Key Highlights of Hasbro's Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Results beat expectations
For the first quarter of 2024, Hasbro reported net revenues of $757.3 million, which declined 24% year-over-year but managed to surpass analysts’ projections of $741.2 million. Excluding the eOne divestiture, revenue decline was 9%. On a GAAP basis, earnings were $0.42 per share compared to a loss last year, with adjusted EPS at $0.61, exceeding estimates.
Category performance
In Q1, Hasbro saw a 21% revenue decline in the Consumer Products segment, driven by industry trends, exited businesses, and reduced closeout sales. Notably, Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment revenues increased by 7%, while the Entertainment segment witnessed an 85% revenue decline due to business divestiture.
Outlook
Hasbro expects Consumer Products segment revenues to decrease by 7-12% for 2024, with Wizards of the Coast segment revenue down 3-5%. Adjusted EBITDA is projected to range between $925 million to $1 billion for the year.
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