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Lego Reports Record Sales Driven by World Cup Products

Lego announced record revenue and sales in the first half of 2026, significantly boosted by the popularity of its World Cup-themed products. This success occurred despite rising plastic costs and other global economic factors.

24 Aug, 23:36 — 25 Aug, 16:49
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wsjHigh7h ago

Scotiabank Earnings Lifted by Record Result in Wealth Management - WSJ

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FTVery High11h ago

Lego invests in software-enabled bricks and other products to power growth run

World’s largest toy group is looking to sustain stellar revenue and profit increases

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The GuardianMostly Factual10h ago

Lego sales rise as World Cup and F1 ranges prove to be winners

Danish toymaker also scores success with KPop Demon Hunters, Star Wars and botanicals products Business live – latest updates Lego sales have risen by more than a fifth as tie-ups with the football World Cup, Formula One and the hit film KPop Demon Hunters as well as its flower-based and Star Wars kits drive demand. The Danish toymaker said its revenues increased by 21% to 41.9bn Danish kroner (£4.8bn) in the first six months of 2026, driven by strong growth in the Americas, Europe and the ...

By Sarah Butler

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cnbcMostly Factual11h ago

Lego posts record first-half revenue, CEO touts strong sales at high-end and value pricing

Lego CEO Niels Christiansen told CNBC the company is seeing strong sales at both ends of the pricing spectrum.

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Barron'sHigh11h ago

Lego Net Profit Up 32% In First Half, 'Stronger Than Expected': CEO To AFP - Barron's

Lego Net Profit Up 32% In First Half, 'Stronger Than Expected': CEO To AFP  Barron's

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morningstar8h ago

Laopu Gold's First-Half Profit Climbed on Higher Revenue, Price Changes - Morningstar

Laopu Gold's First-Half Profit Climbed on Higher Revenue, Price Changes  Morningstar

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forbes1h ago

PGA Tour Gives Future Tour Championships A World Cup-Style Makeover

Ahead of Tour Championship, the PGA Tour previews 2028 playoff overhaul designed to upgrade its playoffs so they resonate with a broader cohort of sports fans.

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The IndependentMostly Factual9h ago

Lego Pokemon and World Cup sets help build record start to year

Lego revealed it is aiming to switch to paper-based bags for its sets across all factories by 2027

By Holly Williams

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cyprus-mail9h ago

Lego sales rise as World Cup products draw new customers

Lego sales jumped 21 per cent in the first half as soccer World Cup and Formula 1 sets attracted new customers, the Danish toy brand said on Tuesday. Lego has won market share as its growth outpaces rival toymakers like Mattel and Hasbro, helped by a strategy of tie-ups with film and entertainment franchises, and […]

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual2h ago

New coach Xavi promises Netherlands new energy after poor World Cup

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the-journal8h ago

Have you ever owned a Lego set?

The Danish toy brand has launched hundreds of new products in the last six months alone.

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billboardMostly Factual2h ago

Shakira & Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ Continues Its Global Charts Reign: Here’s How the Song Took Over

Sony Music U.S. Latin’s GM Esteban Geller talks about the song’s continued success, even one month after the end of the World Cup.

By Jessica Roiz

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Ahram OnlineMixed8h ago

Arnold extends Iraq coaching deal through 2027 Asian Cup after World Cup return - World - Sports - Ahram Online

Arnold extends Iraq coaching deal through 2027 Asian Cup after World Cup return - World - Sports  Ahram Online

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Premium TimesMostly Factual11h ago

D’Tigress step up World Cup preparations as Rena Wakama set to rejoin squad in Spain

Wakama has remained in the United States because of her professional commitments with WNBA franchise Chicago Sky, but the Nigerian coach is expected to link up with her players before the World Cup gets underway The post D’Tigress step up World Cup preparations as Rena Wakama set to rejoin squad in Spain appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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copenhagen-postMostly Factual4h ago

World Cup screening assault: Man stays behind bars - The Copenhagen Post

World Cup screening assault: Man stays behind bars  The Copenhagen Post

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myjoyonlineMixed18h ago

MTN approves $375 million share buyback after profit rise

Mobile operator MTN Group said on Monday that its board had approved a 6 billion rand ($375 million) share buyback programme, as it reported a 21.3% rise in half-year adjusted profit and strong cash generation.

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First report: myjoyonline · 24 Aug, 23:36Full coverage: 26 · 17hWindow: 17h
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myjoyonline24 Aug, 23:36First to report

MTN approves $375 million share buyback after profit rise

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il-sole-24-ore25 Aug, 05:00

Imposta di soggiorno, per gli incassi dei Comuni +13% nei primi sei mesi 2026

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cnbc25 Aug, 07:00

Lego posts record first-half revenue, CEO touts strong sales at high-end and value pricing

FT25 Aug, 07:00

Lego invests in software-enabled bricks and other products to power growth run

Barron's25 Aug, 07:01

Lego Net Profit Up 32% In First Half, 'Stronger Than Expected': CEO To AFP - Barron's

Premium Times25 Aug, 07:06

D’Tigress step up World Cup preparations as Rena Wakama set to rejoin squad in Spain

dr-dk25 Aug, 07:09

Legos omsætning vokset til 41,9 milliarder kroner

politiken25 Aug, 07:38

Klodsede buketter og et gammelkendt univers trækker Legos vækst i vejret

Reuters25 Aug, 07:50

Lego sales rise as World Cup products draw new customers - Reuters

The Guardian25 Aug, 08:08

Lego sales rise as World Cup and F1 ranges prove to be winners

naftemporiki25 Aug, 08:29

Lego: Τα τουβλάκια που δεν γνωρίζουν κρίση – Άλμα εσόδων και κερδών

cyprus-mail25 Aug, 08:39

Lego sales rise as World Cup products draw new customers

berlingske25 Aug, 08:56

Thomas Bernt: LEGO leverer den vildeste vækst og kan simpelthen ikke få armene ned

The Independent25 Aug, 08:58

Lego Pokemon and World Cup sets help build record start to year

Ahram Online25 Aug, 09:27

Arnold extends Iraq coaching deal through 2027 Asian Cup after World Cup return - World - Sports - Ahram Online

the-journal25 Aug, 09:31

Have you ever owned a Lego set?

morningstar25 Aug, 09:55

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wsj25 Aug, 10:47

Scotiabank Earnings Lifted by Record Result in Wealth Management - WSJ

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jerusalem-post25 Aug, 11:47

Lego sales rise as World Cup products draw new customers, despite Iran war raising cost of plastics

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helsingin-sanomat25 Aug, 13:23

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copenhagen-post25 Aug, 14:04

World Cup screening assault: Man stays behind bars - The Copenhagen Post

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billboard25 Aug, 15:37

Shakira & Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ Continues Its Global Charts Reign: Here’s How the Song Took Over

Yahoo25 Aug, 15:39

Scotiabank posts record quarter as capital markets surge lifts profit past estimates

channel-news-asia25 Aug, 15:45

New coach Xavi promises Netherlands new energy after poor World Cup

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forbes25 Aug, 16:49Latest update

PGA Tour Gives Future Tour Championships A World Cup-Style Makeover