Hasbro vs Newell Brands

Hasbro's Magic: The Gathering Hits Record $600M Quarterly Revenue

Hasbro reported third-quarter 2026 results with Magic: The Gathering exceeding $600 million in quarterly revenue for the first time. Total Hasbro Q3 net sales were $1.5 billion, up 17.5% year-over-year, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth. The company raised its full-year revenue outlook to between 7% and 9% growth. Licensing revenue was $144 million for the quarter. Hasbro also highlighted the pre-release of The Hobbit set as one of its biggest ever, and noted the launch of its AI studio, Sixth Wall, which focuses on behavioral licensing of its IP.

• Magic: The Gathering revenue surpassed $600 million in Q3 2026, a 34% year-over-year increase.
• Hasbro's Q3 2026 net sales were $1.5 billion, up 17.5% year-over-year.
• Hasbro raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to 7-9% growth.

8-K Financial Filing Analysis for Hasbro (2026-10-20)

On October 20, 2026, Hasbro, Inc. submitted a Form 8-K under Item 2.02 to announce its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended September 27, 2026. The full earnings details and operational performance metrics were furnished via Exhibit 99.1. The filing serves as the formal SEC notification of the company's quarterly financial performance, signed by Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Gina Goetter.

• Hasbro furnished its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2026, via an earnings press release included as Exhibit 99.1.
• The filing was executed and signed on October 20, 2026, by Gina Goetter, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
• The disclosure was submitted under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and is furnished rather than filed under SEC statutes.

Hasbro Legends FAST Channel Expands to Plex Streaming Platform

Hasbro Legends, a free ad-supported streaming television channel featuring classic Hasbro programming, has expanded its distribution to the Plex platform. The channel, owned by Get After It Media and programmed with content from Hasbro Entertainment, launched over-the-air in July 2026 and is now available on multiple streaming platforms including Heartland+ and Amazon Prime Video's live TV guide. The Plex addition provides another nationwide, subscription-free entry point for viewers. The channel offers nostalgic animated series such as G.I. Joe, Transformers, Power Rangers, My Little Pony, and more, with a schedule evolving towards themed marathon blocks. The distribution strategy aims to reach audiences through multiple free pathways, leveraging both broadcast television and streaming services.

• Hasbro Legends launched over-the-air on July 13, 2026, covering 70 U.S. markets.
• The channel is available on Plex, Heartland+, and Amazon Prime Video's live TV guide.
• Initial coverage reached 70.8 million TV households (over 55% of U.S. TV households).

8-K Financial Filing Analysis for Newell Brands (2026-10-20)

Newell Brands Inc. has appointed Guillermo H. Beade as Chief Operating Officer, effective October 26, 2026. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, Beade brings extensive consumer packaged goods experience, having previously served as President of Consumer Brands North America and CEO of Lifestyle Brands at SC Johnson, alongside earlier senior roles at PepsiCo and Unilever. His compensation package includes an annual base salary of $830,000, a target annual bonus of 105% (ranging 0% to 200%), an initial Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) equity grant valued at $1,400,000, and eligibility starting in 2027 for annual LTIP grants targeting 325% of base salary. This leadership addition signals Newell Brands' focus on operational discipline and brand execution across its consumer portfolio.

• Guillermo H. Beade was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Newell Brands, effective October 26, 2026, reporting to the CEO.
• Beade's compensation package includes an annual base salary of $830,000, an annual target bonus of 105% of base salary, and an initial LTIP grant valued at $1,400,000.
• Beginning in 2027, Beade will be eligible for annual LTIP awards targeting 325% of base salary, alongside participation in the Executive Severance Plan and an annual perquisite allowance of $21,638.

8-K Financial Filing Analysis for Newell Brands (2026-10-02)

On October 2, 2026, Newell Brands Inc. and its wholly owned, bankruptcy-remote subsidiary Jarden Receivables, LLC renewed their Receivables Purchase Agreement (RPA) with Royal Bank of Canada as Administrative Agent through a Second Amendment. The amendment extends the facility's scheduled termination date by one year to October 1, 2027, and adjusts the facility limit for factored receivables outstanding to $75 million. Additionally, the agreement increases concentration limits across all obligor groups and adjusts the credit rating definitions and tier thresholds from senior unsecured debt to corporate family ratings assigned by S&P and Moody's.

• Extended the Scheduled Termination Date of the Receivables Purchase Agreement to October 1, 2027.
• Adjusted the Facility Limit on factored receivables outstanding to $75,000,000 while increasing obligor concentration limits.
• Updated Debt Rating thresholds to corporate ratings, setting Level 1 at >BBB- (S&P) / >Baa3 (Moody's), Level 2 at ≥BB+ / ≥Ba1, and Level 3 at ≤BB / ≤Ba2.

Newell Brands to Webcast Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Results

Newell Brands announced it will webcast its third quarter 2026 earnings results on October 2, 2026.