Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) Upgraded at Zacks Research

Zacks Research upgraded shares of Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) from a strong sell rating to a hold rating in a research report released on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other research analysts also recently commented on the stock. Citigroup downgraded shares of Mattel from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and cut their price target for the company from $25.00 to $16.00 in a report on Wednesday. Roth Mkm set a $16.00 target price on Mattel in a research report on Wednesday. Morgan Stanley set a $18.00 target price on Mattel in a research note on Wednesday. Cfra Research downgraded Mattel from a “moderate buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Mattel in a report on Wednesday, December 24th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $18.38.

Mattel Stock Up 0.3%

MAT stock opened at $15.85 on Tuesday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $20.55 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $19.10. Mattel has a twelve month low of $13.94 and a twelve month high of $22.48. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.93 billion, a PE ratio of 12.58, a PEG ratio of 1.87 and a beta of 0.70. The company has a quick ratio of 1.18, a current ratio of 2.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04.

Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $0.39 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.53 by ($0.14). The firm had revenue of $1.77 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.85 billion. Mattel had a return on equity of 20.72% and a net margin of 7.44%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 7.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.35 earnings per share. Mattel has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.180-1.300 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Mattel will post 1.7 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in MAT. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio lifted its holdings in shares of Mattel by 0.6% in the 3rd quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 100,310 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,688,000 after acquiring an additional 623 shares during the last quarter. State of Wyoming raised its position in Mattel by 4.3% in the 3rd quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 15,251 shares of the company’s stock worth $257,000 after purchasing an additional 634 shares during the period. GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its stake in Mattel by 8.0% in the fourth quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 9,344 shares of the company’s stock worth $185,000 after purchasing an additional 693 shares during the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp boosted its position in Mattel by 12.6% during the third quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 6,687 shares of the company’s stock valued at $113,000 after buying an additional 747 shares during the period. Finally, Sei Investments Co. grew its stake in shares of Mattel by 1.7% during the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 45,736 shares of the company’s stock valued at $902,000 after buying an additional 758 shares during the last quarter. 97.15% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Mattel News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Mattel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: New content and licensing deals could support future revenue (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collaboration with Paramount). Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Deal
• Positive Sentiment: Brand extensions and product launches (American Girl 40th anniversary items; new Masters of the Universe movie toys) provide longer‑term monetization opportunities. American Girl Anniversary Masters of the Universe Toys
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment is mixed: Zacks upgraded MAT from “strong sell” to “hold,” signaling reduced downside risk but not a clear bullish catalyst. Zacks Upgrade
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 results missed revenue and EPS estimates; management flagged softer holiday demand, discounting, and margin headwinds — the earnings/guidance shock drove a ~25–30% plunge in the stock. Q4 Results & Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts cut targets and ratings after the print: Goldman lowered its price target to $16 with a “neutral” rating, and JPMorgan downgraded to “underweight” with a $14 target — adding selling pressure. Goldman Sachs PT Cut JPMorgan Downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: Management plans ~ $150M of digital/operational investment and will take full ownership of Mattel163 — strategic for long‑term gaming exposure but a near‑term drag on margins and cash flow. Mattel163 Acquisition

Mattel Company Profile

Mattel, Inc is a leading global toy company headquartered in El Segundo, California. Founded in 1945 by Harold “Matt” Matson and Elliot and Ruth Handler, the company has grown into a major player in the toy and family products industry. Mattel designs, manufactures, and markets a broad range of toys, games and entertainment products under well-known brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and Matchbox. In addition to its proprietary labels, Mattel holds licenses with global entertainment franchises, partnering with Disney, Warner Bros., WWE and other studios to create character-driven play experiences.