Hasbro Stock Earnings Estimates Increased by Zacks Research

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) – Zacks Research boosted their FY2026 EPS estimates for shares of Hasbro in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, November 10th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will post earnings of $7.17 per share for the year, up from their prior forecast of $6.11. Zacks Research has a “Strong-Buy” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Hasbro’s current full-year earnings is $6.85 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Hasbro’s Q4 2027 earnings at $2.00 EPS.

Several other research firms have also issued reports on HAS. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price objective on Hasbro from $120.00 to $110.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Bank of America dropped their target price on Hasbro from $115.00 to $105.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Hasbro from $117.00 to $137.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 21st. Wall Street Zen upgraded Hasbro from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 31st. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their target price on shares of Hasbro from $117.00 to $115.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, September 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $114.93.

Hasbro Trading Up 1.8%

Shares of NASDAQ:HAS opened at $124.02 on Thursday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $100.49 and a 200 day moving average of $93.70. The company has a current ratio of 1.40, a quick ratio of 1.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.79. Hasbro has a 12-month low of $74.78 and a 12-month high of $124.62. The company has a market cap of $17.35 billion, a PE ratio of 18.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 0.36.

Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 20th. The company reported $2.90 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $1.04. Hasbro had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 140.60%. The business had revenue of $1.60 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.48 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.68 EPS. Hasbro’s revenue was up 15.0% compared to the same quarter last year.

Hasbro Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 2nd. Investors of record on Wednesday, November 18th will be given a $0.70 dividend. This represents a $2.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, November 18th. Hasbro’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 41.85%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Hasbro

In other news, CFO Gina M. Goetter sold 7,262 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $118.99, for a total value of $864,105.38. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 72,577 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,635,937.23. This trade represents a 9.10% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Holly Barbacovi sold 5,057 shares of Hasbro stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $94.20, for a total transaction of $476,369.40. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 37,486 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,531,181.20. The trade was a 11.89% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 0.71% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in HAS. Covestor Ltd lifted its position in Hasbro by 12.2% in the third quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 903 shares of the company’s stock valued at $79,000 after purchasing an additional 98 shares during the period. Mather Group LLC. increased its position in Hasbro by 19.9% during the 3rd quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 704 shares of the company’s stock worth $62,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares during the period. Marathon Mission Inc. increased its position in Hasbro by 1.4% during the 2nd quarter. Marathon Mission Inc. now owns 9,152 shares of the company’s stock worth $756,000 after purchasing an additional 128 shares during the period. Tema ETFs LLC raised its stake in shares of Hasbro by 7.1% during the 2nd quarter. Tema ETFs LLC now owns 2,183 shares of the company’s stock worth $180,000 after buying an additional 145 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its stake in shares of Hasbro by 55.1% during the 3rd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 428 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,000 after buying an additional 152 shares in the last quarter. 91.83% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Hasbro News

Here’s some of the latest news about HAS:

• Positive Sentiment: Hasbro is bringing the “Heated Rivalry” franchise to Monopoly, with preorders open for a themed edition. The tie-in could broaden the game’s appeal, though its financial contribution is not yet clear. Heated Rivalry Monopoly preorder story
• Neutral Sentiment: Hasbro’s shares gained 28.6% over the past month, outpacing the toys-and-games industry’s 18.5% advance. That momentum can support investor interest, but the rapid rise may also prompt some investors to lock in gains. Zacks article on Hasbro’s rally
• Neutral Sentiment: Hasbro promoted a gaming veteran to lead Wizards of the Coast, a key business unit. The leadership change could matter for execution, but no immediate financial impact was reported. Wizards of the Coast leadership story

Hasbro Company Profile

Hasbro, Inc. is a global play and entertainment company that develops and sells toys, games and digital experiences, and licenses its brands for consumer products and entertainment. Its portfolio includes Transformers, Play-Doh, Nerf, Monopoly, My Little Pony, Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. Founded in 1923 as Hassenfeld Brothers, the company began as a family business before expanding into toys and games. Hasbro serves consumers in markets around the world through its products, licensing partnerships and digital offerings.