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Mattel MAT North America — Advertising and promotion expenses

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Income statement

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Revenue$862.2M+4.3%
Gross profit$386.8M-5.2%
Operating income-$102.7M-93.8%
Net income$61.0M+251%
EPS (diluted)$0.20+267%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$866.0M-30.4%
Total debt$2.7B-0.2%
Total equity$2.1B-1.1%
Total assets$6.3B+2.0%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow-$22.9M-192%
CapEx$44.9M+116%
Free cash flow-$67.8M-1,799%

Valuation

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Market cap$4B-31.6%

Profitability

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Gross margin48%-3.0pp
Operating margin9.2%-3.3pp
Net margin9.3%-0.5pp
FCF margin7.6%-4.4pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity23.6%-1.9pp
Debt / equity1.3×0.0×
Current ratio2.1×-0.4×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Mattel in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:MarketingAndAdvertisingExpense.

The official record: Mattel’s 10-Q, filed May 1, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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Questions, answered.

What is Mattel's north america — advertising and promotion expenses?
Mattel (MAT) reported north america — advertising and promotion expenses of $48.45M in Q1 2026.
How has Mattel's north america — advertising and promotion expenses changed year-over-year?
Mattel's north america — advertising and promotion expenses increased by 25.6% year-over-year, from $38.59M to $48.45M.
What is the long-term trend for Mattel's north america — advertising and promotion expenses?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Mattel's north america — advertising and promotion expenses has grown at a -1.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $255.54M to $244.98M.
What does north america — advertising and promotion expenses mean?
Reflects the total investment in marketing campaigns, media spend, and promotional activities designed to drive brand awareness and consumer demand in North America. These expenditures are critical for sustaining the lifecycle of toy brands and driving seasonal sales volume. High efficiency in this area indicates strong brand equity and effective customer acquisition.