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Core Insights - Mattel, Inc. reported first-quarter 2025 results with both revenue and earnings exceeding Zacks Consensus Estimates, showing year-over-year improvement [1][3] - The company plans to increase prices on select toys in the U.S. due to rising costs from new tariffs, despite efforts to shift production away from China [1][2] Financial Performance - Adjusted loss per share was 3 cents, better than the expected loss of 11 cents, compared to a loss of 5 cents in the same quarter last year [3] - Net sales reached $826.6 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $800 million by 3.4%, with a 2% increase year-over-year and a 4% increase in constant currency [3] Segment Performance - North America segment net sales increased by 3% year-over-year, while the International segment saw a 1% increase [4] - Gross billings in North America rose by 4%, driven by growth in Dolls, Action Figures, Building Sets, Games, and Other [4] - International gross billings increased by 1%, primarily due to growth in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions [5] Category Performance - Worldwide gross billings from Mattel Power Brands increased by 3% year-over-year to $924.2 million [6] - Gross billings for Hot Wheels grew by 4%, while Fisher-Price saw a decline of 3% [7] Operating Results - Adjusted gross margin improved to 49.6%, up 130 basis points year-over-year, attributed to better inventory management and efficiencies from the Optimizing for Profitable Growth initiative [8] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $57.2 million, compared to $53.5 million in the prior-year quarter [9] Balance Sheet - As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $1.24 billion, up from $1.13 billion at the end of 2024 [11] - Total inventories decreased to $658.4 million from $669.3 million at the end of 2024, while long-term debt remained stable at $2.33 billion [11]

Core Viewpoint - Mattel is raising prices on some toys and reducing reliance on China-sourced products due to a volatile macro-economic environment and evolving U.S. tariff landscape [1][5]. Group 1: Financial Impact and Strategy - Mattel expects around $270 million in incremental costs from tariffs in 2025, but plans to offset these costs through various mitigating actions [2]. - The company is taking steps to diversify its supply chain and reduce reliance on China-sourced products, aiming to cut imports from China to under 15% by next year [6][11]. - Despite tariffs not affecting Mattel's first quarter financial results, the company is implementing measures to fully offset potential future cost impacts [5]. Group 2: Market Conditions and Consumer Behavior - The current macro-economic environment makes it difficult to predict consumer spending and U.S. sales for the remainder of the year and holiday season [5]. - Many companies have halted production and shipping to the U.S. due to tariffs from China, indicating significant disruption in the industry [2]. Group 3: Production Adjustments - Mattel is increasing production of its UNO card game in India as part of its strategy to mitigate tariff impacts [9]. - The company imports Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels toys from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, which have also faced tariffs [9].

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Company Performance - Mattel reported a quarterly loss of $0.03 per share, better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.11, and an improvement from a loss of $0.05 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 72.73% [1] - The company posted revenues of $826.6 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.37% and showing an increase from $809.5 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Mattel has exceeded consensus EPS estimates four times and topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] Stock Outlook - Mattel shares have declined approximately 7.6% since the beginning of the year, compared to a decline of 3.3% for the S&P 500 [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.20 on revenues of $1.1 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.59 on revenues of $5.42 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Mattel is currently unfavorable, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Toys - Games - Hobbies industry, to which Mattel belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 21% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a challenging environment [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact investor sentiment and stock performance [5]

Mattel (MAT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 05, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Jenn Kettnich - VP - Investor RelationsYnon Kreiz - Chairman & CEOAnthony DiSilvestro - Chief Financial OfficerArpine Kocharian - Executive DirectorStephen Laszczyk - Vice PresidentMegan Clapp - Executive DirectorKylie Cohu - Consumer Equity ResearchAlexander Perry - Director, Equity Research Conference Call Participants Eric Handler - MD & Senior Research AnalystChristopher Horvers - Senior Analyst Operator Ladies and gentleme ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales grew 2% as reported and 4% in constant currency to $827 million [6][25] - Adjusted gross margin increased by 130 basis points to 49.6% [6][25] - Adjusted EBITDA grew 7% to $57 million [6][25] - Cash balance at quarter end was $1.24 billion, an increase of $113 million year-over-year [32] - Total debt remained approximately $2.34 billion [33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Dolls gross billings increased 2%, driven by Disney Princess and Wicked, while Barbie and American Girl were comparable to the prior year [26][15] - Vehicles increased 6%, with Hot Wheels growing 7% [26][15] - Infant toddler and preschool overall declined 5%, primarily due to declines in baby gear and Power Wheels [26] - Challenger categories overall increased 14%, driven by growth in Action Figures and Games [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross billings increased 4% in North America, including double-digit growth in Canada [29] - EMEA increased 8% with growth across almost every market [29] - Asia Pacific increased 12%, driven by growth in Australia, India, and China [29] - Latin America declined 7%, reflecting the impact of retailers reducing inventory levels [29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is diversifying its supply chain to reduce reliance on China, with plans to relocate production of 500 toy SKUs from China to other locations in 2025 [9][10] - Aiming to reduce U.S. imports from China to less than 15% of global production by 2026 and less than 10% by 2027 [13][12] - The company is committed to maintaining a strong balance sheet and executing a $600 million share repurchase program for 2025 [23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in mitigating actions to offset potential tariff impacts, emphasizing a strong balance sheet and operational excellence [22][23] - The company is pausing full-year 2025 guidance due to uncertainty in consumer spending and the evolving tariff situation [21][22] - Management noted that the toy industry has historically proven resilient during uncertain times [22] Other Important Information - The company reported a strong first quarter with top-line growth and gross margin expansion [6][23] - The entertainment strategy is progressing, with several movies in production and partnerships with major entertainment companies [18][19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you outline the roadmap to offset the impact of incremental tariffs? - Management indicated that Q1 was not impacted by tariffs and expects Q2 to be unaffected as well, with potential impacts starting in Q3 [42] - Current exposure to tariffs is estimated at $270 million, before considering mitigating actions [43][44] Question: What flexibility exists in the supply chain to transition out of China? - The company has established a flexible, modular supply chain over seven years, sourcing from multiple countries [50][52] Question: How confident is the company in passing along pricing to retailers? - Management emphasized long-standing relationships with retailers and a strategic approach to pricing, ensuring affordability [55][59] Question: What is the current state of inventory levels post-Easter? - The company reported that both owned and retail inventories are at appropriate levels, with some increases due to the later Easter holiday [78] Question: Have there been changes in retailer buying behavior? - No significant changes in buying behavior were noted, but some volatility is expected in gross billings due to direct import assessments [82][84]

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Group 1 - The "Foreign Trade Quality Products China Tour" event in Nanjing aims to promote foreign trade products through various channels, including shopping districts and online platforms, from April 30 to the end of May [1][4] - Over 60 quality foreign trade companies are participating in a 1,300 square meter exhibition area in the central shopping district, showcasing a variety of products such as apparel, outdoor gear, and home goods [1][2] - The event is designed to create a strong consumer atmosphere and facilitate domestic sales channels for foreign trade enterprises, contributing to stabilizing foreign trade and expanding consumption [1][4] Group 2 - The exhibition features a wide range of products, including high-quality tea sets from "China Time-honored Brand" Gaochun Ceramics and various home textiles from Jiangsu Sumeida Group, attracting many buyers [2][3] - Companies like Nanjing LQ Health Technology Co., Ltd. are expanding their domestic market presence while continuing to export to countries like the USA and Japan [4][5] - The event serves as a platform for foreign trade enterprises to explore new domestic markets and enhance brand visibility [5][6] Group 3 - The Nanjing Municipal Bureau of Commerce is organizing online and offline activities to support foreign trade enterprises, including partnerships with major e-commerce platforms like JD.com and Suning [6][7] - JD.com is providing customized support for Nanjing foreign trade companies, including promotional resources and a green channel for new merchants [6][7] - Suning is offering comprehensive services for companies lacking domestic sales experience, including logistics and operational support [7]

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (JAKK) reported first-quarter 2025 results, with earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The top and bottom lines increased on a year-over-year basis.For the quarter, the company reported solid consumer demand across major markets and key retail channels. While U.S. market conditions posed some challenges in April, the company reported growth in Europe and Latin America, supported by strategic investments.Following the results, JAKK stock jumped 15.6% in Tuesday’s aft ...