Hasbro added to Russell growth benchmarks, shares gain fresh index support
29.06.2026 - 10:24:45 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-29, 10:24.
Hasbro Inc. (US4267811090) has been added to several Russell growth benchmarks, including the Russell 1000 Growth, according to recent index reconstitution data. The Nasdaq-listed S&P 500 constituent thus gains additional support from index-tracking funds and rules-based strategies as highlighted by MarketScreener.
What the index move means
The Russell index changes bring Hasbro into the Russell 1000 Growth Benchmark alongside existing inclusion in other Russell growth baskets such as the Russell 2500 and 3000 series, according to a MarketScreener summary of the reconstitution. The MarketScreener note on Hasbro's addition to Russell growth indices reports the latest closing price at 85.33 dollars and points to a multi-index inclusion that can draw systematic investors.
These benchmark additions typically matter most for large passive managers and quantitative funds that track or reference Russell growth indices in portfolio construction. Inclusion can lead to incremental demand for Hasbro shares as index products rebalance, particularly around the official reconstitution date, and can also raise the stock's visibility in performance attribution and factor-screening tools, a point underlined by Simply Wall St in its discussion of Hasbro's valuation post index changes. The Simply Wall St article on Hasbro after Russell growth index additions notes that the stock's cash flow-based valuation still leaves some upside versus a basket of consumer stocks.
How analysts frame Hasbro now
Consensus data compiled by MarketScreener shows an average target price of roughly 113.07 dollars for Hasbro, implying a mid-teens percentage upside from the latest reported close near 85 dollars. The MarketScreener consensus overview also highlights that several major houses, including UBS, Morgan Stanley, Citi and BNP Paribas, have updated their views in recent weeks.
On May 21, UBS reiterated a cautious stance by flagging that Hasbro's unchanged full-year guidance does not automatically signal a slowdown in the second half, pointing to potential upside in its Magic: The Gathering trading card franchise. The same day, Morgan Stanley maintained an Overweight rating and lifted its price target to 124 dollars from 123 after a first quarter earnings beat, arguing that restructuring and portfolio focus support margin recovery. Citi maintained a Buy rating while trimming its target to 114 dollars from 118, and BNP Paribas raised its target to 117 dollars from 115 with an Outperform rating, according to the aggregated analyst update list. The MarketScreener feed of UBS, Morgan Stanley, Citi and BNP Paribas notes on Hasbro shows a cluster of positive but measured revisions around the Q1 report.
All news and analysis on the Hasbro shares
More coverage, price data and background information on Hasbro can be found in the dedicated topic section and on the company's investor pages.
The product behind the stock
Hasbro's core franchises center on branded toys and games such as Monopoly, Nerf and Transformers, complemented by the Wizards of the Coast segment that publishes Magic: The Gathering trading cards and digital adaptations. Recent licensing initiatives include AI-supported character experiences through its Sixth Wall studio, reflecting a broader push to monetize intellectual property across physical, digital and media formats.
Where the stock trades today
The Hasbro shares (US4267811090) trade on Nasdaq under the ticker HAS; the latest available closing price from June 26, 2026 is 85.33 dollars with extended trading indications around 85.98 dollars, based on MarketBeat data for the S&P 500 listing.
Key data on the Hasbro shares
- Company: Hasbro Inc.
- ISIN: US4267811090
- WKN: 859888
- Ticker: HAS
- Trading venue: NASDAQ
- Price (as of 2026-06-26, 16:00): 85.33 USD
- Market cap: approximately 11.0 billion USD (as of 2026-06-26)
- Sector / industry: Consumer Durables / Leisure Products
- Index membership: S&P 500, multiple Russell Growth benchmarks
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell securities, or a solicitation of any transaction. Figures and assessments are based on sources cited and may change as new information becomes available.
