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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).

LVMH revenue stagnates in Q3, China weighs

French luxury group LVMH reported revenue of €57.15 billion for the first nine months of 2026, a nominal decline of 2% year-over-year, but organic growth of 2%. In Q3, organic growth slowed to 1%, with weakness in China impacting the Fashion & Leather Goods division, which saw organic sales drop 5% in the quarter. Growth was driven by Watches & Jewelry (organic +8% in nine months) and Selective Retailing (organic +6%), notably Sephora. Currency effects negatively impacted reported revenue by 3 percentage points. The company divested Marc Jacobs to WHP Global on September 1, 2026. Despite uncertainties, LVMH plans to continue investing in product development and retail concepts.

• LVMH reported revenue of €57.15 billion for the first nine months of 2026, down 2% nominally but up 2% organically year-over-year.
• Q3 organic growth slowed to 1%, with Fashion & Leather Goods declining 5% organically due to weak demand in China.
• Watches & Jewelry grew 8% organically in nine months, while Selective Retailing grew 6%, driven by Sephora.

Rag & Bone Steps Up European Expansion, Starting With Paris Flagship

WHP Global's brand news page now features two new stories: Rag & Bone's European expansion with a Paris flagship, and a G-Star collaboration with Wu-Tang Clan.

WHP Global & G-III Complete Acquisition of Marc Jacobs

WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group have completed the acquisition of Marc Jacobs, marking a major milestone in the company's portfolio expansion.