Hasbro Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Hasbro reported a 23% decline in Q4 revenue, with growth in Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming (+7%) offset by declines in Consumer Products (-25%) and Entertainment (-49%). The company reported an operating loss of $1,199 million, including goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges, and a net loss of $7.64 per share. Adjusted net earnings were $0.38 per diluted share.
Q4 revenue declined by 23%, impacted by macroeconomic conditions and strategic business shifts.
Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment grew by 7%, driven by licensed digital gaming.
Operating loss of $1,199 million included significant impairment charges.
Adjusted operating loss was $50 million.
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Forward Guidance
For the full year 2024, Hasbro expects revenue declines in Consumer Products and Wizards of the Coast, with Consumer Products operating margin between 4% and 6% and Wizards of the Coast operating margin between 38% and 40%. Pro-Forma Entertainment segment revenue is expected to decline by $15 million, with an adjusted operating margin of approximately 60%. Total Hasbro, Inc Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $925M to $1B.
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 7% to 12%.
- Wizards of the Coast Segment revenue down 3% to 5%.
- Pro-Forma Entertainment segment revenue down $15 million.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income