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Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) 주식

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Mattel manufactures and markets toy products that are sold to its wholesale customers and direct to retail consumers. The company offers products for children and families, including toys for infants and preschoolers, girls and boys, youth electronics, hand-held and other games, puzzles, educational toys, media-driven products, and plush and fashion-related toys. Mattel's owned portfolio includes Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, Thomas & Friends, and American Girl. In addition, it currently manufactures toy products for its segments both internally and externally (through manufacturing partners). Nearly 60% of its net sales were generated from North America in 2024, with the remainder stemming from international markets.

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화요일(13일) 미국 노동통계국은 4월 미국 소비자물가지수(CPI)가 전년 대비 2.3% 상승해 경제학자 예상치 2.4% 및 이전 수치를 하회했다고 밝혔다. 전월 대비 상승률은 0.2%로 이전 0.1% 하락에서 반등했지만 0.3% 예상치에는 미치지 못했다.

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대통령 당선인 도널드 트럼프가 멕시코와 캐나다에서 수입하는 제품에 25%의 관세를 부과하고, 중국 제품에는 10%의 추가 관세를 부과하겠다고 제안했다. 이는 상당한 관세를 부과하는 것으로, 투자자들에게는 2019년 무역 전쟁으로 돌아가는 것을 의미할 수 있지만, 이번에는 상황이 더 심각하고 경제적 배경이 불안정하다.

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US <a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/europeancapitalinsights/p/trumps-50-tariff-threat-deepens-policy?r=3nmatg&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false">President Donald Trump</a> has agreed to delay imposing a 50% tariff on European Union (EU) goods until July 9, following a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
The decision presents a brief but crucial opportunity for negotiations, as both sides aim to de-escalate a growing transatlantic trade standoff that has shaken European markets. The EU plans to impose&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-06/eu-targets-100-billion-of-us-goods-with-tariffs-if-talks-fail">approximately €100 billion</a>&nbsp;in additional tariffs on US goods if trade talks fail, Bloomberg reported.
"Europe is ready to advance talks swiftly and decisively," von der Leyen <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/trump-extends-deadline-reach-eu-trade-deal-until-july-9-2025-05-25/">said</a>, noting the importance of the following weeks. "To reach a good deal, we would need the time until July 9."
French President Emmanuel Macron called for a return to "the lowest possible tariffs that will allow for fruitful exchanges." He noted that the dialogue between Trump and von der Leyen had opened the door for continued engagement.
Ireland's foreign minister, Simon Harris, added that these contacts present the opportunity for negotiations to move forward." <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/21/us-eu-trade-war-tariffs-ireland-cost-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tariffs of 25%</a> could reduce Ireland's GDP by 3.7% over seven years, the Economic and Social Research Institute said.
Markets responded positively, as the EuroStoxx 50 index gained 2% by Tuesday, erasing last week&#8217;s decline.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Ramps Up Tariffs, Expresses Frustration</h2>
The decision to postpone tariffs followed a confusing stretch of signals from Washington. Trump started with a 10% tariff announcement in early April. He then ramped it up to 50% last week with a start date of June 1.
The EU "has been very difficult to deal with," Trump wrote on <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114556968834547173" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Truth Social.</a> "Our discussions with them are going nowhere!"
The sudden change rattled the European markets. Multinational firms like Mercedes-Benz (OTCPK: MBGAF), Stellantis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>), and Mattel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>) had already <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-30/trump-tariffs-leave-mercedes-vw-stellantis-staring-into-void" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">withdrawn their guidance</a>, citing policy uncertainty.
"Stocks and other risky assets are down as #Trump threatens a 50% tariff on EU goods as early as June," Jeroen Blokland, founder of the Netherlands-based Blokland Smart Multi-Asset Fund, wrote on <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://x.com/jsblokland/status/1925894450573631887">X</a>, "While Trump&#8217;s behavior is nothing short of erratic, it&#8217;s not difficult to imagine why dealing with the EU is undoable."
Blokland accused the EU's "non-elected leaders" of being "disentangled from reality" and captured by an "an ideologist perspective" that thinks its "way of doing business is superior."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump's Tariffs Target Vital EU Export Sectors</h2>
Despite Blokland&#8217;s assessment, the EU remains dependent on US markets. In 2024, the US was the EU's top export destination, accounting for over €530 billion in goods, or 20.6% of total exports.
<figure class="wp-block-image"><a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d6aeaa7-5fa1-412f-90bb-41995241ebbc_1356x934.png" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d6aeaa7-5fa1-412f-90bb-41995241ebbc_1356x934.png" alt="" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">EU Exports to the US in 2024, source: <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/ds-059331__custom_15512878/bookmark/table?lang=en&amp;bookmarkId=22b503c2-b8e4-49f5-851f-4e8754c8a025">Euronews/Eurostat</a></figcaption></figure>
The proposed tariffs target several of the EU's most vital export sectors. Road vehicles alone contributed €51 billion to the 2024 trade figure, making the auto sector especially vulnerable.
Machinery, chemicals, vehicles, and pharmaceuticals—key pillars of the European industrial base—would be the most severely impacted. Pharmaceutical exports—worth nearly €120 billion—are also at risk. Ireland is particularly exposed due to its concentration of multinational pharmaceutical companies.
Already subject to 25% US import duties on steel, aluminum, and cars, the EU's manufacturing sector now faces the possibility of an even greater squeeze. A 50% tariff could shave 0.5% off the EU's GDP, according to Maria Demertzis of the Conference Board think tank. She cited European Commission modeling.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">US Tariffs Starting to Hurt European Industries</h2>
The escalating US trade policy has started to impact European industries.
On Monday, Volvo Cars (OTCPK: VLVLY) announced it would cut 3,000 white-collar jobs, roughly 15% of its office workforce, as part of a cost-cutting effort. The layoffs follow a broader €1.9 billion restructuring plan unveiled in April amid slowing electric vehicle demand, high costs, and deepening trade uncertainty.
Volvo CEO Håkan Samuelsson confirmed the decision in an interview with Reuters. "It's white collar in almost all areas, including R&amp;D, communication, human resources," he <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/volvo-cars-cut-3000-jobs-restructuring-2025-05-26/#:~:text=%22It's%20white%20collar%20in%20almost,take%20on)%20bigger%20responsibilities.%22">said</a>. "So it's everywhere, and it's a considerable reduction."
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The company's CFO, Fredrik Hansson, added that while most cuts would affect the company's Gothenburg headquarters, all departments would be impacted.
"No stone is left unturned," he said.
With much of Volvo's production based in Europe and China, the firm is more exposed to the fallout from US tariffs than many of its peers. The company has already warned that exporting its most affordable cars to the US could become untenable under the proposed measures.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">EU-US Trade Tensions Underscore Deeper Divide</h2>
The challenge of resolving the EU-US differences over trade policy has underscored deeper tensions within the alliance. The EU and the US differ over how to resolve the war in Ukraine, with Trump seeking a swift, peaceful end to the conflict.
Trump has repeatedly called climate change a &#8220;hoax&#8221; or a &#8220;scam,&#8221; while the EU has stayed committed to its energy transition. On a deeper economic and political level, the Trump administration is far more pragmatic than the "<a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://x.com/Glenn_Diesen/status/1926175477292540121">excessively ideological</a>" EU.
The EU's "unprecedented amounts of legislation and bureaucracy," and "deliberate internal and external (trade) barriers," make "negotiations extremely hard," for the EU, Blokland wrote. "Another poor performance from Europe!"
The US is prioritizing the Americas and Asia in an increasingly "multipolar world," according to Glenn Diesen, a professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway, who wrote on X. The "relevance of Europe" continues to plummet in the eyes of the Americans, he added.
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Mattel's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NYSE">MAT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 13.87% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 12.22 million shares sold short, which is 6.15% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.88 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Mattel Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747843230_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Mattel has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Mattel's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Mattel's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.42%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Mattel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 1.55% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.21%. Currently, Mattel has a market capitalization of $6.49 billion. 
Buying $100 In MAT: If an investor had bought $100 of MAT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $235.20 today based on a price of $20.10 for MAT at the time of writing.
<h3>Mattel's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747759511_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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President Donald Trump has doubled down on his aggressive tariff stance, taking aim at toy giant Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>) as part of his ongoing trade dispute with China.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump&#8217;s Tariff Threat</h2>
In <a href="https://x.com/Acyn/status/1920505479543075300">remarks</a> from the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump seemed to mistake the company for a country, saying, "Mattel, I don't know, I'm not so sure, they also said, they're the only country I've heard they said, &#8216;Well, we're going to go counter, we're going to try going someplace else,&#8217; that's okay.&#8221;
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&mdash; Acyn (@Acyn) <a href="https://twitter.com/Acyn/status/1920505479543075300?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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He continued, "Let him go and we'll put a 100% tariff on his toys, and he won't sell one toy in the United States, and that's their biggest market."
Mattel recently announced plans to diversify its supply chain to reduce its reliance on Chinese manufacturing, a response to Trump's steep import tariffs.&nbsp;
CEO Ynon Kreiz told <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/06/mattel-ceo-toy-manufacturing-trump-tariffs.html?">CNBC</a> that the company is focused on global diversification, aiming to ensure that no single country will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45264015/trumps-tariffs-hit-mattels-barbies-will-americans-pay-a-couple-of-bucks-more-as-president-predicts">handle more than 25%</a> of its sourcing by the end of 2025, including China. Kreiz dismissed the idea of moving production back to the U.S., saying, "We don't see that happening."
The company&#8217;s shift comes as Trump pushes for more U.S.-based manufacturing, despite the higher costs this approach would impose on companies and consumers.&nbsp;
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Trump recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45144516/trump-a-grinch-or-santa-for-christmas-children-will-have-two-dolls-instead-of-30-dolls">downplayed concerns</a> about the impact of tariffs on toy prices, saying children might just end up with "two dolls instead of 30" and that the remaining toys might "cost a couple of bucks more."
According to a recent New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/business/trump-tariffs-christmas-china.html">report</a>, around 80% of all toys and 90% of all Christmas decorations sold in the U.S. are produced in China. With tariffs of up to 145% currently in place, many companies have paused new orders, further threatening the availability of popular holiday items.
Industry experts have warned that these tariffs could result in a significant toy shortage this Christmas. Toy Association's CEO Greg Ahearn told the Times that the situation is a "frozen supply chain" and called for a 24-month reprieve on tariffs to give manufacturers time to adjust their sourcing strategies.
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Mattel, the maker of iconic brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Fisher-Price, has been gradually reducing its reliance on China for nearly a decade. CEO Kreiz told CNBC that by the end of 2025, the company aims to have no single country handle more than a quarter of its production. However, this global diversification strategy has not included a significant move toward U.S. manufacturing.
Trump's latest comments suggest the White House is prepared to penalize companies that try to sidestep his trade policies. "I wouldn't want to have him as an executive too long," Trump said, seemingly referencing Kreiz's strategy to diversify rather than relocate production to the U.S.
With the holiday season fast approaching, the question remains whether parents will be willing to pay higher prices for fewer toys as Trump's trade policies continue to ripple through the retail sector.
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'He Won't Sell One Toy In The United States,' Says Donald Trump Suggesting A 100% Tariff On Mattel Which He Seemed To Mistake For A Country

The Port of Los Angeles, the busiest in the Western Hemisphere, has seen a 35% drop in cargo volume compared to the same period last year, according to Gene Seroka, the port&#8217;s executive director. The drop reflects the harsh impact of recent tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump&#8217;s administration.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pushback on Fox News</h2>
The economic fallout from these tariffs sparked a heated exchange on the recent Fox News &#8220;The Five&#8221; <a href="https://x.com/JessicaTarlov/status/1920159291530485767">show</a>. One of the hosts, Jessica Tarlov, argued that despite the administration&#8217;s attempts to downplay the impact, the consequences are already being felt.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The executive director of the port of Los Angeles talked about how the port is now down 35% in terms of volume. He says truckers and dockworkers are going to be laid off. It&#39;s incredible the Trump Administration is acting like this isn't a big deal. <a href="https://t.co/wOt3ADHHtq">pic.twitter.com/wOt3ADHHtq</a>
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&#8220;Prices are already going up,&#8221; Tarlov said, highlighting layoffs at a Mack truck plant in Pennsylvania and rising costs hitting major companies like Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Mattel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>). She pointed to the executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, who, besides reporting a 35% drop in cargo volume, also warned that truckers and dock workers could soon face significant layoffs.
When co-hosts Jeanine Pirro and Greg Gutfeld tried to push back, suggesting that there&#8217;s always talk about layoffs but they never happen, Tarlov shot back, &#8220;It&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44642355/trumps-25-auto-tariffs-spark-stellantis-layoffs-gm-expansion-uaws-shawn-fain-calls-job-cuts-completely-unnecessary">not true that it doesn&#8217;t happen</a>&#8230; These are real consequences.&#8221;
As she wrote in a <a href="https://x.com/JessicaTarlov/status/1920159291530485767">post on X</a> on Wednesday, &#8220;It&#8217;s incredible the Trump Administration is acting like this isn't a big deal.&#8221;
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She argued that countries are finding ways to adapt to the tariffs, noting that Canada has increased its exports to other markets by 25% since the tariffs were introduced. Co-host Jesse Watters challenged this claim, insisting that Canada&#8217;s economy is struggling, but Tarlov stood firm, saying, &#8220;I do look at the statistics all day.&#8221;
She also cited comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who, at the time, acknowledged that the U.S. hadn&#8217;t had direct trade talks with China, despite Trump&#8217;s claims to the contrary. Tarlov noted that Bessent told Congress the administration has engaged with 17 countries about trade, but not China, which remains the critical player in the ongoing dispute.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Impact on Workers and Local Businesses</h2>
For workers like Charlie Camacho, a longshore worker whose family has worked at the port for three generations, the decline is already hitting home. Speaking to <a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/05/07/nx-s1-5389955/los-angeles-port-tariffs">NPR</a>, Camacho described the struggle to find work as container volumes plummet. &#8220;Less volume of cargo containers means less work for us,&#8221; he said. &#8220;We feel it, we definitely feel it.&#8221;
It&#8217;s not just dockworkers feeling the squeeze. Small business owners like Frank Groves, who sells gloves and safety gear to port workers, have also seen their income collapse. Groves told NPR that his business is down nearly 75% in recent weeks. &#8220;No sales at all really. If they aren&#8217;t working, I don&#8217;t make money,&#8221; he said.
Even if the tariffs were to be lifted soon, some experts say the damage could be long-lasting. Former Los Angeles City Harbor Commissioner Diane Middleton warned that supply chains can&#8217;t be rebuilt overnight. &#8220;You don&#8217;t just have ships lined up like taxi cabs,&#8221; she told NPR, noting that the logistical challenges of reversing these disruptions could linger for months, if not years. &#8220;You have to reserve vessels. You have to specify a time. Once you&#8217;ve cut all that off, you can&#8217;t bring it back in a minute.&#8221;
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Throughout the last three months, 4 analysts have evaluated Mattel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $22.5, a high estimate of $30.00, and a low estimate of $17.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $22.25, the current average has increased by 1.12%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747310472_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Mattel by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Michael Baker</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Laszczyk</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Hardiman</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Megan Alexander</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Mattel. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Mattel compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Mattel's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Mattel's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MAT/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Mattel analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Mattel</h2>
Mattel manufactures and markets toy products that are sold to its wholesale customers and direct to retail consumers. The company offers products for children and families, including toys for infants and preschoolers, girls and boys, youth electronics, hand-held and other games, puzzles, educational toys, media-driven products, and plush and fashion-related toys. Mattel's owned portfolio includes Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, Thomas &amp; Friends, and American Girl. In addition, it currently manufactures toy products for its segments both internally and externally (through manufacturing partners). Nearly 60% of its net sales were generated from North America in 2024, with the remainder stemming from international markets.
<h3>Mattel: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Mattel showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 2.11% as of 31 March, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Mattel's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of -4.88%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Mattel's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of -1.84%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Mattel's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of -0.63%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Mattel's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.26. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Where Mattel Stands With Analysts

DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker assumes Mattel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>) with a Buy rating and maintains Price Target of $30.

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DA Davidson Assumes Mattel at Buy, Maintains Price Target of $30

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 2.3% higher than a year ago, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday, below the economists&#8217; expectations of 2.4% <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45374267/inflation-eases-in-april-as-trumps-tariffs-dont-push-prices-higher" rel="noreferrer noopener">and the previous reading</a>.
The monthly gain was 0.2%, rebounding from a prior decline of 0.1%, yet <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cpi" rel="noreferrer noopener">falling short of a 0.3% forecast</a>.
The core CPI rose to 2.8% on an annual basis, unchanged from both the previous and expected 2.8%.
Month over month, it increased 0.2%, inching higher from the 0.1% uptick in March but below expectations of 0.3%.
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Shelter remained a major contributor to inflation, rising 0.3% in April and accounting for over half of the monthly increase in the overall Consumer Price Index. Meanwhile, several categories posted price declines, including airline fares, used cars and trucks, communication services, and apparel.
JP Morgan writes, &#8220;Despite an overall cooler-than-expected report, the April CPI likely shows modest tariff pass-through with several hardlines retailers taking price ahead of costs.&#8221;
On a quarterly basis, the most significant price drops compared to the fourth quarter were seen in TVs, sporting goods, auto parts (which moved from rising to falling prices), and motor oil/coolant/fluids (where prices are still rising but at a slower rate).
Meanwhile, prices went up or dropped less sharply in categories like building products, which shifted to rising prices, toys/games/hobbies/playground equipment, helped by price increases noted by companies like Hasbro Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>) and Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>), pet food (smaller price declines), and home furnishings (prices increased).
Inflation for food at home dropped by 0.4 percentage points from last month, now sitting just above 2% year-over-year.
Grocery prices rose by about 0.4 percentage points during the recent retail quarter, and analyst Christopher Horvers expects more price increases in the second quarter.
Pet food prices increased slightly, rising 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, though they&#8217;re still down 0.6% compared to last year.
Looking at two-year trends, food-at-home inflation dipped about 0.2 percentage points, while pet food prices fell by roughly 0.8 percentage points.
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Shares of companies within the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading higher after the US and China agreed to a temporary reduction in most tariffs on each other's goods. This could alleviate supply chain uncertainty in the sector.

The 145% tariff on Chinese imports, previously imposed by President Donald Trump, has reportedly put Walmart and Target supplier&#8217;s Huntar Company Inc.&#8217;s factory in China at risk of shutting down.
What Happened: The tariff, which was effective from April 9, has caused a significant decline in orders for toys from the Huntar factory in Guangdong Province, China. The factory, a supplier of educational toys for Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and Target Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), has already reduced production by 60% to 70% and downsized a third of its 400 Chinese workers, reported Reuters. 
Huntar CEO Jason Cheung is now attempting to move his operations to Vietnam before the company&#8217;s funds are exhausted. The factory&#8217;s situation reflects the crisis faced by many factories in China, where approximately 80% of toys sold in the U.S. are manufactured.
The U.S.-China trade war poses risks to the sector in both countries, and Huntar, though based in the U.S., is uniquely impacted due to its operations in both markets.
Fearing factory shutdowns and unable to replace U.S. demand for key exports like toys and textiles, China returned to trade talks in Geneva, sources told Reuters. 
 Rick Woldenberg, CEO of toy company Learning Resources, stated &#8220;If nothing changes, we&#8217;ll be crippled.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s tariffs were designed to encourage companies to move manufacturing back to the U.S. However, Huntar&#8217;s situation illustrates why this is unlikely. Key obstacles include the shortage of facilities and skilled toy-making workers in other countries, the high cost and complexity of relocating heavy equipment, and limited time to address these challenges before funding runs out.
An April survey by the Toy Association found that over 45% of small and mid-sized U.S. toy companies believe China tariffs could force them out of business within weeks or months.
Major U.S. retailers, including Walmart and Target, have reportedly asked Chinese suppliers to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45037102/walmart-home-depot-target-push-chinese-suppliers-to-resume-shipments-agree-to-absorb-tariffs-report">resume shipments</a>, with tariffs to be absorbed by the American retailers. However, the impact of the tariffs is already being felt by toy companies. Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>) announced plans to raise prices ahead of Christmas <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45227056/trumps-tariffs-hit-mattels-barbies-will-americans-pay-a-couple-of-bucks-more-as-president-predicts">due to the </a>tariffs.
On May 12, the U.S. and China agreed to a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45341884/apple-amazon-nvidia-rise-in-monday-premarket-as-us-china-agree-to-90-day-tariff-truce-neither-side-wants-a-decoupling"> temporary reduction</a> in most tariffs, marking a significant easing of trade tensions. However, the overall tariff level on China remains at 30%.
Over the past month, Walmart stock gained 2.10%, while Target Corporations rose 1.85%. 
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Trump's Tariffs Reportedly Push Walmart And Target Toy Suppliers To The Brink Of Closure: 'If Nothing Changes, We'll Be Crippled'

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Mattel Appoints Paul Ruh As CFO; Succeeds Anthony DiSilvestro

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Goldman Sachs analyst Stephen Laszczyk maintains Mattel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $24 to $21.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Mattel, Lowers Price Target to $21

Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>) shares have surged 9% to $17.16 since Tuesday's open, as investors respond to the company's better-than-expected first-quarter earnings.
What To Know: The toymaker posted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45209947/mattel-beats-q1-estimates-pauses-guidance-due-to-tariffs-plans-actions-to-mitigate-cost-impacts">revenue of $827 million</a>, surpassing analyst estimates of $786 million, and reported an adjusted loss of three cents per share—beating the expected 10-cent loss. 
Revenue grew 2% year-over-year, with North America up 3% and international markets up 1%. Gross margin improved to 49.4%, up from 48% a year ago.
CEO Ynon Kreiz described the quarter as strong, citing brand strength and operational resilience. Mattel repurchased $160 million in stock during the quarter and reaffirmed its $600 million buyback target for 2025. 
However, due to macroeconomic volatility and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45227056/trumps-tariffs-hit-mattels-barbies-will-americans-pay-a-couple-of-bucks-more-as-president-predicts">uncertainty around U.S. tariffs</a>, the company paused its full-year 2025 guidance, noting it will resume once visibility improves.
To counter rising costs, Mattel plans to accelerate supply chain diversification, optimize product sourcing, and raise prices. The company also increased its 2025 cost-saving goal from $60 million to $80 million, reinforcing its focus on efficiency as it navigates a turbulent economic environment.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy MAT Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Mattel &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of Mattel, which is trading at $17.16 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 5.83 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, MAT has a 52-week high of $22.06 and a 52-week low of $13.94.

Mattel Stock Jumps Following Q1 Results Despite Paused Guidance: What's Going On?

Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>) shares are trading higher Tuesday, even after the toymaker announced it would pause its full-year 2025 guidance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45209947/mattel-beats-q1-estimates-pauses-guidance-due-to-tariffs-plans-actions-to-mitigate-cost-impacts">due to tariff uncertainty. </a>
What To Know: The move comes alongside better-than-expected first-quarter results and a series of cost-cutting plans aimed at offsetting future trade-related impacts.
In the first quarter, Mattel reported revenue of $827 million, surpassing analyst expectations of $786 million. The company posted an adjusted loss of three cents per share, narrower than the expected 10-cent loss. Revenue rose 2% year-over-year, with gains in both North American and international markets. Gross margin improved to 49.4%, up from 48% a year earlier.
Despite the solid quarterly performance, Mattel said it is withholding forward guidance as it evaluates the effects of the evolving U.S. tariff landscape. The company said it plans to mitigate potential cost increases through supply chain diversification, product sourcing adjustments, pricing changes, and additional cost-saving measures. It raised its 2025 cost savings target from $60 million to $80 million.
MAT Price Action: Mattel shares were up 2.50% at $16.61 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Mattel Stock Edges Higher Despite Paused Guidance Over Tariff Concerns: What's Going On?

Wall Street edged lower by midday Tuesday as uncertainty surrounding trade policies lingered, with investors adopting a cautious approach ahead of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/federal-reserve">Wednesday&#8217;s Federal Reserve meeting.</a>
In a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. may soon begin renegotiating the USMCA. He noted that China is eager to negotiate due to its struggling economy, driven by a lack of U.S. trade, but emphasized the talks would take place &#8220;at the right time.&#8221;
Trump kept his trade stance unclear, suggesting that while some agreements may be signed, there is no obligation to finalize any, and dismissed repeated questions about the number of deals in progress.
The S&amp;P 500 dipped 30 points, or 0.6%, to 5,610, on track for its second consecutive negative session after nine straight gains. The Nasdaq 100 dropped 0.8%, while the Russell 2000 slipped 1%.
Ten of the 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors were in the red, with utilities as the only sector in the green. The U.S. dollar fell, extending its losses for a third straight session.
Commodities saw a broad rally, with oil prices surging 3.6%, pushing WTI above $59, following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45224883/oil-soars-above-59-as-middle-east-airstrikes-jolt-markets">Israeli airstrikes in Yemen</a>. Gold also rallied, climbing 2.4% to above $3,400 per ounce amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) reversed Monday's gains, slipping 0.4% to $94,375.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.7% to $559.24.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.8% to $409.01.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;fell 0.9% to $481.23.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) tumbled 1.1% to $196.68.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Utilities&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, up 1.2%; the&nbsp;Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, down 2.4%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included: 
<ul>
<li>Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) up 2.70%</li>
<li>The Clorox Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLX#NYSE">CLX</a>) down 2.31%</li>
<li>Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRA#NYSE">CTRA</a>) down 9.95%</li>
<li>Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTX#NASDAQ">VRTX</a>) down 13.9%</li>
<li>Diamondback Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NASDAQ">FANG</a>) down 0.53%</li>
<li>Realty Income Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>) down 0.68%</li>
<li>The Williams Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMB#NYSE">WMB</a>) down 5.19%</li>
<li>Celanese Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CE#NYSE">CE</a>) up 9.14%</li>
<li>Fabrinet (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FN#NYSE">FN</a>) down 7.37%</li>
<li>Lattice Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSCC#NASDAQ">LSCC</a>) down 13.6%</li>
<li>Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>) up 3.61%</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) down 13.6%</li>
<li>Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>) up 2.24%</li>
<li>Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>) up 10.94%</li>
<li>TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) down 5.67%</li>
<li>Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) up 1.26%</li>
<li>Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZTS#NYSE">ZTS</a>) down 3.32%</li>
<li>American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NASDAQ">AEP</a>) up 0.52%</li>
<li>Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>) up 0.37%</li>
<li>Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) down 2.88%</li>
<li>WEC Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEC#NYSE">WEC</a>) up 0.77%</li>
<li>Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IT#NYSE">IT</a>) up 1.14%</li>
<li>IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQV#NYSE">IQV</a>) down 1.32%</li>
<li>Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>) up 2.02%</li>
<li>Waters Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAT#NYSE">WAT</a>) down 4.43%</li>
<li>Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>) up 4.11%</li>
<li>Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>) down 1.43%</li>
<li>GlobalFoundries Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFS#NASDAQ">GFS</a>) down 3.57%</li>
<li>Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPD#NYSE">EXPD</a>) down 3.67%</li>
<li>Ball Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BALL#NYSE">BALL</a>) up 0.55%</li>
<li>Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/J#NYSE">J</a>) down 5.56%</li>
</ul>
Stocks slated to report earnings after the close include: Assurant Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIZ#NYSE">AIZ</a>), Arista Networks Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>), Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEN#NASDAQ">GEN</a>), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), International Flavors &amp; Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFF#NYSE">IFF</a>), Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>), Mosaic Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOS#NYSE">MOS</a>), Corpay Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPAY#NYSE">CPAY</a>), Wynn Resorts Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>), Jack Henry &amp; Associates Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JKHY#NASDAQ">JKHY</a>), Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>), Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), Coty Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COTY#NYSE">COTY</a>) and Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>).
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Toy company Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>) beat analyst estimates for<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45209947/mattel-beats-q1-estimates-pauses-guidance-due-to-tariffs-plans-actions-to-mitigate-cost-impacts"> first-quarter revenue</a> and earnings per share Monday.
Attention now turns to the impact of President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariffs, with the company ready to raise prices ahead of Christmas.
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 strategy," Kreiz said.
The company said it will take action to offset incremental costs from tariffs, including diversifying its supply chain, improving product sourcing, and raising prices when necessary.
Mattel also paused full-year 2025 guidance given the "volatile macro-economic environment and evolving U.S. tariff landscape."
Raised prices by the owner of Barbie could prove a test of whether parents will be willing to spend more on toys for Christmas or cut back on the number of toys given higher prices,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45144516/trump-a-grinch-or-santa-for-christmas-children-will-have-two-dolls-instead-of-30-dolls"> something President Trump illustrated</a> in an example answering a reporter's question.
Trump said China has made over a trillion dollars selling the United States things it doesn&#8217;t need. The president brushed aside concerns about store shelves being empty, including those selling toys.
&#8220;Well, maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls,&#8221; Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/atrupar/status/1917634685745668399" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>. &#8220;And maybe the two dolls will cost a couple of bucks more than they would normally.&#8221;
Trump said ships from China are &#8220;loaded with stuff we don&#8217;t need.&#8221;
The president's latest comments underscore his administration's stance that more items should be manufactured in the U.S., even if they cost consumers more.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/06/mattel-ceo-toy-manufacturing-trump-tariffs.html?taid=681a117181b2ac000143d7fb&amp;utm_campaign=trueanthem&amp;utm_content=main&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter">CNBC</a>, Kreiz downplayed the notion of Mattel bringing manufacturing to America, a goal of Trump's with tariffs. "We don't see that happening," he said.
Kreiz noted that portions of the toymaking process, such as design, development, product engineering and brand management, occur in America.
Mattel has been working on diversifying its global manufacturing for nearly 10 years to lower its dependence on China. Kreiz said in two years, no country will handle 25% or more of the company's sourcing, including China, which will represent around 540% at the end of 2025.
While Mattel aims to keep many of its prices under $20, the company will raise prices on many items to offset the rising prices.
"To continue to create a quality product and find the balance of price and value all in the service of the consumer," Kreiz added.
With the price increases, time will tell if Trump was right about Americans being willing to pay a few dollars more. 
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Why It's Important: Toy companies like Mattel and Hasbro Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) face tough times ahead of the Christmas shopping season.
As Benzinga previously reported, China produces around 80% of all toys, and many holiday season toys take four to five months to manufacture, package, and ship to the United States, all steps that have been mostly put on pause in the region.
Trump's comment about children only needing two dolls went viral online. White House senior advisor Stephen Miller <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45184813/stephen-miller-says-americans-will-pay-more-for-better-made-toys-amid-trump-tariff-fallout-as-indust" target="_blank" rel="noopener">also told the media</a> that Americans will be willing to pay more for toys made in America, citing safety and quality concerns about toys made in China.
Talk show host Jon Stewart poked fun at Trump's toy comments during a recent episode of "The Daily Show," as reported by <a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/jon-stewar-donald-trump-pencils-dolls-the-daily-show-1236388062/">Variety</a>.
"I have a niece. 11 years old. Loves dolls. I was going to get her 20 or 30 of them for her birthday, just to see the joy of a child. You can't put a price tag on that," Stewart said.
Stewart then played the clip of Trump saying kids needed fewer dolls.
"It's just not that many dolls," Stewart added. "Sure, she can have a small tea party with her dolls. But her dream had been a quasi-realistic ‘Conclave' reenactment with dolls. That's what she wanted!"
MAT Price Action: Mattel stock was up 1.4% to $16.43 on Tuesday, compared to a 52-week trading range of $13.95 to $22.07. However, it is down 7.4% year-to-date in 2025.
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