Company Performance - Hasbro's stock closed at $79.75, down 1.76%, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.69% [1] - Prior to the recent trading session, Hasbro shares had gained 5.57%, lagging behind the Consumer Discretionary sector's gain of 6.08% and outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 3.79% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings release is projected to show an EPS of $1.64, indicating a 5.20% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is estimated at $1.33 billion, reflecting a 3.85% increase from the equivalent quarter last year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $4.87 per share and revenue of $4.41 billion, representing changes of +21.45% and +6.64% respectively from last year [3] - Recent revisions in analyst estimates suggest optimism regarding Hasbro's business and profitability [3] Zacks Rank and Valuation - Hasbro currently holds a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), with a proven track record of outperformance [5] - The Forward P/E ratio for Hasbro is 16.65, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 11.34 [5] Industry Metrics - The Toys - Games - Hobbies industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 12, placing it in the top 5% of over 250 industries [7] - The average PEG ratio for the Toys - Games - Hobbies industry is 1.64, while Hasbro's PEG ratio is 1.05 [6]

Core Viewpoint - Hasbro's stock has shown strong performance, with a 5.8% increase over the past month and a 43.7% gain since the start of the year, outperforming both the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector and the Zacks Toys - Games - Hobbies industry [1] Financial Performance - Hasbro has consistently exceeded earnings expectations, reporting an EPS of $1.3 against a consensus estimate of $0.78 in its last earnings report [2] - For the current fiscal year, Hasbro is projected to achieve earnings of $4.79 per share on revenues of $4.37 billion, reflecting a 19.45% increase in EPS and a 5.67% increase in revenues [3] - The next fiscal year forecasts earnings of $5.14 per share on revenues of $4.58 billion, indicating a year-over-year change of 7.4% in EPS and 4.91% in revenues [3] Valuation Metrics - Hasbro's stock trades at 16.8 times current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is above the peer industry average of 11.3 times [7] - On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock trades at 14.5 times compared to the peer group's average of 7.7 times [7] - The stock has a PEG ratio of 1.06, which does not place it among the top tier of stocks from a value perspective [7] Zacks Rank - Hasbro holds a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) due to a favorable earnings estimate revision trend [8] - The company meets the criteria for investors looking for stocks with a Zacks Rank of 1 or 2 and Style Scores of A or B, suggesting potential for further gains [8]

Core Viewpoint - Jakks Pacific reported quarterly earnings of $0.03 per share, significantly beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.38 per share, although this is a decline from earnings of $0.65 per share a year ago, indicating a notable earnings surprise of +107.89% [1] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $119.09 million for the quarter ended June 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.8% and down from $148.62 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Jakks has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] Stock Performance - Jakks shares have declined approximately 26.2% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 8.1% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for Jakks is 5 (Strong Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $3.52 on revenues of $315.72 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.34 on revenues of $691.25 million [7] - The trend of estimate revisions for Jakks was unfavorable prior to the earnings release, which may impact future stock movements [5][6] Industry Context - The Toys - Games - Hobbies industry, to which Jakks belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 6% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a challenging environment for the company [8]

Core Viewpoint - Mattel reported quarterly earnings of $0.19 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.16 per share, and matching the earnings from the previous year, indicating a positive earnings surprise of +18.75% [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $1.02 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, which fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.79% and represented a decline from $1.08 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Mattel has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times and topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] Stock Performance - Mattel shares have increased approximately 12.2% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 7.3% [3] Future Outlook - The company's earnings outlook will be crucial for determining the stock's immediate price movement, with current consensus EPS estimates at $1.16 on $1.88 billion in revenues for the upcoming quarter and $1.64 on $5.46 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year [4][7] - The estimate revisions trend for Mattel was mixed ahead of the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] Industry Context - The Toys - Games - Hobbies industry, to which Mattel belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 7% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8]

Financial Performance - Hasbro reported quarterly earnings of $1.3 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.78 per share, and up from $1.22 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +66.67% [1] - The company posted revenues of $980.8 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10.43%, although this is a decrease from year-ago revenues of $995.3 million [2] Stock Performance - Hasbro shares have increased approximately 38.7% since the beginning of the year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 7.3% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for Hasbro is 3 (Hold), indicating that the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.63 on revenues of $1.27 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $4.30 on revenues of $4.23 billion [7] - The outlook for the Toys - Games - Hobbies industry is currently weak, ranking in the bottom 7% of over 250 Zacks industries, which could impact Hasbro's stock performance [8]

Group 1 - Hasbro has a strong track record of exceeding earnings estimates, with an average surprise of 38.14% over the past two quarters [1][5] - In the last reported quarter, Hasbro achieved earnings of $1.04 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.67 per share by 55.22% [2] - The previous quarter also saw Hasbro beat expectations, reporting earnings of $0.46 per share against an estimate of $0.38 per share, resulting in a surprise of 21.05% [2] Group 2 - Estimates for Hasbro have been trending higher, supported by its history of earnings surprises [5] - The stock currently has a positive Earnings ESP of +0.78%, indicating bullish sentiment among analysts regarding its earnings prospects [8] - Hasbro's Zacks Rank is 3 (Hold), suggesting that another earnings beat may be likely in the upcoming report scheduled for July 23, 2025 [8] Group 3 - Stocks with a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank of 3 or better have a nearly 70% chance of producing a positive surprise [6] - The Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, reflecting the latest analyst revisions [7] - A negative Earnings ESP does not necessarily indicate an earnings miss, but it can reduce the predictive power of the metric [9]

Company Overview - Jakks Pacific (JAKK) is anticipated to report a year-over-year decline in earnings, with a projected loss of $0.38 per share, reflecting a significant decrease of -158.5% compared to the previous year [3][12] - Revenue expectations for the quarter are set at $129.17 million, which indicates a decline of 13.1% from the same quarter last year [3] Earnings Estimates and Revisions - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 13.35% over the last 30 days, indicating a reassessment by analysts regarding the company's earnings outlook [4] - The Most Accurate Estimate for Jakks is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, resulting in a positive Earnings ESP of +84.21%, suggesting a recent bullish sentiment among analysts [12] Earnings Surprise Potential - Historically, Jakks has beaten consensus EPS estimates in two out of the last four quarters, with a notable surprise of +95.83% in the last reported quarter [13][14] - Despite the positive Earnings ESP, the company currently holds a Zacks Rank of 5, which complicates the prediction of an earnings beat [12] Industry Context - Hasbro (HAS), a competitor in the same industry, is expected to report earnings of $0.76 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of -37.7%, with revenues projected at $872.98 million, down 12.3% from the previous year [18] - Hasbro's consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged, but a lower Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -6.27%, indicating challenges in predicting an earnings beat [19]

Company Overview - Mattel (MAT) shares have increased by approximately 12.6% since the last earnings report, outperforming the S&P 500 [1] - The most recent earnings report is essential to understand the key drivers affecting the stock [1] Earnings Estimates - Estimates for Mattel have trended downward over the past month, with a consensus estimate shift of -9.87% [2] - The overall outlook indicates a downward shift in estimates, leading to a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) for the stock [4] VGM Scores - Mattel has a Growth Score of B and a Momentum Score of B, with a Value Score of A, placing it in the top 20% for this investment strategy [3] - The aggregate VGM Score for Mattel is A, which is significant for investors not focused on a single strategy [3] Industry Performance - Mattel is part of the Zacks Toys - Games - Hobbies industry, where Jakks Pacific (JAKK) has seen a gain of 14.2% over the past month [5] - Jakks reported revenues of $113.25 million for the last quarter, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +25.7% [5] - For the current quarter, Jakks is expected to post earnings of $0.48 per share, indicating a change of -26.2% from the previous year [6] - Jakks has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) based on the direction and magnitude of estimate revisions, along with a VGM Score of A [6]

Core Viewpoint - Jakks Pacific (JAKK) shares have increased by approximately 5.3% over the past month, underperforming the S&P 500, raising questions about the sustainability of this trend leading up to the next earnings release [1] Group 1: Earnings and Estimates - No earnings estimate revisions have been made by analysts in the last two months [2] Group 2: VGM Scores - Jakks has a strong Growth Score of A, but a low Momentum Score of F; it also holds an A grade for value, placing it in the top 20% for this investment strategy, resulting in an aggregate VGM Score of A [3] Group 3: Outlook - Jakks holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), indicating expectations for above-average returns in the coming months [4] Group 4: Industry Performance - Jakks is part of the Zacks Toys - Games - Hobbies industry, where Hasbro (HAS) has seen a 7.1% increase in the past month; Hasbro reported revenues of $887.1 million for the last quarter, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 17.1% [5] - Hasbro's expected earnings for the current quarter are $0.77 per share, indicating a year-over-year decline of 36.9%, with a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) and a VGM Score of B [6]

Company Performance - Mattel reported a quarterly loss of $0.03 per share, better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.11, and an improvement from a loss of $0.05 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 72.73% [1] - The company posted revenues of $826.6 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.37% and showing an increase from $809.5 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Mattel has exceeded consensus EPS estimates four times and topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] Stock Outlook - Mattel shares have declined approximately 7.6% since the beginning of the year, compared to a decline of 3.3% for the S&P 500 [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.20 on revenues of $1.1 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.59 on revenues of $5.42 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Mattel is currently unfavorable, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Toys - Games - Hobbies industry, to which Mattel belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 21% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a challenging environment [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact investor sentiment and stock performance [5]