Mattel (MAT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.01 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.03 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.19 per share a year ago.
MAT heads into Q2 earnings with Hot Wheels, digital gaming and retailer recovery in focus as investors watch for revenue growth and margin pressures.
Mattel (MAT) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Mattel is offering a 3-pack of KPop Demon Hunters figures of Rumi, Mira and Zoey online and at San Diego Comic-Con this week, and because they are exclusives, they are expected to go fast.
Mattel, Inc. trades at a rare sub-10x P/E, reflecting tariff headwinds, extra debt, and stagnant sales, but offers compelling deep-value upside. MAT's free cash flow yield exceeds 7%, with EV/sales and EV/EBITDA ratios near multi-decade lows, signaling significant undervaluation versus peers and history. Activist pressure and high short interest create potential catalysts; a takeover bid or short covering could trigger rapid price appreciation.
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Mattel announced Monday that it is releasing exclusives for KPop Demon Hunters, Masters of The Universe, Jurassic Park III and its Monster High doll line at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 in late July.
Mattel's KPop Demon Hunters singing dolls of Rumi, Mira and Zoey — as well as fashion dolls of the HUNTR/X trio and Jinu — are almost here as they've gone on pre-order with late July and early August release dates.
Mattel (MAT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Mattel's American Girl doll brand is continuing to celebrate its 40th anniversary with an early look at its 2027 Girl of the Year in a new book.
Ariel Appreciation Fund traded up +1.14% in the quarter, lagging the Russell Midcap Value Index's +3.68% gain and the +1.29% return posted by the Russell Midcap Index. Demand was broad based across high growth markets including AI networking, aerospace and defense, non-terrestrial satellite communications and semiconductors. Mattel's results were also pressured by tariff uncertainty and elevated promotions, which pinched margins.
Southeastern Asset Management is calling for a sale of Mattel, arguing it would be better off if owned by a private equity firm, competitor or large media company.