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Magic: The Gathering Drives Hasbro Growth in Q1 2026 Numbers

Unsurprisingly, Wizards of the Coast is keeping Hasbro's numbers in the black with Magic: The Gathering. The digital gaming sector also grew slightly.

Pascal Wagner
Pascal Wagner
May 20, 2026 – 3 min read

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Magic: The Gathering Drives Hasbro Growth in Q1 2026 Numbers
Gray Merchant of Asphodel card art over WotC promotional video material. (Wizards of the Coast / Scott Murphy)

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