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American Girl Names Its 2027 ‘Girl Of The Year' As Part Of Brand's 40th Anniversary Celebration

Forbes

9:25 AM | Thursday | May 14, 2026

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Mattel's American Girl doll brand is continuing to celebrate its 40th anniversary with an early look at its 2027 Girl of the Year in a new book.

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9:25 AM | Thursday | May 14, 2026

American Girl Names Its 2027 ‘Girl Of The Year' As Part Of Brand's 40th Anniversary Celebration

Forbes

Mattel's American Girl doll brand is continuing to celebrate its 40th anniversary with an early look at its 2027 Girl of the Year in a new book.

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9:25 AM | Thursday | May 14, 2026

American Girl Names Its 2027 ‘Girl Of The Year' As Part Of Brand's 40th Anniversary Celebration

Forbes

Mattel's American Girl doll brand is continuing to celebrate its 40th anniversary with an early look at its 2027 Girl of the Year in a new book.

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11:27 AM | Tuesday | May 12, 2026

China-Focused Fund Cuts $7 Million from U.S. Toy Maker Mattel

Fool - Investing News

Mattel is a global toy leader with brands like Barbie and Hot Wheels, serving families worldwide through retail and digital channels.

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10:30 AM | Monday | May 11, 2026

Ariel Appreciation Fund Q1 2026 Performers And Detractors

Seeking Alpha

Ariel Appreciation Fund traded up +1.14% in the quarter, lagging the Russell Midcap Value Index's +3.68% gain and the +1.29% return posted by the Russell Midcap Index. Demand was broad based across high growth markets including AI networking, aerospace and defense, non-terrestrial satellite communications and semiconductors.
Mattel's results were also pressured by tariff uncertainty and elevated promotions, which pinched margins.

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5:10 PM | Thursday | May 7, 2026

Mattel Shareholder Wants Company to Sell

WSJ

Southeastern Asset Management is calling for a sale of Mattel, arguing it would be better off if owned by a private equity firm, competitor or large media company.

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4:43 PM | Thursday | May 7, 2026

Mattel Comments on Letter from Southeastern Asset Management

Business Wire

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) (“Mattel” or the “Company”) issued the following statement regarding Southeastern Asset Management, Inc.'s (“Southeastern”) letter to the Company's Board of Directors (the “Board”). Mattel maintains ongoing communication with its shareholders and values their perspectives.
We appreciate Southeastern's continued engagement with the Company, including our conversations this year. Our Board of Directors and management team are committ.

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4:05 PM | Thursday | May 7, 2026

Southeastern Asset Management Issues Open Letter Calling on Mattel to Explore Strategic Alternatives

Business Wire

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. (“Southeastern”) today issued an open letter to the board of directors and shareholders of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) (“Mattel” or the “Company”), calling on the Company to explore strategic alternatives. The full text of the letter is below.
May 7, 2026 Board of Directors and Shareholders of Mattel, Inc. c/o Secretary, TWR 15-1 Mattel, Inc. 333 Continental Boulevard El Segundo, CA 90245-5012 VIA Email, FedEx and Press Release.

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9:00 AM | Wednesday | May 6, 2026

UNO™ and Vrbo Are Dealing Travelers an Unforgettable Game Night Getaway

Business Wire

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Vrbo today announced a partnership to unveil six limited-time vacation home stays, giving travelers the chance to have a game night to remember. Through this collaboration, the iconic card game is going beyond the tabletop, with travelers able to book these wildly fun, UNO-themed stays. Located across some of Vrbo's top vacation destinations, each home offers the perfect setting for UNO fans to compete, connect, and play togeth.

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12:05 PM | Thursday | Apr 30, 2026

Mattel Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Vehicles-Led Net Sales

Zacks Investment Research

MAT tops Q1 estimates as net sales rise 4% to $862M, powered by Vehicles momentum - while margins slide on tariffs, FX and inflation.

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5:36 AM | Thursday | Apr 30, 2026

Mattel: Time To Go Toy Shopping

Seeking Alpha

Mattel is transforming from a stagnant toy manufacturer into a brand-driven IP company, leveraging movies and mobile gaming for growth. MAT's $1.5B buyback plan could retire 35% of shares in three years, following a prior 15% reduction, enhancing per-share value. The Barbie movie's success validated MAT's brand monetization strategy, with future films and full ownership of Mattel 163 driving high-margin growth.

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12:21 AM | Thursday | Apr 30, 2026

Mattel, Inc. (MAT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Mattel, Inc. (MAT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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