Hasbro (HAS) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

HAS' MAGIC business is booming, with Marvel driving record growth and Hobbit offering another catalyst for Wizards' momentum.

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Hasbro (HAS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Hasbro reported terrific earnings last month -- then seemingly ushered Wizards of the Coast President John Hight to the exits after canceling "several" of his video games. But Hight's Wizards of the Coast division was responsible for most of Hasbro's growth.

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Hasbro, Mattel and JAKKS Pacific could benefit from licensed franchises, STEM demand and emerging markets, but tariffs and cost pressures remain key risks.

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Empowered Funds LLC increased its holdings in Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) by 80.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 31,625 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 14,125 shares during the quarter. Empowered Funds LLC's holdings

How companies manage crises sometimes can be the source of the greatest lessons for leaders. For toy maker Hasbro, a cybersecurity breach earlier this year served as one of those moments.