Mattel (MAT) reported $862.2 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 4.3%. EPS of -$0.20 for the same period compares to -$0.03 a year ago.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +7.59% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $801.36 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being -$0.24, the EPS surprise was +16.67%.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how Mattel performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Worldwide Gross Billings by Categories- Dolls: $271.6 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $278.55 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -8.4%. Worldwide Gross Billings by Categories- Action Figures, Building Sets, Games and Other: $232.6 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $198.09 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +20.7%. Worldwide Gross Billings by Categories- Vehicles: $361.5 million compared to the $315.4 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +17.2% year over year. Worldwide Gross Billings by Categories- Infant, Toddler, and Preschool: $106.2 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $107.52 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -16%. Worldwide Gross Billings by Top 3 Power Brands- Other: $431.9 million versus $391.97 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +10.3% change. Worldwide Gross Billings by Top 3 Power Brands- Fisher-Price: $79.5 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $72.55 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -11.8%. Worldwide Gross Billings by Top 3 Power Brands- Hot Wheels: $314.4 million versus $263.62 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +17% change. Worldwide Gross Billings by Top 3 Power Brands- Barbie: $146.1 million versus $160.82 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -15.9% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Mattel here>>>
Shares of Mattel have returned +1.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +12.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days
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