Activision (ATVI) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Beat (Revised)

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Activision Blizzard Inc.  posted third-quarter 2017 non-GAAP earnings of 56 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 45 cents. Moreover, revenues (including deferrals) of $1.9 billion surpassed the ZacksConsensus Estimate of $1.7 billion.

Quarterly Numbers

Excluding deferral revenues, Activision reported sales of $1.6 billion, up 3%. The top line continues to be driven by strength in digital revenues, Overwatch and the buyout of King Digital Entertainment. More importantly, Activision signed sponsorship deals with Hewlett-Packard and Intel.

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