Hasbro, Inc. (HAS), Mattel, Inc. (MAT): Is There a Winner of the Toy Wars?

That being said, both companies continue to see pronounced success outside the United States. Future growth opportunities are likely to be greatest in the emerging markets, in developing economies where millions of people are entering the middle class. True to form, Hasbro realized double-digit growth in revenue in the emerging markets during the first quarter, and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT)’s International Region saw 9% gross sales growth in its own first quarter, year over year.

Of course, it’s the crucial holiday sales season that matters most to both Mattel and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), as the holiday period traditionally accounts for the majority of toy makers’ annual sales. But at this point, it’s so far, so good for both stocks. They’re performing well to start the year, both in terms of their share price performances as well as their underlying fundamentals.

As of now, it appears that investors can find a lot to like with both Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS). They each reliably increase sales, and funnel that growth through to shareholders in the form of rising dividends and hefty share buybacks. As a result, investors should consider both stocks to be winners and worthy of investment consideration.

The article Is There a Winner of the Toy Wars? originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Robert Ciura.

Robert Ciura has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Hasbro and Mattel. The Motley Fool owns shares of Hasbro. Robert is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network — entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.

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