Mattel is a leading global toy company known for its iconic brands and creative play experiences. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of toys and games, including dolls, action figures, building sets, and educational products. As the home of beloved brands such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Fisher-Price, Mattel emphasizes innovation and quality in its offerings, catering to children and families around the world. Additionally, Mattel extends its reach through licensing partnerships, multimedia entertainment, and digital gaming, engaging audiences across multiple platforms and fostering imaginative play in various forms. Read More
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the world’s most iconic brand portfolios, today unveiled its latest automotive collaboration at Toy Fair® in New York City. Mattel Brick Shop™ is expanding its successful Hot Wheels® line with Aston Martin to create an authentic 1:16 scale Aston Martin Vantage GT3 building set. Collectors can pre-order the new building set starting now at Walmart.com. The product will also be available at select retailers worldwide, including Amazon, Target, and Mattel Creations, starting this summer. The new Aston Martin Vantage GT3 will be included in the Mattel Brick Shop Hot Wheels Elite Series™ for the suggested retail price of $49.99.
Today, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) unveiled, for the first time, an all-new Thomas & Friends™ system of play, Easy Connect. The beloved franchise is introducing a reimagined track system, a wide assortment of newly designed die-cast engines with magnetic connectors, and new motorized engines—together creating the easiest and most immersive Thomas play experience yet for preschoolers.
Fisher-Price (NASDAQ: MAT) today unveiled Little People My Mario™, a brand-new toddler sized adventure that brings the characters, movements and excitement of Super Mario to the youngest fans. With familiar characters and action-packed play, the Little People My Mario line lets little ones explore, imagine, and play together in all-new ways. My Mario is a collection of products, games, and experiences inspired by Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom friends, designed for young children and their parents.
Toy manufacturing and entertainment company (NASDAQ:MAT)
will be reporting earnings this Tuesday after market hours. Here’s what investors should know.
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Thomas & Friends™, the beloved children’s franchise from Mattel, reveals a bold new look for Thomas the Tank Engine, kicking off a full-franchise relaunch rolling out this fall. Marking the first step in a broader brand evolution, the update honors more than 80 years of storytelling and authentic train-culture while paying homage to its heritage and introduces a modern aesthetic designed to inspire today’s children and fans of all ages.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q3 behind us, let’s have a look at Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) and its peers.
Date: January 23, 2026 Introduction As of early 2026, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) has successfully transitioned from a traditional toy manufacturer into a diversified, IP-driven entertainment powerhouse. Long defined by its plastic playthings, the company is now a case study in brand modernization. Following the historic cultural and financial resonance of the Barbie film, Mattel [...]
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Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, today announced that it will publish Barbie: Dreamscape, a new original Barbie® young adult novel set in a magical dreamworld written by #1 New York Times Bestselling author Alex Aster, on sale in the U.S. and Canada on July 28, 2026.
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time. Following this, Mattel will host a webcast conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) unveiled today its first-ever autistic Barbie doll created with guidance from the autistic community to represent common ways autistic people may experience, process, and communicate about the world around them. This doll invites more children to see themselves represented in Barbie.
The toy industry giant Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) found itself at the center of market volatility today, January 9, 2026, as the stock experienced a sharp reversal following a period of sustained momentum. After hitting a fresh 52-week high of $22.25 during yesterday’s session, the stock pivoted lower
Shares of toy manufacturing and entertainment company (NASDAQ:MAT)
fell 3% in the morning session after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock from "Buy" to "Neutral," citing worries about the company's growth prospects and the broader economic environment for the toy industry.
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Mattel has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 6.5% to $21.31 per share while the index has gained 10.8%.
The Digital Renaissance of Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is one of the most compelling stories in the consumer discretionary sector as we close out 2025. After years of navigating a complex transformation from a traditional toy manufacturer to a "high-margin IP and gaming powerhouse," the company has emerged with a leaner, more profitable profile. Today, 12/26/2025, [...]
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