Natixis Advisors LLC Acquires 13,103 Shares of Hasbro, Inc. $HAS

Natixis Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) by 3.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 404,495 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 13,103 shares during the quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC owned about 0.29% of Hasbro worth $30,681,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Clarius Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Hasbro by 0.6% in the third quarter. Clarius Group LLC now owns 23,283 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,766,000 after buying an additional 146 shares in the last quarter. Kaufman Rossin Wealth LLC lifted its position in Hasbro by 4.1% during the 3rd quarter. Kaufman Rossin Wealth LLC now owns 3,839 shares of the company’s stock worth $291,000 after buying an additional 151 shares in the last quarter. Retirement Systems of Alabama lifted its position in Hasbro by 0.5% during the 3rd quarter. Retirement Systems of Alabama now owns 28,418 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,156,000 after buying an additional 151 shares in the last quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp grew its holdings in Hasbro by 2.0% during the 3rd quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 7,620 shares of the company’s stock worth $578,000 after acquiring an additional 152 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ballentine Partners LLC grew its holdings in Hasbro by 3.2% during the 3rd quarter. Ballentine Partners LLC now owns 5,085 shares of the company’s stock worth $386,000 after acquiring an additional 158 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 91.83% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Hasbro

Here are the key news stories impacting Hasbro this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Hasbro’s recent earnings and strategy execution are being framed positively — analysts and outlets say Hasbro “crushed” estimates and that its pivot to digital IP and gaming appears to be working, supporting revenue and margin improvements. Hasbro and Whirlpool: Two Iconic American Brands Reinventing Themselves Under Pressure
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and coverage highlight gaming upside and tariff shifts as tailwinds (gaming monetization, lower import/tariff pressure could help margins). These macro/segment trends underpin upside expectations for FY growth. How The Hasbro (HAS) Story Is Evolving With Gaming Upside And Tariff Shifts
• Positive Sentiment: Product momentum: Hasbro added new high-end collector entries to its Star Wars Black Series (Maul – Shadow Lord collection), supporting licensing/collector revenue and ongoing toy sell-through in core categories. Maul and the Eleventh Brother join Hasbro’s Star Wars: The Black Series Maul – Shadow Lord collection
• Neutral Sentiment: Clarification from management on AI: one interview states Magic and D&D design aren’t being generated by AI — a message intended to reassure fans/creators, but it sits alongside other comments and needs follow-up for policy clarity. Hasbro CEO swears they’re not using AI to design Magic and D&D
• Neutral Sentiment: Market pieces note Hasbro has outpaced broader market gains recently — underscores momentum but may already be priced in. Hasbro (HAS) outpaces stock market gains: What you should know
• Negative Sentiment: Mixed messaging on AI: separate coverage quotes Hasbro’s CEO describing use of AI “versions” of Peppa Pig and Optimus Prime to help design products — this raises potential IP, licensing, creative and brand-risk questions that could attract regulatory or partner scrutiny. Hasbro’s CEO has an AI Peppa Pig help design toys Hasbro CEO reveals company uses AI versions of Peppa Pig & Optimus Prime to make products
• Negative Sentiment: Reputational risk: a Variety piece highlights questions about the company’s handling of diversity-related issues tied to the Harry Potter franchise — such PR issues can pressure licensing relationships and consumer sentiment if they escalate. ‘Harry Potter’ Toy Company CEO Says ‘We Support Diversity’ When Asked About J.K. Rowling’s ‘Transphobia Hurting People in the Fandom’

Hasbro Stock Down 0.7%

Shares of NASDAQ:HAS opened at $95.07 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.89, a current ratio of 1.38 and a quick ratio of 1.24. The stock has a market cap of $13.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -40.46 and a beta of 0.54. The company has a 50 day moving average of $93.31 and a 200-day moving average of $83.58. Hasbro, Inc. has a one year low of $49.00 and a one year high of $106.98.

Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $1.51 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.99 by $0.52. Hasbro had a negative net margin of 6.86% and a positive return on equity of 127.21%. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.46 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 31.3% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Hasbro, Inc. will post 4.33 earnings per share for the current year.

Hasbro Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 4th. Investors of record on Wednesday, February 18th were paid a dividend of $0.70 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, February 18th. This represents a $2.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.9%. Hasbro’s payout ratio is -119.15%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

HAS has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their target price on shares of Hasbro from $88.00 to $114.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. BNP Paribas Exane started coverage on shares of Hasbro in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $118.00 price target on the stock. Wolfe Research raised their price target on shares of Hasbro from $90.00 to $124.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, February 13th. UBS Group increased their price objective on Hasbro from $99.00 to $110.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. Finally, Roth Mkm set a $120.00 target price on Hasbro in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $115.00.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Hasbro news, EVP Tarrant L. Sibley sold 15,148 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $104.98, for a total value of $1,590,237.04. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 50,174 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,267,266.52. This represents a 23.19% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Timothy J. Kilpin sold 7,773 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $103.00, for a total value of $800,619.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 36,528 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,762,384. This trade represents a 17.55% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 413,342 shares of company stock worth $42,241,679. Company insiders own 0.85% of the company’s stock.

Hasbro Profile

Hasbro, Inc is a global play and entertainment company, known for designing, manufacturing and marketing a diverse portfolio of toys, games and consumer products. Founded in 1923 as Hassenfeld Brothers and headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the company has grown into one of the foremost names in the toy industry, with a presence in retail, digital and entertainment channels worldwide.

The company’s brand portfolio features iconic properties such as Monopoly, Play-Doh, Nerf, My Little Pony and Transformers.