Welcome to our dedicated page for Mattel news (Ticker: MAT), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Mattel stock.
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) generates a steady flow of news as a global toy and family entertainment company with brands such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, Polly Pocket, and Barney. This news page aggregates coverage related to Mattel’s operations, brand initiatives, financial updates, and capital markets activity.
Investors following MAT can find announcements about quarterly and annual financial results, guidance updates, and participation in investor conferences. Mattel issues earnings releases that discuss net sales trends by region and product category, gross margin performance, operating income, cash flow, and share repurchase activity, often accompanied by webcasts and slide presentations for analysts.
Brand and product news is also a significant part of Mattel’s coverage. Recent examples include the introduction of the first autistic Barbie doll, developed in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, and updates on the Barbie Fashionistas line. Mattel also releases news about events such as the Hot Wheels Legends Tour, a global traveling car show and contest that culminates in a custom car being turned into a 1:64 scale Hot Wheels die-cast model sold worldwide.
Mattel’s news extends into entertainment, digital, and cultural collaborations. Announcements have detailed an expanded collaboration with Roblox to launch experiences for Monster High and other brands on the platform, as well as a multi-year partnership between Mattel Creations and The Museum of Modern Art for design-led collectibles. Capital markets items, such as the pricing of senior notes offerings, are disclosed through press releases and related SEC filings.
By reviewing this news feed, readers can track how Mattel deploys its intellectual property across toys, digital experiences, live events, and partnerships, and how these activities intersect with its financial and strategic communications.
Thomas & Friends (NYSE: MAT) debuts a refreshed look and updated logo as the franchise begins a full relaunch rolling out this fall. The redesign honors 80+ years of heritage while introducing a modern aesthetic, refined character art, and new brand elements tied to storytelling, warmth, and authenticity.
Mattel plans additional announcements across 2026 including live experiences, product, publishing, and content tied to the brand evolution.
Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at ~4:05 p.m. Eastern Time,
followed by a webcast conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The webcast and slides will be available in the Events and Presentations section of Mattel's Investor Relations website and an archive will be posted for 12 months. Certain financial and statistical information required by Regulation G will be posted on the Investors section at the time of the webcast. Listeners are advised to log on at least 10 minutes early to register and install any required audio software.
Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) introduced the first autistic Barbie, developed over 18 months in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) to reflect ways autistic people may experience, process, and communicate.
The Fashionistas doll includes elbow/wrist articulation for stimming, a side-shifted eye gaze, a spinning pink finger-clip fidget, noise-cancelling headphones, a tablet displaying AAC symbols, sensory-sensitive clothing, and joins a 175+ look collection. Mattel will donate more than 1,000 autistic Barbie dolls to pediatric hospitals and the doll is available on Mattel Shop and major retailers.
Mattel (Nasdaq: MAT) appointed Natalia Premovic as Chief Consumer Products and Experiences Officer, effective January 5, 2026. She will oversee global consumer products, experiences, publishing, and location-based entertainment and report to Chairman and CEO Ynon Kreiz.
Premovic joins from Netflix, where she built its consumer products business, led e-commerce globally, and managed more than 150 partnerships worldwide. She previously spent over a decade at Disney in global product management and retail channel strategy. Premovic will be based at Mattel's global headquarters in El Segundo, Calif.
Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) announced that Ynon Kreiz, chairman and CEO, and Paul Ruh, CFO, will take part in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. ET.
The event will be webcast live and available via Mattel’s Investor Relations site at https://investors.mattel.com/. Listeners should log on at least 15 minutes early to register and install any required software. An archive will be posted on the company website shortly after the live webcast.
Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) announced that Paweł Czarnecki’s custom Fiat 126B, winner of the 2025 Hot Wheels Legends Tour Global Grand Finale on November 15, 2025, will be inducted into the Hot Wheels Garage of Legends and produced as a global 1:64 Hot Wheels die-cast.
The mid-engine, rally-inspired Fiat features a Fiat Uno 1.4 turbo (200 hp), Nissan GT28 turbocharger, widened body (+18.5 inches / 47 cm), coilover suspension, Fiat Uno brakes, flip-forward hood and full roll cage. The Tour ran in 16 countries with regional finals across US, EMEA and LATAM.
Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) priced an underwritten offering of $600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.000% Senior Notes due November 17, 2030. The Notes are senior unsecured obligations and the Offering is expected to close on or about November 17, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
The company intends to use net proceeds, together with cash on hand, to redeem all outstanding 3.375% Senior Notes due 2026 and to pay related fees and expenses. The offering was made under a shelf registration on Form S-3 that became automatically effective on October 30, 2025. BofA Securities, Citigroup, Wells Fargo Securities and Goldman Sachs are joint book-running managers.
Mattel (NYSE: MAT) announced the conclusion of the 2025 Hot Wheels Legends Tour presented by Mobil 1, selecting 26 custom builds to advance to regional finals across the U.S., Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.
Three regional finalists will compete at the virtual Global Grand Finale on November 15, 2025, with regional finals on Nov 4–7, 2025. Fans can watch live on Hot Wheels’ YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and MattelCreations.com. The release highlights U.S. winners, an international slate of builds, and a Walmart Virtual Contest winner.
Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) reported Q3 2025 results: Net Sales $1,736M (down 6% as reported, 7% constant currency) and Gross Margin 50.0% (down 310 bps). Reported Operating Income was $380M (down $108M) and Net Income was $278M (down $94M). GAAP EPS was $0.88 versus $1.09 last year; adjusted EPS was $0.89 versus $1.14. The company repurchased $202M in the quarter (YTD $412M) and reiterated full‑year 2025 guidance, including a $600M repurchase target and Net Sales growth of +1% to +3% (cc).
Category notes: Hot Wheels and Action Figures grew; Barbie and Infant/Toddler declined.
Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) expanded its collaboration with Roblox to launch a slate of standalone Roblox games based on Mattel brands, beginning with Monster High on October 24, 2025. The Monster High experience includes customizable pets, an alchemy lab, and character-driven gameplay, and builds on Monster High’s position as the No. 4 doll brand worldwide per Circana.
Additional Mattel franchises named for Roblox releases include Barbie, Hot Wheels, Masters of the Universe, UNO, Polly Pocket, Street Sharks, Matchbox, and Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots, with licensed assets available through Roblox’s License Manager for developers. Mattel cited prior Roblox success with Barbie DreamHouse Tycoon, which reached close to 500 million visits.
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