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Why Hasbro Is Winning the Toy Wars and Mattel Isn’t

Mattel reported Q2 net sales of $1.12B, above LSEG’s $1.10B estimate, but adjusted profit was 1 cent per share versus a 4-cent estimate. Mattel cited tariffs, inflation, higher royalties, and currency moves, with adjusted gross margin down to 48.6% and operating income down 60% on higher marketing. It reaffirmed FY EPS $1.27-$1.39 and sales growth 3%-6%.

Mattel, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Mattel reported Q2 2026 net sales growth of 10%, citing double-digit gains in North America and integration of Mattel163 digital games. Management reiterated 2026 guidance for net sales growth of 3% to 6% and adjusted gross margin around 50%, while discussing margin headwinds from tariffs and inflation and a $110 million digital/IP investment plan.

Angel Reese Barbie -- Wearing Her New Reeboks -- Sells Out

Mattel launched a Barbie Signature doll and a co-branded Angel Reese 1 Reebok shoe line with WNBA player Angel Reese during WNBA All-Star weekend. The doll debuted at Target and online at Walmart, Amazon, and Mattel.com and sold out quickly. The shoes are priced at $160 (adults) and $130 (kids). Mattel reported Q2 sales up 10% to $1.13B.

MAT sentiment & insider activity

Over the past 7 days, alphai's AI scored 10 news stories mentioning MAT (MATTEL INC /DE/). Coverage has skewed bearish: 1 bullish, 4 neutral, and 5 bearish.

Recent MAT coverage spans earnings and financial news.

What's driving MAT

  • Near-term downside risk to margins and earnings power as tariff pressure and brand spending weigh on profitability despite sales growth.

    yahoo.com · Aug 7, 2026

  • Guidance and margin bridge details frame near-term earnings risk and the credibility of managements 2027 investment ROI plan.

    yahoo.com · Aug 6, 2026

  • The article combines a Q2 sales beat with an exec promotion focused on brand demand creation, supporting a near-term positive read-through for Mattel’s brand momentum.

    mediapost.com · Aug 6, 2026

  • Revenue growth is being offset by margin and profitability deterioration, driven by cost pressures and higher advertising/brand support.

    simplywall.st · Aug 6, 2026

  • Q2 results show top-line momentum from entertainment IP, but margins and profits remain pressured by tariffs, inflation, and higher advertising costs.

    forbes.com · Aug 5, 2026

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Why Hasbro Is Winning the Toy Wars and Mattel Isn’t

Mattel reported Q2 net sales of $1.12B, above LSEG’s $1.10B estimate, but adjusted profit was 1 cent per share versus a 4-cent estimate. Mattel cited tariffs, inflation, higher royalties, and currency moves, with adjusted gross margin down to 48.6% and operating income down 60% on higher marketing. It reaffirmed FY EPS $1.27-$1.39 and sales growth 3%-6%.

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Mattel, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Mattel reported Q2 2026 net sales growth of 10%, citing double-digit gains in North America and integration of Mattel163 digital games. Management reiterated 2026 guidance for net sales growth of 3% to 6% and adjusted gross margin around 50%, while discussing margin headwinds from tariffs and inflation and a $110 million digital/IP investment plan.

Angel Reese Barbie -- Wearing Her New Reeboks -- Sells Out

Mattel launched a Barbie Signature doll and a co-branded Angel Reese 1 Reebok shoe line with WNBA player Angel Reese during WNBA All-Star weekend. The doll debuted at Target and online at Walmart, Amazon, and Mattel.com and sold out quickly. The shoes are priced at $160 (adults) and $130 (kids). Mattel reported Q2 sales up 10% to $1.13B.

Mattel’s (NASDAQ:MAT) Q2 CY2026: Beats On Revenue

Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) reported Q2 CY2026 results. Revenue rose 10.5% year on year to $1.13 billion, exceeding Wall Street estimates by 2.4%. Non-GAAP adjusted EPS was $0.01, down from $0.19 a year earlier and below consensus. Analysts expect revenue growth of 5.3% and full-year EPS to rise from $1.09 to $1.38.

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MATTEL INC /DE/ (MAT): Results of Operations and Financial Condition

MATTEL INC /DE/ (MAT) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 matq22026earningsrelease.htm EX-99.1 Document NEWS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 MATTEL REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS Second Quarter 2026 Highlights Versus Prior Year • Net Sales of $1,125 million, up 10% as reported, and 9% in constant currency • Gross Margin of

Mattel misses second-quarter profit estimates as toy spends slow

Reuters reports Mattel missed Wall Street’s Q2 profit estimate as consumers reduced discretionary spending and demand for traditional toys. Adjusted profit was 1 cent per share versus 4 cents expected. Net sales rose to $1.12B, above $1.10B estimates. Mattel kept its FY outlook, targeting adjusted profit of $1.27 to $1.39 per share and net sales growth of 3% to 6%.

Mattel (MAT) Q2 Earnings: What To Expect

Mattel (MAT) reports Q2 results Tuesday after the bell. The company previously beat revenue expectations with $862.2M revenue, up 4.3% YoY. For the upcoming quarter, analysts expect revenue growth of 7.9% YoY. The article cites an average analyst price target of $18.31 versus $15.09 and notes recent peer results from Hasbro and AMC.

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