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Mattel reported second-quarter net sales of $1.019 billion, down 6% year-over-year and below the Street estimate of $1.068 billion, according to data from Benzinga Pro. The company posted earnings of 19 cents per share, beating expectations of 17 cents. CEO Ynon Kreiz highlighted gross margin expansion, international growth, and progress in the company’s entertainment slate. Mattel saw steep declines in sales of dolls and in its infant, toddler, and preschool categories. Sales of vehicles and action figures grew, driven by strong performance in Hot Wheels and related products. Barbie sales declined amid consumer concerns over affordability and tariff-driven headlines. Mattel lowered full-year EPS guidance to $1.54 to $1.66 and revised its sales growth forecast to 1% to 3%. The company cited market volatility and global trade risks as the reasons for its decision. Shares fell 4.46% after hours.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.
00:02Mattel reported second quarter net sales of $1.019 billion, down 6% year-over-year,
00:08and below the street estimate of $1.068 billion, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
00:12The company posted earnings of $0.19 per share, meeting expectations of $0.17.
00:17CEO Nan Kree's highlighted gross margin expansion,
00:20international growth, and progress in the company's entertainment slate.
00:23Mattel saw steep declines in sales of dolls in its infant, toddler, and preschool categories.
00:28Sales of vehicles and action figures grew, driven by strong performance in Hot Wheels and related products.
00:33Army sales declined amid consumer concerns over affordability and tariff-driven headlines.
00:38Tull lowered full-year EPS guidance to $1.54 to $1.66 per share,
00:43and revised its sales growth forecast to 1% to 3%.
00:46Companies cited market volatility and global trade risks.
00:50Shares fell 4.46% after hours.
00:52For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.
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