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Mattel (MAT) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Jul 28, 2026
After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.08
Last Year’s EPS
0.19
Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 12 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:Apr 29, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: solid top‑line progress, strong brand and international momentum, strategic progress on digital gaming and entertainment IP, and continued capital returns. Those positives were offset by meaningful margin compression, Q1 profitability losses, weaker free cash flow and notable declines in Barbie and the infant/preschool category. Management reiterated full‑year revenue guidance and expects margin improvement over the year, but near‑term profitability and tariff-related risks weigh on the tone.
Company Guidance
Mattel reiterated full‑year 2026 guidance calling for net sales growth of 3%–6% in constant currency (with current spot rates implying a 1–2 ppt FX tailwind on reported sales), an adjusted gross margin of approximately 50% for the year (Q2 expected to improve sequentially but remain below 50%), adjusted operating income of $580M–$630M (including a $30M recast adjustment) and adjusted EPS of $1.27–$1.39. Management expects vehicles and challenger categories to grow strongly, ITPS to decline, and continues $150M of strategic investments in 2026 (about $110M excluding ~$40M of user‑acquisition spend) that it says will be net‑positive to the P&L in 2027; it also expects 2027 revenue to grow mid‑ to high‑single digits in constant currency with strong double‑digit adjusted operating income growth. Capital allocation and balance‑sheet context in the guidance: target $400M of share repurchases this year (Q1 repurchase $200M; $1.4B repurchased since 2023, ~21% fewer shares outstanding), trailing‑12‑month free cash flow $335M, cash $866M at quarter end and gross leverage ~2.7x.
Top‑Line Growth Above Expectations
Net sales of $862 million, up 4% as reported and 1% in constant currency; total gross billings +2% in constant currency; global POS up mid‑single digits, indicating stronger consumer demand and a better-than-expected start to the year.
Vehicles and Key Brand Momentum
Vehicles category gross billings +13%; Hot Wheels and Disney/Pixar Cars each grew double digits; Mattel gained share in vehicles and action figures per Circana and was #1 globally in dolls, vehicles and infant/preschool categories.
Standout Brand Performance
Several owned and partner brands grew double digits, including Hot Wheels, Uno, Monster High, and resurgence picks like Masters of the Universe; Mattel Brick Shop is rapidly expanding and growing double digits following launch.
Digital and IP/Entertainment Progress
Closed acquisition of remaining 50% of Mattel 163 to fully own mobile games studio; first self‑published mobile game (Masters of the Universe) in soft launch ahead of June 5 theatrical release, second mobile game in advanced development; strong engagement on branded digital experiences (Barbie Dreamhouse Tycoon on Roblox ranked top 10; UNO experience strong on Fortnite).
Capital Allocation and Share Repurchases
Repurchased $200 million of shares in the quarter and $1.4 billion since 2023 (approximate 21% reduction in shares outstanding); continue to expect $400 million in buybacks this year under a $1.5 billion authorization.
International Strength
Gross billings in international markets up 8% with growth across EMEA, Latin America and Asia Pacific, partially offsetting a North America gross billings decline of 4%.
Cost Savings and Efficiency Progress
Optimizing for Profitable Growth program delivered $16 million of savings in the quarter, bringing program savings to date to $189 million toward a $225 million target for 2024–2026.
Maintained 2026 Top‑Line Guidance and Longer‑Term Outlook
Reiterated full‑year 2026 net sales guidance of +3% to +6% in constant currency and continued to expect adjusted gross margin of ~50% for the year; 2027 outlook calls for mid‑ to high‑single digit revenue growth and strong double‑digit adjusted operating income growth driven by strategic investments.

Mattel (MAT) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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MAT Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
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Jul 28, 2026
2026 (Q2)
0.08 / -
0.19
Apr 29, 2026
2026 (Q1)
-0.21 / -0.20
-0.03-566.67% (-0.17)
Feb 10, 2026
2025 (Q4)
0.54 / 0.39
0.3511.43% (+0.04)
Oct 21, 2025
2025 (Q3)
1.06 / 0.89
1.14-21.93% (-0.25)
Jul 23, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.18 / 0.19
0.190.00% (0.00)
May 05, 2025
2025 (Q1)
-0.10 / -0.03
-0.0540.00% (+0.02)
Feb 04, 2025
2024 (Q4)
0.20 / 0.35
0.2920.69% (+0.06)
Oct 23, 2024
2024 (Q3)
0.95 / 1.14
1.085.56% (+0.06)
Jul 23, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.17 / 0.19
0.190.00% (+0.09)
Apr 23, 2024
2024 (Q1)
-0.13 / -0.05
-0.2479.17% (+0.19)
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MAT Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Apr 29, 2026
$14.89$15.08+1.28%
Feb 10, 2026
$21.06$15.80-24.98%
Oct 21, 2025
$18.82$18.30-2.76%
Jul 23, 2025
$20.20$16.89-16.39%
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