Toys & Games
(JAKK) JAKKS Pacific – Bear of the Day
Challenging holiday sales hit JAKKS Pacific (JAKK) badly, which consequently made the company cut its fiscal 2011 guidance. The labor shortage in Asia and an increase in input costs also remained a drag on the stock. An underperformance in the third quarter’s top and bottom...
30Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MAT) Mattel Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares
We are maintaining our long-term Neutral recommendation for Mattel Inc. (MAT), the world’s largest manufacturer of toys. Mattel’s first quarter 2011 earnings were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company witnessed strong sales driven by core brands such as Barbie...
29Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HAS) Hasbro 2011 First Quarter Earnings Preview
Hasbro Inc. (HAS), one of the largest toy makers in the world is slated to release its first-quarter 2011 results on Thursday, April 14, before the market opens. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter is 17 cents per share, representing a 34.07% year-over-year...
13Apr2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RCRC) RC2 Corporation – Bear of the Day
RC2 Corp.’s (RCRC) fourth quarter 2010 earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate due to lower gross margin. We remain cautious on the stock due to increasing input costs pressure and currency fluctuation risk. Moreover, competition from private label toys and video game...
4Mar2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HAS) Hasbro Incorporated – Bear of the Day
Hasbro Inc. (HAS) plans a shift toward strategic associations with Discovery, Universal Pictures, Electronic Arts and Mediaset, as well as aggressive penetration into emerging markets. However, most of its agreements will not materialize before late 2011. We remain cautious on...
16Feb2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(JAKK) JAKKS Pacific Third Quarter 2010 Earnings Preview
JAKKS Pacific Inc. (JAKK), a multi-brand company that designs and markets a broad range of toys and consumer products, is slated to release its third quarter 2010 results on Tuesday, October 26. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is $1.06 per share, representing...
25Oct2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(JAKK) JAKKS Pacific Analyst Downgrades Shares to Neutral
We are downgrading our rating on JAKKS Pacific Inc. (JAKK), which designs and markets a broad range of toys and consumer products, to Neutral from Outperform based on a host of factors. These include a decline in revenues in the second quarter, loss of the WWE consumer license,...
11Oct2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RCRC) RC2 Corporation – Bull of the Day
RC2 Corp’s (RCRC) second quarter 2010 earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, driven by strong international sales. The company also raised the lower end of its earnings guidance for fiscal 2010. We expect the company to benefit from its aggressive acquisition...
26Aug2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(JAKK) JAKKS Pacific – Bull of the Day
JAKKS Pacific (JAKK) posted second quarter 2010 results, which were way ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Although key brands like WWE, Hannah Montana and Pokemon continued to weigh on the company’s sales growth, improving consumer spending and cost-cutting initiatives...
25Aug2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HAS) Hasbro is the Leader in Children’s Games and Toys
Hasbro Inc. (HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time and entertainment products and services Incorporatedluding the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S.,...
12May2010 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(HAS) Hasbro Beats Earnings Expectations on Strong Sales
Hasbro Inc. (HAS) reported first quarter earnings of 40 cents per share. Excluding a favorable tax adjustment, the company reported earnings of 26 cents per share. The results were well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 16 cents a share. Hasbro had earned 14 cents per...
19Apr2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MAT) Mattel Turns Around and Posts Profit
Mattel Inc. (MAT) has reported first quarter earnings of 7 cents per share. It is quite a revelation, considering that the company was expected to report a loss of 2 cents per share according to the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company had incurred a loss of 14 cents in the...
18Apr2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HAS) Hasbro – Analysts Increasing Earnings Estimates
Hasbro Inc. (HAS) has a Zacks #1 Rank and trades at 15.5x 2010 consensus EPS estimates. Hasbro’s growth and income attributes are an expected long-term EPS growth rate of 10% and a dividend yield of 2.1%. Company Description Hasbro designs, manufactures, and markets games...
6Apr2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HAS) Hasbro Incorporated – Bull of the Day
We are upgrading our recommendation on Hasbro (HAS) to Outperform. The company’s fourth quarter earnings were well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, reflecting a better-than-expected growth in revenue. Most of its product lines, especially its movie-based toys, experienced...
5Apr2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HAS) Hasbro Analyst Raises to Outperform
We are upgrading our recommendation on Hasbro Inc. (HAS) to Outperform. Hasbro reported fourth quarter earnings of $1.09 per share, well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 81 cents. The beat reflected a better-than-expected growth in revenue. Hasbro has experienced a strong...
1Apr2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HAS) Hasbro Offers $500 Million in Notes
Earlier the week, Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) announced an offering of $500 million of the 6.35% notes due 2040. Interest on the notes will be paid twice each year on March 15 and September 15. The notes will mature on March 15, 2040. The notes will be senior unsecured obligations of...
10Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(JAKK) JAKKS Pacific Earnings Down a Cent – Outlook Weak
JAKKS Pacific Inc. (JAKK) reported fourth quarter earnings of 22 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. The company had earned 55 cents in the year-ago quarter. Results were mostly in line with our expectations. While the company experienced a decline...
4Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RCRC) RC2 Raised to Neutral by Analysts
We are upgrading our recommendation on RC2 Corp. (RCRC) to Neutral from Underperform. RC2’s fourth-quarter earnings of 43 cents per share was ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 41 cents. The better-than-expected results were driven by a favorable product mix and higher...
3Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MAT) Mattel Incorporated – Double-Digit Earnings Growth Projected
Mattel Inc. (MAT) beat recently beat expectations, which sent estimates and share price higher. Company Description Mattel makes toys and other family products. Brands include the iconic Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price and many others. Topped Estimates Mattel released fourth-quarter...
24Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MAT) Mattel Incorporated – Earnings Topped Estimates
Mattel Inc. (MAT) beat recently beat expectations, which sent estimates and share price higher. Company Description Mattel makes toys and other family products. Brands include the iconic Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price and many others. Topped Estimates Mattel released fourth-quarter...
17Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MAT) Mattel Incorporated – Bull of the Day
We are upgrading our recommendation on Mattel (MAT) to Outperform from Neutral. Mattel’s fourth quarter earnings were well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The better-than-expected results were primarily driven by strong sales of its Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars...
17Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MAT) Mattel Analysts Upgrade to Outperform
We are upgrading our recommendation on the shares of Mattel Inc. (MAT) to Outperform from Neutral. Mattel reported fourth quarter earnings of 89 cents per share. Excluding a tax benefit in the quarter, the company had earned 81 cents per share, well ahead of the Zacks Consensus...
16Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MAT) Barbie is Back – And She’s Going Global
by Tony Daltorio, Investment U Research Wednesday, February 3, 2010 In 1959, Barbie Millicent Roberts made a name for herself at the New York toy fair and five decades later, she’s still around; though she goes by just Barbie these days. It’s a name that Mattel (Nasdaq:...
3Feb2010 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(MAT) Is Mattel A Mess Worth The Toys?
We read an article on the web a few days ago asking if Mattel, Inc. (NYSE: MAT) was a good buy at $20. Admittedly, the Toys and Games industry isn’t one we pay much attention to. Not for any particular reason, we just don’t seem to have much investment interest in...
2Feb2010 | Wax | 0 comments | Continued(MAT) Mattel Incorporated Beats Expectations as Barbie Jumps
Mattel Incorporated (MAT) reported fourth quarter earnings of 89 cents per share. Excluding a tax benefit in the quarter, the company has earned 81 cents per share. The results are well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 68 cents. The company had earned 49 cents in the...
30Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RCRC) RC2 Corporation Penalized for Lead Levels
RC2 Corp. (RCRC) has agreed to pay $1.25 million civil penalty for violation of the federal lead paint ban, as announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently. The CPSC had alleged that RC2 Corp. and one of its wholly owned subsidiaries, Learning Curve...
5Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RCRC) RC2 Corporation – Bear of the Day
We are downgrading our recommendation on RC2 Corporation (RCRC) from Neutral to Underperform. While third quarter results were ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, primarily due to the benefits of the cost containment initiatives, we note that the company has reported a drop...
2Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RCRC) RC2 Corp Beats, Raises Outlook
RC2 Corporation’s (RCRC) third quarter earnings of 66 cents per share are ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 60 cents. Results were driven by cost reduction initiatives implemented by the company though sales reported a drop in the quarter. Net sales were down 4.8% year-over-year...
26Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HAS) Hasbro Surpasses Consensus Earnings Estimates
Hasbro Inc.’s (HAS) third quarter earnings of 99 cents per share were well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 91 cents, reflecting a drop in costs and demand for its movie-based toys. The company had earned 89 cents per share in the year-ago period. Net revenues for the...
19Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MAT) Mattel Incorporated Reports Earnings Almost in Line
Mattel Incorporated’s (MAT) third quarter earnings of 63 cents per share were just a penny short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 64 cents. The company had earned 65 cents in the year-ago period. Quarterly results continued to reflect the economic weakness and lack of any...
16Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued