Mattel Inc. posted second-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.19 a share, topping analysts’ consensus of $0.15 and matching the prior-year period. Revenue slipped 6% to $1.02 billion, short of the $1.05 billion expected, as softer orders from retailers weighed on sales. Gross margin improved 170 basis points to 50.9%—or 51.2% on an adjusted basis—helped by price increases and cost controls, while operating income fell $5 million to $78 million. The toymaker reinstated full-year guidance that it had withdrawn two months ago amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s 145% tariff on Chinese imports. Management now projects 2025 sales growth of 1% to 3% in constant currency and adjusted earnings of $1.54 to $1.66 a share, compared with the earlier, suspended outlook for 2% to 3% growth and earnings of up to $1.72. Demand for Barbie and Fisher-Price products declined in the quarter, partly offset by higher Hot Wheels billings. Shares fell roughly 3% in after-hours trading.
Mattel Reinstates Full-Year Outlook, Though Uncertainty Around Demand Remains https://t.co/wUftsSpCBK
$MAT -2.9% [Mattel reinstated 2025 guidance but lowered forecasts for sales (now +1-3%) and adjusted EPS ($1.54-$1.66). Q2 net sales fell 6% ($1.019B), though adjusted EPS beat estimates ($0.19). Barbie and Fisher-Price billings dropped, offset by Hot Wheels' rise.] https://t.co/fiEUqqGGVo
Mattel introduced a new forecast for 2025 sales and profit — two months after pulling its previous outlook over the uncertainty tied to Donald Trump’s tariff policies https://t.co/Eo8qa2GSTu