EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, today announced a global search for the first-ever Hot Wheels® Tiniest Team Principal™. One Tiniest Team Principal each from the United States, United Kingdom and Mexico will be chosen and flown with their families to Hot Wheels headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., where things get real. They will meet the desig.
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 is a global toy leader with brands like Barbie and Hot Wheels, serving families worldwide through retail and digital channels.
Ariel Appreciation Fund traded up +1.14% in the quarter, lagging the Russell Midcap Value Index's +3.68% gain and the +1.29% return posted by the Russell Midcap Index. Demand was broad based across high growth markets including AI networking, aerospace and defense, non-terrestrial satellite communications and semiconductors. Mattel's results were also pressured by tariff uncertainty and elevated promotions, which pinched margins.
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.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) (“Mattel” or the “Company”) issued the following statement regarding Southeastern Asset Management, Inc.'s (“Southeastern”) letter to the Company's Board of Directors (the “Board”). Mattel maintains ongoing communication with its shareholders and values their perspectives. We appreciate Southeastern's continued engagement with the Company, including our conversations this year. Our Board of Directors and management team are committ.
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. (“Southeastern”) today issued an open letter to the board of directors and shareholders of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) (“Mattel” or the “Company”), calling on the Company to explore strategic alternatives. The full text of the letter is below. May 7, 2026 Board of Directors and Shareholders of Mattel, Inc. c/o Secretary, TWR 15-1 Mattel, Inc. 333 Continental Boulevard El Segundo, CA 90245-5012 VIA Email, FedEx and Press Release.
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.
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,...
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Vrbo today announced a partnership to unveil six limited-time vacation home stays, giving travelers the chance to have a game night to remember. Through this collaboration, the iconic card game is going beyond the tabletop, with travelers able to book these wildly fun, UNO-themed stays. Located across some of Vrbo's top vacation destinations, each home offers the perfect setting for UNO fans to compete, connect, and play togeth.
