JAKKS Pacific (NASDAQ:JAKK) Downgraded to Strong Sell Rating by Zacks Research

Zacks Research cut shares of JAKKS Pacific (NASDAQ:JAKK) from a hold rating to a strong sell rating in a report issued on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports. Zacks Research also issued estimates for JAKKS Pacific’s Q2 2026 earnings at $0.19 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $2.81 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at ($0.89) EPS, FY2026 earnings at $1.68 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.10 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.35 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $3.18 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at ($0.94) EPS, FY2027 earnings at $2.69 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $0.28 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $4.09 EPS.

Separately, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of JAKKS Pacific from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, March 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Reduce”.

JAKKS Pacific Stock Performance

Shares of JAKK opened at $21.51 on Tuesday. JAKKS Pacific has a 52 week low of $14.86 and a 52 week high of $24.45. The firm has a market cap of $246.07 million, a P/E ratio of 31.17 and a beta of 1.50. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $21.17 and its 200 day simple moving average is $18.97.

JAKKS Pacific (NASDAQ:JAKK) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported ($0.17) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.44) by $0.27. JAKKS Pacific had a net margin of 1.41% and a return on equity of 3.26%. The firm had revenue of $106.68 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $103.80 million. As a group, equities analysts forecast that JAKKS Pacific will post 1.56 earnings per share for the current year.

JAKKS Pacific Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 29th. Investors of record on Friday, May 29th will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 29th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.6%. JAKKS Pacific’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 144.93%.

Institutional Trading of JAKKS Pacific

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. SummerHaven Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of JAKKS Pacific during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $777,000. Pacific Ridge Capital Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of JAKKS Pacific by 19.1% during the 4th quarter. Pacific Ridge Capital Partners LLC now owns 406,289 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,858,000 after acquiring an additional 65,156 shares in the last quarter. Gate City Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of JAKKS Pacific by 47.6% during the 4th quarter. Gate City Capital Management LLC now owns 782,717 shares of the company’s stock worth $13,212,000 after acquiring an additional 252,337 shares in the last quarter. Thompson Siegel & Walmsley LLC acquired a new stake in shares of JAKKS Pacific during the 4th quarter worth approximately $5,494,000. Finally, Gamco Investors INC. ET AL acquired a new stake in shares of JAKKS Pacific during the 4th quarter worth approximately $990,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 44.38% of the company’s stock.

Key JAKKS Pacific News

Here are the key news stories impacting JAKKS Pacific this week:

• Positive Sentiment: JAKKS Pacific announced a new DC Super-Villains fashion doll collection with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, sold exclusively at Walmart this month, which could strengthen its licensed-product pipeline and future sales. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its Q1 2028 earnings estimate to $0.28 per share from $0.15, suggesting improved longer-term expectations, though the firm kept a Hold rating. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research also lifted its FY2028 EPS forecast to $4.09 from $4.48, but the revision was still part of a mixed set of forecast changes overall. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Several analysts cut estimates for near-term and medium-term earnings, including FY2026 to $1.68, FY2027 to $2.69, Q2 2027 to $0.35, Q3 2027 to $3.18, and Q4 2027 to a larger loss of $0.94 per share, which points to softer profit expectations. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Small Cap Consu also lowered FY2026 and FY2027 EPS estimates, along with Q2, Q3, and Q4 2026 forecasts, reinforcing concerns that earnings momentum may slow. Article Title

About JAKKS Pacific

JAKKS Pacific, Inc (NASDAQ: JAKK) is a Los Angeles–based company that designs, develops and markets a broad range of toys and consumer products. Since its founding in 1995 by industry veteran Jack Friedman, the company has built a diversified portfolio spanning three primary segments: Toys, Consumer Electronics & Seasonal, and Kids Furniture & Accessories. JAKKS Pacific specializes in both licensed and proprietary brands, collaborating with major entertainment and sports licensors to bring popular characters and franchises to market.

The company’s Toys segment includes action figures, dolls, role-play items, collectible toys and outdoor activity products.