Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) To Go Ex-Dividend on August 19th

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, July 16th. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be given a dividend of 0.70 per share on Wednesday, September 2nd. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 19th.

Hasbro has raised its dividend by an average of 0.0%annually over the last three years. Hasbro has a payout ratio of 60.1% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Research analysts expect Hasbro to earn $6.56 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $2.80 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 42.7%.

Hasbro Price Performance

HAS opened at $96.70 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.16, a current ratio of 1.66 and a quick ratio of 1.46. The stock has a market capitalization of $13.64 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.39, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.77 and a beta of 0.47. The business has a 50-day moving average of $86.09 and a two-hundred day moving average of $91.11. Hasbro has a 12 month low of $69.50 and a 12 month high of $106.98.

Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 21st. The company reported $1.28 earnings per share for the quarter, topping 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 business had revenue of $1.14 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.07 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.30 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts expect that Hasbro will post 6.15 earnings per share for the current year.

Trending Headlines about Hasbro

Here are the key news stories impacting Hasbro this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Higher long-term earnings forecasts: Zacks Research raised its FY2027 EPS estimate to $6.53 from $6.32 and its FY2028 estimate to $7.08 from $6.87. Its Q1 2028 forecast also increased to $1.45 from $1.39. The revisions suggest improving expectations for Hasbro’s future profitability, although Zacks maintained a “Hold” rating. Zacks Research Has Bearish Estimate for Hasbro Q3 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Strong recent operating performance: Hasbro’s latest reported quarter exceeded expectations, with EPS of $1.28 versus a $1.16 consensus estimate and revenue of $1.14 billion versus $1.07 billion expected. Revenue increased 16.2% year over year, providing a favorable fundamental backdrop.
• Positive Sentiment: Peppa Pig marketing push: Hasbro is bringing Mummy Pig back to Kylie Kelce’s podcast to reach millennial parents. The campaign could strengthen engagement with the Peppa Pig franchise and support consumer-products demand, though the immediate financial impact is uncertain. Mummy Pig Returns to Kylie Kelce’s Podcast
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend support: Hasbro declared a quarterly dividend of $0.70, equivalent to $2.80 annually and a yield of approximately 2.9%. The dividend may appeal to income-focused investors, with the next payment scheduled for September 2 to shareholders of record August 19.
• Neutral Sentiment: Brand visibility: Hasbro’s “Toddler of the Year” contest generated local media attention, but the initiative is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings or valuation. Athens 3-year-old semi-finalist in Hasbro’s Toddler of the Year contest
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter caution: Zacks Research issued a bearish estimate for Hasbro’s Q3 earnings. The report did not provide the specific forecast, but the warning raises concern about near-term operating momentum and could temper the positive effect of higher longer-term estimates.
• Negative Sentiment: Director selling: Director Elizabeth Hamren sold a combined 2,964 shares for approximately $272,784 in two transactions. The sales reduced her holdings by 7.69% and 16.64%, respectively. Insider selling does not necessarily indicate weaker fundamentals, but it may weigh modestly on investor sentiment. SEC insider trading filing

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.