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Core Insights - Mattel, Inc. reported lower-than-expected third-quarter 2025 results, with both earnings and revenues missing estimates, leading to a 6.8% decline in share price during after-hours trading [1][5] Financial Performance - Adjusted EPS for Q3 was 89 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.05, and down from $1.14 in the prior-year quarter [5] - Net sales were $1.74 billion, missing the consensus estimate of $1.81 billion by 4.1%, and declined 6% year over year [5] - North America segment net sales decreased by 12% year over year, while the International segment saw a 3% increase [6] Segment Performance - Gross billings in the North America segment fell 11% year over year, attributed to declines in Dolls, Infant, Toddler and Preschool, and vehicles [6] - International segment gross billings increased by 5% year over year, driven by growth in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions [7] - Barbie gross billings fell by 17% year over year, while Hot Wheels saw an 8% increase [8][9] Operational Insights - Adjusted gross margin was 50.2%, down 290 basis points year over year, due to foreign exchange impacts, inflation, and increased tariff costs [11] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $466.1 million, compared to $584.4 million in the prior-year quarter [11] Balance Sheet Overview - As of September 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $691.9 million, down from $723.5 million a year earlier [12] - Total inventories increased to $826.6 million from $737.2 million year over year, while long-term debt decreased to $1.73 billion from $2.33 billion [12] Future Outlook - Mattel expects net sales growth of 1% to 3% for 2025, with adjusted EPS projected between $1.54 and $1.66 [13] - The company anticipates an adjusted gross margin of approximately 50%, down from 50.9% reported in fiscal 2024 [13]

Market Overview - The U.S. stock market opened with slight declines across major indices, including S&P 500 (-0.04%), Russell 2000 (-0.11%), Dow (-0.14%), and Nasdaq (-0.18%) [2] Earnings Reports - Intuitive Surgical reported strong earnings, leading to a significant increase in its stock price by 17.76%. Other notable gainers include Vertiv (+7.1%) and Hilton (+3.1%) [3] - Pegasystems saw a rise of 12.5%, while Capital One and Haliburton increased by 4.12% and 2.77%, respectively, benefiting from positive earnings sentiment from the previous day [3] - Conversely, Texas Instruments experienced a sharp decline of 7.9% following weaker after-hours results, alongside other laggards like Manhattan Associates (-7.9%), Netflix (-7.4%), and Newmont (-4.77%) [4] - Mattel's stock fell by 5.5% after missing earnings expectations and reporting a decline in North American sales [4] Upcoming Earnings - Major earnings reports expected later today include Tesla, SAP, and IBM, which will be released after the market closes [8] Economic Indicators - The 10-Year Treasury yield decreased by 1.9 points to 3.944%, while the Continuous Gold Contract fell by 1.76% to $4,036.80 [6]

This story was originally published on Retail Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Retail Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: With Mattel’s Q3 net sales down nearly 6% year over year to $1.7 billion, the toy maker more than ever needs a strong holiday season. Executives said they expect one. “Consumer demand has been strong all year, and it's still strong now,” CEO Ynon Kreiz told analysts Tuesday. Net income in the period plunged 25% to $278.4 million, and gross margin fel ...

Barbie’s world just got a little less sparkly. Third-quarter results from parent company Mattel show the toy giant is feeling the pinch as it heads into the holiday season amid rising inventories and declining sales. For toy companies, the quarter just preceding the all-important holiday season functions as a preview — with Walmart and Target revealing their holiday sales estimates through their ordering patterns. If the giant retailers expect a big Christmas , they place large third-quarter orders. If th ...

Work Medical Technology Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:WOK) surged 50.26% in after-hours trading on Tuesday.Check out the current price of WOK stock here. According to Benzinga Pro data, the medical devices supplier closed Tuesday's regular session at $3.92, marking a 9.19% gain.$1 Million Investment in Neologics BioscienceWork Medical Technology Group announced on Tuesday that it reached an investment agreement with Neologics Bioscience Inc., a Delaware-based medical tech firm focused on integrating AI and medicine.Un ...

消息面上，美泰公布第三季业绩，销售额同比下降6%至17.4亿美元，低于市场预期的18.4亿美元；经调 整每股盈利为89美仙，亦逊预期。美泰表示，美国零售商已将即将到来的假期季节订单推迟到第四季 度，重申预计今年销售额将增长1%至3%之间、每股盈利在1.54美元至1.66美元之间，符合市场预期。 (格隆汇) 美国玩具制造商美泰(MAT.US)夜盘跌超5.3%，报17.82美元。 ...

Core Insights - Retailers are increasing their inventory of toys and games in anticipation of a strong holiday shopping season, driven by rising consumer demand as noted by Mattel's CEO Ynon Kreiz [1][7] - Mattel's U.S. business faced challenges in Q3 due to changes in retailers' ordering patterns influenced by the macroeconomic environment and tariffs, but there has been a recovery in orders at the start of Q4 [2][3] Retail Ordering Patterns - Retailers have shifted from a direct import model, where they managed importation and warehousing, to a domestic shipping model, allowing for more flexibility and responsiveness to market conditions [4][5] - This shift has resulted in orders being placed later and more frequently, aligning with a just-in-time inventory approach [5][6] Consumer Demand and Sales Outlook - There is an observed increase in point of sale (POS) activity, prompting retailers to accelerate their domestic orders to prepare for the holiday season [7] - Mattel anticipates strong top-line growth in Q4 and is reaffirming its full-year guidance based on these trends [3] Strategic Initiatives - Mattel is focusing on expanding its intellectual property-driven toy business and enhancing its entertainment offerings, including the launch of self-published digital games and new television series [8] - The company's collaboration with OpenAI to integrate artificial intelligence into its products is progressing [9]

US stock futures hit pause on Wednesday after a record-setting session for the Dow as investors braced for another packed day of earnings highlighted by Tesla (TSLA) and IBM (IBM). Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) were little changed. Contracts on the the S&P 500 (ES=F) rose 0.1%, setting the broad benchmark up for a bid on a fresh all-time high. Wall Street is on watch for the next rush of earnings, after upbeat blue-chip results on Tuesday ...