Who owns Transformers?
Transformers 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
- 1984
- Category
- Home care › Household goods & storage › Writing instruments & office
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: HAS
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Transformers
Transformers launched in 1984, built from two existing Japanese toy lines that Hasbro licensed and connected with a story written for the American market. The film series that began in 2007 turned a toy property into one of the largest entertainment franchises of its era.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Transformers?
The parent company of Transformers is Hasbro, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Transformers American?
Yes. Transformers originated in the United States in 1984 and its owner, Hasbro, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Transformers still owned by Hasbro?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Transformers 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 6 September 2026.
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