Mattel, Inc (NASDAQ: MAT) has a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 13.29x compared to its average ratio, The 36-month beta value for MAT is at 0.67. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 9 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 2 rating it as “overweight,” 4 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for MAT is 333.68M, and currently, shorts hold a 4.33% of that float. The average trading volume for MAT on February 25, 2025 was 3.49M shares.
MAT) stock’s latest price update
The stock price of Mattel, Inc (NASDAQ: MAT) has jumped by 0.19 compared to previous close of 21.15. Despite this, the company has seen a fall of -3.42% in its stock price over the last five trading days. globenewswire.com reported 2025-02-24 that NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is pleased to announce that Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, will receive the prestigious Helen Keller Achievement Award, which AFB will present to Krista Berger the Senior Vice President of Barbie and Global Head of Dolls at Mattel during a special evening ceremony on April 24 in midtown Manhattan. Mattel is recognized for their global impact on the inclusion of people who are blind or have low vision following the release of its Blind Barbie doll in 2024.
MAT’s Market Performance
Mattel, Inc (MAT) has seen a -3.42% fall in stock performance for the week, with a 16.94% gain in the past month and a 15.73% surge in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.12%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.46% for MAT. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 3.43% for MAT’s stock, with a 13.72% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of MAT
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for MAT stocks, with Jefferies repeating the rating for MAT by listing it as a “Buy.” The predicted price for MAT in the upcoming period, according to Jefferies is $28 based on the research report published on February 05, 2025 of the current year 2025.
JP Morgan, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see MAT reach a price target of $19, previously predicting the price at $24. The rating they have provided for MAT stocks is “Neutral” according to the report published on February 05th, 2024.
Morgan Stanley gave a rating of “Equal-Weight” to MAT, setting the target price at $19 in the report published on January 17th of the previous year.
MAT Trading at 10.75% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought MAT to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -3.97% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.46%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.12%, as shares surge +16.56% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +10.77% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, MAT fell by -3.42%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +13.50% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $20.49. In addition, Mattel, Inc saw 19.51% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at MAT starting from TOTZKE STEVE, who sale 45,216 shares at the price of $18.90 back on May 13 ’24. After this action, TOTZKE STEVE now owns 101,902 shares of Mattel, Inc, valued at $854,582 using the latest closing price.
TOTZKE STEVE, the President, Chief Comm Officer of Mattel, Inc, sale 23,662 shares at $18.89 during a trade that took place back on May 09 ’24, which means that TOTZKE STEVE is holding 152,018 shares at $446,999 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for MAT
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.14 for the present operating margin
- 0.5 for the gross margin
The net margin for Mattel, Inc stands at 0.1. The total capital return value is set at 0.14. Equity return is now at value 24.55, with 8.35 for asset returns.
Based on Mattel, Inc (MAT), the company’s capital structure generated 0.53 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.34. The debt to equity ratio resting at 1.14. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 5.99.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 766.53 million with net debt to EBITDA at 2.17. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 1.69. The receivables turnover for the company is 3.62for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.82. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 2.38.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Mattel, Inc (MAT) has had a better performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is bullish, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
