Hasbro's Q1 revenue beats estimates on Wizards and Digital Gaming growth

Hasbro, Inc.

Hasbro, Inc.

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Overview

  • US games and toy maker's Q1 revenue grew yr/yr, beating analyst expectations

  • Adjusted EPS for Q1 rose to $1.47, reflecting improved operating profit and favorable mix

  • Company returned $106 mln to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases


Outlook

  • Hasbro expects 2026 revenue to rise 3-5% in constant currency

  • Company sees 2026 adjusted operating margin of 24-25%

  • Hasbro forecasts 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $1.40 bln to $1.45 bln


Result Drivers

  • MAGIC: THE GATHERING GROWTH - Revenue and profit gains were driven by MAGIC: THE GATHERING, which benefited from new releases and strong demand for backlist titles

  • WIZARDS AND DIGITAL GAMING - Segment revenue rose 26% and operating profit increased, reflecting scale benefits and a favorable business mix

  • CONSUMER PRODUCTS FLAT - Segment revenue was unchanged as growth in key toy categories was offset by challenging licensing comparisons and incremental tariff expense


Company press release: ID:nBwbMyJlJa


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q1 Net Revenue

Beat

$1 bln

$964.38 mln (12 Analysts)

Q1 Net earnings

$199.50 mln


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 14 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the toys & children's products peer group is "buy"

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Hasbro Inc is $115.00, about 18.3% above its May 19 closing price of $97.18

  • The stock recently traded at 16 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 17 three months ago


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