Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS – Free Report) – Research analysts at Zacks Research decreased their Q2 2026 EPS estimates for shares of Hasbro in a research note issued on Wednesday, June 10th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $1.18 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $1.30. Zacks Research currently has a “Strong-Buy” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Hasbro’s current full-year earnings is $5.96 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Hasbro’s Q3 2026 earnings at $1.88 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.42 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $5.94 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.33 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.62 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $6.33 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $6.88 EPS.
Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 20th. The company reported $1.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.20 by $0.27. Hasbro had a negative net margin of 4.62% and a positive return on equity of 174.64%. The company had revenue of $1 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $969.20 million. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.04 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.7% on a year-over-year basis.
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Hasbro Trading Down 2.3%
Hasbro stock opened at $82.29 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.59, a quick ratio of 1.49 and a current ratio of 1.65. Hasbro has a 1 year low of $67.11 and a 1 year high of $106.98. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $91.37 and its 200-day moving average is $90.23. The company has a market cap of $11.64 billion, a P/E ratio of -49.57, a PEG ratio of 2.08 and a beta of 0.48.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hasbro
Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in Hasbro by 2.7% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 16,976,679 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,392,088,000 after buying an additional 453,038 shares during the period. State Street Corp increased its stake in Hasbro by 2.1% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 6,508,052 shares of the company’s stock valued at $480,424,000 after buying an additional 131,678 shares during the period. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its stake in Hasbro by 47.3% during the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 4,357,147 shares of the company’s stock valued at $357,286,000 after buying an additional 1,399,499 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its stake in Hasbro by 3.5% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 3,661,020 shares of the company’s stock valued at $299,700,000 after buying an additional 122,592 shares during the period. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE increased its stake in Hasbro by 21.9% during the 3rd quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 3,633,213 shares of the company’s stock valued at $275,579,000 after buying an additional 651,790 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.83% of the company’s stock.
Hasbro Announces Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 11th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.70 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 1st. This represents a $2.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.4%. Hasbro’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -168.67%.
Key Hasbro News
Here are the key news stories impacting Hasbro this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised Hasbro’s earnings forecasts for FY2026, FY2027, FY2028 and several quarterly periods, signaling improved profit expectations for Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS).
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research maintained a Strong-Buy rating on Hasbro, supporting bullish sentiment around the stock.
- Positive Sentiment: Hasbro’s new AI licensing studio could create additional revenue opportunities by monetizing legacy brands and characters. Optimus Prime will take your call: Hasbro leans into AI-driven licensing
- Positive Sentiment: New product and crossover announcements, including the Transformers x Jem set, may help sustain consumer interest in Hasbro’s brands. Hasbro announces Transformers x Jem Autobot Blaster set for SDCC 2026
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts at American Banking News said Hasbro continues to carry a Moderate Buy consensus rating, indicating the Street remains constructive overall. Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts
- Negative Sentiment: Despite the positive analyst updates, Hasbro’s shares have recently moved lower alongside broader market weakness, suggesting investors still have some caution about near-term performance. Hasbro (HAS) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
Hasbro Company Profile
Hasbro, Inc is a global play and entertainment company, known for designing, manufacturing and marketing a diverse portfolio of toys, games and consumer products. Founded in 1923 as Hassenfeld Brothers and headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the company has grown into one of the foremost names in the toy industry, with a presence in retail, digital and entertainment channels worldwide.
The company’s brand portfolio features iconic properties such as Monopoly, Play-Doh, Nerf, My Little Pony and Transformers.
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