Hasbro Inc (HAS)

Shares of Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) dropped by 11.65% from $54.75 to $48.37 in the trading on Thursday, October 26, 2023. The reason why HAS stock down is due to its disappointing Q3 results:

• Earnings Miss: Hasbro missed both revenue and earnings estimates for Q3, reporting a 10% decline in overall revenue to $1.5 billion, well below the expected $1.65 billion. Earnings per share also fell short of consensus.
• Segment Performance: While Hasbro's Wizards of the Coast and digital gaming segment saw a 40% revenue increase, the consumer products and entertainment segments experienced an 18% decline in sales. Consumer products, which make up over 60% of revenue, faced declines.
• Asset Sale Loss: Hasbro recorded a pre-tax loss of $473 million due to the planned sale of its eOne Film and TV business.
• Guidance Cut: Management lowered its full-year revenue guidance due to weak consumer product performance, now expecting a 13%-15% decline, compared to the prior forecast of a 3%-6% decline.
• Industry Challenges: The broader toy industry faced difficulties, with rival Mattel also seeing stock price declines. Hasbro is taking measures to address industry challenges and improve profitability, but a rebound in consumer demand is essential for stock recovery.