Hasbro (HAS, $58.55) to cut 15% of workforce; Q4 earnings to be weaker-than-expected
Hasbro shares plunged on Friday, after the toy maker said it would layoff around 15% of its global workforce. The company also cautioned that a disappointing holiday season would lead to lower-than-expected fourth quarter earnings.
Hasbro will slash around 1,000 jobs, with announcements coming over the next few weeks.
The Monopoly maker mentioned that fourth quarter sales would likely decrease around -17% from the year-ago period to $1.68 billion, and adjusted earnings would come in at a softer than expected range of between $1.29 and $1.31 per share.
HAS's RSI Indicator peaks and leaves overbought zone
The 10-day RSI Indicator for HAS moved out of overbought territory on October 02, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. Traders may want to look at selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 28 instances where the indicator moved out of the overbought zone. In of the 28 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a move down at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 60 cases where HAS's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on October 14, 2024. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on HAS as a result. In of 92 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for HAS turned negative on October 03, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 48 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 48 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where HAS declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
HAS broke above its upper Bollinger Band on September 16, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where HAS advanced for three days, in of 329 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 243 cases where HAS Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. HAS’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (7.353) is normal, around the industry mean (48.288). P/E Ratio (75.758) is within average values for comparable stocks, (55.184). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.787) is also within normal values, averaging (2.499). HAS's Dividend Yield (0.050) is considerably higher than the industry average of (0.021). P/S Ratio (1.562) is also within normal values, averaging (7.098).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. HAS’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 84, placing this stock worse than average.
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a manufacturer of games and toys
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