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Is Mattel (MAT) Trading Near $X Because Its 2026 IP Bet Is Overshadowing Buybacks?
Mattel recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results that showed higher quarterly sales but lower profit, issued cautious 2026 earnings guidance, and authorized a new US$1.50 billion share repurchase program running through 2028.
At the same time, the company is pushing an IP-focused transformation, unveiling extensive 2026 innovation for Hot Wheels and Thomas & Friends, expanding its Formula 1 collaboration, and moving to acquire full ownership of mobile games studio Mattel163...