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Mattel reported mixed financial results for the quarter, experiencing a slight miss in revenue but outperforming on earnings due to impressive gross margins. Despite the strong earnings performance, management has adjusted its revenue outlook downward, which may raise concerns among investors. Conversely, an increase in the outlook for gross margins suggests improved profitability moving forward. Earnings guidance, however, remains unchanged, potentially indicating confidence in sustaining current earnings levels. This mixed performance reflects ongoing challenges in the market but also highlights areas of strength that could be leveraged in the future.

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Mixed
Valuation
Fair Value
BUY

They had a mixed quarter: a slight revenue miss, but a strong earnings beat due to great gross margins. However, management lowered the revenue outlook, raised gross margins outlook and left the earnings guidance unchanged.

BUY

Reported very good numbers tonight, but guidance was conservative. That's why shares traded down. It beat earnings and revenues in Q3.

DON'T BUY

They just delivered sub-optimal numbers. Suffered supply chain shortages last year. Maybe there was less demand after Covid? We knew things were bad when they pulled their forecast last October. Q4 revenue was down 22% YOY and an 11-cent earnings miss. Their latest full-year forecast is weaker.

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1550+ opinions with 4.81 rating (one of the best performing expert).

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick May 10/22, Down 23.1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with MAT has triggered its stop at $19. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.
BUY
It reports Thursday. They consistently beat the numbers.
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1550+ opinions with 4.81 rating (one of the best performing expert).

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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly The long time toy manufacturer has worked hard to re-invent itself, partnering with Disney and Universal and reviving iconic brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels and Fisher Price. It even has pledged to use 100% recycled bio-based plastics. Its management during pandemic supply-chain threats were expertly handled as reflected in their earnings profit that beat expectations by 150%, when a loss was expected, while supporting a strong 42% ROE. It has prudently used some cash reserves to aggressively retire debt. We recommend a stop loss at $19, looking to achieve $33 -- upside potential over 30%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $33.33)
BUY
Has long liked it. There was a report today that there are takeover talks with a pair of private equaity firms. Shares surged 11%. Also, the company reported much-better-than expected sales, up 20% YOY, and a surrise profit. They affirmed their full-year forecast, though didn't rise it.
BUY
They report Wednesday. He expects a new slate of toys from the CEO, a turnaround wiz.
DON'T BUY
The toy sector is not high-growth, based on a shrinking birth rate. She much prefers Disney, because they own content they can license to toymakers like Mattel.
BUY
It delivered a great quarter yesterday, but the stock slipped today due to wider market ennui. Mattel is doing great under its CEO. It reported a top and bottom line beat with bullish guidance for 2021.
BUY
It reported last night monster earnings (95 cents vs. expected 35) and revenue beat (sales up 11%) in its highest quarterly increase ever. Dolls, games and action figures are selling hot. It shot up 9.6% today.
DON'T BUY

Not too long ago this company was on their short list. They are in trouble. They blown up their balance sheet and the returns are terrible. Hasbro (HAS-Q) has put up a potential bid out there and it would make a lot of sense. Your best hope is that buyout. It’s too risky. Maybe they will just wait for them to go bankrupt and pick the assets. They are really not in great shape.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 9/17. Down 38%.) This has been a dog this year. One problem is e-commerce on big box stores. Also, they have new management that is still trying to correct their brands and turn around sales. The new CEO is a former Google executive, and is bringing in a completely different attitude and vision to the toy industry. Barbie, American Girl and Fisher-Price have great brand power, and should and could be used better in a digital world where the company can earn more money.

COMMENT

Consumer discretionary is just ugly out there. It really needs to hold this level. EBV+3 is $15.03, and this closed at $15.57. His model price is only $15.81. This company needs a good Christmas season.

COMMENT

Has a small Short on this. It scores right at the bottom of the pack on price momentum. They are also at the bottom on valuation and volatility. An expensive stock trading at 3.2X. Had a big miss on earnings recently. The balance sheet is okay. Dividend yield of 3%.

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Mattel(MAT-Q) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 1

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 0

Total Signals / Votes : 1

Stockchase rating for Mattel is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

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On 2025-03-14, Mattel (MAT-Q) stock closed at a price of $19.75.