/Hasbro%2C%20Inc_%20logo%20with%20potato%20head%20by-%20JHEVPhoto%20via%20iStock.jpg)
With a market cap of $10 billion, Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) is a game, intellectual property (IP), and toy company. Based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the company operates through four segments: Consumer Products, Wizards of the Coast, Digital Gaming, and Entertainment.
Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as “large-cap” stocks, and Hasbro fits this criterion perfectly. The company delivers play experiences to kids, families, and fans worldwide through a range of products, including physical and digital games, video games, and toys.
Hasbro stock has dropped 2.4% from its 52-week high of $73.46. Shares of HAS have gained 17.4% over the past three months, outperforming the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 5.5% rise.
Longer term, HAS stock has climbed 28.2% on a YTD basis, whereas the SPX has risen 3.6%. Additionally, shares of Hasbro have surged 20.7% over the past 52 weeks, surpassing the SPX's 11.4% return over the same time frame.
The stock has been trading above its 50-day moving average since late April. Also, it has climbed above its 200-day moving average since early May.
Shares of Hasbro jumped 14.6% following the release of its strong Q1 2025 results on Apr. 24. Quarterly Revenue rose 17.1% year-over-year to $887.1 million, surpassing Street expectations. The performance was driven by a 46% surge in the Wizards and Digital Gaming segment, which offset declines of 4% in the Consumer Products segment and 5% in the Entertainment segment. Its adjusted EPS came in at $1.04, marking a sharp 70.5% increase from the prior year quarter and exceeding analyst expectations by 55.2%.
In contrast, Planet Fitness, Inc. (PLNT) has underperformed HAS stock on a YTD basis, rising 6.7%. Although shares of PLNT have soared 43.8% over the past 52 weeks, outpacing HAS stock.
Due to Hasbro’s outperformance, analysts are strongly optimistic about its prospects. The stock has a consensus rating of “Strong Buy” from the 11 analysts covering it, and it is currently trading below the mean price target of $75.55.
