FY2027 Earnings Estimate for Hasbro Issued By Zacks Research

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research raised their FY2027 earnings estimates for shares of Hasbro in a research report issued on Tuesday, August 11th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $6.53 for the year, up from their previous estimate of $6.32. Zacks Research currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Hasbro’s current full-year earnings is $6.15 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Hasbro’s Q1 2028 earnings at $1.45 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $7.08 EPS.

Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The company reported $1.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.16 by $0.12. Hasbro had a net margin of 15.97% and a return on equity of 141.11%. The company had revenue of $1.14 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.07 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.30 earnings per share. Hasbro’s quarterly revenue was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis.

A number of other research firms also recently weighed in on HAS. Wall Street Zen downgraded Hasbro from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, August 1st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on Hasbro from $125.00 to $111.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group dropped their price target on Hasbro from $120.00 to $110.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on Hasbro from $122.00 to $123.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane decreased their price objective on Hasbro from $117.00 to $114.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $109.07.

Hasbro Stock Performance

Shares of HAS opened at $94.89 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.16, a current ratio of 1.66 and a quick ratio of 1.46. Hasbro has a one year low of $69.50 and a one year high of $106.98. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $85.60 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $91.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $13.38 billion, a PE ratio of 17.07, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.78 and a beta of 0.47.

Hasbro Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 2nd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be paid a dividend of $0.70 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, August 19th. This represents a $2.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Hasbro’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 50.36%.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Timothy J. Kilpin sold 20,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, July 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $93.12, for a total value of $1,862,400.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 54,229 shares in the company, valued at $5,049,804.48. This represents a 26.94% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider John Hight sold 3,186 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $93.71, for a total value of $298,560.06. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 67,557 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,330,766.47. This trade represents a 4.50% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 42,451 shares of company stock worth $3,987,379. Insiders own 0.71% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hasbro

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of Hasbro in the second quarter worth approximately $2,204,689,000. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Hasbro during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $147,748,000. Bank of America Corp DE increased its position in shares of Hasbro by 128.7% during the second quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 2,981,423 shares of the company’s stock valued at $220,089,000 after acquiring an additional 1,677,962 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new position in Hasbro in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $130,731,000. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Hasbro by 47.3% in the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 4,357,147 shares of the company’s stock worth $357,286,000 after acquiring an additional 1,399,499 shares during the last quarter. 91.83% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Hasbro News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Hasbro this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Longer-term earnings expectations improved. Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS estimate to $6.11 from $5.94, FY2027 to $6.53 from $6.32, and FY2028 to $7.08 from $6.87. It also increased estimates for Q4 2026, Q2 2027, Q3 2027 and Q4 2027, suggesting analysts see potential for stronger profitability over several future periods. Hasbro analyst estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks maintained a Hold rating. Although several estimates were raised, the analyst did not issue a bullish rating change. The revised FY2026 forecast of $6.11 remains slightly below the broader consensus estimate of approximately $6.13, limiting the positive impact of the revisions.
• Neutral Sentiment: Brand and product visibility remain active. Hasbro is taking pre-orders for a Transformers Optimus Prime and Autobot Jazz cereal box set, while a separate local news story highlighted the company’s “Toddler of the Year” contest. These developments may support consumer engagement but are unlikely to materially affect near-term financial results. Transformers cereal box set article
• Negative Sentiment: Several near- and medium-term estimates were reduced. Zacks cut Q3 2026 EPS to $1.86 from $1.88, Q1 2027 to $1.26 from $1.30, and Q2 2028 to $1.45 from $1.51. Those reductions may raise concerns about uneven quarterly performance despite the stronger full-year outlook.
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and profit-taking risks remain. Hasbro has advanced about 62% over the referenced period, and one report described the shares as trading below fair value after that run. With a forward-looking P/E near 17 and considerable debt relative to equity, investors may be more sensitive to any earnings disappointments.

About Hasbro

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.