It has been a good year for Mattel, and the toy giant is looking to capitalize on the recent surge in enthusiasm to drive digital and direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales.In a presentation shared with analysts Wednesday (Feb. 7) accompanying the company’s fourth quarter and full-year 2023 earnings report, Mattel shared that it benefitted significantly from the popularity of the Barbie movie, noting that the iconic toy became the best-selling doll property around the world and the second-most popular toy property ...

Mattel (MAT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.29 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.30 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.18 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -3.33%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this toy maker would post earnings of $0.87 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.08, delivering a surprise of 24.14%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surp ...

Toy maker Mattel Inc. on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter results that missed expectations, and the company said it planned to cut costs this year while continuing to buy back stock. The cost cuts would follow layoffs by rival Hasbro Inc. HAS, +1.34% amid a slowdown in demand for toys. They also come as other companies over the past several weeks have announced layoffs and plans to tighten up expenses, as investors seek out bigger profit margins. Shares of Mattel MAT, +1.57% were up 1.5% after hours. “Look ...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Julius Genachowski and Dawn Ostroff have joined the Company’s Board of Directors, effective February 5, 2024. The new Directors bring extensive combined experience in media, entertainment, and technology, and expertise in finance, M&A, and government regulation, which will help further Mattel’s strategy to grow its IP-driven toy business and expand its entertainment offering. Mr. Genachowski brings to Mattel extensive ex ...

American Girl and Disney collaborate on a new 18-inch doll collection for the popular Disney Princess and Disney Frozen franchises, with fan favorites Ariel, Tiana, and Cinderella first to join the magical lineup in Spring 2024 (Photo: Business Wire)American Girl and Disney collaborate on a new 18-inch doll collection for the popular Disney Princess and Disney Frozen franchises, with fan favorites Ariel, Tiana, and Cinderella first to join the magical lineup in Spring 2024 (Photo: Business Wire)MIDDLETON, W ...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Barbie, Stacie and friends are returning for an all-new journey in Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue. Coming to Netflix March 14, the hour-long special will follow Barbie’s middle sister, Stacie, as she quickly comes to the rescue of Barbie and Skipper. Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue marks the first time Stacie plays a lead role in Barbie content and includes five new original songs, new friends, and more puppies than ever. ...

Mattel, Inc. (MAT) is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2023 results on Feb 7, 2024, after the closing bell. In the last reported quarter, the company’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 24.1%.The Trend in Estimate RevisionFor the quarter to be reported, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings per share has remained unchanged at 32 cents in the past seven days. The estimated figure indicates a 77.8% increase from 18 cents reported in the year-ago quarter. For revenues, the consensus mark is p ...

Mattel stock has lost some luster since the Barbie movie came out in the summer Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:MAT) stock is 1.7% lower premarket, after J.P. Morgan Securities downgraded the toymaker to "neutral" from "overweight." According to the analyst, the toymaker's tailwinds from the "Barbie" movie were overblown, while weak 2023 holiday sales and higher freight costs will weigh on MAT going forward.Despite a fractional year-to-date lead and a nearly 11% year-over-year deficit, the majority of analysts are optim ...

Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) stock is a hot topic on Friday after activist investor Barrington Capital expressed interest in making changes at the family entertainment company.Barrington Capital takes issue with the fact that MAT stock is down 13.2% over the last two years. The activist investor notes that this has the company’s shares lagging 22.3%.Barrington Capital has presented Mattel Executive Chairman and CEO Ynon Kreiz with a few measures to overcome this problem and create shareholder value. That includes se ...

Move over Ken, Barbie has a new suitor.New York-based investment company Barington Capital Group has built an undisclosed stake in Barbie-owner Mattel and wants to swoop in to create value for shareholders, according to a letter sent to Mattel chief Ynon Kreiz.The activist investor said Mattel’s share price — which has hovered at around $18 and despite the smash success of the “Barbie” movie — will continue to underperform, according to the press release issued by Barington CEO James Mitarotonda,Mitarotond ...