Quantbot Technologies LP Takes Position in Hasbro, Inc. $HAS

Quantbot Technologies LP acquired a new stake in Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 35,558 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,697,000.

Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of HAS. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. raised its holdings in Hasbro by 4,246.5% during the 3rd quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. now owns 80,193 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,040,000 after buying an additional 78,348 shares during the period. Prudential Financial Inc. increased its position in shares of Hasbro by 14.2% in the second quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. now owns 159,288 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,759,000 after acquiring an additional 19,752 shares in the last quarter. AGF Management Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of Hasbro in the third quarter worth approximately $895,000. Principal Financial Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Hasbro by 34.0% during the third quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 197,629 shares of the company’s stock valued at $14,990,000 after acquiring an additional 50,189 shares during the period. Finally, Truist Financial Corp lifted its position in shares of Hasbro by 28.7% in the 3rd quarter. Truist Financial Corp now owns 54,210 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,112,000 after acquiring an additional 12,084 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 91.83% of the company’s stock.

Hasbro News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Hasbro this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Broader analyst support: several sell‑side firms have raised price targets and ratings (Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley and others), and broker consensus remains a “Moderate Buy” — supportive for medium‑term sentiment. Hasbro Receives Consensus Rating of Moderate Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised multiple mid‑ and long‑term EPS forecasts (FY2026–FY2028 and several quarters), signaling improving expected earnings power beyond the current quarter. Hasbro Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market (Zacks)
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend maintained: Hasbro declared a $0.70 quarterly dividend (2.8% yield), supporting income‑oriented investors. This continues to underpin shareholder returns even as near‑term EPS sees variability. Dividend / SEC filing (MarketBeat references)
• Neutral Sentiment: Product & IP activity: Hasbro rolled out branded SKU news (Star Wars Black Series two‑pack and a Monopoly FIFA World Cup 2026 edition with Panini cards). These support the product pipeline and licensing monetization but are typically incremental to near‑term results. Star Wars Black Series 2-pack unveiled Monopoly FIFA World Cup 2026 Edition
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: CEO Christian Cocks sold 196,411 shares (~$19.7M at an average price of $100.33) and reduced his stake materially. Large insider disposals can sap near‑term investor confidence even when management retains significant holdings. Christian Cocks Sells 196,411 Shares
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term estimate cut: Zacks trimmed Q1 2026 EPS expectations (to ~$0.97), creating short‑term earnings uncertainty that can pressure the stock ahead of the quarter. Zacks cuts Q1 estimate
• Negative Sentiment: Third‑party downgrade/notes: at least one analyst piece flagged structural or valuation concerns (Seeking Alpha downgrade commentary), which can add selling pressure among value‑oriented investors. MAGIC Strength Increasingly Reflected (Downgrade)

Insider Buying and Selling at Hasbro

In other news, CFO Gina M. Goetter sold 12,429 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $103.46, for a total transaction of $1,285,904.34. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 68,221 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,058,144.66. This trade represents a 15.41% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Timothy J. Kilpin sold 7,773 shares of Hasbro stock in a transaction on Friday, February 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $103.00, for a total transaction of $800,619.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 36,528 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,762,384. The trade was a 17.55% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 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 Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ HAS opened at $97.63 on Wednesday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $91.99 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $83.05. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.89, a current ratio of 1.38 and a quick ratio of 1.24. Hasbro, Inc. has a one year low of $49.00 and a one year high of $106.98. The company has a market capitalization of $13.74 billion, a P/E ratio of -41.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.71 and a beta of 0.54.

Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $1.51 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.99 by $0.52. Hasbro had a positive return on equity of 127.21% and a negative net margin of 6.86%.Hasbro’s revenue for the quarter was up 31.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.46 earnings per share. Analysts anticipate that Hasbro, Inc. will post 4.33 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hasbro Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 4th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 18th will be given a $0.70 dividend. This represents a $2.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 18th. Hasbro’s payout ratio is currently -119.15%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have weighed in on HAS shares. Wolfe Research lifted their price objective on shares of Hasbro from $90.00 to $124.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, February 13th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Hasbro from $94.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Hasbro in a research report on Monday, December 29th. DA Davidson increased their price objective on Hasbro from $80.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, Roth Mkm set a $120.00 price objective on Hasbro in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $114.08.

Hasbro Company 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.