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Hasbro, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 20 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 13 percent: Net revenues were $1,000.2 million, up from $887.1 million a year earlier. Source
  • Operating profit rose 58 percent: Reported operating profit was $270.3 million against $170.7 million; adjusted operating profit was $287.0 million, up 29%. Source
  • Consumer Products revenue held flat: Revenue was $397.9 million, flat; North America fell 7%, Europe rose 17%, Asia Pacific was flat and Latin America rose 4%. Source
  • Entertainment revenue fell 24 percent: Revenue was $20.3 million, down 24%, on the nature and timing of deals; adjusted operating profit rose 17% on lower royalty expense. Source
  • MAGIC releases drove Wizards growth: Q1 releases of Lorwyn Eclipsed and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universes Beyond, plus backlist titles, drove MAGIC: THE GATHERING growth. Source
  • Access believed contained: Management believes the unauthorized access has been contained. Source

“Wizards continues to break records, supported by MAGIC: THE GATHERING’s flywheel of player growth and expanded distribution.”

Chris Cocks, Hasbro Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total Hasbro revenue SourceFull year 2026up 3-5% in constant currencyKept
Adjusted operating margin SourceFull year 202624-25%Kept
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFull year 2026$1.40 billion to $1.45 billionKept
Quarterly cash dividend SourcePayable June 11, 2026$0.70 per common share

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: Full-year 2026 guidance for revenue, adjusted operating margin and adjusted EBITDA was reiterated, with no change from the April 23, 2026 release. Source
  • New: The company issued $400 million of new notes during the quarter, with proceeds to repay November 2026 maturities. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 13 percent: Net revenues were $1,000.2 million, up from $887.1 million a year earlier. Source
  • Operating profit rose 58 percent: Reported operating profit was $270.3 million against $170.7 million; adjusted operating profit was $287.0 million, up 29%. Source
  • Diluted EPS of $1.39 reported: Reported diluted EPS was $1.39 against $0.70 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $1.47 against $1.04. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose to $339.4 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $339.4 million against $274.3 million; EBITDA was $311.8 million against $212.4 million. Source
  • Final figures above April preliminary ranges: Final revenue, operating profit and adjusted operating profit all exceed the preliminary ranges given on April 23, 2026.

Segments and regions

  • Wizards and Digital Gaming up 26 percent: Segment revenue was $582.0 million, with tabletop gaming up 34% and digital and licensed gaming up 3%; segment operating margin was 51.2%. Source
  • Consumer Products revenue held flat: Revenue was $397.9 million, flat; North America fell 7%, Europe rose 17%, Asia Pacific was flat and Latin America rose 4%. Source
  • Consumer Products adjusted loss up 31 percent: Adjusted operating loss was $40.5 million against $31.0 million, shown as -31% versus last year, with seasonality and tariff expense cited. Source
  • Entertainment revenue fell 24 percent: Revenue was $20.3 million, down 24%, on the nature and timing of deals; adjusted operating profit rose 17% on lower royalty expense. Source

“In Consumer Products, we delivered another quarter of growth in our toy and game business”

Chris Cocks, Hasbro Chief Executive Officer

Products and franchises

  • MAGIC releases drove Wizards growth: Q1 releases of Lorwyn Eclipsed and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universes Beyond, plus backlist titles, drove MAGIC: THE GATHERING growth. Source
  • Monopoly Go! added $41 million: Monopoly Go! added $41 million to first-quarter revenue. Source
  • Star Wars toys and games grew: Star Wars toys and games grew in the quarter, with momentum building ahead of The Mandalorian and Grogu movie. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Operating margin rose to 27 percent: Operating margin was 27.0% against 19.2%; adjusted operating margin was 28.7% against 25.1%. Source
  • Selling and admin cost share fell: Selling, distribution and administration was 25.9% of revenue against 30.4% a year earlier. Source
  • Royalties rose as share of revenue: Royalties were 7.8% of revenue against 6.4%; product development was 7.8% against 9.1%. Source
  • Transformation and restructuring costs lower: Strategic transformation costs were $1.1 million against $7.2 million; restructuring and severance $5.6 million against $5.9 million. Source

“Our first quarter results demonstrate continued top-line momentum and disciplined execution,”

Gina Goetter, Hasbro Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Cash, capital and shareholder returns

  • Operating cash flow rose to $337.7 million: Net cash from operations was $337.7 million against $138.1 million; property, plant, equipment and software additions totaled $49.9 million. Source
  • Returned $106 million to shareholders: Returns totaled $106 million, including $99 million of cash dividends; the cash flow statement shows $7.7 million of share repurchases. Source
  • Deployed $96 million on debt reduction: The company deployed $96 million toward debt reduction in the quarter, alongside the new notes issuance. Source
  • Cash and short-term investments on hand: Cash and cash equivalents were $857.1 million and short-term investments $498.2 million at March 29, 2026. Source

Unauthorized network access update

  • Access believed contained: Management believes the unauthorized access has been contained. Source
  • Costs began in second quarter: Legal and remediation costs related to the unauthorized access began in the second quarter of 2026. Source
  • Full cost scope not determined: Management said the full scope of the costs and related impacts has not yet been determined. Source

Strategy and capital priorities

  • Playing to Win cited for tailwinds: Management attributes the quarter's start to tailwinds from the Playing to Win strategy. Source
  • Annual objectives and operating leverage: Goetter said the company is focused on annual objectives through operating leverage, investment in highest-return brands and cash returns. Source
  • Capital priorities for 2026: Stated 2026 priorities are investing in the core business, returning cash through dividends and buybacks, and paying down debt. Source

Coming up, as management said on 20 May 2026

  • Dividend payable June 11: The $0.70 quarterly dividend is payable June 11, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business June 1, 2026. Source
  • Notes proceeds to repay November 2026 maturities: Proceeds of the $400 million notes will fully repay November 2026 maturities, with the balance used to repurchase higher-rate, longer-dated securities. Source
  • Insurance claims in preparation: The company plans to seek reimbursement from cybersecurity insurers and is documenting its claims; amount and timing are not known. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
MAGIC: THE GATHERING revenue Source$469.6 million, up 36%
Hasbro Total Gaming revenue Source$663.9 million, up 21%
Tabletop Gaming revenue Source$460.7 million, up 34%
Monopoly Go! revenue Source$41 million

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Systems and operations are still being restored after the unauthorized access. Source
  • Financial: Reimbursement amount and timing are not known, and recognition of insurance recoveries may differ from the timing of related expenses. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said it remains on track to grow the entire Consumer Products segment for the full year 2026. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it continues to expect the full-year 2026 guidance it previously gave. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.