NASDAQ$MAT
Mattel Inc · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Mattel's Q1 2021 was marked by significant growth and improved profitability.
Mattel reported a strong first quarter in 2021, with net sales up 47% to $874 million. The company saw improvements in gross margin, operating income, and net loss, driven by growth across various product categories and regions. Mattel is updating its 2021 guidance to reflect its strong Q1 performance and updated outlook for cost inflation.
- Net sales increased by 47% as reported, and 46% in constant currency, reaching $874 million.
- Reported gross margin improved by 380 basis points to 46.8%, with adjusted gross margin up 350 basis points to 47.0%.
- Reported operating income improved by $181 million to $31 million, while adjusted operating income improved by $161 million to $28 million.
- The company completed a $1.2 billion refinancing transaction, which is expected to reduce annual interest expense by $40 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Mattel · Revenue · Quarterly
$874M
Revenue by segment
Mattel · $829M total across 2 segments · Q1 2021
- North America Net Sales$480M+66.8%57.9%
- International Net Sales$349M+29.7%42.1%
Forward guidance
Mattel is revising 2021 guidance to reflect stronger-than-anticipated first quarter performance and updated outlook for cost inflation.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021
+0.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.3%
Avg return
30 days after
58%
42 / 73 earnings
Positive
+21.9%
Q4 2018
Best reaction
-25.0%
Q4 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -0.9% | -1.1% | +0.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | -25.0% | -21.8% | -23.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | -2.8% | +1.2% | +5.4% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.5% | -3.2% | -3.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | -0.6% | +0.8% | +20.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | +15.3% | +17.9% | +16.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | +2.5% | +8.9% | +3.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | +1.3% | +2.6% | +2.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | +3.0% | -1.4% | -5.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | +1.9% | +3.5% | +6.9% | |
| Q3 2023 | -8.1% | -7.1% | -7.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | +0.3% | +0.6% | +3.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | +7.4% | +5.2% | +6.9% | |
| Q4 2022 | -11.8% | -11.1% | -19.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | -2.3% | -5.1% | -8.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | -4.5% | -6.5% | +3.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | +11.6% | +11.8% | +11.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | +11.8% | +10.5% | +3.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.9% | +3.3% | +13.9% | |
| Q2 2021 | +3.6% | +4.5% | +4.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.0% | +4.6% | -3.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.1% | +1.4% | +13.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | +13.7% | +14.6% | +20.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | -0.2% | -0.4% | -1.9% | |
| Q1 2020 | -1.0% | +2.8% | +18.1% | |
| Q4 2019 | -3.9% | -8.3% | -43.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | +16.7% | +15.4% | +14.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | +13.5% | +15.9% | -24.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | -3.2% | -2.8% | -12.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | +21.9% | +31.9% | +16.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | +0.1% | +2.6% | +0.0% | |
| Q2 2018 | -5.3% | -5.6% | -6.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | +5.1% | +4.3% | +13.0% | |
| Q4 2017 | +4.4% | +6.4% | +4.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | -9.4% | -8.6% | +19.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | -6.1% | -5.7% | -21.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | -13.2% | -11.9% | -11.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | -16.7% | -15.6% | -17.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | +5.7% | +7.7% | -0.6% | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.1% | +1.3% | +1.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | -8.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +10.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +6.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +5.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -5.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -7.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -16.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +5.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +10.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -6.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +1.8% | — | — |
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