What Happened: Mattel posted first-quarter revenue of $827 million, beating an analyst estimate of $786 million. The company reported a loss of 3 cents per share, beating an estimate of 10 cents per share, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz called the quarter "strong" and said the company continued its "operational excellence." "Our brands are thriving, our products and experiences stand out in the marketplace, and our balance sheet gives us resilience and flexibility to execute our ...

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Mattel, Inc. (MAT) reported first-quarter 2025 results, wherein the top and bottom lines surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Moreover, both metrics improved year over year.Mattel plans to raise prices on select toys in the United States as it grapples with rising costs linked to new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imports from China and other nations. Despite fast-tracking efforts to shift production away from China, management says price hikes are necessary to offset the impact.Due to on ...

One of the goals of President Donald Trump's 145% tariffs against China is to drive manufacturing back to America. But the odds of that are low, at least when it comes to toys."We don't see that happening," Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz said on CNBC's "Squawk Box" Tuesday, less than a day after the company withdrew annual financial targets."We need to remember that a significant part of toy creation happens in America," he said. "Design, development, product engineering, brand management all happens in America. Mak ...

Core Viewpoint - Mattel is raising prices on some toys and reducing reliance on China-sourced products due to a volatile macro-economic environment and evolving U.S. tariff landscape [1][5]. Group 1: Financial Impact and Strategy - Mattel expects around $270 million in incremental costs from tariffs in 2025, but plans to offset these costs through various mitigating actions [2]. - The company is taking steps to diversify its supply chain and reduce reliance on China-sourced products, aiming to cut imports from China to under 15% by next year [6][11]. - Despite tariffs not affecting Mattel's first quarter financial results, the company is implementing measures to fully offset potential future cost impacts [5]. Group 2: Market Conditions and Consumer Behavior - The current macro-economic environment makes it difficult to predict consumer spending and U.S. sales for the remainder of the year and holiday season [5]. - Many companies have halted production and shipping to the U.S. due to tariffs from China, indicating significant disruption in the industry [2]. Group 3: Production Adjustments - Mattel is increasing production of its UNO card game in India as part of its strategy to mitigate tariff impacts [9]. - The company imports Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels toys from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, which have also faced tariffs [9].

First Quarter 2025 Earnings (Unaudited Results) May 5, 2025 Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements / Presentation Information Mattel cautions the viewer that this presentation contains a number of forward-looking statements, which are statements that relate to the future and are, by their nature, uncertain. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and include statements regarding Mattel's guidance and goals for fut ...

Mattel (MAT) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.03 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.11. This compares to loss of $0.05 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 72.73%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this toy maker would post earnings of $0.23 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.35, delivering a surprise of 52.17%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed co ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ___________________________________________________________ FORM 10-Q ___________________________________________________________ Commission File Number 001-05647 MATTEL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ___________________________________________________________ Delaware 95-1567322 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF T ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales grew 2% as reported and 4% in constant currency to $827 million [6][25] - Adjusted gross margin increased by 130 basis points to 49.6% [6][25] - Adjusted EBITDA grew 7% to $57 million [6][25] - Cash balance at quarter end was $1.24 billion, an increase of $113 million year-over-year [32] - Total debt remained approximately $2.34 billion [33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Dolls gross billings increased 2%, driven by Disney Princess and Wicked, while Barbie and American Girl were comparable to the prior year [26][15] - Vehicles increased 6%, with Hot Wheels growing 7% [26][15] - Infant toddler and preschool overall declined 5%, primarily due to declines in baby gear and Power Wheels [26] - Challenger categories overall increased 14%, driven by growth in Action Figures and Games [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross billings increased 4% in North America, including double-digit growth in Canada [29] - EMEA increased 8% with growth across almost every market [29] - Asia Pacific increased 12%, driven by growth in Australia, India, and China [29] - Latin America declined 7%, reflecting the impact of retailers reducing inventory levels [29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is diversifying its supply chain to reduce reliance on China, with plans to relocate production of 500 toy SKUs from China to other locations in 2025 [9][10] - Aiming to reduce U.S. imports from China to less than 15% of global production by 2026 and less than 10% by 2027 [13][12] - The company is committed to maintaining a strong balance sheet and executing a $600 million share repurchase program for 2025 [23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in mitigating actions to offset potential tariff impacts, emphasizing a strong balance sheet and operational excellence [22][23] - The company is pausing full-year 2025 guidance due to uncertainty in consumer spending and the evolving tariff situation [21][22] - Management noted that the toy industry has historically proven resilient during uncertain times [22] Other Important Information - The company reported a strong first quarter with top-line growth and gross margin expansion [6][23] - The entertainment strategy is progressing, with several movies in production and partnerships with major entertainment companies [18][19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you outline the roadmap to offset the impact of incremental tariffs? - Management indicated that Q1 was not impacted by tariffs and expects Q2 to be unaffected as well, with potential impacts starting in Q3 [42] - Current exposure to tariffs is estimated at $270 million, before considering mitigating actions [43][44] Question: What flexibility exists in the supply chain to transition out of China? - The company has established a flexible, modular supply chain over seven years, sourcing from multiple countries [50][52] Question: How confident is the company in passing along pricing to retailers? - Management emphasized long-standing relationships with retailers and a strategic approach to pricing, ensuring affordability [55][59] Question: What is the current state of inventory levels post-Easter? - The company reported that both owned and retail inventories are at appropriate levels, with some increases due to the later Easter holiday [78] Question: Have there been changes in retailer buying behavior? - No significant changes in buying behavior were noted, but some volatility is expected in gross billings due to direct import assessments [82][84]

NEWS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 MATTEL REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS First Quarter 2025 Highlights Versus Prior Year EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 5, 2025 – Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today reported first quarter 2025 financial results. Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO of Mattel, said: "This was a strong quarter for Mattel, with positive performance and continued operational excellence. Our brands are thriving, our products and experiences stand out in the marketplace, and our balance sheet gives us resilien ...