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Polaris (PII) offers a 5.15% yield with 31 years of dividend increases, while Hasbro (HAS) has a lower 3.23% yield but stronger cash flow coverage. Polaris's Q2 EPS included one-time tariff refunds, reducing operational earnings. Hasbro's Q2 revenue rose 16.2%, with EPS beating estimates. Analysts favor Hasbro for its lower volatility and better dividend coverage.

Hasbro Pulse opened pre-orders for the Transformers Takara Tomy NL-08 Delta Magnus Primal Vanguard set at $134.99. The set includes Delta Magnus, Cybertron Powerdrive, and Secret Agent Arcee, each with unique conversions. Pre-orders end October 1 for an April 2027 release, featuring Japanese packaging and instructions.

Hasbro is releasing a new Marvel Legends Elektra figure, featuring a classic red outfit and accessories. Pre-orders start October 6, with an expected Fall 2026 release. The figure includes interchangeable hands, dual sais, and a miniature comic book. Hasbro highlights the figure's detailed design and articulation, targeting collectors.

Hasbro, Inc.'s Chief People Officer Holly Barbacovi sold 5,057 shares (12% of her direct holdings) on Aug. 31, 2026, valued at over $475,000, according to an SEC filing. The sale occurred at $94.20 per share, with Hasbro's stock up 16% over the past year. The company has a market cap of $13.3 billion and TTM revenue of $5.0 billion. Barbacovi's remaining stake is 37,486 shares, representing 0.0266% of the company.

Barbacovi Holly (Chief People Officer) sold 5,057 shares of HASBRO, INC. (HAS) at $94.20 ($0.48M total) on 2026-08-31.

Hasbro's CEO Chris Cocks will directly oversee Wizards of the Coast, which manages Magic and D&D, after the departure of its president. The company is searching for a replacement but has no timeline. Hasbro reported strong performance in these franchises and plans major video game releases in 2027.

Hasbro confirmed a data breach affecting an undisclosed number of employees, with at least 436 in Massachusetts having sensitive data exposed. The breach stems from a March 2026 network intrusion, with notifications sent in August 2026. The company has not disclosed the total number of affected employees or the attacker's identity.

Moody’s upgraded Hasbro’s outlook to positive from stable, citing strong gaming segment performance and cost discipline. The rating agency expects 5% revenue growth, improving margins, and debt reduction to 2.25x by year-end 2026. Hasbro’s Baa2 rating reflects its market leadership and conservative financial strategy, but risks include industry volatility and traditional toy weakness.

Lei Bao released a 2026 Global Highest-earning IP List, ranking 61 IPs by revenue. Tencent's Honor of Kings leads with 16.46 billion yuan, followed by Spider-Man and Toy Story. Pop Mart's THE MONSTERS (LABUBU) ranks 10th. Top toy companies include LEGO, Bandai, and Pop Mart, with revenues exceeding 10 billion yuan each. Data sources include financial reports and public data, with some AI calculations.

Upper Deck and Hasbro (HAS) announced a multiyear partnership to produce trading cards and tabletop games for IPs like Transformers. The first product, a Transformers 40th anniversary card set, will debut at Target in September. The global trading card market is valued at $15.8B and growing. Upper Deck aims to blend digital and physical collectibles.