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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2026

 

JAKKS PACIFIC, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-35448   95-4527222
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
of incorporation)       Identification No.)

 

2951 28th Street, Santa Monica, California   90405
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (424) 268-9444

 

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.001 par value   JAKK   NASDAQ Global Select Market

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

 

 

  

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On April 30, 2026, we issued a press release announcing our first quarter results for 2026. Following the issuance of the press release, on April 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT, we will host a teleconference and webcast for analysts, investors, media and others to discuss the results and other business topics. Such financial information included in the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. 

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

 

On April 29, 2026, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share. The dividend will be payable on June 29, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 29, 2026. A copy of such release is annexed hereto as Exhibit 10.1.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit   Description
     
10.1   April 30, 2026 Press Release
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL)

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  JAKKS PACIFIC, INC.
   
Dated: May 1, 2026 By: /s/ JOHN L. KIMBLE
    John L. Kimble, CFO

 

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Exhibit 10.1 

 

 

 

JAKKS PACIFIC REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Board approves 25 cent quarterly dividend

 

Santa Monica, California, April 30, 2026 – JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq: JAKK) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

 

First Quarter 2026

 

Net sales were $106.7 million, a year-over-year decrease of 6%
   
oToys/Consumer Products net sales were $100.1 million, down 7% from $107.4 million last year
   
oCostumes net sales were $6.6 million, a year-over-year increase of 13%
   
Gross margin of 33.4%, down 100 basis points vs. Q1 2025
   
Gross profit of $35.6 million, down 9% compared to $39.0 million in Q1 2025
   
Operating loss of $5.6 million in Q1 2026, compared to a loss of $3.8 million in Q1 2025
   
Net loss attributable to common stockholders of $4.3 million or $0.37 per diluted share, compared to net loss attributable to common stockholders of $2.4 million or $0.21 per diluted share in Q1 2025
   
Adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders (a non-GAAP measure) of $1.9 million or $0.17 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders of $0.4 million or $0.03 per diluted share in Q1 2025
   
Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) of $(0.4) million vs. $0.4 million in Q1 2025
   
Trailing-twelve-month Adjusted EBITDA of $34.6 million, down from $35.4 million as of Q4 2025

 

Management Commentary

 

“The first quarter for our company is always focused on working with customers to understand the implications of the year that has just closed. For companies like ours that can move quickly and are focused on meeting their customers’ needs that leads to uncovering new opportunities. From that perspective, this has been a very successful quarter, and we feel we are building momentum. Our persistent focus on international growth delivered well. On a trailing twelve-month basis, our International Net Sales have reached $138 million, the highest level we achieved over the past ten years. Customers in the U.S. remain cautious but we are rebuilding the base that was disrupted last year. Our Costumes business continues to steadily expand both its product line breadth as well as its customer footprint, globally.

 

First Quarter 2026 Results

 

Net Sales in North America were down 16% in the quarter compared to the previous year but were up compared to the same quarter in 2024. International Sales were $29.0 million in the quarter, up from $21.0 million last year and $16.3 million in 2024. Globally, Action Play & Collectibles net sales were $55.3 million, up from $42.9 million and $33.0 million in 2025 and 2024, respectively. Dolls, Role-Play, Dress-Up net sales were $37.5 million, compared to $55.5 million and $40.6 million in 2025 and 2024, respectively.

 

Inventory was $52.9 million as of March 31, 2026, compared to $53.2 million as of March 31, 2025, and $59.8 million as of December 31, 2025.

 

Cash (including restricted cash and cash equivalents) was $64.0 million as of March 31, 2026, compared to $59.4 million as of March 31, 2025, and $54.1 million as of December 31, 2025.

 

The Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on the company’s common stock, payable June 29, 2026, to shareholders of record May 29, 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 April 30, 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 (1Q26 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™, KidTopia®, 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

[email protected]

 

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JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2026   2025   2025 
   (In thousands) 
Assets          
Current assets:            
Cash and cash equivalents  $62,849   $59,188   $52,197 
Restricted cash   1,132    207    1,869 
Accounts receivable, net   93,244    95,611    138,341 
Inventory, net   52,854    53,163    59,805 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   18,749    19,854    16,873 
Total current assets   228,828    228,023    269,085 
                
Property and equipment   156,576    142,493    152,224 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization   135,162    124,592    133,216 
Property and equipment, net   21,414    17,901    19,008 
                
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net   43,869    52,721    46,776 
Deferred income tax assets, net   69,578    70,404    69,569 
Goodwill   34,970    35,085    35,077 
Other long-term assets   1,787    1,737    2,682 
Total assets  $400,446   $405,871   $442,197 
                
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity               
                
Current liabilities:               
Accounts payable  $39,964   $44,489   $55,558 
Accrued expenses   35,709    37,200    43,076 
Reserve for sales returns and allowances   26,737    26,229    33,569 
Income taxes payable   509    1,093    2,119 
Short-term operating lease liabilities   14,115    9,806    13,784 
Total current liabilities   117,034    118,817    148,106 
                
Long-term operating lease liabilities   35,913    47,110    39,578 
Accrued expenses, long term   4,555    2,909    4,463 
Income taxes payable   960    2,009    945 
Total liabilities   158,462    170,845    193,092 
                
Stockholders' equity:               
Common stock, $.001 par value   11    11    11 
Additional paid-in capital   304,229    295,931    302,408 
Accumulated deficit   (48,162)   (44,860)   (41,021)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (14,094)   (16,556)   (12,293)
Total JAKKS Pacific, Inc. stockholders' equity   241,984    234,526    249,105 
Non-controlling interests   -    500    - 
Total stockholders' equity   241,984    235,026    249,105 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $400,446   $405,871   $442,197 

 

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Supplemental Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Data (Unaudited)

 

   March 31, 
Key Balance Sheet Data:  2026   2025 
         
Accounts receivable days sales outstanding (DSO)   79    76 
Inventory turnover (DSI)   67    64 

 

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
   Trailing Twelve Months (*) Ended
March 31,
 
Condensed Cash Flow Data:  2026   2025   2026   2025 
                 
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities  $21,795   $(1,700)  $31,987   $50,110 
Cash flows used in investing activities   (5,812)   (3,065)   (15,091)   (12,320)
Cash flows used in financing activities and other   (6,068)   (5,977)   (12,310)   (13,887)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  $9,915   $(10,742)  $4,586   $23,903 
                     
Capital expenditures  $(5,589)  $(2,070)  $(13,082)  $(11,088)

 

(*)Trailing twelve months (TTM) amounts are calculated as the sum of the most recent four quarters, derived from reported GAAP results.

 

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JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
     
   2026   2025   Δ (%) 
   (In thousands, except per share data)     
             
Net sales  $106,676   $113,253    (6)%
Less: Cost of sales               
Cost of goods   52,187    54,626    (4)
Royalty expense   16,913    18,168    (7)
Amortization of tools and molds   1,970    1,446    36 
Cost of sales   71,070    74,240    (4)
Gross profit   35,606    39,013    (9)
Direct selling expenses   8,164    8,696    (6)
General and administrative expenses   32,864    33,961    (3)
Depreciation and amortization   152    113    35 
Selling, general and administrative expenses   41,180    42,770    (4)
Loss from operations   (5,574)   (3,757)   48 
Other income (expense):               
Other income (expense), net   25    5    400 
Interest income   480    362    33 
Interest expense   (60)   (155)   (61)
Loss before benefit from income taxes   (5,129)   (3,545)   45 
Benefit from income taxes   (849)   (1,163)   (27)
Net loss  $(4,280)  $(2,382)   80%
Loss per share - basic & diluted  $(0.37)  $(0.21)     
Shares used in loss per share - basic & diluted   11,444    11,146      

 

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
     
   2026   2025   Δ bps 
           Fav/(Unfav) 
Net sales   100.0%   100.0%   - 
Less: Cost of sales               
Cost of goods   48.9    48.3    (60)
Royalty expense   15.9    16.0    10 
Amortization of tools and molds   1.8    1.3    (50.0)
Cost of sales   66.6    65.6    (100)
Gross profit   33.4    34.4    (100)
Direct selling expenses   7.7    7.7    0 
General and administrative expenses   30.8    29.9    (90)
Depreciation and amortization   0.1    0.1    - 
Selling, general and administrative expenses   38.6    37.7    (90)
Loss from operations   (5.2)   (3.3)   (190)
Other income (expense):               
Other income (expense), net   -    -      
Interest income   0.4    0.3      
Interest expense   -    (0.1)     
Loss before benefit from income taxes   (4.8)   (3.1)     
Benefit from income taxes   (0.8)   (1.0)     
Net loss   (4.0)%   (2.1)%     

 

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JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information (Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
       Three Months Ended
March 31,
     
   2026   2025   Δ ($)   2026   2025   Δ ($) 
   (In thousands)       (In thousands)     
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA                        
Net loss  $(4,280)  $(2,382)  $(1,898)  $(4,280)  $(2,382)  $(1,898)
Interest expense   60    155    (95)   60    155    (95)
Interest income   (480)   (362)   (118)   (480)   (362)   (118)
Benefit from income taxes   (849)   (1,163)   314    (849)   (1,163)   314 
Depreciation and amortization   2,122    1,559    563    2,122    1,559    563 
EBITDA   (3,427)   (2,193)   (1,234)   (3,427)   (2,193)   (1,234)
Adjustments:                              
Other (income) expense, net   (25)   (5)   (20)   (25)   (5)   (20)
Restricted stock compensation expense   3,081    2,552    529    3,081    2,552    529 
Adjusted EBITDA  $(371)  $354   $(725)  $(371)  $354   $(725)
Adjusted EBITDA/Net sales %   (0.3)%   0.3%    -60 bps     (0.3)%   0.3%    -60 bps  

 

   Trailing Twelve Months Ended
March 31,
     
   2026   2025   Δ ($) 
   (In thousands)     
TTM EBITDA and TTM Adjusted EBITDA            
TTM net income  $7,973   $46,043   $(38,070)
Interest expense   376    1,107    (731)
Interest income   (1,113)   (827)   (286)
Provision for income taxes   5,208    11,097    (5,889)
Depreciation and amortization   10,796    10,091    705 
TTM EBITDA   23,240    67,511    (44,271)
Adjustments:               
Other (income) expense, net   (470)   (169)   (301)
Restricted stock compensation expense   11,442    9,512    1,930 
Loss on debt extinguishment   427    -    427 
TTM Adjusted EBITDA  $34,639   $76,854   $(42,215)
TTM Adjusted EBITDA/TTM Net sales %   6.1%   10.8%    -470 bps  

 

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
       Three Months Ended
March 31,
     
   2026   2025   Δ ($)   2026   2025   Δ ($) 
   (In thousands, except per share data)       (In thousands, except per share data)     
Adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders                        
Net loss  $(4,280)  $(2,382)  $(1,898)  $(4,280)  $(2,382)  $(1,898)
Restricted stock compensation expense   3,081    2,552    529    3,081    2,552    529 
Tax impact of additional charges   (713)   (524)   (189)   (3,866)   (524)   (3,342)
Adjusted net loss  $(1,912)  $(354)  $(1,558)  $(5,065)  $(354)  $(4,711)
Adjusted loss per share - basic & diluted  $(0.17)  $(0.03)  $(0.14)  $(0.44)  $(0.03)  $(0.41)
Shares used in adjusted loss per share - basic & diluted   11,444    11,146    298    11,444    11,146    298 
Adjusted earnings (loss) per share - diluted  $(0.17)  $(0.03)  $(0.14)  $(0.44)  $(0.03)  $(0.41)
Shares used in adjusted earnings (loss) per share - diluted   11,444    11,146    298    11,444    11,146    298 

 

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JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Net Sales by Division and Geographic Region

 

(In thousands)  QTD Q1 
Divisions  2024   2025   2026   % Change
2025 v 2026
   CAGR% 2024 - 2026 
Toys/Consumer Products  $82,910   $107,438   $100,095    -6.8%   9.9%
Dolls, Role-Play/Dress-Up   40,574    55,463    37,497    -32.4%   -3.9%
Action Play & Collectibles   33,008    42,881    55,269    28.9%   29.4%
Outdoor/Seasonal Toys   9,328    9,094    7,329    -19.4%   -11.4%
Costumes  $7,166   $5,815   $6,581    13.2%   -4.2%
Total  $90,076   $113,253   $106,676    -5.8%   8.8%

 

(In thousands)  QTD Q1 
Regions  2024   2025   2026   % Change
2025 v 2026
   CAGR% 2024 - 2026 
United States  $70,430   $88,944   $74,636    -16.1%   2.9%
Europe   5,735    11,810    17,379    47.2%   74.1%
Latin America   7,996    7,459    6,962    -6.7%   -6.7%
Canada   3,370    3,279    2,992    -8.8%   -5.8%
Australia & New Zealand   1,346    613    2,469    302.8%   35.4%
Asia   965    751    1,935    157.7%   41.6%
Middle East & Africa   234    397    303    -23.7%   13.8%
Total  $90,076   $113,253   $106,676    -5.8%   8.8%

 

(In thousands)  QTD Q1 
Regions  2024   2025   2026   % Change
2025 v 2026
   CAGR% 2024 - 2026 
North America  $73,800   $92,223   $77,628    -15.8%   2.6%
International   16,276    21,030    29,048    38.1%   33.6%
Total  $90,076   $113,253   $106,676    -5.8%   8.8%

 

(In thousands)  QTD Q1 
Regions  2024   2025   2026   % Change
2025 v 2026
   CAGR% 2024 - 2026 
United States  $70,430   $88,944   $74,636    -16.1%   2.9%
Rest of World   19,646    24,309    32,040    31.8%   27.7%
Total  $90,076   $113,253   $106,676    -5.8%   8.8%

 

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