Mar 31, 2023

Mattel Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Mattel's financial performance was impacted by retail inventory management in the first quarter of 2023, with net sales decreasing by 22% and operating loss reported at $115 million.

Key Takeaways

Mattel reported a decrease in net sales by 22% to $815 million for Q1 2023, with an operating loss of $115 million. The company's performance was affected by retail inventory management, though the underlying business fundamentals remain strong. Mattel expects to outpace the industry and achieve its full-year guidance, with continued share repurchases reflecting confidence in its strategy.

Net sales decreased by 22% as reported, or 21% in constant currency, versus the prior year.

Reported Operating Loss was $115 million, a decrease of $195 million, and Adjusted Operating Loss was $87 million, a decrease of $177 million.

Gross Margin decreased to 40.0%, versus 46.4% in the prior year, and Adjusted Gross Margin decreased to 40.0%, versus 46.6%.

Company reiterates 2023 guidance.

Total Revenue
$815M
Previous year: $1.04B
-21.7%
EPS
-$0.24
Previous year: $0.08
-400.0%
Barbie Gross Billings
$177M
Previous year: $298M
-40.6%
Hot Wheels Gross Billings
$245M
Previous year: $241M
+1.4%
Fisher-Price Gross Billings
$126M
Previous year: $189M
-33.6%
Gross Profit
$326M
Previous year: $483M
-32.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$462M
Previous year: $537M
-14.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$249M
Total Assets
$5.83B
Previous year: $6.15B
-5.1%

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Forward Guidance

Mattel’s full year 2023 guidance remains:

Positive Outlook

  • Net Sales Comparable (Constant Currency) $5,435 million
  • Adjusted Gross Margin ~ 47%
  • Adjusted EPS $1.10 - $1.20
  • Adjusted EBITDA $900 - $950 million
  • Free Cash Flow > $400 million

Challenges Ahead

  • The company is operating in a challenging macro-economic environment with higher volatility, including inflation, that may impact consumer demand.
  • Mattel’s guidance takes into account what the company is aware of today but remains subject to further volatility and any unexpected disruption
  • Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates
  • Changes in global economic conditions and consumer demand
  • Labor market fluctuations, and other macro-economic risks and uncertainties.

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