Hasbro beats second-quarter expectations as gaming division offsets tariff-fueled toy slump
Hasbro's Financial Performance: Hasbro reported a net loss of $855.8 million for the second quarter, attributed to a $1 billion goodwill impairment and tariff impacts, despite a 16% increase in revenue from its digital gaming division, particularly from Magic: The Gathering and Monopoly Go!.
Future Outlook: The company raised its full-year guidance, expecting mid-single-digit revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA between $1.17 billion and $1.2 billion, while also implementing cost reductions and pricing strategies to mitigate tariff effects.
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Hasbro beats second-quarter expectations as gaming division offsets tariff-fueled toy slump
Hasbro's Financial Performance: Hasbro reported a net loss of $855.8 million for the second quarter, attributed to a $1 billion goodwill impairment and tariff impacts, despite a 16% increase in revenue from its digital gaming division, particularly from Magic: The Gathering and Monopoly Go!.
Future Outlook: The company raised its full-year guidance, expecting mid-single-digit revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA between $1.17 billion and $1.2 billion, while also implementing cost reductions and pricing strategies to mitigate tariff effects.
Dow Surges 150 Points; Disney Posts Upbeat Q2 Results
U.S. Stock Market Performance: U.S. stocks rose this morning, with the Dow Jones gaining over 150 points, driven by Walt Disney's better-than-expected fiscal results and a notable surge in shares of Asset Entities Inc. after announcing a merger agreement.
Global Market Trends: European shares declined, while Asian markets showed mixed results; additionally, U.S. mortgage applications increased by 11% from the previous week, indicating a potential uptick in housing activity.
