Results, operating data, funding and IPOs.
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Mattel's net sales grew 10% year over year in Q2, driven by adult collectors and toy-based movies. Hot Wheels grew 12% with strong demand from adult fans. The company is integrating Mattel163 to expand its digital game pipeline.
Mattel beat sales estimates in Q2 but missed profit targets, with margins squeezed by tariffs, marketing spend, and currency. Hasbro reported $1.12 billion in revenue, beating analyst expectations, driven by growth in WotC and Marvel licensing.
JAKKS Pacific reported $139.2 million in net sales for Q2 2026, up 16.8% year-over-year. The Toys/Consumer Products segment saw a 21.3% net sales increase, driven by Super Mario Movie and Nintendo products. The Costumes segment grew 7.8%. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share.
Hasbro reported net revenue of $1.14 billion and net income of $161.3 million for Q2 2026. The company incurred approximately $10.8 million in additional costs due to a network attack and recorded a $56.4 million impairment charge on software development costs.
Wizards of the Coast president John Hight will continue as president until September 1, 2026, then transition to an advisor role until September 2, 2027, to assist with successor onboarding.
JAKKS Pacific released its Q2 2026 results on July 23 and held an analyst call. The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on July 22, payable on August 28.
POP MART and Mixue Group debuted on the 2026 Fortune China 500, with POP MART ranking 393rd with $5.164 billion revenue. The Hang Seng Stock Connect Consumer ETF heavily invests in emotional consumption sectors like designer toys, with the sector currently at historically low valuations.
Hasbro announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 28, 2026, on July 21, 2026. The company filed the information via an SEC 8-K report, with a press release attached as an exhibit.
Blokees Group's stock has fallen from a historical high in June 2025, with a maximum drop of 74.51%. Despite solid fundamentals, the valuation is undergoing continuous repair due to slower new product launches, unlocking of restricted shares, and banks cutting target prices. The company is boosting confidence through share buybacks funded by its own cash reserves.
Top card companies like Kayou and Hitcard are shifting from card-only to diversified entertainment, expanding into toys, stationery, BJD, and TCG products to build diverse matrices.
Kotobukiya announced that as of June 2026, its own IP model kits have shipped over 9.8 million units worldwide. The total includes series such as Frame Arms Girl, Megami Device, Sōsai Shōjo Teien and Arcana Dia. The company said it will continue to focus on development to further enhance its products.
Funko held its annual meeting on June 3, 2026, with a 77.5% attendance rate. Shareholders elected three directors and approved the appointment of the independent auditor and executive compensation.
Hasbro announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2026, on May 20, 2026, via an SEC 8-K filing.
KAYOU's IPO faces hurdles while new players like Suplay and Hitcard seek funding. The industry is shifting from low-price cards to high-value collectibles, with Chinese brands gaining an edge overseas.
POP MART (09992.HK) shares fell 2.49% today. Citi and CLSA cut profit forecasts and target prices due to slowing overseas growth and margin pressure. Citi lowered the target price to HK$263, while CLSA cut it to HK$206.
Funko reported 5% sales growth and a record 44% gross margin in Q1, with a new 4-inch blind box series announced for San Diego Comic-Con and Bitty POP! expanding into Walmart.
Funko reported net sales of $200.9 million and a net loss of $18.1 million for Q1 2026, narrowing from the prior year. Cash and cash equivalents fell to $34.3 million, but operating cash flow turned positive. The company amended its credit agreement, extending loan maturities to December 31, 2027.
Funko released its Q1 2026 financial results on May 7, 2026, along with investor meeting presentation materials.
JAKKS Pacific reported net sales of $106.68 million and a net loss of $42.80 million for Q1 2026, widening the loss year-over-year. The company terminated its JPMorgan credit facility and signed a new $70 million credit agreement with BMO Bank. Inventory and receivables decreased, but inventory obsolescence reserves increased.
JAKKS Pacific released its Q1 2026 results on April 30 and will host an analyst call the same day. The board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on June 29.
On April 14, POP MART's stock rose over 8%, returning above HK$160 per share. Investor Deng Yaping voiced support and confirmed buying after the earnings report. Goldman Sachs' report highlights that the THE MONSTERS family, home to LABUBU, exceeded 10 billion yuan in revenue, and collab plush toys with Sanrio and FIFA sold out online.
On March 31, TOP TOY, a Miniso subsidiary, refiled for a Hong Kong stock market listing with JPMorgan and UBS as joint sponsors. This marks the company's second attempt to list on the HKSE after its first application failed last September.
MOMOTOY secured tens of millions in funding with an investment of 250 million yuan four months after its establishment. The company debuted 38 original IP products at the Shenzhen toy show and plans to participate in the 2026 Canton Fair.
Funko reported Q4 revenue of $273.1 million, down 7% year-on-year but beating expectations by 4.8%. Supported by partnerships with franchises like One Piece and Marvel, the company delivered two consecutive quarters of solid results, though its stock has fallen 26% to $3.18 since the report.
MOMOTOY, a toy brand, secured a 10-million RMB first round in 4 months with a post-money valuation of 250 million RMB. It plans to launch 700+ products and open 50 global stores, leveraging 999-gold blind boxes and AI interaction.
At the 2026 Partner Conference, 52TOYS announced a roadmap featuring over 1,000 new products and 100+ IPs across seven major categories. The company plans collaborations tied to milestones like Pixar's 40th anniversary and Zootopia's 10th anniversary, while strengthening original IP development.
At a partner conference in Beijing, founder Chen Wei revealed 2026 plans to launch over 1,000 new items across 100+ IPs and seven categories. In 2024, the company reported 630 million yuan in revenue and a 39.9% gross margin, with IP licensing costs of about 45.755 million yuan.
Kayou gave away 20,000 sets of horse-themed cards for 1 cent at the 2026 Spring Festival Gala, while a Pokémon card sold for 114 million RMB. The article compares these events, noting the card category is expanding its consumer base, and analyzes the strategies of Kayou, Suplay, and Hitcard regarding national trend IPs and financing.
JAKKS Pacific filed its annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with the SEC on March 3, 2026. The company reported 2025 net sales outside the U.S. were approximately $154.1 million, or 27.0% of total net sales.
JAKKS Pacific released its Q4 and full-year 2025 results on February 19, 2026, and will host an analyst call the same day. The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on March 30, 2026.
