Mattel, Inc. (MAT) reported mixed second-quarter 2024 results, with earnings surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate and revenues missing the same. The top line missed the consensus estimate for the third straight quarter.The company experienced robust bottom-line performance, propelled mainly by significant gross margin expansion and growth in adjusted EBITDA. MAT is well positioned for the second half with new product innovation and increased retail support. The company is in a strong financial position t ...

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财务数据和关键指标变化 - 净销售额下降1%,以恒定汇率计算与上年同期持平 [15] - 经调整毛利率增加430个基点至49.2% [15] - 经调整EBITDA增加2300万美元至1.71亿美元 [16] - 经调整每股收益增加0.09美元至0.19美元 [16] 各条业务线数据和关键指标变化 - 娃娃类业务销售额下降5%,但销售点(POS)增长低个位数 [34] - 汽车类业务销售额增长2%,与销售点增长一致 [35] - 婴幼儿及学前类业务销售额下降3%,但Fisher-Price品牌增长11% [36] - 其他挑战类别整体增长1%,主要受益于游戏业务的双位数增长 [37] 各个市场数据和关键指标变化 - 北美销售额下降3%,销售点持平 [38] - 欧洲、中东和非洲(EMEA)销售额下降2%,与销售点一致 [38] - 拉丁美洲销售额下降1%,销售点下降低个位数 [38] - 亚太地区销售额增长7%,与销售点一致,主要受益于澳大利亚和中国 [38] 公司战略和发展方向及行业竞争 - 公司正在执行IP驱动的玩具业务增长和娱乐业务拓展的战略 [21] - 今年公司重点提升盈利能力、毛利率扩张和现金流的强劲表现 [21] - 公司预计玩具行业2024年将温和下降,但长期将回归增长 [27][28] - 公司在娃娃、汽车和婴幼儿类别保持领导地位,并在游戏类别增加份额 [18] 管理层对经营环境和未来前景的评论 - 玩具行业表现优于预期,消费者对玩具的需求依然强劲 [54][55] - 公司有信心在下半年实现玩具业务增长,并期待节日旺季表现良好 [56][57] - 公司有信心实现全年业绩指引,并预计2025年实现收入和利润的增长 [49][50] 其他重要信息 - 公司在第二季度和上半年实现了显著的毛利率扩张 [15] - 公司在过去12个月内实现了8.26亿美元的自由现金流,较上年同期增加4.65亿美元 [43] - 公司在第一半年内回购了2亿美元的股票,未来将继续执行股票回购计划 [20][44] - 公司正在加大在数字游戏业务的投入,有望显著提升收入和利润 [26] 问答环节重要的提问和回答 问题1 **Stephen Laszczyk 提问** 询问公司对消费者需求的判断和对全年指引的信心 [53] **Ynon Kreiz 回答** 表示玩具行业表现优于预期,公司有信心实现全年指引 [54][55][56][57] 问题2 **Christian Carlino 提问** 询问除主要品牌外其他业务线的表现以及Barbie电影对去年同期的影响 [59][60][62] **Anthony DiSilvestro 回答** 说明其他业务线如游戏、建筑玩具等的表现,并估计Barbie电影对去年同期的影响 [61][63] 问题3 **Megan Alexander 提问** 询问行业预期改善是否会影响公司全年指引 [66] **Anthony DiSilvestro 回答** 解释公司全年指引未变的原因,包括玩具业务二季度增长以及Barbie电影去年同期的影响 [67][68][69]

For the quarter ended June 2024, Mattel (MAT) reported revenue of $1.08 billion, down 0.7% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.19, compared to $0.10 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.09 billion, representing a surprise of -1.04%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +18.75%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.16.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expecta ...

Wolterk Shares of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) have been a particularly poor performer over the past year, losing over 20% even as the market has rallied substantially. As the tailwind from the Barbie movie has faded, the extremely muted demand for toys has weighed on results. Shares briefly jumped Monday on M&A speculation, before giving back much of those gains Tuesday. I last covered Mattel in October, mistakenly rating them a buy, and shares are down 20% since that recommendation. With toy demand stayi ...

文章核心观点 - 玩具行业表现优于预期,预计2024年将温和下降,但长期将回归增长[3][4] - 玩具是消费者生活的重要组成部分,零售商将其视为战略杠杆[6] - 玩具公司正在推出更具社会意识的玩具,以满足年轻父母的需求[7][8] - 家庭消费者是一个有利可图的市场,他们的消费意愿和收入水平都较高[10][11] 公司表现 - 尽管销售有所下降,但公司毛利率和盈利能力有所改善,反映出战略效率和产品需求的变化[12] - 北美销售下降3%,但国际销售增长2%,反映出全球市场的复杂但总体稳健态势[13][14] - 公司处于良好的财务状况,可以执行其战略,发展IP驱动的玩具业务和娱乐业务[15]

Second Quarter 2024 Earnings (Unaudited Results) July 23, 2024 Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements / Presentation Information Mattel cautions the viewer that this presentation contains a number of forward-looking statements, which are statements that relate to the future and are, by their nature, uncertain. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and include statements regarding Mattel's guidance and goals for ...

Mattel (MAT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.19 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.16 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.10 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 18.75%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this toy maker would post a loss of $0.12 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.05, delivering a surprise of 58.33%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpasse ...

NEWS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 MATTEL REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS Second Quarter 2024 Highlights Versus Prior Year • Net Sales of $1,080 million, down 1% as reported, and comparable in constant currency • Gross Margin of 49.2%, an increase of 410 basis points; Adjusted Gross Margin of 49.2%, an increase of 430 basis points • Operating Income of $83 million, an improvement of $20 million; Adjusted Operating Income of $96 million, an improvement of $21 million • Net Income of $57 million, an impr ...

Toy manufacturer and entertainment specialist Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) generated business headlines earlier today on reports of a takeover interest. According to Reuters, private equity firm L Catterton — which is backed by luxury goods brand LVMH (OTCMKTS:LVMUY) — offered to buy out the toy company. Mattel stock likely jumped as prior efforts to turn the ship around have not succeeded.Per the report, the news of the asset management firm’s interest in acquiring the entertainment specialist may prompt competing ...