Hussman Strategic Advisors Inc. Purchases New Holdings in Mattel, Inc. $MAT

Hussman Strategic Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 84,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,414,000.

Other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Mattel during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $55,651,000. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Mattel by 221.0% in the 2nd quarter. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC now owns 56,637 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,117,000 after buying an additional 38,993 shares during the period. CX Institutional purchased a new stake in shares of Mattel in the third quarter valued at approximately $6,260,000. Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Mattel in the second quarter valued at approximately $726,000. Finally, Prudential PLC acquired a new position in Mattel during the second quarter worth $462,000. 97.15% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Mattel Price Performance

Mattel stock opened at $20.34 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.32 billion, a PE ratio of 15.18, a P/E/G ratio of 2.15 and a beta of 0.69. Mattel, Inc. has a 52 week low of $13.94 and a 52 week high of $22.25. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $20.64 and its 200 day simple moving average is $19.02. The company has a quick ratio of 1.18, a current ratio of 1.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

MAT has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Mattel in a report on Wednesday, December 24th. DA Davidson cut their price target on shares of Mattel from $30.00 to $25.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Roth Mkm set a $20.00 price objective on shares of Mattel and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on shares of Mattel from $25.00 to $23.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, October 27th. Finally, Seaport Research Partners upgraded shares of Mattel to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, November 10th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Mattel has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $23.50.

Key Stories Impacting Mattel

Here are the key news stories impacting Mattel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Mattel launched a new line of action figures tied to the upcoming live‑action “Masters of the Universe” (He‑Man) movie — a merchandising push that looks to capture box‑office tie‑ins and repeat the licensing windfall Mattel saw from “Barbie.” This can boost near‑term product sales and licensing revenue. Mattel builds He-Man movie buzz with new action figures
• Positive Sentiment: Mattel unveiled a new line of “KPop Demon Hunters” dolls and action figures to extend the franchise beyond the holiday window — a strategic product refresh intended to sustain demand from a high‑engagement fanbase. Franchise longevity can translate into recurring SKU sales and licensing opportunities. Mattel unveils new ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ dolls aiming to stoke franchise longevity
• Positive Sentiment: Thomas & Friends is getting a full franchise relaunch with a refreshed look and logo, a move that typically precedes marketing support and new product cycles — supporting category rejuvenation in core preschool sales. Thomas & Friends Unveils Refreshed Look and Logo
• Positive Sentiment: An independent equity write‑up argues Mattel is set to accelerate in 2026 — citing rebounding toy demand, strong Hot Wheels performance, tariff management, and projected free cash flow that supports buybacks and an attractive cash‑flow yield. This analyst view can support investor confidence in upside and capital return. Mattel Is Set For Acceleration In 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Marketing/brand items — including publicity around Ken’s 65th birthday and the reveal of Ken’s full name — provide awareness but likely have limited direct, material impact on near‑term revenue. Mattel reveals iconic Ken doll’s full name ahead of its 65th birthday
• Negative Sentiment: Separately, Mattel acknowledged it failed to fully capitalize on the initial holiday surge around “KPop Demon Hunters,” signaling execution or timing risks in converting popularity into sales; that gap underscores the importance of follow‑through on the new product rollout. Mattel unveils new ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ dolls aiming to stoke franchise longevity

About Mattel

Mattel, Inc is a leading global toy company headquartered in El Segundo, California. Founded in 1945 by Harold “Matt” Matson and Elliot and Ruth Handler, the company has grown into a major player in the toy and family products industry. Mattel designs, manufactures, and markets a broad range of toys, games and entertainment products under well-known brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and Matchbox. In addition to its proprietary labels, Mattel holds licenses with global entertainment franchises, partnering with Disney, Warner Bros., WWE and other studios to create character-driven play experiences.