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Sep 29, 2024

Hasbro Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Hasbro's Q3 2024 earnings were released, showing a mixed performance with revenue decline but improved profitability.

Key Takeaways

Hasbro reported a 15% decrease in revenue, or 9% excluding the eOne divestiture, but demonstrated strength in its gaming and licensing businesses. The company's operating profit was $302 million, with an adjusted operating profit of $329 million. Hasbro is on track to meet its full-year net cost savings commitment and maintains its full year EBITDA guidance.

Revenue declined by 15%, or 9% excluding the eOne divestiture.

Operating profit was $302 million, including costs for intangible amortization and transformation.

Adjusted operating profit was $329 million, driven by favorable business mix and lower operating costs.

Hasbro is on track to deliver full-year net savings commitment.

Total Revenue
$1.28B
Previous year: $1.5B
-14.8%
EPS
$1.73
Previous year: $1.64
+5.5%
Adjusted Operating Margin
25.7%
Previous year: 22.8%
+12.7%
Gross Profit
$804M
Previous year: $902M
-10.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$696M
Previous year: $186M
+275.3%
Free Cash Flow
$174M
Previous year: $167M
+3.9%
Total Assets
$7.23B
Previous year: $8.34B
-13.3%

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Hasbro Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

For the full year, the company expects Consumer Products Segment revenue down 12% to 14% with Adjusted operating margin 4% to 6%, Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming Segment revenue flat to down 1% with Operating margin of approximately 42%, Pro-Forma Entertainment segment revenue down $15 million with Adjusted operating margin of approximately 60%, and Total Hasbro Adjusted EBITDA of $975 million to $1.025 billion.

Positive Outlook

  • Invest in core business.
  • Return cash to shareholders through the dividend.
  • Continue to pay down debt and progress towards leverage target.

Challenges Ahead

  • Consumer Products Segment revenue down 12% to 14%
  • Adjusted operating margin 4% to 6% for Consumer Products Segment
  • Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming Segment revenue flat to down 1%
  • Operating margin of approximately 42% for Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming Segment
  • Pro-Forma Entertainment segment revenue down $15 million

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income