Guide to buying Activision Blizzard stock in Canada

Activision Blizzard is an electronic gaming & multimedia business based in the US. Activision Blizzard stocks (ATVI) are listed on the NASDAQ, and all prices are listed in US Dollars.

Activision Blizzard employs 13,000 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $8.7 billion.

Keep reading to see up-to-date Activision Blizzard stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy Activision Blizzard stock in Canada.

Activision Blizzard (ATVI) stock summary

Company stock name	Activision Blizzard Inc
Stock ticker symbol	ATVI
Exchange	NASDAQ
Where to buy Activision Blizzard stock	Buy on CIBC Investor's Edge

All amounts in this table are in USD.

Can I buy Activision Blizzard stock in Canada?

Yes, you can buy Activision Blizzard stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the NASDAQ exchange. Platforms like Interactive Brokers will allow you to directly buy Activision Blizzard stock from within Canada.

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Activision Blizzard stock chart (NASDAQ: ATVI)

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Activision Blizzard stock price

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Is Activision Blizzard stock a buy or sell right now?

The technical analysis gauge above shows real-time buy or sell ratings and analysis for Activision Blizzard stock based on your selected timeframe. It uses three widely followed indicators—moving averages, oscillators and pivots—but this does not represent investment advice or a guarantee of success. Finder may not concur with these signals and accepts no responsibility for the performance of your stocks.

Can I buy Activision Blizzard stock on the TSX?

No, you cannot buy Activision Blizzard stock on the TSX because Activision Blizzard stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, Activision Blizzard stock is listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol "ATVI."

That said, if you're wondering how to invest in Activision Blizzard stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to NASDAQ, like Interactive Brokers.

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Activision Blizzard stock dividends

Activision Blizzard dividend payout ratio: 27.89% of net profits

Recently Activision Blizzard has paid out, on average, around 27.89% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 1.05% of the current stock value.

This means that, over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Activision Blizzard shareholders could enjoy a 1.05% return on their shares in the form of dividend payments. In Activision Blizzard's case, that would currently equate to about $1.98 per share.

While Activision Blizzard's payout ratio might seem fairly standard, it's worth remembering that Activision Blizzard may be investing much of the rest of its net profits in future growth.

Activision Blizzard's most recent dividend payout was on August 17, 2023. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their stocks by August 1, 2023 (the "ex-dividend date").

Activision Blizzard stock performance metrics

Here are some common key metrics for Activision Blizzard stock that analysts often use to help gauge a stock's value—P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA.

• Activision Blizzard's P/E ratio

  Activision Blizzard's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over the past 12 months gives a trailing price/earnings (P/E) ratio of roughly 35x. In other words, Activision Blizzard shares trade at around 35 times recent earnings.

  That's relatively high compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The high P/E ratio could mean that investors are optimistic about the outlook for the stock or simply that they're over-valued.

• Activision Blizzard's PEG ratio

  Activision Blizzard's price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio is calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its earnings growth, which comes out to about 3.7987. A lower ratio can suggest a stock offers better value, while a higher ratio may suggest worse value.

  The PEG ratio provides a broader view than the P/E ratio alone, as it factors in Activision Blizzard's expected earnings growth. By accounting for growth, investors can use the PEG ratio to compare the valuations of multiple high-growth companies.

• Activision Blizzard's EBITDA

  Activision Blizzard's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is $2.3 billion. EBITDA is a measure of a company's overall financial performance and is often used as a proxy for a company's profitability.

Has Activision Blizzard stock ever split?

Activision Blizzard's stocks were split on a 2:1 basis on September 7, 2008. So, if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Activision Blizzard stocks, just the quantity.

However, indirectly, the new 50% lower stock price could have impacted the market appetite for Activision Blizzard stocks, which in turn could have impacted Activision Blizzard's stock price.

How volatile is Activision Blizzard stock?

Over the last 12 months, Activision Blizzard's stocks price has ranged from $0.00 to as high as $0.00. Activision Blizzard's beta measurement of stock volatility is 0.37. For comparison, the market () average beta is 1. This would suggest that Activision Blizzard's stocks are less volatile than average (on this exchange).

Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of Activision Blizzard's beta stock volatility rating.

Activision Blizzard Inc company and revenue performance

Market Capitalization The total market value of Activision Blizzard's outstanding shares	$74.3 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$5.3 billion
Operating margin (TTM)	27.37%
Profit margin	24.88%
Revenue (TTM)	$8.7 billion
Return on assets (TTM)	5.20%
Return on equity (TTM)	11.10%
Earnings per share (TTM)	$2.73
50-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 50 days	$92.74
200-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 200 days	$84.38

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

Activision Blizzard company profile

Activision Blizzard, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops and publishes interactive entertainment content and services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates through three segments: Activision, Blizzard, and King.

It develops and distributes content and services on video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices, including subscription, full-game, and in-game sales, as well as by licensing software to third-party or related-party companies that distribute Activision and Blizzard products. The company also maintains a proprietary online gaming service, Battle.net that facilitates digital distribution of content, online social connectivity, and the creation of user-generated content.

In addition, it operates esports leagues and offer digital advertising content; and provides warehousing, logistics, and sales distribution services to third-party publishers of interactive entertainment software, as well as manufacturers of interactive entertainment hardware products. The company's key product franchises include Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, Overwatch, Overwatch League, and Candy Crush.

It serves retailers and distributors, including mass-market retailers, consumer electronics stores, discount warehouses, and game specialty stores through third-party distribution and licensing arrangements.

• Common company-related questions about Activision Blizzard

  What percentage of Activision Blizzard is owned by insiders or institutions?
  Currently 0.843% of Activision Blizzard stocks are held by insiders and 81.167% by institutions.

  How many people work for Activision Blizzard?
  Latest data suggests 13,000 work at Activision Blizzard.

  When does the fiscal year end for Activision Blizzard?
  Activision Blizzard's fiscal year ends in December.

  Where is Activision Blizzard based?
  Activision Blizzard's address is: 2701 Olympic Boulevard Building B, Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90404

  What is Activision Blizzard's ISIN number?
  Activision Blizzard's international securities identification number is: US00507V1098

  What is Activision Blizzard's CUSIP number?
  Activision Blizzard's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 00507V109

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Do I have to pay tax on gains from Activision Blizzard stock sales in Canada?

Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling Activision Blizzard stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:

1. Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
2. Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
3. Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).

You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.

Frequently asked questions about Activision Blizzard stock

• Can I buy Activision Blizzard stock directly as a Canadian investor?

  Yes, Canadian investors can buy Activision Blizzard stock directly through various online brokerage platforms available in Canada. You can compare trading platform options and fees for buying Activision Blizzard stock in our table here.

• Can Canadians buy American stocks?

  Yes, Canadians can buy American stocks through Canadian trading platforms that give access to American stock exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq. The good news is that most Canadian brokerage platforms, like Questrade, Interactive Brokers, Moomoo and Wealthsimple, give access to US exchanges. Read our full guide on how to buy US stocks in Canada to learn more.

• Can I buy fractional shares of Activision Blizzard stock?

  Yes, it may be possible to buy fractional shares of Activision Blizzard stock depending on the trading platform you're signed up with. Fractional shares can allow you to invest in Activision Blizzard stock even when you can't afford its full share price. You can read our full guide to how fractional shares work to learn more.

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