JAKKS Pacific (NASDAQ:JAKK) Cut to “Strong Sell” at Zacks Research

JAKKS Pacific (NASDAQ:JAKK) was downgraded by equities research analysts at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a note issued to investors on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports. Zacks Research also issued estimates for JAKKS Pacific’s Q2 2026 earnings at $0.19 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $2.81 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at ($0.89) EPS, FY2026 earnings at $1.68 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.10 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.35 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $3.18 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at ($0.94) EPS, FY2027 earnings at $2.69 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $0.28 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $4.09 EPS.

Separately, Wall Street Zen raised JAKKS Pacific from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, March 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, JAKKS Pacific presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce”.

JAKKS Pacific Stock Performance

JAKK stock opened at $21.51 on Tuesday. JAKKS Pacific has a 1 year low of $14.86 and a 1 year high of $24.45. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $21.17 and its 200 day moving average price is $18.97. The firm has a market cap of $246.07 million, a P/E ratio of 31.17 and a beta of 1.50.

JAKKS Pacific (NASDAQ:JAKK) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported ($0.17) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.44) by $0.27. JAKKS Pacific had a return on equity of 3.26% and a net margin of 1.41%.The firm had revenue of $106.68 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $103.80 million. On average, research analysts predict that JAKKS Pacific will post 1.56 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of JAKKS Pacific

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in JAKK. Hantz Financial Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of JAKKS Pacific during the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. State of Alaska Department of Revenue acquired a new stake in shares of JAKKS Pacific during the 4th quarter worth $32,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC acquired a new stake in shares of JAKKS Pacific during the 3rd quarter worth $46,000. Quarry LP acquired a new stake in shares of JAKKS Pacific during the 3rd quarter worth $51,000. Finally, BNP Paribas Financial Markets increased its holdings in shares of JAKKS Pacific by 155.8% during the 2nd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 3,072 shares of the company’s stock worth $64,000 after buying an additional 1,871 shares during the last quarter. 44.38% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting JAKKS Pacific

Here are the key news stories impacting JAKKS Pacific this week:

• Positive Sentiment: JAKKS Pacific announced a new DC Super-Villains fashion doll collection with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, sold exclusively at Walmart this month, which could strengthen its licensed-product pipeline and future sales. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its Q1 2028 earnings estimate to $0.28 per share from $0.15, suggesting improved longer-term expectations, though the firm kept a Hold rating. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research also lifted its FY2028 EPS forecast to $4.09 from $4.48, but the revision was still part of a mixed set of forecast changes overall. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Several analysts cut estimates for near-term and medium-term earnings, including FY2026 to $1.68, FY2027 to $2.69, Q2 2027 to $0.35, Q3 2027 to $3.18, and Q4 2027 to a larger loss of $0.94 per share, which points to softer profit expectations. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Small Cap Consu also lowered FY2026 and FY2027 EPS estimates, along with Q2, Q3, and Q4 2026 forecasts, reinforcing concerns that earnings momentum may slow. Article Title

About JAKKS Pacific

JAKKS Pacific, Inc (NASDAQ: JAKK) is a Los Angeles–based company that designs, develops and markets a broad range of toys and consumer products. Since its founding in 1995 by industry veteran Jack Friedman, the company has built a diversified portfolio spanning three primary segments: Toys, Consumer Electronics & Seasonal, and Kids Furniture & Accessories. JAKKS Pacific specializes in both licensed and proprietary brands, collaborating with major entertainment and sports licensors to bring popular characters and franchises to market.

The company’s Toys segment includes action figures, dolls, role-play items, collectible toys and outdoor activity products.