Mattel, Inc. (MAT) Research

Mattel, Inc. functions as a worldwide children's entertainment corporation, primarily engaged in the design and production of a diverse range of toys and consumer goods. The company's operations are segmented into North America, International, and the American Girl brand. Its extensive product offerings include dolls and accessories, alongside related content, gaming, and lifestyle merchandise for children, marketed under popular labels such as Barbie, Monster High, American Girl, Polly Pocket, Spirit, and Enchantimals; the American Girl brand specifically also provides dolls complemented by books. Additionally, Mattel manufactures die-cast vehicles, track systems, playsets, and accessories that appeal to both children and collectors, prominently featuring brands like Hot Wheels, Monster Trucks, Matchbox, CARS, and Mario Kart. For the infant, toddler, and preschool demographics, the company delivers content, toys, live events, and various lifestyle products through well-known brands including Fisher-Price, Thomas & Friends, Power Wheels, and Fireman Sam. Furthermore, Mattel offers action figures, building sets, and games under its proprietary brands such as Masters of the Universe, MEGA, UNO, Lightyear, Jurassic World, WWE, and Star Wars, while also producing items under licenses from significant partners like Disney, NBCUniversal, WWE, Microsoft, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros, and Sanrio. The company's products are distributed directly to consumers via its catalogs, websites, and proprietary retail outlets, as well as indirectly through a wide array of retailers including discount and free-standing toy stores, chain stores, department stores, and other retail points, alongside wholesalers, agents, and distributors. Founded in 1945, Mattel, Inc. is headquartered in El Segundo, California.

Market snapshot

Symbol
MAT
Price
$14.04
Day change
+2.71%
Market cap
$4.1B
P/E ratio
8.37x
52-week range
13.62-22.48
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Leisure
Next earnings
in 1 month
Analyst price target
$19.29

Recent news

  • American Girl Names Its 2027 ‘Girl Of The Year' As Part Of Brand's 40th Anniversary Celebration

    Mattel's American Girl doll brand is continuing to celebrate its 40th anniversary with an early look at its 2027 Girl of the Year in a new book.

  • Mattel Shareholder Wants Company to Sell

    Southeastern Asset Management is calling for a sale of Mattel, arguing it would be better off if owned by a private equity firm, competitor or large media company.

  • Mattel set to see upside from film tie-ins, including ‘Toy Story 5': Jefferies

    Mattel, Inc (NASDAQ:MAT) is expected to see improved growth in 2026, according to Jefferies, which raised its forecasts and price target for the toymaker, citing potential upside from its entertainment-driven product slate. Jefferies has increased its fiscal 2026 sales growth estimate to 6.6% year over year, up from a prior 4.5% and above the roughly 6% consensus.

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Recent insider activity

  • Ruh Paul — M-Exempt (66209 shares) on 2026-05-29
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  • Ruh Paul — M-Exempt (24610 shares) on 2026-05-29
  • Ruh Paul — M-Exempt (24610 shares) on 2026-05-29

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