Mattel, Inc., a children's entertainment company, designs and produces toys and consumer products worldwide. The company operates through North America, International, and American Girl segments. It offers dolls and accessories, as well as content, gaming, and lifestyle products for children under the Barbie, Monster High, American Girl, Polly Pocket, Spirit, and Enchantimals brands; dolls and books under the American Girl brand name; die-cast vehicles, tracks, playsets, and accessories for kids of all ages, and collectors under the Hot Wheels, Monster Trucks, Matchbox, CARS, and Mario Kart brand names; and infant, toddler, and preschool products comprising content, toys, live events, and other lifestyle products under the Fisher-Price and Thomas & Friends, Power wheels, and Fireman Sam brands. The company also provides action figures, building sets, and games under the Masters of the Universe, MEGA, UNO, Lightyear, Jurassic World, WWE, and Star Wars brands; and licensor partner brands, including Disney, NBCUniversal, WWE, Microsoft, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros, and Sanrio. It sells its products directly to consumers through its catalog, website, and proprietary retail stores; retailers, including discount and free-standing toy stores, chain stores, department stores, and other retail outlets; and wholesalers, as well as through agents and distributors. Mattel, Inc. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in El Segundo, California.

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Serenity Capital Management, a China-focused investment fund, sold 383,611 shares of Mattel (worth ~$7 million) during Q1 2026, reducing its stake to 2 million shares. The fund trimmed the position after margin pressures from tariffs, foreign exchange headwinds, and inflation impacted profitability, despite Mattel beating revenue expectations. Mattel stock trades near 52-week lows, down 21.1% over the past year.

China-Focused Fund Cuts $7 Million from U.S. Toy Maker Mattel

Otis College of Art and Design hosted its annual Atelier scholarship benefit on May 7, 2026, honoring fashion designer Jason Wu with the Creative Visionary Award. The event showcased student fashion designs in partnership with mentors including Nike, St. John, Vince, and others, while announcing three new scholarships including the inaugural Mattel Toy Design Scholarship and Fashion Trust U.S.'s first scholarship to Otis students.

Jason Wu Honored with Creative Visionary Award by Otis College at Fifth Annual Atelier Fundraiser and Fashion Show on May 7, 2026

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