Mar 31, 2024

Mattel Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Mattel's financial performance showed improvement in gross margin and bottom-line results, driven by cost savings and efficiency programs.

Key Takeaways

Mattel reported a slight decrease in net sales but significant improvements in gross margin, operating loss, and net loss. The company reiterated its 2024 guidance, expecting to outpace the industry and gain market share.

Net sales decreased by 1% as reported and in constant currency.

Gross margin increased by 800 basis points to 48.0%.

Operating loss improved by $80 million to $36 million.

The company repurchased $100 million of shares and reiterated its 2024 guidance.

Total Revenue
$810M
Previous year: $815M
-0.6%
EPS
-$0.05
Previous year: -$0.24
-79.2%
Barbie Gross Billings
$178M
Previous year: $177M
+0.3%
Hot Wheels Gross Billings
$258M
Previous year: $245M
+5.4%
Fisher-Price Gross Billings
$93.4M
Previous year: $126M
-25.7%
Gross Profit
$389M
Previous year: $326M
+19.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.13B
Previous year: $462M
+144.8%
Free Cash Flow
$5M
Previous year: -$249M
-102.0%
Total Assets
$6.07B
Previous year: $5.83B
+4.0%

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Forward Guidance

Mattel's full year 2024 guidance remains consistent with previous expectations, despite macroeconomic uncertainties.

Positive Outlook

  • Net Sales Comparable (Constant Currency): $5,441 million
  • Adjusted Gross Margin: 48.5 - 49%
  • Adjusted EPS: $1.35 - $1.45
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $975 - $1,025 million
  • Free Cash Flow: ~$500 million

Challenges Ahead

  • We are operating in a macro-economic environment that may impact consumer demand.
  • The guidance considers what the company is aware of today, but remains subject to market volatility.
  • The guidance considers what the company is aware of today, but remains subject to unexpected disruptions.
  • The guidance considers what the company is aware of today, but remains subject to other risks and uncertainties.
  • A reconciliation of Mattel’s non-GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis is not available without unreasonable effort.

Revenue & Expenses

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