---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-23-035111"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MAT"
cik: "0000063276"
company_name: "MATTEL INC /DE/"
filed_at: "2023-10-25T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-09T12:03:19.384391+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Mattel Q3 net sales +9% to $1.92B, adj. EPS $1.08 beat, raises FY23 guidance

## Summary
- Net sales $1,919M (+9% as reported, +7% CC); adjusted EPS $1.08 vs $0.82 prior year.
- Gross margin 51.0% (+270 bps); adjusted EBITDA $580M (+$106M); FY23 adj. EBITDA guided to $925-975M.
- Dolls category +27% (Barbie, Disney, Monster High); Vehicles +18% (Hot Wheels); Action Figures -19%.
- Repurchased $60M of shares in Q3, bringing YTD total to $110M.
- North America +10%, International +10% (+3% CC), American Girl -13% (reported and CC).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-23-035111
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MAT
- cik: 0000063276
- company_name: MATTEL INC /DE/
- filed_at: 2023-10-25T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63276/000162828023035111/0001628280-23-035111-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63276/000162828023035111/mat-20231025.htm

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## Key facts
- Earnings Releases
  MATTEL INC /DE/ reported third quarter 2023 results: revenue $1,919 million, net income $146 million, EPS $0.41. Guidance raised.
  - Period: third quarter 2023
  - Revenue: $1,919 million
  - Net income: $146 million
  - EPS: $0.41
  - Guidance: raised
  - Result: reported results
  source text: --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- NEWS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 MATTEL REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS Third Quarter 2023 Highlights Versus Prior Year • Net Sales of $1,919 million, up 9% as reported, or 7% in constant currency • Gross Margin of 51.0%, an increase of 280 basis points; Adjusted Gross Margin of 51.0%, an increase of 270 basis points •
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63276/000162828023035111/0001628280-23-035111-index.htm

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