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Hasbro, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 21 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net revenues up 16% on Wizards: Net revenues were $1,139.6 million, up 16%. Wizards and Digital Gaming rose 27% and Consumer Products 5%, while Entertainment fell 20%. Source
  • Operating profit rose 14% on mix: Operating profit was $253 million and adjusted operating profit $282 million, up 14% from last year. Management cited topline momentum and favorable mix. Source
  • Magic revenue passed $500 million: Magic: The Gathering revenue of $545.3 million rose 32%, the first quarter above $500 million in the franchise's 30-plus year history. Source
  • Revenue up 5% despite network disruption: Consumer Products revenue rose 5% to $463.0 million despite disruption from the network access incident. Entertainment releases and GEM 2 categories supported sales. Source
  • Order processing back to normal: The company said it has returned to pre-incident order processing, shipping and invoicing practices after disruptions through the quarter. Source
  • No insurance proceeds recognized yet: No insurance proceeds were recognized in the quarter. The company said recovery timing, if any, may differ from expense timing. Source
  • Shareholder returns of $133 million: The company returned $133 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks in the quarter, including $99 million of dividends paid. Source

“Hasbro posted another quarter of topline growth, led by Wizards of the Coast,”

Chris Cocks, Hasbro Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total Hasbro revenue growth, constant currency Sourcefull year 20265-7%Raised from 3-5%
Adjusted operating margin Sourcefull year 202625-26%Raised from 24-25%
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull year 2026$1.45 billion to $1.50 billionRaised from $1.40 billion to $1.45 billion
Share repurchases Sourcenot stated$1B share repurchase authorization

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year revenue growth range raised to 5-7% in constant currency from 3-5%. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year adjusted operating margin range raised to 25-26% from 24-25%. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year adjusted EBITDA range raised to $1.45-$1.50 billion from $1.40-$1.45 billion. Source
  • New: Digital Games portfolio refocused for 2028 and beyond, with a $56 million impairment recorded this quarter. Source
  • New: Management said it is leaning into the $1 billion share repurchase authorization going forward. Source
  • New: Network access impact quantified for the quarter: $11 million direct incremental expense and about $25 million estimated revenue impact. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net revenues up 16% on Wizards: Net revenues were $1,139.6 million, up 16%. Wizards and Digital Gaming rose 27% and Consumer Products 5%, while Entertainment fell 20%. Source
  • Operating profit rose 14% on mix: Operating profit was $253 million and adjusted operating profit $282 million, up 14% from last year. Management cited topline momentum and favorable mix. Source
  • Diluted EPS $1.12, adjusted $1.28: Reported diluted EPS was $1.12 and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.28. The prior-year quarter reported a $6.10 loss per diluted share. Source
  • First-half revenue up 15%: First-half revenue was $2,139.8 million, up 15%, with first-half adjusted operating profit of $569 million, up 21%. Source

Wizards and Digital Gaming

  • Magic revenue passed $500 million: Magic: The Gathering revenue of $545.3 million rose 32%, the first quarter above $500 million in the franchise's 30-plus year history. Source
  • Tabletop and digital both grew: Tabletop gaming rose 30% to $528.3 million; digital and licensed gaming rose 17% to $135.5 million. Magic growth came from Secrets of Strixhaven and Marvel Super Heroes. Source
  • Monopoly Go! added $44 million: Monopoly Go! contributed $44 million of revenue in the second quarter, and $86 million in the first half. Source
  • Segment operating margin of 41%: Segment operating profit was $270 million, up 12%, at a 41% margin. Scale and mix benefits were offset by the Digital Games charge. Source

“This quarter's broad-based strength across the business gives us the conviction to raise our full-year guidance,”

Gina Goetter, Hasbro Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Consumer Products

  • Revenue up 5% despite network disruption: Consumer Products revenue rose 5% to $463.0 million despite disruption from the network access incident. Entertainment releases and GEM 2 categories supported sales. Source
  • Operating loss from tariffs and mix: Segment operating loss was $15 million and adjusted operating loss $8 million. Management cited incremental tariff expense, entertainment-related mix shifts and normal seasonality. Source
  • North America up, other regions down: North America rose 17% to $277.0 million, while Europe fell 3%, Asia Pacific fell 16% and Latin America fell 15%. Source

Entertainment segment

  • Entertainment revenue fell 20%: Entertainment revenue was $12.8 million, down 20%, which management attributed to the nature and timing of deals. Source
  • Adjusted profit down 15% on timing: Operating profit was $6 million and adjusted operating profit $9 million, down 15%, primarily due to timing. Source
  • Family Brands and Film and TV down: Family Brands revenue fell 19% to $11.8 million. Film and TV revenue fell 33% to $1.0 million. Source

“Moving forward we are leaning into our $1B share repurchase authorization as we continue to balance investment in the business with returning cash to shareholders.”

Gina Goetter, Hasbro Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Costs, margins and operating profit

  • Adjusted margin 24.8%: Adjusted operating margin was 24.8% for the quarter, against 25.2% a year earlier. The reported operating margin was 22.2%. Source
  • Royalties fell as share of revenue: Royalties were $89.9 million, or 7.9% of net revenues, against 8.6% a year earlier. Source
  • Cost of sales rose to 23.9%: Cost of sales was $272.4 million, or 23.9% of net revenues, against 23.0% a year earlier. Source
  • Selling and admin costs rose: Selling, distribution and administration expense was $338.7 million, or 29.7% of net revenues, against 28.8% a year earlier. Source

Unauthorized network access update

  • Order processing back to normal: The company said it has returned to pre-incident order processing, shipping and invoicing practices after disruptions through the quarter. Source
  • No insurance proceeds recognized yet: No insurance proceeds were recognized in the quarter. The company said recovery timing, if any, may differ from expense timing. Source
  • Disruption ran through the quarter: The company said the access, identified in late March 2026, disrupted business operations throughout the second quarter. Source

Cash, debt and shareholder returns

  • Operating cash flow rose to $604.4 million: First-half net cash provided by operating activities was $604.4 million, against $209.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • Debt reduction in quarter and half: Debt reduction was $55 million in the quarter and $147 million in the first half, including the $400 million notes issuance. Source
  • Shareholder returns of $133 million: The company returned $133 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks in the quarter, including $99 million of dividends paid. Source
  • Cash and short-term investments: Cash and cash equivalents were $880.5 million and short-term investments $497.7 million at June 28, 2026. Source

Capital priorities and dividend

  • Capital priorities unchanged: Management kept its 2026 capital priorities: invest in the core business, return cash to shareholders, and continue to pay down debt. Source
  • Raised guidance tied to breadth: The CFO tied the raised full-year guidance to broad-based strength across the business this quarter. Source
  • Quarterly dividend held at $0.70: Cash dividends declared were $0.70 per share in each quarter, $1.40 in the first half. Source

Coming up, as management said on 21 July 2026

  • Dividend payable September 2: The Board declared a $0.70 quarterly dividend, payable September 2, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business August 19, 2026. Source
  • $400M notes fund November maturities: Proceeds of the $400 million notes will fully repay November 2026 maturities, with the balance applied to repurchases of higher-rate, longer-dated securities. Source
  • Magic line of sight into 2027: Management said it sees line of sight to continued growth in 2027, with the Magic flywheel firing on all cylinders. Source
  • Future incident costs expected: Management expects additional costs tied to the network incident in future periods, with no amount given. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Magic: The Gathering net revenues Source$545.3 million, up 32%
Tabletop Gaming net revenues Source$528.3 million, up 30%
Digital and Licensed Gaming net revenues Source$135.5 million, up 17%
Monopoly Go! revenue Source$44 million in the quarter

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Management expects additional costs tied to the network access incident in future periods, with no amount given. Source
  • Financial: Insurance recoveries, if any, may be recognized in different periods from the related expenses. Source
  • Operational: The network access incident disrupted business operations through the second quarter, according to management. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: In the first-quarter release management said restoration was in progress. The second-quarter release says processes returned to pre-incident practices.
  • Not stated: The first-quarter release said claims would be submitted to cybersecurity insurers. The second quarter recognized no insurance proceeds.
  • Not stated: The first-quarter release said the segment remained on track to grow for 2026. The second-quarter release reports segment revenue up 5% in the quarter and 2% in the first half.

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.