Third quarter 2017 revenues increased 7% to $1.79 billion, including 7% revenue growth in the U.S. and Canada segment; 7% in the International segment, including a favorable $27.9 million in foreign exchange; and 4% in the Entertainment and Licensing segment;
Revenue growth in Franchise Brands, Hasbro Gaming and Emerging Brands;
Operating profit essentially flat at $360.9 million, or 20.1% of net revenues;
Net earnings increased 3% to $265.6 million, or $2.09 per diluted share; Reported net earnings include a $0.04 per diluted share benefit versus third quarter 2016 from the adoption of FASB ASU No. 2016-09;
Company returned $164.3 million to shareholders during the quarter: $71.4 million in dividends and $92.9 million in share repurchase;
Quarter-end cash and cash equivalents of $1.2 billion.
Hasbro Reports Revenue, Net Earnings and Earnings Per Share Growth for Third Quarter 2017 | Hasbro, Inc.