Hasbro beats analyst estimates in 3Q

PAWTUCKET – Boosted by Star Wars sales, Hasbro Inc. beat analyst estimates in the third quarter, showing a profit of $207.6 million, or $1.64 per diluted share, compared with $180.5 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, in the year-ago period.

The toymaker released its third-quarter earnings last week. Analysts has expected earnings of $1.52 for the quarter.

Revenue was flat at $1.47 billion compared with the prior year period.

“Strong global consumer demand across Hasbro franchise brands and partner brands drove continued momentum in our business,” Brian Goldner, Hasbro’s chairman, president and CEO, said in a statement.

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The boys category saw revenue jump 24 percent year over year, to $593.1 million,

The girls category fell 28 percent, to $294.8 million, with Furby leading the decline. •

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