One important metric to look for in a stock is an 80 or higher Relative Strength Rating. Hasbro cleared that benchmark Thursday, with a jump from 74 to 81 Thursday.
This unique rating identifies technical performance by showing how a stock's price movement over the last 52 weeks measures up against that of the other stocks in our database.
Over 100 years of market history shows that the best-performing stocks often have an 80 or better RS Rating as they begin their biggest runs.
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Hasbro is not currently offering a proper buying opportunity. See if the stock goes on to build a chart pattern that could kick off a new price move.
EPS growth declined in the company's latest report from 149% to 5%, but sales rose from -18% to -15%.
The company earns the No. 4 rank among its peers in the Leisure-Toys/Games/Hobby industry group. JAKKS Pacific is the top-ranked stock within the group.
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