MATTEL INC /DE/
Mattel designs, manufactures, markets and sells toys, games and other products related to play, entertainment, learning and development for children, families, adult fans and collectors. Its brands include Barbie, American Girl, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Fisher-Price, Thomas & Friends, Masters of the Universe, MEGA and UNO, along with products based on licensed entertainment properties. Its reportable segments are North America and International, which sell products across its categories. Mattel makes money selling products directly to retailers and wholesalers, through agents and distributors in some markets, and to consumers through its e-commerce platform and third-party online channels. American Girl products and publications are also sold directly to consumers and select retailers in the United States and Canada. Mattel licenses its intellectual property to other companies and licenses third-party properties for products it sells. It is headquartered in El Segundo, California.
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See all $MAT insider activity →Mattel (MAT) will report Q3 earnings on Thursday. Last quarter, it beat revenue expectations with $1.13B (+10.5% YoY) but missed EPS and EBITDA estimates. Analysts expect 5.5% revenue growth this quarter. Mattel's stock is down 4.5% in the last month, while peers like Hasbro and Hilton Grand Vacations reported strong results.
Mattel appointed Mr. Matheson to its Board of Directors on October 21, 2026. His term will expire at the 2027 Annual Meeting, increasing the board size from nine to ten members. He will receive the same compensation as other non-employee directors, according to an SEC filing.
MATTEL INC /DE/ (MAT) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Exhibit 99.1 Mattel Enters into Cooperation Agreement with EdgePoint Investment Group Inc. EdgePoint Partner Lee Matheson Joins Mattel Board of Directors EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — October 21, 2026 — Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) (“Mattel” or the “Company”) today announced that it has ent
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Earnings setup suggests investors will focus on whether revenue growth re-accelerates versus prior misses, with EPS/EBITDA risk if margins or costs disappoint.
Board expansion may signal governance changes but no immediate financial impact.
The new partnership and board seat could improve governance and strategic alignment, offering modest upside.
Board appointment may influence governance and strategic direction.
The proxy fight introduces governance uncertainty and potential for a sale, likely weighing on the stock.
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Mattel (MAT) will report Q3 earnings on Thursday. Last quarter, it beat revenue expectations with $1.13B (+10.5% YoY) but missed EPS and EBITDA estimates. Analysts expect 5.5% revenue growth this quarter. Mattel's stock is down 4.5% in the last month, while peers like Hasbro and Hilton Grand Vacations reported strong results.
Mattel appointed Mr. Matheson to its Board of Directors on October 21, 2026. His term will expire at the 2027 Annual Meeting, increasing the board size from nine to ten members. He will receive the same compensation as other non-employee directors, according to an SEC filing.
MATTEL INC /DE/ (MAT) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Exhibit 99.1 Mattel Enters into Cooperation Agreement with EdgePoint Investment Group Inc. EdgePoint Partner Lee Matheson Joins Mattel Board of Directors EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — October 21, 2026 — Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) (“Mattel” or the “Company”) today announced that it has ent
Mattel Inc. (MAT) appointed Lee Matheson, a partner at EdgePoint Investment Group, to its board. EdgePoint holds 18% of Mattel's stock. The agreement includes voting and standstill provisions. Matheson brings investment and board experience.
Mattel faces a potential proxy fight as Southeastern Asset Management considers nominating new directors to push for a sale. The company has seen declines in sales and profit margins, with shares down 15% this year. Ariel Investments, another major shareholder, also advocates for a sale. Mattel's bylaws limit the number of directors an investor can nominate.
Longleaf Partners Fund reported a Q3 2026 decline for Mattel (MAT), citing management changes and acquisition interest. Mattel's stock fell 14.36% YTD, closing at $16.99 on October 20, 2026. The company's CEO announced departure, and Authentic Brands expressed acquisition interest at $20+ per share, leading to a rebound. Mattel's market cap is $4.85 billion.
UBS maintained a Buy rating and $28 price target for Mattel (MAT) after the company announced Peter Griffith as its new CFO. Mattel's stock trades at $17.07, with 15 analysts recommending a Buy. The company reported Q2 revenue of $1.13B, beating estimates but missing on EPS. Authentic Brands offered $20 per share for Mattel, leading to an upgrade from Seaport Global Securities.
Mattel appointed Peter Griffith as CFO, effective October 20, 2026. Paul Ruh will transition to Executive Advisor until December 31, 2026. Adriana Cisneros resigned from the Board on October 18, 2026. Griffith previously served as EVP and CFO at Amgen.
MATTEL INC /DE/ (MAT) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Exhibit 99.1 Mattel Appoints Peter Griffith as Chief Financial Officer and Board Director EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — October 19, 2026 — Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced the appointment of Peter Griffith as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 20, 2026. Griffith succeeds
Mattel amended CEO Roger Lynch's offer, setting his start date for October 12, 2026, and accelerating equity awards. The company also increased his change-in-control severance multiplier to 2.99x. Lynch's equity awards include 461,538 make-whole RSUs, 461,538 inducement performance RSUs, and 461,538 performance RSUs plus 307,692 RSUs for the 2026 annual LTIP. The changes follow recent external developments, according to the company.
