JAKKS Pacific (NASDAQ:JAKK) Rating Lowered to Buy at Wall Street Zen

JAKKS Pacific (NASDAQ:JAKK) was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Saturday, Wall Street Zen reports.

A number of other equities research analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of JAKKS Pacific in a report on Friday, September 11th. Maxim Group increased their target price on shares of JAKKS Pacific from $27.00 to $57.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of JAKKS Pacific from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, October 12th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $57.00.

JAKKS Pacific Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ JAKK opened at $30.52 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $25.98 and its 200 day moving average is $24.07. The stock has a market cap of $349.15 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.33 and a beta of 1.32. JAKKS Pacific has a 1-year low of $14.86 and a 1-year high of $32.16.

JAKKS Pacific (NASDAQ:JAKK) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, October 22nd. The company reported $2.68 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.34 by $0.34. JAKKS Pacific had a return on equity of 8.18% and a net margin of 4.17%. The business had revenue of $254.22 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $226.58 million. On average, analysts forecast that JAKKS Pacific will post 1.38 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of JAKKS Pacific

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Royal Bank of Canada raised its position in JAKKS Pacific by 543.6% during the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 2,066 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 1,745 shares during the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC lifted its holdings in JAKKS Pacific by 11.5% in the 1st quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 12,508 shares of the company’s stock worth $249,000 after buying an additional 1,288 shares during the period. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. lifted its holdings in JAKKS Pacific by 43.5% in the 4th quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 16,500 shares of the company’s stock worth $279,000 after buying an additional 5,000 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co. lifted its holdings in JAKKS Pacific by 34.4% in the 1st quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 17,960 shares of the company’s stock worth $358,000 after buying an additional 4,600 shares during the period. Finally, Quantinno Capital Management LP grew its position in shares of JAKKS Pacific by 63.4% in the 1st quarter. Quantinno Capital Management LP now owns 20,317 shares of the company’s stock worth $405,000 after buying an additional 7,885 shares during the last quarter. 44.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key JAKKS Pacific News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings and revenue exceeded expectations. JAKKS reported adjusted earnings of $2.68 per share, ahead of analyst estimates ranging from $2.34 to $2.54 and up from $1.80 a year earlier. Revenue reached $254.22 million, topping the $226.58 million consensus estimate and increasing 20% year over year. JAKKS Pacific Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: The board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The payout equates to $1.00 annually and a reported yield of approximately 3.3%, potentially making the stock more attractive to income-focused investors. The dividend is scheduled for payment on December 28 to eligible shareholders. Quarterly Dividend Announcement
• Positive Sentiment: Upcoming entertainment and retail opportunities may support future sales. JAKKS highlighted a 2027 product slate that includes Sonic the Hedgehog 4, while Toys “R” Us is reportedly expanding with 120 stores. New Buddy the Elf and Jovie dolls are also scheduled to arrive at Walmart, expanding product visibility and distribution. 2027 Product Slate and Retail Expansion
• Neutral Sentiment: Despite the earnings beat, JAKKS reported a relatively modest 2.77% net margin and 4.33% return on equity, indicating that profitability remains limited and that sustained execution will be important.

About JAKKS Pacific

JAKKS Pacific, Inc is a toy and consumer products company that develops, designs, produces and markets toys, games, seasonal products and related merchandise. Its product portfolio includes action figures, dolls, roleplay toys, dress-up and costume products, plush items, outdoor and sports toys, games, and other products for children and families.

The company markets products under its own brands, including Maui, Disguise and Moose Mountain, as well as through licensing and strategic partnerships with entertainment and consumer brands.