NASDAQ$JAKK
JAKKS Pacific Inc · Q1 2024 earnings
Q1 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
JAKKS Pacific's financial performance declined in the first quarter of 2024 due to decreased net sales and lower gross margins.
JAKKS Pacific reported a decrease in net sales by 16% year-over-year, driven by the absence of new film releases compared to the previous year. The gross margin also decreased by 580 basis points, leading to an operating loss of $21.3 million compared to $4.4 million in Q1 2023. The company completed the retirement of its Preferred Shares, removing restrictions on common stockholders' claims over the enterprise.
- Net sales decreased by 16% to $90.1 million due to a lack of new film releases compared to the prior year.
- Gross margin declined by 580 basis points to 23.4% due to higher inventory obsolescence expense and retailer markdowns.
- Operating loss widened to $21.3 million, compared to an operating loss of $4.4 million in Q1 2023.
- The company retired its Preferred Shares, eliminating restrictions on common stockholders' claims.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
JAKKS · Revenue · Quarterly
$90.1M
Revenue by segment
JAKKS · $310M total across 2 segments · Q3 2023
- Toys/Consumer Products$246M—79.4%
- Costumes$63.7M—20.6%
Forward guidance
The company is focused on the fall season, supporting two major film releases planned for Q4, and expanding its international network.
Tailwinds
- Supporting two major film releases planned for Q4 of this year.
- Gaining traction on new 2025 initiatives.
- Relentless efforts to expand the international network.
- Retiring Preferred Shares at a negotiated discount.
- No lenders or other parties restricting the common stockholders’ claim over the entire enterprise.
Headwinds
- Experienced lower shipping and retail sales due to the absence of new film releases in Spring 2024.
- Weakening demand for products from a Q4 2023 film release.
- Funded retailer markdowns to move excess stock.
- Addressed cancelled reorders for which inventory had been built.
- The beginning of the year at JAKKS is always their smallest shipping quarter.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2024
-0.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.5%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.1%
Avg return
30 days after
36%
23 / 64 earnings
Positive
+38.8%
Q3 2013
Best reaction
-27.3%
Q4 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -2.9% | -3.4% | -9.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | -6.2% | -1.1% | -8.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | -0.9% | -6.6% | +3.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | -13.8% | -21.5% | -29.4% | |
| Q3 2024 | +15.0% | +11.2% | +6.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | +17.4% | +2.2% | +18.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | -13.4% | -15.4% | -18.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | -27.3% | -31.1% | -30.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | +37.1% | +58.0% | +78.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | +2.0% | +16.0% | +9.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | +8.3% | +11.1% | +6.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | -20.3% | -16.6% | -1.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | -1.9% | -12.0% | -5.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | +33.2% | +31.3% | +42.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | +4.8% | +21.9% | +1.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | +5.3% | +8.2% | +5.6% | |
| Q3 2021 | -6.0% | -1.5% | -5.9% | |
| Q2 2021 | +9.0% | +12.3% | +9.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | +23.0% | +31.5% | +16.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | -7.5% | -18.4% | -14.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | +26.1% | +4.2% | +8.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | -14.0% | -16.5% | -36.3% | |
| Q1 2020 | -14.4% | -9.1% | +72.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | -8.4% | -16.7% | -63.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | +4.1% | -7.2% | +22.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | -10.0% | -12.5% | +3.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | -21.4% | -28.2% | -28.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | -14.6% | -21.6% | -47.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | +7.0% | +7.5% | +5.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | -2.1% | -4.2% | +3.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | +14.3% | +11.9% | +47.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | -8.5% | -4.3% | -12.8% | |
| Q3 2017 | -13.2% | -19.1% | -23.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | -6.7% | -9.3% | -6.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | -4.3% | -5.8% | -19.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | +8.9% | +4.0% | +6.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | -16.6% | -16.0% | -15.3% | |
| Q2 2016 | +3.5% | +8.2% | +1.9% | |
| Q1 2016 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -18.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -6.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +9.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -3.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -18.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -13.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +22.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +38.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +5.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -7.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +2.0% | — | — |
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