Activision Blizzard, Inc. ATVI NASDAQ

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI) has shown moderate revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $6.5B to $7.5B (average +6.3%/yr). Net income reached $1.5B, reflecting solid earnings growth at +8.4%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 20.1%, which is high. The company has maintained profitability in all 4 of the past 4 years, demonstrating a consistent earnings track record. The gross margin is 70.5% (high), with a +2.8pp trend over the period. With a $74B market cap and MOAT composite score of 80/100, the company has a strong competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (65/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (100/100, Pass) — proving consistent earnings. Looking at the full 30-year history, the company was profitable in 25 of 30 years — a solid long-term record with occasional losses
• INCOME (85/100, Pass) — proves strong profitability and pricing power
• MOAT (80/100, Pass) — strong gross margins and market scale prove a durable competitive advantage

Overall SharesGrow Score: 72/100 with 5/7 criteria passed.