Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since July 31, 2023.

Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

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Liabilities represents obligations of a company arising from past events, the settlement of which is expected to result in an outflow of economic benefits from the entity.

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Activision Blizzard Inc., consolidated balance sheet: liabilities and stockholders’ equity

US$ in millions

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Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018
Accounts payable
Deferred revenues
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Current liabilities
Long-term debt, net
Deferred income taxes, net
Other liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Common stock, $0.000001 par value
Additional paid-in capital
Treasury stock, at cost
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).

The financial data exhibits distinct trends in both liabilities and equity over the five-year period under review.

Current Liabilities
Current liabilities have shown fluctuations, initially increasing from 2,642 million in 2018 to a peak of 3,100 million in 2020, before declining to 2,411 million in 2021 and then rising sharply to 3,555 million in 2022. Notably, accounts payable steadily increased from 253 million in 2018 to 324 million in 2022, indicating a gradual rise in obligations to suppliers or short-term creditors.
Deferred Revenues
Deferred revenues declined from 1,493 million in 2018 to 1,375 million in 2019 but increased significantly to 1,689 million in 2020, dropped to 1,118 million in 2021, and rose sharply again to 2,088 million in 2022. These changes suggest volatility in the timing or recognition of revenue.
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other liabilities increased substantially from 896 million in 2018 to 1,248 million in 2019, then declined gradually to 1,008 million in 2021 and rose again to 1,143 million in 2022.
Long-term Debt
Long-term debt remained relatively stable around the mid-2,600 to 3,600 million range, increasing notably from 2,675 million in 2019 to about 3,605-3,611 million from 2020 through 2022, evidencing an increase in longer-term borrowing or financing.
Deferred Income Taxes, Net
Deferred income taxes experienced large fluctuations, rising sharply from 18 million in 2018 to 505 million in 2019, then mildly decreasing and increasing again before dropping to 158 million in 2022, indicating variable timing differences in tax obligations.
Other Liabilities
Other liabilities steadily decreased from 1,147 million in 2018 to 816 million in 2022, reflecting a reduction in miscellaneous obligations.
Total Liabilities
Total liabilities increased overall from 6,478 million in 2018 to 8,140 million in 2022, peaking at 8,072 million in 2020. The general upward trend points towards growing financial obligations.
Shareholders’ Equity
Shareholders’ equity demonstrated consistent growth, rising from 11,357 million in 2018 to 19,243 million in 2022. This improvement was driven by rising additional paid-in capital (from 10,963 million to 12,260 million) and substantial increases in retained earnings, which nearly doubled from 6,558 million in 2018 to 13,171 million in 2022. Treasury stock remained constant at negative 5,563 million throughout the period, while accumulated other comprehensive loss showed minor fluctuations around the -600 million range.
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
The combined total of liabilities and shareholders’ equity increased steadily year-over-year from 17,835 million in 2018 to 27,383 million in 2022, reflecting the expansion in both financial obligations and net assets of the company.

In summary, the data reflects an increase in both liabilities and equity over the observed period. The rising long-term debt and current liabilities indicate increased borrowing and short-term obligations. Simultaneously, the growth in shareholders’ equity driven by retained earnings and additional paid-in capital suggests strengthening capital base and profitability retention. The volatility in deferred revenues and income taxes points to shifts in revenue recognition and tax timing, respectively. Overall, the financial position shows expansion with a balanced increase in liabilities and equity.