Who owns Nerf?
Nerf is owned by Hasbro (the United States, NASDAQ: HAS).[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- Hasbro, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1969
- Category
- Home care › Household goods & storage › Writing instruments & office
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: HAS
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Nerf
Nerf launched in 1969 with a foam ball marketed as the world's first indoor ball, and moved into foam dart blasters in 1989. The blasters now generate most of its revenue and have spawned an organised competitive scene. Hasbro owns it, and the name comes from the foam padding once used on off-road vehicle bars.
Ownership timeline of Nerf
Where Nerf sits in Hasbro
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Nerf?
The parent company of Nerf is Hasbro, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Nerf American?
Yes. Nerf originated in the United States in 1969 and its owner, Hasbro, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Nerf still owned by Hasbro?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Nerf is still owned by Hasbro. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Hasbro, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-25 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 25 February 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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