Electronic Arts Inc. reported fiscal first-quarter revenue of $1.67 billion, exceeding analysts’ consensus of about $1.24 billion, as sales of its EA Sports FC soccer franchise drove demand. Adjusted earnings per share rose to $0.79, beating estimates of roughly $0.63, while net bookings reached $1.30 billion, slightly ahead of forecasts. Operating cash flow was $17 million for the three-month period ended 30 June and $1.98 billion over the trailing 12 months. The video-game publisher repurchased 3 million shares during the quarter for $375 million. Despite the stronger-than-expected start to its fiscal year, EA issued softer guidance for the current quarter, projecting adjusted EPS of $0.29 to $0.46 and revenue of $1.75 billion to $1.85 billion, both below Wall Street expectations. The company reaffirmed its full-year forecasts. Management said anticipation is building for the forthcoming reveal of Battlefield 6, scheduled for the coming days, which it hopes will bolster results in the second half of the year.