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UBS Reiterates Buy Rating on Mattel Inc. (MAT) as New CFO Announced

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:41:14 -0400

UBS analyst Arpine Kocharyan reiterated a Buy rating and $28.00 price target on Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT).

The analyst commented, "Mattel announced this morning that Peter Griffith succeeds Paul Ruh as CFO, effective October 20th, also joining the company's board of directors. Griffith is a career banker with extensive experience in strategic transactions and capital allocation. While he has most recently served as CFO of Amgen, his expertise is mostly in PE, investment banking and corporate development. Griffith is a toy industry outsider, and seems to have had limited exposure to direct manufacturing, and supply chain management...We continue to believe that

Form 8-K MATTEL INC /DE/ For: Oct 14

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:08:00 -0400

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Mattel names Peter Griffith as CFO and board director

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:00:39 -0400

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) has appointed Peter Griffith as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 20, 2026. Griffith will also join the company's board of directors and report to Roger Lynch, chairman and chief executive officer.

Griffith succeeds Paul Ruh, who will remain in an advisory role through the end of the year to support the transition.

Most recently, Griffith served as Executive Vice President and CFO of Amgen, a position he held after joining the biopharmaceutical company in 2019. At Amgen, he was involved in significant acquisitions and strategic investments alongside capital allocation and balance sheet management.

Prior to Amgen, Griffith served as

Mattel Appoints Peter Griffith as Chief Financial Officer and Board Director

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced the appointment of Peter Griffith as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 20, 2026. Griffith succeeds Paul Ruh, who will serve in an advisory role through the end of the year to support an effective transition. Griffith will report to Roger Lynch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mattel, and will also join the company’s board of directors.

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Peter Griffith

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Mattel Appoints Peter Griffith as Chief Financial Officer and Board Director

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261019358631/en/

Peter Griffith

Lynch said: “Peter

Mattel Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Conference Call Date

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:05:00 -0400

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it plans to release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time. Following this, Mattel will host a webcast conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The webcast and accompanying slides will be available under the Events and Presentations section of Mattel's Investor Relations website, https://investors.mattel.com. To listen to the webcast, log on to the website at least 10 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. An archive of the

Mattel Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Conference Call Date

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:05:00 -0400

Form 4 MATTEL INC /DE/ For: Oct 12 Filed by: Lynch Roger

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:01:00 -0400

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Form 8-K MATTEL INC /DE/ For: Oct 12

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:36:00 -0400

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Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:22:15 -0400

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Seaport Global Securities Upgrades Mattel Inc. (MAT) to Buy

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:06:16 -0400

(Updated - October 12, 2026 7:06 AM EDT)

Seaport Global Securities analyst Gerrick Johnson upgraded Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) from Neutral to Buy, PT $20.00.

The analyst comments "...we think a PE buyer could make sense, even with the debt ratio at ~2.5x. We think there is even more value to an industry buyer like Zuru, which has been one of the most innovative and rapidly growth toy companies on the planet. We think a superior offer from a licensing business like Authentic Brands would be less likely, owing to investments required to integrate the toy business and strengthen brand goodwill. But

Seaport Global Securities Upgrades Mattel Inc. (MAT) to Buy

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:06:16 -0400

(Updated - October 12, 2026 7:06 AM EDT)

Seaport Global Securities analyst Gerrick Johnson upgraded Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) from Neutral to Buy, PT $20.00.

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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:38:38 -0400

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Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:37:59 -0400

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Batman: Hush Returns: Mattel Unveils Premium Batman Collectible at New York Comic Con

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

New DC Premium Batman: Hush Rooftop Bat-Signal Diorama Set unveiled at DC’s Booth at New York Comic Con; now available for pre-order on Mattel Creations
Additional DC figures to be revealed during live-stream event on Jan. 1, 2027

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the world’s most iconic brand portfolios, and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products are giving fans a taste of what’s to come from their previously announced global, multi-year licensing agreement

Batman: Hush Returns: Mattel Unveils Premium Batman Collectible at New York Comic Con

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

New DC Premium Batman: Hush Rooftop Bat-Signal Diorama Set unveiled at DC’s Booth at New York Comic Con; now available for pre-order on Mattel Creations
Additional DC figures to be revealed during live-stream event on Jan. 1, 2027

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Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:09:10 -0400

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Ariel Investments pushes Mattel to explore a potential sale - WSJ

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:56:49 -0400

(Updated - October 5, 2026 3:56 PM EDT)

Ariel Investments, which holds a 5.4% stake in Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT), is calling on the toymaker's board to explore strategic alternatives, including a potential sale, according to a letter reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.

The investment firm's Chairman and Co-CEO John Rogers wrote to Mattel's board that the company's shares "remain significantly undervalued with its current structure as a public company." Rogers added, "By our estimates, a strategic buyer would pay a significant premium to your current share price."

The push comes as Mattel faces a declining stock price and a chief executive transition.

Ariel Investments pushes Mattel to explore a potential sale - WSJ

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:56:49 -0400

(Updated - October 5, 2026 3:56 PM EDT)

The push comes as Mattel faces a declining stock price and a chief executive transition.

Ariel Investments pushes Mattel to explore a potential sale - WSJ

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:56:49 -0400

(Updated - October 5, 2026 3:56 PM EDT)

The push comes as Mattel faces a declining stock price and a chief executive transition.

Form 4 MATTEL INC /DE/ For: Sep 30 Filed by: Stanichi Roberto Seixas

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:22:00 -0400

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Investing.com’s stocks of the week

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:19:59 -0400

Investing.com -- Corporate upheaval drove much of the week's action, with a surprise CEO departure and takeover interest in a household name resulting in sharp moves.

Here are Investing.com's stocks of the week:

MongoDB

MongoDB plunged 18.5% on Monday and is currently on course to end the week down around 14.7% after President and CEO Chirantan Desai resigned with immediate effect to lead a new AI initiative at Meta Platforms.

Former chief executive Dev Ittycheria returns as interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent replacement. The company reaffirmed its third-quarter and full-year guidance alongside the announcement. The departure comes

Investing.com’s stocks of the week

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:19:59 -0400

Investing.com -- Corporate upheaval drove much of the week's action, with a surprise CEO departure and takeover interest in a household name resulting in sharp moves.

Here are Investing.com's stocks of the week:

MongoDB

Investing.com’s stocks of the week

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:19:59 -0400

Investing.com -- Corporate upheaval drove much of the week's action, with a surprise CEO departure and takeover interest in a household name resulting in sharp moves.

Here are Investing.com's stocks of the week:

MongoDB

Investing.com’s stocks of the week

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:19:59 -0400

Investing.com -- Corporate upheaval drove much of the week's action, with a surprise CEO departure and takeover interest in a household name resulting in sharp moves.

Here are Investing.com's stocks of the week: