Activision Blizzard, Inc.
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Financial Performance
Revenue
$7.53B (FY2022; last standalone annual report)
Net Income
$1.5B
Employees
13,000
As of 2026, Activision Blizzard operates entirely as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation following the historic $68.7 billion acquisition completed in late 2023. The standalone financial narrative of Activision Blizzard has been replaced by its strategic role within Microsoft Gaming under Phil Spencer. The integration has altered the economics of the gaming industry, as franchises like Call of Duty, Diablo, and Overwatch are now utilized to drive Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. Additionally, King (the mobile division behind Candy Crush) continues to generate high-margin recurring revenue, serving as Microsoft's primary beachhead in the $90+ billion mobile gaming market.
Revenue Trend Analysis
YoY Change
+63.9%
6-Year CAGR
-1.2%
Peak Year
2021
Trend
Mostly Growing
Activision Blizzard, Inc. has reported revenue across 5 fiscal years, compounding at -1.2% annually over 6 years. The most recent year saw a 63.9% increase versus the prior year. Revenue peaked in 2021 at $8.8B. Out of 4 reported periods, 2 showed growth and 2 showed a decline.
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $7.5B | $1.5B | +63.9% |
| FY2023 | $4.6B | — | -39.0% |
| FY2022 | $7.5B | — | -14.5% |
| FY2021 | $8.8B | — | +8.9% |
| FY2020 | $8.1B | — | — |
Source: SEC EDGAR filings, annual earnings releases, and verified financial disclosures.
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Activision Blizzard, Inc. reported approximately $7.5B in fiscal year 2022 with a team of 13,000 employees worldwide.
Activision Blizzard, Inc. strategically balances reinvestment into core R&D with operational cost discipline, focusing on workflow automation to expand operating margins in 2026.
Financial performance in Video Game Publishing, Interactive Entertainment, and Live-Service Gaming is driven by steady cash generation and pricing power, enabling Activision Blizzard, Inc. to reinvest in high-return strategic initiatives.
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CorpDigest. "Activision Blizzard, Inc. Revenue & Financials." CorpDigest, https://corpdigest.com/company/activision-blizzard/financials.<div style="font-family:system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;max-width:520px"><strong>Activision Blizzard, Inc. reported $8B in revenue (FY2026).</strong><br>Source: <a href="https://corpdigest.com/company/activision-blizzard/financials" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CorpDigest — Activision Blizzard, Inc. financials</a></div>