's stockholders. In light of the proposed transaction with Microsoft, and as is customary during the pendency of an acquisition, Activision Blizzard will not be hosting a conference call, issu
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) today announced third quarter 2022 results. Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard, shared, "Our games are the result of passion and excellence. This comes from an environment that fosters inspiration, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to develop and support our talent. Our employees' dedication and teamwork are at the heart of an extraordinary workplace that enables the magic embodied in our games. We look forward to continuing to release epic entertainment in service of our global community of players as a part of Microsoft, one of the world's most admired companies. We continue to expect that our transaction will close in Microsoft's curr
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) intends to release its third quarter 2022 results after the close of the market on Monday, November 7, 2022. As announced on January 18, 2022, Microsoft plans to acquire Activision Blizzard for $95.00 per share in an all-cash transaction. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and completion of regulatory review. The transaction, which is expected to close in Microsoft's fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, has been approved by the boards of directors of both Activision Blizzard and Microsoft and by Activision Blizzard's stockholders. In light of the proposed transaction with Microsoft, and as is customary during the pendency of an
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) today announced second quarter 2022 results. Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard, shared, "Our acquisitions this past quarter of Proletariat and Peltarion further boost our development resources, including our artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities. Even in a challenging economic environment, with so many companies announcing hiring freezes and layoffs, our development headcount grew 25% year-over-year as of the end of the second quarter. Our talented teams are planning to release exciting new Call of Duty, World of Warcraft and Overwatch content later this year. Of course, we look forward to completing our pending $95 per sha
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) intends to release its second quarter 2022 results after the close of the market on Monday, August 1, 2022. As announced on January 18, 2022, Microsoft plans to acquire Activision Blizzard for $95.00 per share in an all-cash transaction. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and completion of regulatory review. The transaction, which is expected to close in Microsoft's fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, has been approved by the boards of directors of both Activision Blizzard and Microsoft and by Activision Blizzard's stockholders. In light of the proposed transaction with Microsoft, and as is customary during the pendency of an a
Proletariat will join forces with Blizzard Entertainment as they work together to further serve the player community This acquisition comes as Blizzard Entertainment expands development resources, invests in the growth of key franchises Blizzard Entertainment today closed the acquisition of Boston-based studio Proletariat to better serve players in the award-winning massive multiplayer online role-playing game World of Warcraft®. "Over the next two years we plan to hire hundreds of the best developers to serve the needs of our World of Warcraft players. The extraordinary team at Proletariat will be a key component of our talent acquisition efforts," said Bobby Kotick, Chief Executive Off