Mattel (MAT)

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQMAT), an innovator in toys for 80 years and leading global toy and family entertainment company with one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, announced today a new brand in the building sets category, Mattel Brick Shop™. Mattel Brick Shop is being introduced for the first time at Nuremberg International Toy Fair. Leveraging trusted legacy and expertise of Mattel, Mattel Brick Shop is designed to disrupt the status quo, bending the rules of building with innovative features, materials and techniques that inspire builders to try something new.

Today at the Nuremberg International Toy Fair, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQMAT) announced a new Hot Wheels® partnership with Ferrari, the legendary luxury car manufacturer, to develop a full range of Hot Wheels products. As the first time in more than 10 years that Hot Wheels products will be adorned with the iconic Prancing Horse, the collection will deliver a wide range of Ferrari classics and the newest and most technologically advanced models, including celebrated racing and road cars. The first product drop of the collaboration will take place this spring, with the first die-cast available for pre-order on Mattel Creations. Additional announcements and product drops will follow throughout 2025 and beyond.

Following the successful launch of the first limited edition Hot Wheels Formula 1® car in 2024 and the announcement of a multi-year licensing partnership with Formula 1®, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQMAT) has today revealed additional products from the Hot Wheels Formula 1® collection due to hit shelves in 2025.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQMAT) today announced that Anthony DiSilvestro, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has informed the Company of his plans to retire on May 15, 2025. The Company has initiated a comprehensive search process with the assistance of a leading executive search firm. Following his retirement date, DiSilvestro will serve as an advisor through August 15, 2025, to ensure a smooth transition.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQMAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, and pioneering manga and anime media brand TOKYOPOP, today announced a partnership to develop original manga-style graphic novels for children ages 8-12 based on Mattel’s Hot Wheels® and Barbie® brands.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQMAT) today announced that it plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 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), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, and Nex, the leading motion technology company, today launched Barbie™ Dance Party, an interactive new dance game available exclusively on the award-winning Nex Playground console.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQMAT) today announced that Ynon Kreiz, Mattel’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Anthony DiSilvestro, Mattel’s Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time.

Mattel, Inc (NASDAQMAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, announced the 2024 winner of the Hot Wheels Legends Tour, the world's largest traveling car show, during the virtual Global Grand Finale held on November 16. After taking home the top spot during the 2024 Chilean tour stop, a home-built race car, nicknamed La Liebre, secured the global victory and will be inducted into the Hot Wheels Garage of Legends. The Hot Wheels design team will now transform the life-sized car into a die-cast car for collectors and fans to enjoy in 1:64 scale.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQMAT) today reported third quarter 2024 financial results.

Go big, go Hot Wheels! 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, in partnership with GameMill Entertainment, today launched Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Stunt Mayhem™ on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQMAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, is developing a live-action feature film with Sony Pictures Entertainment and Escape Artists based on the company’s timeless 3-D image View-Master toy.

Today, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQMAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, announced Hot Wheels® is furthering its mission to ignite the challenger spirit in every child with the creation of Challenge Accepted, a new platform that aims to empower children through play to try, fail, repeat and grow to cultivate a growth mindset—the understanding that abilities and intelligence can be developed.

For the first time, Mattel, Inc.’s (NASDAQMAT) Hot Wheels brand and Formula 1®, are partnering to bring the sport’s fans a full range of Hot Wheels products. The new product line from the two iconic brands will feature F1® Teams and bring the thrill of F1 races to 1:64 scale to deliver a brand-new way for automotive enthusiasts to play and collect, allowing kids and adults to celebrate their passion for racing with Hot Wheels.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQMAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, today revealed the official trailer and extended theme song music video for Barney’s World, Mattel Television Studio’s all-new animated series premiering Monday, October 14 on Max followed by Cartoon Network on October 18. The show also launches on Cartoonito in EMEA and APAC, Discovery Kids in LATAM, and Treehouse and STACKTV in Canada. Barney’s World is a fresh take on the beloved, iconic series that introduced the world to their favorite purple dinosaur, Barney, in 1988. The first episode will debut early on Barney’s YouTube channel on October 11.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQMAT) has promoted Roberto Stanichi to Executive Vice President, Hot Wheels & Head of Vehicles and Building Sets. It was announced by Lisa McKnight, Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer at Mattel, to whom Stanichi reports.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQMAT) today announced that it plans to release its third quarter 2024 financial results on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time. Following this, Mattel will host a webcast conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Today, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQMAT) announced a Hot Wheels® collaboration with Aston Martin to develop a new Aston Martin DB4GT “High-Speed Edition” die-cast. The two iconic automotive brands teamed up to imagine what a classic Aston Martin would look like chasing land speed records on the hunt for salt flats glory while retaining the design aesthetics that make the DB4 one of the world’s most recognizable classic cars. After hundreds of concepts, design meetings and sketches, the Hot Wheels and Aston Martin teams are thrilled to bring the DB4GT “High-Speed Edition” 1:64 die-cast model to retailers globally beginning in October.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQMAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, and WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, today announced the new animated special Polly Pocket: Adventures in Rio from Mattel Television Studios and WildBrain. The brand-new 66-minute special features an original song and debuts Monday, September 16 on Prime Video in the U.S. and U.K.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQMAT) today debuted a new animated video and re-imagined lyrics for Barney’s classic “I Love You” song alongside new images from the upcoming series, Barney’s World. Consisting of 52 11-minute episodes, Barney’s World will begin streaming on Max October 14, followed by a linear premiere on Cartoon Network starting Friday, October 18. The series also launches on Cartoonito in EMEA and APAC, Discovery Kids in LATAM, and Treehouse in Canada. Select episodes of Barney’s World will be available on YouTube, where the first episode will debut early on October 11 in specific countries.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQMAT) today announced that Jennifer Kettnich has joined the company as Vice President, Investor Relations. Kettnich reports to Mattel Chief Financial Officer Anthony DiSilvestro.

Today, American Girl, a cornerstone in Mattel’s (NASDAQMAT) portfolio of purposeful brands, unveils its 2025 Girl of the Year, Summer McKinny. Summer joins the brand’s line of contemporary characters that represent a wide range of backgrounds and interests to reflect what it means to be an American girl today. Growing up in Columbia, Maryland, ten-year-old Summer is a dog lover and baker who turns her two passions into a business of her own. Encouraged by her shop-owner aunt, Summer enters a youth entrepreneur fair where she gains new skills in business ownership—an increasingly popular career choice among Gen Alphas2. As Summer’s capabilities and confidence grow, she learns that hard work, patience, and understanding are at the heart of every successful venture—in business and in life.

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, announced today that Ken Wee has joined the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer. Wee reports to Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO of Mattel.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQMAT) and Warner Bros. Discovery announced today that Barney, Mattel’s iconic purple dinosaur, will return to television screens for the first time in 14 years. Barney’s World, a new animated series featuring original music and updated takes on Barney classics, will premiere Monday, October 14 on Max followed by a linear premiere on Cartoon Network starting Friday, October 18. The show also launches on Cartoonito in EMEA and APAC, and Discovery Kids in LATAM. Select episodes of Barney’s World will be available on YouTube, where the first episode will debut early on October 11 in specific countries.

Mattel Inc.’s (NASDAQMAT) Barbie® unveiled the latest Barbie brand campaign titled “Give Limitless Possibilities™” today, alongside 2024 Barbie Role Model and WNBA legend Sue Bird. The brand joined the WNBA’s Barbie-themed game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena, recognizing the powerful role that play has in giving limitless possibilities to young girls in continued celebration of the brand’s 65th anniversary.