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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-21-014515"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MAT"
cik: "0000063276"
company_name: "MATTEL INC /DE/"
filed_at: "2021-07-27T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-30T02:19:49.281066+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Mattel Q2 net sales up 40% to $1.026B; adjusted EBITDA quadruples to $131M; raises guidance

## Summary
- Net sales $1.026B (+40% YoY); reported operating income $49M vs -$48M prior year.
- Adjusted EBITDA $131M, up $102M YoY; gross margin expanded 370bps to 47.5%.
- Segment strength: North America +30%, International +57%, American Girl +44%.
- Company raises full-year 2021 guidance; cites broad-based consumer demand and IP-driven strategy.
- Cash flow improved; operating cash used $241M vs $466M prior year first half.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-21-014515
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MAT
- cik: 0000063276
- company_name: MATTEL INC /DE/
- filed_at: 2021-07-27T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63276/000162828021014515/0001628280-21-014515-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63276/000162828021014515/mat-20210727.htm

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