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Dungeons & Dragons Sparks Musk’s Interest in $8.9B Hasbro, Market Reacts

Posted November 29, 2024 at 10:00 am

Tim Fries
The Tokenist

Elon Musk is considering acquiring Hasbro to gain control of Dungeons & Dragons.

Elon Musk, the influential entrepreneur known for his ventures in technology and space exploration, has expressed interest in acquiring Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS). This interest is primarily driven by his desire to obtain the rights to the iconic role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons, which is owned by Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast division.

Musk’s potential acquisition is part of a broader vision to establish his own artificial intelligence video game studio. Hasbro’s portfolio includes several well-known intellectual properties such as Transformers, My Little Pony, Nerf, and Monopoly, making it an attractive target for Musk’s expanding interests.

Tech Bro Eyes Hasbro Over Dungeons & Dragons

Musk’s interest in Hasbro seems to have been ignited by recent debates surrounding the Dungeons & Dragons 40th Anniversary book. The game has been a significant cultural phenomenon, and Musk’s engagement with it has sparked speculation about his plans to enter the gaming sector.

His public musings on X, his social media platform, have played a crucial role in fueling these speculations. Musk’s direct inquiry about Hasbro’s valuation on X further solidified the belief that he is seriously contemplating this acquisition. The entrepreneur’s foray into the gaming industry could potentially reshape it, especially with the integration of AI technologies.

Market Reaction and Stock Performance

Following Musk’s comments, Hasbro’s stock experienced a notable uptick, increasing by over 3% at the time of writing. The company’s shares have shown a remarkable recovery, rebounding 25% this year after a previous 16% decline in 2023. As of the latest update, Hasbro’s stock was priced at $65.98, reflecting a 3.27% rise on the day. The market capitalization of Hasbro stands at $8.9 billion, highlighting its significant presence in the industry. Investors have responded positively to the potential acquisition, as indicated by the rise in Hasbro’s IBD Relative Strength Rating from 74 to 81.

Hasbro’s stock opened at $66.07 and fluctuated throughout the day, reaching a low of $65.60 and a high of $66.29. The stock’s 52-week range has seen a low of $45.87 and a high of $73.46, demonstrating its volatility over the past year.
Key financial metrics include a dividend rate of $2.8 and a yield of 4.38%, with a beta of 0.619 indicating moderate volatility compared to the market. The company’s forward P/E ratio stands at 14.84, with a market cap of $9.19 billion.

The potential acquisition of Hasbro by Musk has generated considerable interest among investors and industry observers. Analysts see room for growth in Hasbro’s stock value.

The company’s total revenue of $4.32 billion underscores its financial strength, while metrics such as the debt-to-equity ratio and current ratio provide insights into its operational stability.

Originally Posted November 29, 2024 – Dungeons & Dragons Sparks Musk’s Interest in $8.9B Hasbro, Market Reacts

Disclaimer: The author does not hold or have a position in any securities discussed in the article.

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