Compared to Estimates, Mattel (MAT) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Mattel reported $1.65 billion in revenue for Q4 2024, a year-over-year increase of 1.6% and an EPS of $0.35, up from $0.29 a year ago [1] - The revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.66 billion by -0.53%, while the EPS exceeded the consensus estimate of $0.23 by +52.17% [1] Revenue Performance - Barbie gross billings were $406 million, below the average estimate of $419.40 million, reflecting a year-over-year decline of -14.2% [4] - Hot Wheels gross billings reached $481.40 million, surpassing the estimated $446.19 million, marking a year-over-year increase of +15.3% [4] - Fisher-Price gross billings were $206.10 million, below the average estimate of $249.61 million, indicating a year-over-year decline of -16% [4] - Other categories reported gross billings of $788.50 million, exceeding the estimate of $751.94 million [4] Category Performance - Infant, Toddler, and Preschool category gross billings were $276.20 million, slightly below the estimate of $279.96 million, with a year-over-year change of -5.5% [4] - Vehicles category gross billings were $543.80 million, above the estimate of $508.75 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +14.5% [4] - Dolls category gross billings were $734.90 million, below the average estimate of $745.05 million, showing a year-over-year decline of -3.7% [4] Stock Performance - Mattel's shares have returned -3% over the past month, compared to a +1% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]