First Stab At A Valuation: Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI)

First Stab At A Valuation: Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI) - Comments And Criticism Welcomed! by indigoreality

Investment Thesis

I am recommending a Buy position for Activision Blizzard Inc. Based on multiple valuation methods, the average fair market value of ATVI is $41.33. Activision is the largest video game firm in the world. It currently controls the entire video game realm with famous franchises including Call of Duty, Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo, and the recently acquired Candy Crush. ATVI also owns Major League Gaming, a professional esports organization that hosts major video game tournaments worldwide. I believe they are positioned for a large growth as they enter a new genre of gaming with their Overwatch, first person shooter game. They are also expected...