Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS) tumbled Thursday following a weaker-than-expected financial report for the third quarter. Hasbro earned $1.64 per share excluding items on $1.5 billion in revenue, while analysts polled by LSEG had anticipated $1.70 per share in earnings and revenue at $1.64 billion.
Operating profit loss of $169.5 million; Adjusted operating profit of $342.6 million; Adjusted operating profit margin of 22.8% was +6.7 margin points ahead of last year due to the mix benefit from the growth in licensed digital games and cost savings outpacing inflation.
“Our third quarter results highlight the strength of Hasbro’s diversified toy and game portfolio and the progress we have made on our transformation,” said CEO Chris Cocks. “Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming delivered a standout performance across strength in MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, particularly the blockbuster August release of Baldur's Gate III. We are taking action to address the tougher macro environment across Toys and Entertainment and are positioning the Company to return to profitable growth.
“Building on the strategy we outlined a year ago, we're growing share behind our Franchise Brands in core categories, driving savings and investment capacity through operational excellence, and building new growth for the Company across games, direct to consumer and licensing. With the upcoming sale of the eOne Film and TV business, we are refocusing our Company on what has traditionally made us great, the business of play.”
HAS shares tumbled $6.25, or 11.3%, Thursday to $48.50.
