Dec 31, 2019

Mattel Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Mattel's Q4 2019 financial results were released, revealing a mix of challenges and progress.

Key Takeaways

Mattel reported a 3% decrease in net sales for Q4 2019, totaling $1,474 million. Despite the sales decline, the company saw improvements in gross margin, driven by savings from the Structural Simplification program. Reported operating income decreased by $38 million, while adjusted operating income decreased by $2.2 million.

Net sales decreased by 3% as reported, totaling $1,474 million.

Gross sales decreased by 3% as reported.

Reported gross margin increased to 48.4%, an improvement of 180 basis points.

Reported operating income was $68 million, a decline of $38 million.

Total Revenue
$1.47B
Previous year: $1.52B
-3.3%
EPS
$0.11
Previous year: $0.04
+175.0%
Barbie Gross Billings
$397M
Previous year: $391M
+1.6%
Hot Wheels Gross Billings
$307M
Previous year: $287M
+7.0%
Fisher-Price Gross Billings
$341M
Previous year: $352M
-3.3%
Gross Profit
$713M
Previous year: $710M
+0.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$630M
Previous year: $594M
+6.0%
Free Cash Flow
$64.6M
Previous year: $682M
-90.5%
Total Assets
$5.33B
Previous year: $5.24B
+1.7%

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Forward Guidance

This press release contains a number of forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income