JAKKS Pacific Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Net sales up 20% in Q3 compared to prior year; Board approves cash dividend


SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq: JAKK) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Third Quarter 2026

  • Net sales were $254.2 million, a year-over-year increase of 20%
    • Toys/Consumer Products net sales were $192.0 million, up 23% from $156.1 million last year
    • Costumes net sales were $62.2 million, a year-over-year increase of 13%
  • Gross margin of 32.1%, up 10 basis points vs. Q3 2025
  • Gross profit of $81.5 million, up 20% compared to $67.6 million in Q3 2025
  • Operating income of $37.4 million, compared to $29.4 million in Q3 2025, a year-over-year increase of 27%
  • Net income attributable to common stockholders of $29.9 million or $2.48 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to common stockholders of $19.9 million or $1.74 per diluted share in Q3 2025
  • Adjusted net income attributable to common stockholders (a non-GAAP measure) of $32.3 million or $2.68 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income attributable to common stockholders of $20.6 million or $1.80 per diluted share in Q3 2025
  • Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) of $44.4 million vs. $36.5 million in Q3 2025
  • Trailing-twelve-month Adjusted EBITDA of $45.7 million, up from $37.8 million as of Q2 2026

Management Commentary
“We’re very happy with our Q3 results as we approach the end of the year. Having successfully navigated the high tariff turmoil, we are driving our business forward. We see that reflected in our current results, the line-up we recently shared with the trade for 2027 and new initiatives we’re in the process of securing for 2028,” said Stephen Berman, Chairman and CEO of JAKKS Pacific. “We have great placement this holiday season and our international business continues to steadily expand as we continue to open new accounts and partner more closely for a more robust presence in-store.”

Third Quarter Results
Net Sales in North America were $209 million, up 28% in the quarter compared to the previous year. International Sales were $45 million, down from $47 million last year (a 4% decrease). North America and International are up 14% and 7% respectively, year-to-date. Globally, Dolls, Role-Play, Dress-Up net sales were $119 million, compared to $92 million in 2025, an increase of 29%. Action Play & Collectibles net sales were $63 million in the quarter, up from $53 million in 2025, a 19% increase. Costumes net sales were $62 million, compared to $55 million (a 13% increase) in 2025. Costumes are up 11% year-to-date.

Inventory was $63.8 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $71.5 million as of September 30, 2025, and $59.8 million as of December 31, 2025.

Cash (including restricted cash and cash equivalents) was $45.1 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $27.8 million as of September 30, 2025, and $54.1 million as of December 31, 2025.

The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on the company’s common stock, payable December 28th, 2026, to shareholders of record November 27th, 2026.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information and Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP measures:
In addition to the preliminary results reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP included in this release, the Company has provided certain non-GAAP financial information including Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) that exclude various items that are detailed in the financial tables and accompanying footnotes reconciling GAAP to non-GAAP results contained in this release. The non-GAAP financial measures included in the press release are reconciled to the corresponding GAAP financial measures below, as required under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures.
We define Adjusted EBITDA as income (loss) from operations before depreciation, amortization and adjusted for certain non-recurring and non-cash charges, such as reorganization expenses and restricted stock compensation expense Net income (loss) is similarly adjusted and tax-effected to arrive at Adjusted Net Income (Loss). Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) are not recognized financial measures under GAAP, but we believe that they are useful in measuring our operating performance, enhance an overall understanding of the Company’s past financial performance, and provides useful information to the investor by comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis. Investors should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for net income, operating income, or any other measure for determining the Company’s operating performance that is calculated in accordance with GAAP. In addition, because these measures are not calculated in accordance with GAAP, they may not necessarily be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.

The non-GAAP financial measures included in the press release are reconciled to the corresponding GAAP financial measures below, as required under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information” for additional disclosures with respect to the use of non-GAAP financial information.

Conference Call Live Webcast
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. invites analysts, investors and media to listen to the teleconference scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT on October 22, 2026. A live webcast of the call will be available on the “Investor Relations” page of the Company’s website at www.jakks.com/investors. To access the call by phone, please go to this link (3Q26 Registration link), and you will be provided with dial-in details. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time at (www.jakks.com/investors).

About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of toys, costumes and consumer products sold throughout the world, with its headquarters in Santa Monica, California. JAKKS Pacific’s popular proprietary brands include Disguise®, Fly Wheels®, Charming™, Moose Mountain®, Maui®, ReDo Skateboard Co.®, Sky Ball®, and Xtreme Power Dozer™ as well as a wide range of entertainment-inspired products featuring premier licensed properties. Through their products and charitable donations, JAKKS is helping to make a positive impact on the lives of children. Visit us at www.jakks.com and follow us on Instagram (@jakkspacific.toys), X (@jakkstoys), YouTube (@JAKKSPacific), Facebook (@jakkspacific.toys) and LinkedIn (JAKKS Pacific).

Forward Looking Statements
This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about JAKKS Pacific's business based partly on assumptions made by its management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such statements due to numerous factors, including, but not limited to, those described above, changes in demand for JAKKS Pacific's products, product mix, the timing of customer orders and deliveries, the impact of competitive products, tariff policy and pricing, or any future transactions will result in future growth or success of JAKKS. The “forward-looking statements” contained herein speak only as of the date on which they are made, and JAKKS undertakes no obligation to update any of them to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

CONTACT:
JAKKS Pacific Investor Relations
(424) 268-9567
Lucas Natalini
investors@jakks.net


JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
            
     September 30, December 31,  
      2026    2025   2025   
     (In thousands)  
Assets     
Current assets:         
 Cash and cash equivalents $43,999   $25,887  $52,197   
 Restricted cash  1,133    1,869   1,869   
 Accounts receivable, net  240,294    195,779   138,341   
 Inventory, net  63,770    71,497   59,805   
 Prepaid expenses and other assets  13,359    19,784   16,873   
  Total current assets  362,555    314,816   269,085   
             
Property and equipment  163,246    147,745   152,224   
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 141,121    131,226   133,216   
 Property and equipment, net  22,125    16,519   19,008   
             
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net  37,835    49,611   46,776   
Deferred income tax assets, net  69,589    67,612   69,569   
Goodwill  34,956    35,081   35,077   
Other long-term assets  1,729    1,631   2,682   
  Total assets $528,789   $485,270  $442,197   
             
             
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity      
             
Current liabilities:         
 Accounts payable $96,507   $72,338  $55,558   
 Accrued expenses  60,129    52,085   43,076   
 Reserve for sales returns and allowances  40,810    37,691   33,569   
 Income taxes payable  4,445    5,389   2,119   
 Short-term operating lease liabilities  14,707    13,504   13,784   
  Total current liabilities  216,598    181,007   148,106   
             
Long-term operating lease liabilities  28,405    43,113   39,578   
Accrued expenses, long term  5,486    3,503   4,463   
Income taxes payable  992    1,732   945   
  Total liabilities  251,481    229,355   193,092   
             
Stockholders' equity:         
 Common stock, $.001 par value  11    11   11   
 Additional paid-in capital  310,211    301,098   302,408   
 Accumulated deficit  (18,122)   (32,875)  (41,021)  
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (14,792)   (12,319)  (12,293)  
  Total stockholders' equity  277,308    255,915   249,105   
  Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$528,789   $485,270  $442,197   
             
             
Supplemental Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Data (Unaudited)
     September 30,    
Key Balance Sheet Data:  2026    2025     
             
Accounts receivable days sales outstanding (DSO) 87    85     
Inventory turnover (DSI)  34    46     
             
     Nine Months Ended September 30, Trailing Twelve Months (*) Ended September 30,
      
Condensed Cash Flow Data:  2026    2025   2026   2025 
             
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities$17,430   $(24,753) $50,675  $29,375 
Cash flows used in investing activities  (13,817)   (9,670)  (16,491)  (13,570)
Cash flows used in financing activities and other (12,547)   (7,958)  (16,808)  (10,333)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 $(8,934)  $(42,381) $17,376  $5,472 
             
Capital expenditures $(13,226)  $(7,850) $(14,939) $(14,469)
             
(*) Trailing twelve months (TTM) amounts are calculated as the sum of the most recent four quarters, derived from reported GAAP results.
             



  JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries  
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)  
   Three Months Ended September 30,    Nine Months Ended September 30,    
           
    2026    2025  Δ (%)   2026    2025  Δ (%)  
   (In thousands, except per share data)    (In thousands, except per share data)    
                   
Net sales$254,222   $211,210  20 % $500,136   $443,557  13 % 
Less: Cost of sales                
 Cost of goods 127,611    104,846  22    248,571    218,256  14   
 Royalty expense 41,287    34,099  21    81,272    71,776  13   
 Amortization of tools and molds 3,824    4,622  (17)   8,226    7,846  5   
 Cost of sales 172,722    143,567  20    338,069    297,878  13   
  Gross profit 81,500    67,643  20    162,067    145,679  11   
Direct selling expenses 7,561    5,933  27    24,225    21,339  14   
General and administrative expenses 36,388    32,200  13    105,694    101,135  5   
Depreciation and amortization 178    147  21    491    382  29   
 Selling, general and administrative expenses
 44,127    38,280  15    130,410    122,856  6   
  Income from operations 37,373    29,363  27    31,657    22,823  39   
Other income (expense):                
 Other income (expense), net 48    388  (88)   7,049    418  nm  
 Loss on debt extinguishment -    (1) nm   -    (418) nm  
 Interest income 261    75  248    1,529    832  84   
 Interest expense (60)   (102) (41)   (175)   (402) (56)  
Income before provision for income taxes
 37,622    29,723  27    40,060    23,253  72   
Provision for income taxes 7,723    9,831  (21)   8,578    8,062  6   
Net income 29,899    19,892  50    31,482    15,191  107   
 Earnings per share - basic$2.61   $1.78     $2.75   $1.36     
 Shares used in earnings per share - basic
 11,450    11,185      11,446    11,159     
 Earnings per share - diluted$2.48   $1.74     $2.65   $1.32     
 Shares used in earnings per share - diluted
 12,051    11,423      11,869    11,487     
                   
   Three Months Ended September 30,    Nine Months Ended September 30,    
           
    2026    2025  Δ bps   2026    2025  Δ bps  
        Fav/(Unfav)      Fav/(Unfav) 
Net sales 100.0 %  100.0 %-    100.0 %  100.0 %-   
Less: Cost of sales                
 Cost of goods 50.2    49.6  (60)   49.7    49.2  (50)  
 Royalty expense 16.2    16.2  0    16.3    16.2  (10)  
 Amortization of tools and molds 1.5    2.2  70.0    1.6    1.8  20   
 Cost of sales 67.9    68.0  10    67.6    67.2  (40)  
  Gross profit 32.1    32.0  10    32.4    32.8  (40)  
Direct selling expenses 3.0    2.8  (20)   4.9    4.8  (10)  
General and administrative expenses 14.3    15.2  90    21.1    22.8  170   
Depreciation and amortization 0.1    0.1  -    0.1    0.1  -   
 Selling, general and administrative expenses
 17.4    18.1  70    26.1    27.7  160   
  Income from operations 14.7    13.9  80    6.3    5.1  120   
Other income (expense):                
 Other income (expense), net -    0.2      1.4    0.1     
 Loss on debt extinguishment -    -      -    (0.1)    
 Interest income 0.1    -      0.3    0.2     
 Interest expense -    -      -    (0.1)    
Income before provision for income taxes
 14.8    14.1      8.0    5.2     
Provision for income taxes 3.0    4.7      1.7    1.8     
Net income 11.8 %  9.4 %    6.3 %  3.4 %   
                   



JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information (Unaudited)
  Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,    
           
   2026   2025  Δ ($)    2026   2025  Δ ($)  
  (In thousands)     (In thousands)    
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA                
Net income $29,899  $19,892  $10,007    $31,482  $15,191  $16,291   
Interest expense  60   102   (42)    175   402   (227)  
Interest income  (261)  (75)  (186)    (1,529)  (832)  (697)  
Provision for income taxes  7,723   9,831   (2,108)    8,578   8,062   516   
Depreciation and amortization  4,002   4,769   (767)    8,717   8,228   489   
EBITDA  41,423   34,519   6,904     47,423   31,051   16,372   
Adjustments:                
Loss from joint ventures (JAKKS Pacific, Inc. - 51%) -   -   -     -   -   -   
Loss from joint ventures (Meisheng - 49%)  -   -   -     -   -   -   
Other (income) expense, net  (48)  (388)  340     (7,049)  (418)  (6,631)  
Restricted stock compensation expense  3,043   2,392   651     9,122   8,132   990   
Change in fair value of preferred stock derivative liability  -   -   -     -   -   -   
Employee Retention Credit/gov't employment support -   -   -     -   -   -   
Molds and tooling capitalization  -   -   -     -   -   -   
Loss on debt extinguishment  -   1   (1)    -   418   (418)  
Adjusted EBITDA $44,418  $36,524  $7,894    $49,496  $39,183  $10,313   
Adjusted EBITDA/Net sales %  17.5 % 17.3 %20 bps    9.9 % 8.8 %110 bps  
                 
                 
  Trailing Twelve Months Ended September 30,            
              
   2026   2025  Δ ($)          
  (In thousands)            
TTM EBITDA and TTM Adjusted EBITDA                
TTM net income $26,162  $6,078  $20,084           
Interest expense  244   559   (315)          
Interest income  (1,692)  (1,140)  (552)          
Provision for income taxes  5,410   2,616   2,794           
Depreciation and amortization  10,722   10,537   185           
TTM EBITDA  40,846   18,650   22,196           
Adjustments:                
Other (income) expense, net  (7,081)  (426)  (6,655)          
Restricted stock compensation expense  11,903   10,387   1,516           
Loss on debt extinguishment  9   418   (409)          
TTM Adjusted EBITDA $45,677  $29,029  $16,648           
TTM Adjusted EBITDA/TTM Net sales %  7.3 % 5.1 %220 bps          
                 
                 
  Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,    
   2026   2025  Δ ($)    2026   2025  Δ ($)  
  (In thousands, except per share data)     (In thousands, except per share data)    
Adjusted net income                
Net income $29,899  $19,892  $10,007    $31,482  $15,191  $16,291   
Restricted stock compensation expense  3,043   2,392   651     9,122   8,132   990   
Loss on debt extinguishment  -   1   (1)    -   418   (418)  
Refunded tariff expenditure  (29)  -   (29)    (6,801)  -   (6,801)  
Tax impact of additional charges  (619)  (1,733)  1,114     (477)  (3,153)  2,676   
Adjusted net income $32,294  $20,552  $11,742    $33,326  $20,588  $12,738   
Adjusted earnings per share - basic $2.82  $1.84  $0.98    $2.91  $1.84  $1.07   
Shares used in adjusted earnings per share - basic 11,450   11,185   265     11,446   11,159   287   
Adjusted earnings per share - diluted $2.68  $1.80  $0.88    $2.81  $1.79  $1.02   
Shares used in adjusted earnings per share - diluted 12,051   11,423   628     11,869   11,487   382   
                 



JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries 
Net Sales by Division and Geographic Region 
              
              
(In thousands)QTD Q3 (In thousands)YTD Q3 
Divisions 2024 2025 2026% Change 2025 v 2026CAGR% 2024 - 2026 Divisions 2024 2025 2026% Change 2025 v 2026CAGR% 2024 - 2026 
Toys/Consumer Products$264,306$156,080$191,95723.0%-14.8% Toys/Consumer Products$451,786$343,897$389,55913.3%-7.1% 
Dolls, Role-Play/Dress-Up 146,893 92,330 119,15129.0%-9.9% Dolls, Role-Play/Dress-Up 251,075 193,957 208,2777.4%-8.9% 
Action Play & Collectibles 98,750 52,950 63,09219.2%-20.1% Action Play & Collectibles 168,313 125,733 160,42427.6%-2.4% 
Outdoor/Seasonal Toys 18,663 10,800 9,714-10.1%-27.9% Outdoor/Seasonal Toys 32,398 24,207 20,858-13.8%-19.8% 
Costumes$57,300$55,130$62,26512.9%4.2% Costumes$108,515$99,660$110,57711.0%0.9% 
Total$321,606$211,210$254,22220.4%-11.1% Total$560,301$443,557$500,13612.8%-5.5% 
              
              
              
(In thousands)QTD Q3 (In thousands)YTD Q3 
Regions 2024 2025 2026% Change 2025 v 2026CAGR% 2024 - 2026 Regions 2024 2025 2026% Change 2025 v 2026CAGR% 2024 - 2026 
United States$255,278$154,516$202,83731.3%-10.9% United States$451,545$330,450$385,72416.7%-7.6% 
Europe 30,034 29,408 29,6860.9%-0.6% Europe 46,033 55,875 63,08612.9%17.1% 
Latin America 22,632 14,066 10,771-23.4%-31.0% Latin America 33,867 27,572 21,870-20.7%-19.6% 
Canada 7,068 9,237 5,960-35.5%-8.2% Canada 16,726 21,342 16,032-24.9%-2.1% 
Asia 2,345 1,526 2,74579.9%8.2% Asia 4,578 3,725 6,89685.1%22.7% 
Australia & New Zealand 3,339 2,095 1,616-22.9%-30.4% Australia & New Zealand 6,292 3,594 5,61856.3%-5.5% 
Middle East & Africa 910 362 60767.7%-18.3% Middle East & Africa 1,260 999 910-8.9%-15.0% 
Total$321,606$211,210$254,22220.4%-11.1% Total$560,301$443,557$500,13612.8%-5.5% 
              
              
(In thousands)QTD Q3 (In thousands)YTD Q3 
Regions 2024 2025 2026% Change 2025 v 2026CAGR% 2024 - 2026 Regions 2024 2025 2026% Change 2025 v 2026CAGR% 2024 - 2026 
North America$262,346$163,753$208,79727.5%-10.8% North America$468,271$351,792$401,75614.2%-7.4% 
International 59,260 47,457 45,425-4.3%-12.4% International 92,030 91,765 98,3807.2%3.4% 
Total$321,606$211,210$254,22220.4%-11.1% Total$560,301$443,557$500,13612.8%-5.5% 
              
              
(In thousands)QTD Q3 (In thousands)YTD Q3 
Regions 2024 2025 2026% Change 2025 v 2026CAGR% 2024 - 2026 Regions 2024 2025 2026% Change 2025 v 2026CAGR% 2024 - 2026 
United States$255,278$154,516$202,83731.3%-10.9% United States$451,545$330,450$385,72416.7%-7.6% 
Rest of World 66,328 56,694 51,385-9.4%-12.0% Rest of World 108,756 113,107 114,4121.2%2.6% 
Total$321,606$211,210$254,22220.4%-11.1% Total$560,301$443,557$500,13612.8%-5.5% 
              



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