Toy-maker Hasbro said revenues in the first quarter increased 2%, prompting a surge in share value on Monday.
The US firm, which owns brands such as Play-Doh and Disney Frozen, saw growth in the US and Canada, and in its entertainment and licensing division.
The company cited strong demand for Monopoly, Nerf and Transformers products.
But international sales were flat, with a 4% decline in Europe.
Chief executive Brian Goldner said that the results were in line with expectations and position the firm for future growth.
“Our year is set up for success,” he said,
Net earnings spiked 41% to $68.6m (£53.7m), due in part to a more favourable tax rate.
Total revenue in the first quarter was $850m, from $831m in the same period in 2016.
Executives pinned a decline in operating profit on higher expenses, a shift in product mix, and falling revenue from the Magic: The Gathering products.
Investors responded positively to the results, spurring a more than 5% rise in the stock price in early trading on Monday.
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