Mattel(US:MAT)2025-07-23 21:00Q2 2025 Performance - Net Sales declined by 6% as reported and in constant currency[15] - Adjusted Gross Margin increased by 200 bps[15] - Adjusted Earnings Per Share remained unchanged at $019[15] - Gross Billings decreased 4%[22] Category & Regional Performance - Vehicles gross billings increased by 10% in constant currency[23] - Dolls gross billings decreased by 19% in constant currency[23] - Infant, Toddler, and Preschool gross billings decreased by 25% in constant currency[23] - Action Figures, Building Sets, Games, and Other gross billings increased by 16% in constant currency[23] - EMEA gross billings increased by 8% in constant currency[27] - North America gross billings decreased by 15% in constant currency[27] - Latin America gross billings increased by 5% in constant currency[27] - Asia Pacific gross billings increased by 16% in constant currency[27] Financial Metrics - Q2 2025 Net Sales were $1019 million, a 6% decrease year-over-year[19] - Q2 2025 Adjusted Operating Income was $88 million, a decrease of $8 million year-over-year[19] - TTM Free Cash Flow was $530 million[42] - $50 million of shares were repurchased in Q2 2025, and $210 million YTD[43] - Cash balance increased to $870 million[44] - Debt was $2337 million with a leverage ratio of 22x[44] Cost Savings & Guidance - $126 million of savings achieved since launching the Optimizing for Profitable Growth (OPG) program in 2024[47] - Updated FY2025 Guidance for Net Sales is +1% to +3% in constant currency, Adjusted Gross Margin approximately 50%, Adjusted Operating Income between $700 million and $750 million, Adjusted EPS between $154 and $166, and Free Cash Flow approximately $500 million[50]