Goldman Sachs
May 21, 2026
Hasbro Earnings Review: Magic Outperformance and Macro Volatility
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Hasbro reported a strong 1Q26 beat led by Magic: The Gathering outperformance but maintained its 2026 guidance due to macro volatility and cybersecurity event fallout. Goldman Sachs maintains a Buy rating with a $115 price target.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Hasbro delivered a significant 1Q26 beat on Revenue ($1,000M vs $964M consensus) and EPS ($1.47 vs $0.98 consensus), primarily driven by Wizards of the Coast and Magic: The Gathering.
- 2.Management reiterated full-year 2026 guidance despite the 1Q beat, citing conservatism due to cybersecurity remediation, tariff uncertainties, and rising oil costs impacting logistics.
- 3.Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) continues to outperform, with 'Magic: The Gathering' seeing record IP set performance and significant growth in backlist demand.
Table of Contents
- Key takeaways from 1Q26 results
- We have several key takeaways from the release and earnings call
- Reiterated 2026 Guidance and Maintained Medium-Term (through 2027) Guidance
- Valuation & Risks
- Related Research
- Appendix: Estimate Revisions
- Disclosure Appendix
- Price target and rating history chart(s)
- Target price history table(s)
- Regulatory disclosures
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Authors
Stephen LaszczykAntares TobelemDanni Kennedy
Securities
HASMATFNKO
Themes
Magic: The Gathering ResilienceMacro-driven ConservatismOperational Cost Efficiency
Regions
North AmericaUnited States
