Edmond DE Rothschild Holding S.A. Purchases New Stake in Mattel, Inc. $MAT

Edmond DE Rothschild Holding S.A. acquired a new position in shares of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 1,040,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,435,000. Edmond DE Rothschild Holding S.A. owned about 0.36% of Mattel at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in MAT. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. increased its stake in Mattel by 2,959.6% during the first quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 1,744 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 1,687 shares during the last quarter. Quarry LP bought a new position in shares of Mattel in the 3rd quarter worth about $28,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Mattel in the 4th quarter valued at about $31,000. Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Mattel in the 4th quarter valued at about $36,000. Finally, Global Retirement Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Mattel during the 2nd quarter valued at about $38,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 97.15% of the company’s stock.

Mattel Stock Up 0.2%

Mattel stock opened at $14.53 on Thursday. Mattel, Inc. has a 52 week low of $12.73 and a 52 week high of $22.48. The stock has a market cap of $4.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.68, a PEG ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 0.72. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $14.24 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $15.24. The company has a current ratio of 1.90, a quick ratio of 1.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17.

Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.04 by ($0.03). Mattel had a return on equity of 16.20% and a net margin of 7.79%.The company had revenue of $1.13 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.10 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.19 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 10.5% on a year-over-year basis. Mattel has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.270-1.390 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Mattel, Inc. will post 1.32 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on shares of Mattel from $19.00 to $18.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Citigroup decreased their target price on Mattel from $16.00 to $15.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on Mattel from $14.00 to $13.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Mattel in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered Mattel from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, May 10th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $17.33.

Key Mattel News

Here are the key news stories impacting Mattel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Digital gaming expansion: Mattel Game Studios is developing virtual experiences for brands including Hot Wheels and UNO, with a focus on platforms such as Roblox and Fortnite. The initiative could expand Mattel’s reach beyond physical toys, create new licensing opportunities and improve engagement with younger consumers. Mattel Game Studios is ready to extend physical play to a virtual world
• Positive Sentiment: UNO entertainment push: Mattel is launching an UNO Championship Series, including a competition program that will stream on Twitch. Turning the popular card game into live and digital entertainment may strengthen the brand, attract advertising and sponsorship revenue, and support Mattel’s broader franchise strategy. Wild! Mattel Sets UNO Card-Game Competition Series to Stream on Twitch
• Positive Sentiment: New product and licensing activity: Mattel announced a premium, 1:1-scale Xbox console building set for the gaming brand’s 25th anniversary and introduced a Marilyn Monroe Barbie tied to her 100th birthday. These launches provide additional collector-focused merchandise and marketing exposure across Mattel’s portfolio. Mattel Brick Shop Celebrates 25 Years of Microsoft’s Iconic XBOX Game Console
• Neutral Sentiment: Water park development: Plans for a larger Mattel-themed water park near Disney could increase long-term brand visibility and licensing income, but the project also carries construction, capital and execution risks. Mattel water park plans grow taller and larger near Disney
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings remain a constraint: Mattel’s latest quarterly EPS missed estimates despite revenue exceeding expectations, and the stock remains below its 200-day moving average. Investors may therefore view the new initiatives as longer-term growth opportunities rather than an immediate improvement in profitability.

Mattel 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.