Mattel Shares Plummet 24% as Holiday Sales Slump and Dim FY2026 Guidance Shake Investor ConfidenceEL SEGUNDO, CA — Shares of toy powerhouse Mattel, Inc. (
NASDAQ: MAT) experienced a devastating sell-off on February 12, 2026, plummeting 24% in a single trading session. The move comes on the heels of a disastrous fourth-quarter earnings report and a fiscal year 2026 outlook that left Wall Street questioning the
Mattel’s Cinematic Pivot: Navigating Volatility in the IP-Driven Toy EraDate: February 12, 2026Ticker: Mattel, Inc. (
NASDAQ: MAT) Introduction As we enter the first quarter of 2026, Mattel, Inc. (
NASDAQ: MAT) stands at a critical juncture in its decades-long history. Once viewed primarily as a plastic goods manufacturer, the El Segundo giant has successfully—if inconsistently—morphed into an intellectual property (IP) powerhouse. Following the epochal success [...]
The Mattel Deep Dive: Can the ‘Barbie Playbook’ Survive a 30% Market Crash?The morning of February 11, 2026, has proven to be a watershed moment for Mattel, Inc. (
NASDAQ: MAT). After a period of cautious optimism fueled by the "Barbie Playbook," the toy giant's stock plummeted over 30% in early trading following a lackluster Q4 2025 earnings report and a stark downward revision of its 2026 guidance. [...]
The Unseen Threat in Santa’s Sack: Advocacy Groups Sound Alarm on AI Toys’ Safety and Privacy RisksAs the festive season approaches, bringing with it a surge in consumer spending on children's gifts, a chorus of concern is rising from consumer advocacy groups regarding the proliferation of AI-powered toys. Organizations like Fairplay (formerly Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood) and the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund are leading the charge, [...]
TSX Soars to Record Highs as Favorable Domestic and US Data Fuel Market OptimismThe S&P/TSX Composite Index (TSX: ^OSPTX) has recently surged to unprecedented levels, achieving an all-time closing high of 29,958.98 on September 22, 2025, and continuing its upward trajectory by opening higher on September 26, 2025. This robust performance, marking a 4.91% increase over the past
Spin Master, First Responders Children’s Foundation Team Up to Save Holidays for Thousands of Children Affected by Hurricane IanNEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spin Master, a leading global children's entertainment company, is teaming up with First Responders Children's Foundation (FRCF) and its Toy Express program to bring holiday joy to first responder families and the communities hardest hit by Hurricane Ian, it was announced today.
