Hasbro, Inc. Earnings Recaps
Q2 2026
Jul 23, 2026
Hasbro's shares rose 9.1% post-earnings, reflecting investor approval of broad-based revenue growth led by a standout 32% increase in Magic and an upward revision to the Wizards full-year outlook.
Key takeaways
- Magic: The Gathering grew over 32% in Q2 and 34% for the first half, driving the decision to raise the full-year Wizards outlook.
- Consumer products revenue increased 5% with the toy and game business achieving a third consecutive quarter of growth.
- The company recorded a $56 million non-cash write-down for cancelled digital game projects, signaling tightened focus and cost discipline in its digital portfolio.
- Licensing initiatives accelerated, including a new multi-year agreement with Nintendo for The Legend of Zelda products launching in 2027.
- Magic's consistent long-term compound growth (17%+ annually since 2009) positions Hasbro well for durable franchise-level economics.
Q1 2026
May 21, 2026
Shares dropped 7.3% as investors reacted to weakness in the Consumer Products segment, which posted flat revenue and a substantial operating loss, dampening the overall otherwise strong Wizards of the Coast performance.
Key takeaways
- Total revenue grew 13% to $1 billion, led by Wizards of the Coast’s 26% segment growth to $582 million.
- Wizards operating profit rose 29% to $298 million with a 51.2% margin, driven by Magic’s strong momentum and scale benefits despite higher royalty and operating costs.
- Consumer Products revenue was flat at $398 million, while adjusted operating loss widened to $41 million, reflecting continued margin pressure and weaker licensing compared to the prior year.
- Adjusted operating profit overall increased 29% to $287 million with a 28.7% margin, up 360 basis points from mix and cost savings.
- Management highlighted ongoing content and product initiatives, but market concerns appear focused on the margin deterioration and softness in the Consumer Products segment outlook.
Q3 2025
Oct 23, 2025
Hasbro's Q3 2025 results demonstrate robust growth with net revenue increasing by 8% to $1.4 billion, driven by strong performance in the Wizards segment and resilience in Consumer Products.
Key takeaways
- Wizards of the Coast revenue surged 42%, with MAGIC alone growing 55% fueled by collaborations and expanding player engagement.
- Adjusted operating profit increased 8% to $356 million, maintaining a solid operating margin of 25.6% despite cost pressures.
- Year-to-date revenue and adjusted operating profit have risen by 7% and 14%, respectively, reinforcing the effectiveness of Hasbro's diversified strategy.
- Consumer Products is expected to bounce back in Q4, with growth anticipated from new product launches and strategic entertainment partnerships.
- Hasbro's proactive supply chain initiatives aim to minimize tariff impacts and expand its global retail footprint by year-end 2026.