JAKKS Pacific reported a decrease in net sales for the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to a lack of new content-related product launches. However, the company's gross margin improved, and they are optimistic about new product launches in the latter half of the year.
Net sales decreased by 11.0% year-over-year to $148.6 million.
Gross margin increased by 130 basis points compared to Q2 2023, reaching 32.0%.
Operating income decreased to $7.6 million from $16.4 million in Q2 2023.
Net income attributable to common stockholders was $5.3 million, or $0.47 per diluted share.
The company anticipates new product launches supporting Moana 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3, along with the launch of products inspired by "The Simpsons" and Authentic Brands Group, to drive growth in the latter half of the year.
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