ATVI - Activision Blizzard, Inc.
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- Short Term2W - 6W
- Mid Term6W - 9M
- Long Term9M+
| Previous Close | 80.20 |
| Open | 80.24 |
| Bid | 80.30 x 800 |
| Ask | 80.53 x 900 |
| Day's Range | 79.83 - 80.63 |
| 52 Week Range | 70.94 - 87.01 |
| Volume | |
| Avg. Volume | 7,493,395 |
| Market Cap | 63.286B |
| Beta (5Y Monthly) | 0.42 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 34.26 |
| EPS (TTM) | N/A |
| Earnings Date | N/A |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | N/A (N/A) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 13, 2022 |
| 1y Target Est | N/A |
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