Strong Top-Line Growth in Q1
Net revenue of $1.0 billion, up 13% year-over-year, driven primarily by Wizards of the Coast.
Material Margin and Profit Expansion
Adjusted operating profit of $287 million, up 29% year-over-year; adjusted operating margin of 28.7%, an increase of 360 basis points versus prior year.
Significant EPS Improvement
Adjusted diluted EPS of $1.47, up 41% year-over-year reflecting strong operating leverage.
Wizards of the Coast Outperformance
Wizards revenue grew 26% to $582 million; operating profit rose 29% to $298 million with a 51.2% operating margin (up 140 basis points). Magic backlist and Secret Lair posted double-digit growth; Lorwyn Eclipsed became the best-selling Magic Premier set ever and Strixhaven/Secrets sets have continued robust demand.
Digital & Licensing and MONOPOLY Go Contribution
Digital and licensing revenue up 3% year-over-year; MONOPOLY Go contributed $41 million in revenue in Q1 and remains a consistent contributor.
Cash Flow, Capital Allocation and Balance Sheet Actions
Generated $338 million in operating cash flow; funded $50 million of strategic investments; returned $99 million via dividend and initiated share repurchases under a new program; issued $400 million of notes to refinance near-term maturities and repurchase higher-rate debt.
Cost Transformation and EBITDA Expansion
Q1 cost transformation gross savings of $37 million (on track for $150 million full-year target); total adjusted EBITDA $339 million, up 24% year-over-year.
Retail and Product Momentum Across Consumer Products
Consumer Products showed point-of-sale momentum and share gains in 'gem-squared' categories (gamified, entertainment-driven, multi-purchase, multigenerational); POS trends continued into April and inventory levels (owned and retail) are healthy heading into tentpole theatrical releases.
Event and Franchise Engagement
MagicCon Las Vegas sold more than 23,000 badges (largest Magic event ever); MagicCon Amsterdam is tracking to sell out; partnership with Disney to bring Marvel full digital rights to Magic Arena expands cross-platform reach.