Banco Santander S.A. lifted its position in shares of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS – Free Report) by 332.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 314,821 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 242,000 shares during the quarter. Banco Santander S.A.’s holdings in Hasbro were worth $25,815,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new stake in Hasbro during the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new stake in Hasbro in the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Foster Dykema Cabot & Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Hasbro in the third quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Wexford Capital LP acquired a new stake in Hasbro in the third quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Finally, Leonteq Securities AG acquired a new stake in Hasbro in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $49,000. Institutional investors own 91.83% of the company’s stock.
Hasbro Stock Up 0.2%
HAS stock opened at $83.90 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $91.06 and a 200 day moving average of $90.21. The stock has a market capitalization of $11.87 billion, a PE ratio of -50.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.05 and a beta of 0.48. The company has a quick ratio of 1.49, a current ratio of 1.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.59. Hasbro, Inc. has a 52 week low of $67.11 and a 52 week high of $106.98.
Hasbro Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 11th. Investors of record on Monday, June 1st were issued a dividend of $0.70 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 1st. This represents a $2.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.3%. Hasbro’s payout ratio is -168.67%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
HAS has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Bank of America raised their target price on shares of Hasbro from $113.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Argus set a $105.00 target price on shares of Hasbro in a research note on Friday, March 13th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on shares of Hasbro from $92.00 to $85.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday. UBS Group raised their target price on shares of Hasbro from $99.00 to $110.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on shares of Hasbro from $122.00 to $123.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $113.14.
Read Our Latest Stock Report on Hasbro
Hasbro News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Hasbro this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its earnings estimates for Hasbro across several periods, including FY2026, FY2027 and FY2028, while keeping a Strong-Buy rating. Higher profit expectations usually support the stock. Hasbro Stock Up 24% in a Year, Earnings Estimates Rise: Buy or Hold?
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts also said Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast business is driving growth and margin expansion, reinforcing the view that the company’s earnings profile is improving. Hasbro Stock Up 24% in a Year, Earnings Estimates Rise: Buy or Hold?
- Positive Sentiment: Hasbro unveiled new branded product tie-ins, including a Kenner Classics “Real Ghostbusters” Comic-Con exclusive and a Tonies collaboration for MONOPOLY, GUESS WHO? and THE GAME OF LIFE, which could help keep its franchise portfolio in the spotlight. Kenner Classics The Real Ghostbusters Ecto-Glow Glow Copter & Louis Tully Comic-Con exclusive set unveiled by Hasbro
- Neutral Sentiment: Hasbro updated FY2026 revenue guidance to $4.8 billion-$4.9 billion, below the $5.0 billion consensus estimate. The lack of a clear EPS figure in the release makes the market impact harder to gauge, but the revenue outlook could temper enthusiasm. Hasbro Stock Up 24% in a Year, Earnings Estimates Rise: Buy or Hold?
- Negative Sentiment: One recent Zacks note cut near-term Q2 2026 EPS estimates, suggesting the first half of the year may be more modest than previously expected. Hasbro (HAS) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
About Hasbro
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.
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