MATTEL INC /DE/, 10-K filed on 2/23/2026
Annual Report
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Cover - USD ($)
shares in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Feb. 11, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Cover [Abstract]      
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Entity Registrant Name MATTEL INC /DE/    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 95-1567322    
Entity Address, Address Line One 333 Continental Blvd.    
Entity Address, City or Town El Segundo    
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Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, $1.00 per share    
Trading Symbol MAT    
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ    
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Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the Mattel, Inc. 2026 Proxy Statement, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") within 120 days after the closing of the registrant's fiscal year (incorporated into Part III to the extent stated herein).
   
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Name PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor Location Los Angeles, California
Auditor Firm ID 238
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Current Assets    
Cash and equivalents $ 1,242,927 $ 1,387,908
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for credit losses of $17.4 million and $8.2 million in 2025 and 2024, respectively 1,097,604 1,003,178
Inventories 563,142 501,732
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 227,116 234,099
Total current assets 3,130,789 3,126,917
Noncurrent Assets    
Property, plant, and equipment, net 590,015 516,049
Right-of-use assets, net 319,548 326,394
Goodwill 1,390,169 1,381,721
Deferred income tax assets 312,913 296,862
Identifiable intangible assets, net 337,105 360,563
Other noncurrent assets 559,843 535,578
Total Assets 6,640,382 6,544,084
Current Liabilities    
Accounts payable 555,403 398,983
Accrued liabilities 872,928 878,710
Income taxes payable 29,851 38,030
Total current liabilities 1,458,182 1,315,723
Noncurrent Liabilities    
Long-term debt 2,331,675 2,334,351
Noncurrent lease liabilities 268,351 278,174
Other noncurrent liabilities 349,126 351,711
Total noncurrent liabilities 2,949,152 2,964,236
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)
Stockholders' Equity    
Common stock $1.00 par value, 1.00 billion shares authorized; 441.4 million shares issued 441,369 441,369
Additional paid-in capital 1,787,790 1,780,259
Treasury stock at cost: 140.0 million shares and 111.4 million shares in 2025 and 2024, respectively (3,107,007) (2,566,929)
Retained earnings 4,001,462 3,603,878
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (890,566) (994,452)
Total stockholders' equity 2,233,048 2,264,125
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 6,640,382 $ 6,544,084
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Accounts receivable, allowances $ 17.4 $ 8.2
Common stock, par value (USD per share) $ 1.00 $ 1.00
Shares authorized (in shares) 1,000.0 1,000.0
Shares issued (in shares) 441.4 441.4
Treasury stock (in shares) 140.0 111.4
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Net Sales $ 5,347,623 $ 5,379,546 $ 5,441,219
Cost of sales 2,741,966 2,645,478 2,857,503
Gross Profit 2,605,657 2,734,068 2,583,716
Advertising and promotion expenses 522,000 507,321 524,786
Other selling and administrative expenses 1,537,233 1,532,465 1,497,271
Operating Income 546,424 694,282 561,659
Interest expense 118,681 118,774 123,786
Interest (income) (45,021) (51,478) (25,238)
Other non-operating expense (income), net 13,275 4,481 (2,293)
Income Before Income Taxes 459,489 622,505 465,404
Provision for income taxes 89,774 105,626 269,475
(Income) from equity method investments (27,869) (24,938) (18,423)
Net Income $ 397,584 $ 541,817 $ 214,352
Net Income Per Common Share - Basic (USD per share) $ 1.25 $ 1.59 $ 0.61
Weighted-average number of common shares (in shares) 318,159 340,435 353,588
Net Income Per Common Share - Diluted (USD per share) $ 1.24 $ 1.58 $ 0.60
Weighted-average number of common and potential common shares (in shares) 321,792 343,336 357,112
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net Income $ 397,584 $ 541,817 $ 214,352
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax      
Currency translation adjustments 121,458 (110,507) 37,123
Employee benefit plan adjustments 13,451 3,253 (4,418)
Net unrealized (losses) gains on derivative instruments:      
Unrealized holding (losses) gains (49,196) 39,409 (15,903)
Reclassification adjustments included in net income 18,173 (21,639) (10,292)
Net unrealized (losses) gains on derivative instruments (31,023) 17,770 (26,195)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax 103,886 (89,484) 6,510
Comprehensive Income $ 501,470 $ 452,333 $ 220,862
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:      
Net Income $ 397,584 $ 541,817 $ 214,352
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation 136,473 136,649 139,451
Amortization of intangibles 31,512 31,314 37,893
Share-based compensation 79,719 79,429 83,334
Inventory obsolescence 38,367 45,909 63,748
Deferred income taxes (19,408) (20,986) 176,385
Income from equity method investments (27,869) (24,938) (18,423)
Content asset amortization 50,246 77,986 51,837
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable, net (60,493) 21,369 (198,322)
Inventories (56,633) (24,519) 261,309
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (5,554) (11,168) 8,182
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and income taxes payable 65,431 49,592 135,767
Content asset spend (19,711) (25,562) (58,062)
Other, net (16,409) (76,326) (27,660)
Net cash flows provided by operating activities 593,255 800,566 869,791
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:      
Purchases of tools, dies, and molds (71,374) (67,415) (74,480)
Purchases of other property, plant, and equipment (110,618) (135,205) (85,820)
Proceeds from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, net 8,629 7,344 14,948
Other, net 18,431 6,233 2,934
Net cash flows used for investing activities (154,932) (189,043) (142,418)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:      
Proceeds from long-term borrowings, net 592,382 0 0
Payments of long-term borrowings (600,000) 0 0
Share repurchases (600,000) (400,000) (203,016)
Tax withholdings for share-based compensation (16,858) (19,663) (35,108)
Proceeds from stock option exercises 9,803 6,345 26,742
Other, net (5,893) (36,034) (15,185)
Net cash flows used for financing activities (620,566) (449,352) (226,567)
Effect of Currency Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Equivalents 37,262 (35,626) (678)
Change in Cash and Equivalents (144,981) 126,545 500,128
Cash and Equivalents at Beginning of Period 1,387,908 1,261,363 761,235
Cash and Equivalents at End of Period 1,242,927 1,387,908 1,261,363
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:      
Cash paid during the year for interest $ 115,804 $ 114,280 $ 117,701
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Treasury Stock
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 2,056,269 $ 441,369 $ 1,808,308 $ (2,129,639) $ 2,847,709 $ (911,478)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income 214,352       214,352  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 6,510         6,510
Share repurchases (203,016)     (203,016)    
Issuance of treasury stock for stock option exercises 26,742   (16,059) 42,801    
Issuance of treasury stock for restricted stock units vesting (35,108)   (100,636) 65,528    
Deferred compensation 130   (36) 166    
Share-based compensation 83,334   83,334      
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2023 2,149,213 441,369 1,774,911 (2,224,160) 3,062,061 (904,968)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income 541,817       541,817  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (89,484)         (89,484)
Share repurchases (403,527)     (403,527)    
Issuance of treasury stock for stock option exercises 6,345   (4,475) 10,820    
Issuance of treasury stock for restricted stock units vesting (19,668)   (69,458) 49,790    
Deferred compensation 0   (148) 148    
Share-based compensation 79,429   79,429      
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2024 2,264,125 441,369 1,780,259 (2,566,929) 3,603,878 (994,452)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income 397,584       397,584  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 103,886         103,886
Share repurchases (605,488)     (605,488)    
Issuance of treasury stock for stock option exercises 9,803   (6,684) 16,487    
Issuance of treasury stock for restricted stock units vesting (16,878)   (65,280) 48,402    
Deferred compensation 297   (224) 521    
Share-based compensation 79,719   79,719      
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2025 $ 2,233,048 $ 441,369 $ 1,787,790 $ (3,107,007) $ 4,001,462 $ (890,566)
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Preparation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Mattel, Inc. ("Mattel") and its subsidiaries. All wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries are consolidated and included in Mattel's consolidated financial statements. Mattel does not have any minority stock ownership interests in which it has a controlling financial interest that would require consolidation. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Use of Estimates
Preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could ultimately differ from those estimates.
Cash and Equivalents
Cash and equivalents include short-term investments, which are highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased. Such investments are stated at cost, which approximates market value.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses
Credit is granted to customers on an unsecured basis. Credit limits and payment terms are established based on extensive evaluations performed on an ongoing basis throughout the fiscal year of the financial performance, cash generation, financing availability, and liquidity status of each customer. Customers are reviewed at least annually, with more frequent reviews performed as necessary, based on the customers' financial condition and the level of credit being extended. For customers who are experiencing financial difficulties, management performs additional financial analyses before shipping to those customers on credit. Customers' terms and credit limits are adjusted or revoked, if necessary, to reflect the results of the review. Mattel uses a variety of financial arrangements to ensure collectability of accounts receivable of customers, including requiring letters of credit, purchasing various forms of credit insurance with unrelated third parties, or requiring cash in advance of shipment.
Mattel records an allowance for credit losses based on collection history and management's assessment of the current economic trends, business environment, customers' financial condition, accounts receivable aging, and customer disputes that may impact the level of future credit losses.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Expense associated with inventory obsolescence is recognized in cost of sales and establishes a lower cost basis for the inventory. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out method.
Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of 10 to 30 years for buildings and building improvements, 3 to 15 years for machinery and equipment, 3 to 10 years for software, and 10 to 20 years, not to exceed the lease term, for leasehold improvements. Tools, dies, and molds are depreciated using the straight-line method over 3 years. Estimated useful lives are periodically reviewed and, where appropriate, changes are made prospectively. The carrying amount of property, plant, and equipment is reviewed when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Any potential impairment identified is initially assessed by evaluating the operating performance and future undiscounted cash flows of the underlying asset groups. When property, plant, and equipment are sold or retired, the cost of the property and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the consolidated balance sheets, and any resulting gain or loss is included in the consolidated statements of operations.
Leases
Mattel routinely enters into lease agreements primarily for premises and equipment used in the normal course of business. Mattel excludes right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases with an initial term of 12 months or less from the balance sheet, and combines lease and non-lease components for property leases, which primarily relate to ancillary expenses such as common area maintenance charges and management fees.
Mattel determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception by assessing whether it conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Mattel's leases may include one or more options to renew for additional terms of up to 10 years. Renewal and termination options are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that Mattel will exercise the option. Certain of these leases include escalation clauses that adjust rental expense to reflect changes in price indices, as well as renewal and termination options. A portion of Mattel's lease agreements include contingent rental payments based on a percentage of sales.
Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As substantially all of Mattel's leases do not provide an implicit rate, Mattel uses its incremental borrowing rate, based on the information available at the lease commencement date, to determine the present value of lease payments. Operating lease costs are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill is allocated to reporting units for the purpose of evaluating whether goodwill is impaired. Mattel's reporting units are: (i) North America, which consists of the United States and Canada, (ii) International, and (iii) American Girl. Goodwill related to the American Girl reporting unit is included in the North America operating segment. Mattel's reportable segments are: (i) North America and (ii) International. Components of the operating segments have been aggregated into a single reporting unit as the components have similar economic characteristics. The similar economic characteristics include the nature of the products, the nature of the production processes, the customers, and the manner in which the products are distributed. Mattel tests its goodwill for impairment annually in the third quarter and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a reporting unit may exceed its fair value.
Mattel also tests its amortizable intangible assets, which are primarily comprised of trademarks and trade names, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset's carrying amount may not be recoverable. Amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the amortizable intangible assets.
Content Assets
Mattel incurs and capitalizes direct costs associated with the production of episodic series, feature films, and other similar forms of content. Content assets are recorded within other noncurrent assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Mattel's content assets are predominately monetized individually and amortized based upon the ratio of the current period's revenues to the estimated remaining total revenues ("Ultimate Revenues"). Ultimate Revenues include revenues forecasted to be earned within ten years from the date of initial release of the content asset. Ultimate Revenues are reassessed each reporting period. If Mattel's estimate of Ultimate Revenues decreases, amortization of costs may be accelerated or result in an impairment. To the extent Mattel's estimate of Ultimate Revenues increases, cost amortization may be slowed. Content asset amortization is recorded within cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations. Unamortized content assets are tested for impairment at the individual content asset level when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of an asset may be less than its unamortized costs.
Foreign Currency Translation Exposure
Mattel's reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. The translation of its net investments in subsidiaries with non-U.S. dollar functional currencies subjects Mattel to the impact of currency exchange rate fluctuations in its results of operations and financial position. Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries with non-U.S. dollar functional currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at period-end exchange rates. Net income and cash flow items are translated at weighted-average exchange rates prevailing during the period. The resulting currency translation adjustments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss within stockholders' equity.
Foreign Currency Transaction Exposure
Currency exchange rate fluctuations may impact Mattel's results of operations and cash flows. Mattel's currency transaction exposures include gains and losses realized on unhedged inventory purchases and unhedged receivables and payables balances that are denominated in a currency other than the applicable functional currency. Gains and losses on unhedged inventory purchases and other transactions associated with operating activities are recorded in the components of operating income in the consolidated statements of operations. Transaction gains or losses on hedged intercompany inventory transactions are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations in the period in which the inventory is sold to customers. Gains and losses on unhedged intercompany loans and advances are recorded as a component of other non-operating expense (income), net in the consolidated statements of operations in the period in which the currency exchange rate changes.
Derivative Instruments
Mattel uses foreign currency forward exchange contracts as cash flow hedges primarily to hedge its purchases and sales of inventory denominated in foreign currencies. At the inception of the contracts, Mattel designates these derivatives as cash flow hedges and documents the relationship of the hedge to the underlying transaction. Hedge effectiveness is assessed at inception and throughout the life of the hedge to ensure the hedge qualifies for hedge accounting. Changes in fair value associated with hedge ineffectiveness, if any, are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. Changes in fair value of cash flow hedge derivatives are deferred and recorded as part of accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders' equity until the underlying transaction affects earnings. In the event that an anticipated transaction is no longer likely to occur, Mattel recognizes the change in fair value of the derivative in its consolidated statements of operations in the period the determination is made.
Mattel uses foreign currency forward exchange contracts to hedge intercompany loans and advances denominated in foreign currencies. Due to the short-term nature of the contracts involved, Mattel does not use hedge accounting for these contracts, and as such, changes in fair value are recorded in the period of change in the consolidated statements of operations. Mattel periodically utilizes derivative contracts to hedge certain purchases of commodities, which are not material.
Revenue Recognition and Sales Adjustments
Revenue is recognized when control of the goods is transferred to the customer, which is either upon shipment or upon receipt of finished goods by the customer, depending on the contract terms, with payment due typically within 60 days from the invoice date. Mattel routinely enters into arrangements with its customers to provide sales incentives, support for customer promotions, and allowances for returns or defective merchandise. Such programs are based primarily on customer purchases, customer performance of specified promotional activities, and other specified factors such as sales to consumers. Accruals for these programs are recorded in net sales as sales adjustments that reduce gross billings in the period the related sale is recognized. 
The accrual for such programs, which can either be contractual or discretionary in nature, is based on an assessment of customer purchases, customer performance of specified promotional activities, and other specified factors such as customer sales volume. In making these estimates, management considers all available information, including the overall business environment, historical trends, and information from customers.
Mattel also enters into symbolic and functional licensing arrangements, whereby the licensee pays Mattel royalties based on sales of licensed product, and in certain cases are subject to minimum guaranteed amounts. The timing of revenue recognition for certain of these licensing arrangements with minimum guarantees is based on the determination of whether the license of intellectual property ("IP") is symbolic, which includes the license of Mattel's brands, or functional, which includes the license of Mattel's completed television or streaming content.
Revenues from symbolic licenses of IP are recognized based on actual sales when Mattel expects royalties to exceed the minimum guarantee. For symbolic licensing arrangements in which Mattel does not expect royalties to exceed the minimum guarantee, an estimate of the royalties expected to be recouped is recognized on a straight-line basis over the license term.
Revenues from functional licenses of IP are recognized once the license period has commenced and the licensee has the ability to use the delivered content.
Mattel does not evaluate contracts of one year or less for the existence of a significant financing component. Multi-year contracts were not material.
Advertising and Promotion Costs
Advertising production costs are expensed in the period the underlying advertisement is first aired. The costs of other advertising and promotional programs are expensed in the period incurred.
Product Recalls and Withdrawals
Mattel establishes a reserve for product recalls and withdrawals on a product-specific basis when circumstances giving rise to the recall or withdrawal become known. Facts and circumstances related to the recall or withdrawal, including where the product affected by the recall or withdrawal is located (e.g., with consumers, in customers' inventory, or in Mattel's inventory), cost estimates for shipping and handling for returns, cost estimates for communicating the recall or withdrawal to consumers and customers, and cost estimates for parts and labor if the recalled or withdrawn product is deemed to be repairable, are considered when establishing a product recall or withdrawal reserve. These factors are updated and reevaluated each period, and the related reserves are adjusted when these factors indicate that the recall or withdrawal reserve is either not sufficient to cover or exceed the estimated product recall or withdrawal expenses.
Design and Development Costs
Product design and development costs primarily include employee compensation and outside services and are expensed in the period incurred.
Employee Benefit Plans
Mattel and certain of its subsidiaries have retirement and other postretirement benefit plans covering substantially all employees of these entities. Actuarial valuations are used in determining amounts recognized in the financial statements for certain retirement and other postretirement benefit plans (see "Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements—Employee Benefit Plans").
Share-Based Payments
Mattel recognizes the cost of service-based employee share-based payment awards on a straight-line attribution basis over the requisite employee service period, net of estimated forfeitures. Mattel estimates and adjusts forfeiture rates based on a periodic review of recent forfeiture activity and expected future employee turnover.
Mattel determines the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes valuation model which requires judgment in estimating the expected term that stock options will be outstanding prior to exercise. The expected volatility of Mattel’s stock price and the expected dividends to be paid over the period that the option is expected to be outstanding are also required to be estimated. The expected life of stock options used in this calculation is the period of time the options are expected to be outstanding and has been determined based on historical exercise experience. Expected stock price volatility is based on the historical volatility of Mattel's stock for a period approximating the expected life. Expected dividend yield is based on the annual rate of dividends expected to be paid over the expected life. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues approximating the expected life
Mattel determines the fair value of restricted stock units ("RSUs"), excluding performance RSUs, based on the closing market price of Mattel's common stock on the date of grant, adjusted by the present value of the expected dividends for RSUs that are not entitled to a dividend during the vesting period.
Mattel determines the fair value of the performance-related components of its performance RSUs based on the closing market price of Mattel's common stock on the date of grant. The fair value of the market-related components of its performance RSUs is determined based on the Monte Carlo valuation methodology which requires judgment in estimating the expected volatility of Mattel's stock price and its correlation to an index of other public companies upon which the market-related components are measured. Expected stock price volatility is based on the historical volatility of Mattel's stock for a period approximating the expected term of the award. Correlation is based on historical share prices of other public companies which comprise the index for a period approximating the expected term. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues approximating the expected term.
Income Taxes
Certain income and expense items are accounted for differently for financial reporting and income tax purposes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities, applying enacted statutory income tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Mattel evaluates the realization of its deferred tax assets based on all available evidence and establishes a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that they will not be realized.
Mattel recognizes the financial statement effects of a tax position when it is more likely than not that, based on technical merits, the position will be sustained upon examination. The tax benefits of the position recognized in the financial statements are then measured based on the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon settlement with a taxing authority. In addition, Mattel recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of the income tax provision.
In the normal course of business, Mattel is regularly audited by U.S. federal, state, local, and foreign tax authorities. The ultimate settlement of any particular issue with the applicable taxing authority could have a material impact on Mattel's consolidated financial statements.
Equity Method Investments
Mattel utilizes the equity method when accounting for investments in which Mattel is able to exercise significant influence, but does not hold a controlling interest. Significant influence is generally presumed to exist when Mattel owns between 20% to 50% of the investee. Under the equity method of accounting, the initial equity investment is recorded at cost. The carrying amount of the investment is subsequently adjusted for Mattel's share of net income (loss) and distributions from the investee. Distributions from equity method investees are accounted for using the cumulative earnings approach whereby distributions received are considered to be returns on investment and recognized within cash flows from operating activities in Mattel's consolidated statement of cash flows, unless cumulative distributions exceed Mattel's equity share in the earnings of the investee.
Mattel owns a 50% equity interest in Mattel163 Limited, a joint venture with a third party that develops and operates digital games. Mattel's portion of the joint venture's earnings and losses is recognized on a three-month lag as the joint venture's financial information is not available in a sufficiently timely manner. The joint venture was not significant for the periods presented.
New Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements    
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. ASU 2023-09 requires enhanced income tax disclosures on an annual basis for specific categories in the rate reconciliation and disclosure of income taxes paid by jurisdiction. The guidance in ASU 2023-09 was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Mattel adopted the guidance in ASU 2023-09 effective January 1, 2025 and applied the new disclosure requirements prospectively as of the adoption date. Refer to "Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements— Income Taxes" for additional information regarding Mattel's income taxes.
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses for public business entities. ASU 2024-03 requires enhanced disclosures of each expense caption in the income statement to improve transparency and provide financial statement users with more detailed information about the nature, amount and timing of expenses impacting financial performance. Additionally, in January 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-01 to clarify the effective date of ASU 2024-03. The guidance in ASU 2024-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The ASU may be applied either (1) prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date of this ASU or (2) retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Mattel is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2024-03 on its consolidated financial statements.
In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets. ASU 2025-05 provides the option to use a practical expedient to address implementation challenges related to the estimation of expected credit losses for current accounts receivable and current assets arising from transactions accounted for under revenue recognition (Topic 606) and assets acquired through business combinations. The practical expedient allows entities to assume current conditions as of the balance sheet date remain unchanged over the life of these assets when developing forecasts. The guidance allows entities to bypass the requirement to incorporate macro-economic data into their forecast when such data is not expected to materially affect the estimate. The guidance in ASU 2025-05 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Mattel is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2025-05 on its consolidated financial statements.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. ASU 2025-06 modernizes certain aspects of the accounting for software costs to develop or obtain software for internal use under Accounting Standards Codification 350-40. The ASU requires entities to begin capitalizing software costs when management authorizes and commits to funding the software project, and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used for its intended purpose. The guidance in ASU 2025-06 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments in ASU 2025-06 permit entities to apply the new guidance using a prospective, retrospective, or modified transition approach. Mattel is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2025-06 on its consolidated financial statements.
v3.25.4
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net
Property, plant, and equipment, net included the following:
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
 (In thousands)
Land$48,729 $42,584 
Buildings372,966 350,920 
Machinery and equipment615,125 605,311 
Software229,408 234,699 
Tools, dies, and molds471,651 476,551 
Leasehold improvements109,261 107,139 
Construction in progress93,337 62,130 
1,940,477 1,879,334 
Less: accumulated depreciation(1,350,462)(1,363,285)
$590,015 $516,049 
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment within Mattel's consolidated statement of cash flows were adjusted for unpaid balances of $50.2 million, $18.7 million, and $20.5 million as of December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill
Mattel's reporting units are: (i) North America, which consists of the United States and Canada, (ii) International, and (iii) American Girl. Goodwill related to the American Girl reporting unit is included in the North America operating segment. Mattel's reportable segments are: (i) North America and (ii) International. The change in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting unit for 2025 and 2024 is shown below. Brand-specific goodwill held by foreign subsidiaries is allocated to the North America reporting unit selling those brands, thereby causing a foreign currency translation impact.
December 31,
2023
Currency Exchange Rate ImpactDecember 31,
2024
Currency
Exchange Rate
Impact
December 31,
2025
 (In thousands)
North America$733,487 $(492)$732,995 $2,212 $735,207 
International443,454 (2,299)441,155 6,236 447,391 
American Girl207,571 — 207,571 — 207,571 
$1,384,512 $(2,791)$1,381,721 $8,448 $1,390,169 
In the third quarter of 2025, Mattel performed its annual goodwill impairment assessment and determined that goodwill was not impaired. The quantitative goodwill impairment assessment includes the use of certain assumptions and estimates to calculate the estimated fair value of Mattel's reporting units. To the extent assumptions, estimates, or market factors, including seasonality, differ from Mattel's current estimates, the estimated fair value of Mattel's reporting units may be susceptible to significant changes. The reporting unit that is most susceptible to changes in assumptions and estimates, given its smaller size, is American Girl, as excess fair value over carrying value is a lesser dollar and percentage value than the other reporting units. There were no events or changes in circumstances subsequent to the third quarter assessment that indicate that the carrying amount of a reporting unit may exceed its fair value as of December 31, 2025.
Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net
Mattel's identifiable intangible assets, net consisted of the following:
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
(In thousands)
Identifiable intangible assets$808,830 $798,655 
Less: accumulated amortization(471,725)(438,092)
$337,105 $360,563 
The estimated future amortization expense for the next five years is as follows:
Amortization Expense
(In thousands)
2026$31,717 
202731,139 
202829,430 
202927,690 
203027,690 
Mattel tests its amortizable identifiable intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the intangible asset may not be recoverable. Mattel's amortizable identifiable intangible assets primarily consist of trademarks and trade names. During 2025, 2024, and 2023, Mattel's amortizable identifiable intangible assets were not impaired.
v3.25.4
Employee Benefit Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Employee Benefit Plans Employee Benefit Plans
Mattel and certain of its subsidiaries have qualified and nonqualified retirement plans covering substantially all employees of these companies. These plans include defined benefit pension plans, defined contribution retirement plans, postretirement benefit plans, and deferred compensation and excess benefit plans. In addition, Mattel makes contributions to government-mandated retirement plans in countries outside the United States where its employees work.
A summary of retirement plan expense, net is as follows:
 For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Defined contribution retirement plans$42,953 $40,227 $37,784 
Defined benefit pension plans15,042 12,806 9,949 
Deferred compensation and excess benefit plans5,463 (1,537)8,227 
Postretirement benefit plans(2,144)(2,046)(2,084)
$61,314 $49,450 $53,876 
Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans
Mattel provides defined benefit pension plans for eligible domestic employees, which are intended to comply with the requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA"). Some of Mattel's foreign subsidiaries have defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all of their eligible employees. Mattel funds these plans in accordance with the terms of the plans and local statutory requirements, which differ for each of the countries in which the subsidiaries are located. Mattel also has unfunded postretirement health insurance plans covering certain eligible domestic employees.
A summary of the components of Mattel's net periodic benefit cost/credit and other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31 is as follows:
 Defined Benefit Pension PlansPostretirement Benefit Plans
 202520242023202520242023
 (In thousands)
Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit):
Service cost$3,400 $3,388 $3,371 $$$
Interest cost20,523 20,181 20,966 144 180 179 
Expected return on plan assets(17,575)(18,738)(20,372)— — — 
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)200 194 150 (1,997)(2,038)(2,038)
Recognized actuarial loss (gain)8,683 7,781 5,893 (292)(190)(226)
Settlement (gain)(68)— (59)— — — 
Curtailment (gain)(121)— — — — — 
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)$15,042 $12,806 $9,949 $(2,144)$(2,046)$(2,084)
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net actuarial (gain) loss$(19,309)$(5,086)$904 $32 $(433)$311 
Prior service cost— 131 1,169 — — — 
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit(200)(194)(150)1,997 2,038 2,038 
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss (a)$(19,509)$(5,149)$1,923 $2,029 $1,605 $2,349 
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost (credit) and other comprehensive income (loss)$(4,467)$7,657 $11,872 $(115)$(441)$265 
(a)Amounts exclude related tax expense (benefit) of approximately $5 million, $1 million, and $(2) million, during 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, which are also included in other comprehensive income (loss).
Net periodic benefit cost/credit for Mattel's domestic defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans was calculated on January 1 of each year using the following assumptions:
 For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Defined benefit pension plans:
Discount rate5.3 %4.7 %4.9 %
Weighted-average rate of future compensation increasesN/AN/AN/A
Long-term rate of return on plan assets6.2 %6.2 %5.0 %
Postretirement benefit plans:
Discount rate5.3 %4.7 %4.9 %
Annual increase in Medicare Part B premium6.0 %6.0 %6.0 %
Health care cost trend rate:
Pre-657.6 %7.9 %7.0 %
Post-657.8 %8.1 %7.0 %
Ultimate cost trend rate:
Pre-654.5 %4.5 %4.5 %
Post-654.5 %4.5 %4.5 %
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate cost trend rate:
Pre-65203120312029
Post-65203120312029
Discount rates, weighted-average rates of future compensation increases, and long-term rates of return on plan assets for Mattel's foreign defined benefit pension plans differ from the assumptions used for Mattel's domestic defined benefit pension plans due to differences in local economic conditions in the locations where the non-U.S. plans are based. The rates shown in the preceding table are indicative of the weighted-average rates of all of Mattel's defined benefit pension plans given the relative insignificance of the foreign plans to the consolidated total.
Mattel used a measurement date of December 31, 2025 for its defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans. A summary of the changes in benefit obligation and plan assets is as follows:
 Defined Benefit
Pension Plans
Postretirement
Benefit Plans
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
 (In thousands)
Change in Benefit Obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of year$423,877 $460,676 $3,082 $4,085 
Service cost3,400 3,388 
Interest cost20,523 20,181 144 180 
Impact of currency exchange rate changes8,259 (5,085)— — 
Actuarial loss (gain)2,857 (20,525)(260)(623)
Benefits paid(34,644)(34,294)(475)(562)
Plan amendments— 61 — — 
Curtailments(177)(372)— — 
Settlements(305)— — — 
Other— (153)— — 
Benefit obligation, end of year$423,790 $423,877 $2,492 $3,082 
Change in Plan Assets:
Plan assets at fair value, beginning of year$306,279 $327,336 $— $— 
Actual return (loss) on plan assets31,552 (3,336)— — 
Employer contributions21,565 17,786 475 562 
Impact of currency exchange rate changes4,812 (1,102)— — 
Benefits paid(34,644)(34,294)(475)(562)
Settlements(305)— — — 
Other— (111)— — 
Plan assets at fair value, end of year$329,259 $306,279 $— $— 
Net Amount Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Funded status, end of year$(94,531)$(117,598)$(2,492)$(3,082)
Current accrued benefit liabilities$(7,030)$(6,383)$(430)$(530)
Noncurrent accrued benefit liabilities, net(87,501)(111,215)(2,062)(2,552)
Net amount recognized$(94,531)$(117,598)$(2,492)$(3,082)
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (a):
Net actuarial loss (gain)$181,917 $208,985 $(1,967)$(1,999)
Prior service cost (credit)2,167 2,012 — (1,997)
$184,084 $210,997 $(1,967)$(3,996)
(a)Amounts exclude related tax benefits of approximately $56 million and $68 million for December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, which are also included in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
The accumulated benefit obligation differs from the projected benefit obligation in that it assumes future compensation levels will remain unchanged. Mattel's accumulated benefit obligation for its defined benefit pension plans as of 2025 and 2024 totaled $408.8 million and $409.6 million, respectively.
The actuarial loss recognized in 2025 for the defined benefit pension plan was primarily due to the increase in the discount rate from the prior year that was used to determine the projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2025.
The actuarial gain recognized in 2024 for the defined benefit pension plan was primarily due to the decrease in the discount rate from the prior year that was used to determine the projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2024.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, information for defined benefit pension plans that had aggregate accumulated benefit obligations and projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets is as follows:
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
 (In thousands)
Projected benefit obligation$363,669 $366,692 
Accumulated benefit obligation348,663 352,415 
Fair value of plan assets261,871 240,863 
The assumptions used in determining the projected and accumulated benefit obligations of Mattel's domestic defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans are as follows:
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
Defined benefit pension plans:
Discount rate5.0 %5.3 %
Cash balance interest crediting rate4.0 %4.0 %
Weighted-average rate of future compensation increasesN/AN/A
Postretirement benefit plans:
Discount rate5.1 %5.3 %
Annual increase in Medicare Part B premium6.0 %6.0 %
Health care cost trend rate:
Pre-657.1 %7.6 %
Post-657.3 %7.8 %
Ultimate cost trend rate:
Pre-654.5 %4.5 %
Post-654.5 %4.5 %
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate cost trend rate:
Pre-6520312031
Post-6520312031
Discount rates, weighted-average rates of future compensation increases, and long-term rates of return on plan assets for Mattel's foreign defined benefit pension plans differ from the assumptions used for Mattel's domestic defined benefit pension plans due to differences in local economic conditions in the locations where the non-U.S. plans are based. The rates shown in the preceding table are indicative of the weighted-average rates of all of Mattel's defined benefit pension plans given the relative insignificance of the foreign plans to the consolidated total.
At the end of each fiscal year, Mattel determines the weighted-average discount rate used to calculate the projected benefit obligation. The discount rate is an estimate of the current interest rate at which the benefit plan liabilities could be effectively settled at the end of the year. The discount rate also impacts the interest cost component of plan income or expense. As of December 31, 2025, Mattel determined the discount rate for its domestic defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans used in determining the projected and accumulated benefit obligations to be 5.0%, as compared to 5.3% as of December 31, 2024. In estimating this rate, Mattel reviews rates of return on high-quality corporate bond indices, which approximate the timing and amount of benefit payments.
The estimated future benefit payments for Mattel's defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans are as follows:
Defined Benefit
Pension Plans
Postretirement
Benefit Plans
 (In thousands)
2026$37,786 $430 
202734,026 440 
202834,784 320 
202934,117 320 
203035,709 220 
2031 - 2035168,248 880 
Mattel expects to make cash contributions totaling approximately $14 million to its defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans in 2026, substantially all of which will be for benefit payments for its underfunded plans.
Mattel periodically commissions a study of the plans' assets and liabilities to determine an asset allocation that would best match expected cash flows from the plans' assets to expected benefit payments. Mattel monitors the returns earned by the plans' assets and reallocates investments as needed. Mattel's overall investment strategy is to achieve an adequately diversified asset allocation mix of investments that provides for both near-term benefit payments and expected long-term pension liabilities. The assets are invested in a combination of indexed and actively managed funds, as well as government and corporate debt instruments. The U.S. equities are benchmarked against the S&P 500, and the non-U.S. equities are benchmarked against a combination of developed and emerging markets indices. Fixed income securities are long-duration bonds intended to closely match the duration of the liabilities and include U.S. government treasuries and agencies, corporate bonds from various industries, and mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities.
Mattel's defined benefit pension plan assets are measured and reported in the consolidated financial statements at fair value using inputs, which are more fully described in "Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements—Fair Value Measurements," as follows:
 December 31, 2025
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (In thousands)
U.S. government and U.S. government agency securities$— $42,459 $— $42,459 
U.S. corporate debt instruments— 67,035 — 67,035 
International corporate debt instruments— 9,897 — 9,897 
Mutual funds (a)135,853 
Money market funds6,563 — — 6,563 
Other investments— 6,770 — 6,770 
Insurance "buy-in" policy— — 55,489 55,489 
Collective trust funds (a):
U.S. equity securities592 
International equity securities2,822 
Global fixed income— 
Real Estate1,779 
Total$6,563 $126,161 $55,489 $329,259 
 December 31, 2024
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (In thousands)
U.S. government and U.S. government agency securities$— $62 $— $62 
U.S. corporate debt instruments— 60,751 — 60,751 
International corporate debt instruments— 4,388 — 4,388 
Mutual funds (a)126,518 
Money market funds12,365 — — 12,365 
Other investments— 7,303 — 7,303 
Insurance "buy-in" policy— — 52,785 52,785 
Collective trust funds (a):
U.S. equity securities577 
International equity securities2,588 
Global fixed income25,738 
Real Estate13,204 
Total$12,365 $72,504 $52,785 $306,279 
(a)    These investments primarily consist of privately placed funds that are valued based on net asset value per share. The fair value of these investments are included in the table above to permit reconciliation of the total defined benefit pension plan assets classified by level within the fair value hierarchy.
The fair value of collective trust funds is determined based on the net asset value per share held at year-end. The fair value of U.S. government securities, U.S. government agency securities, corporate debt instruments, mutual funds, and money market funds are determined based on quoted market prices or are estimated using pricing models with observable inputs or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics.
Mattel entered into an insurance buy-in policy contract with a private limited life insurance company to insure the U.K. pension plan. The assets and liabilities with respect to insured pensioners are assumed to match for the purposes of Accounting Standards Codification 715, Pension Retirement Benefits (i.e. the full benefits have been insured). The initial value of the asset associated with this policy was equal to the premium paid to secure the policy and is adjusted each reporting period for changes in interest rates, discount rates, and benefits paid. As the valuation of this asset is judgmental, and there are no observable inputs associated with the valuation, the buy-in contract is classified as Level 3 on the fair value hierarchy.
The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of insurance buy-in policy contract assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
Level 3
(in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2023$60,727 
Purchases, sales, and settlements(3,119)
Changes in fair value(4,823)
Balance at December 31, 202452,785 
Purchases, sales, and settlements(3,039)
Changes in fair value5,743 
Balance at December 31, 2025$55,489 
Mattel's domestic defined benefit pension plan assets are not directly invested in Mattel common stock. Mattel believes that the long-term rate of return on plan assets of 6.2% as of December 31, 2025 is reasonable based on historical returns.
Defined Contribution Retirement Plans
Domestic employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) savings plan, the Mattel, Inc. Personal Investment Plan (the "Plan"), sponsored by Mattel, which is a funded defined contribution plan intended to comply with ERISA's requirements. Contributions to the Plan include voluntary contributions by eligible employees and employer automatic and matching contributions by Mattel. The Plan allows employees to allocate both their voluntary contributions and their employer automatic and matching contributions to a variety of investment funds, including a fund that is invested in Mattel common stock (the "Mattel Stock Fund"). Employees are not required to allocate any of their Plan account balance to the Mattel Stock Fund, allowing employees to limit or eliminate their exposure to market changes in Mattel's stock price. Furthermore, the Plan limits the percentage of the employee's total account balance that may be allocated to the Mattel Stock Fund to 25%. Employees may generally reallocate their account balances on a daily basis. However, pursuant to Mattel's insider trading policy, employees classified as insiders under Mattel's insider trading policy are limited to certain periods in which they may make allocations into or out of the Mattel Stock Fund.
Certain non-U.S. employees participate in other defined contribution retirement plans with varying vesting and contribution provisions.
Deferred Compensation and Excess Benefit Plans
Mattel maintains a deferred compensation and 401(k) excess plan (the "DCP") that permits certain officers and key employees to elect to defer portions of their compensation. The participant DCP deferrals, together with certain contributions made by Mattel, earn various rates of return. The liability for these plans as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $60.9 million and $56.9 million, respectively, and is primarily included in other noncurrent liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the market value of the participant-selected investment options are recorded as retirement plan expense within other selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Separately, Mattel has purchased group trust-owned life insurance contracts designed to assist in funding these benefits under the DCP. The cash surrender value of these policies, valued at $109.7 million and $97.1 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, are held in an irrevocable guarantor trust, the assets of which are subject to the claims of Mattel's creditors and are included in other noncurrent assets in the consolidated balance sheets.
Annual Incentive Compensation
Mattel has an annual incentive compensation plan under which officers and key employees may earn cash incentive compensation based on Mattel's and individual performance, subject to certain approvals of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Incentive compensation for 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $83.4 million, $150.9 million, and $137.8 million, respectively, for awards under the plan.
v3.25.4
Supplier Finance Program
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Supplier Finance Program Supplier Finance Program
Mattel has an agreement with a third-party financial institution that allows certain participating suppliers the opportunity to voluntarily finance payment obligations of Mattel under a supplier finance program. Under this program, participating suppliers may accelerate the timing of collection of their receivables due from Mattel, prior to their scheduled due dates, by selling one or more of their receivables at a discounted price to the third-party financial institution. The range of payment terms Mattel negotiates with suppliers are consistent, regardless of whether the suppliers participate in the supplier finance program, and Mattel does not have any economic interest in any suppliers' decision to participate in the supplier finance program. Suppliers participating in the program are able to select which individual Mattel invoices they sell to the third-party financial institution. All Mattel payments of the full amounts due to participating suppliers are paid on the invoice due date based on the terms originally negotiated with the supplier, regardless of whether the individual invoice due to the supplier is sold to the third-party financial institution. Outstanding payment obligations due to suppliers under the supplier finance program were included in Mattel's accounts payable in the consolidated balance sheets. All payment activities related to the supplier finance program were presented within operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
The following is a roll-forward of outstanding payment obligations due under the supplier finance program:
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
(In thousands)        
Obligations outstanding at beginning of the year$69,203 $54,316 
Invoices issued during the year452,572 351,761 
Invoices paid during the year(435,103)(336,874)
Obligations outstanding at end of the year$86,672 $69,203 
v3.25.4
Seasonal Financing and Debt
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Seasonal Financing and Debt Seasonal Financing and Debt
Seasonal Financing
On July 15, 2024, Mattel entered into a revolving credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement"), among Mattel, as the borrower, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and the other lenders and financial institutions party thereto, providing for $1.40 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured revolving credit facilities (the "Credit Facility"). The Credit Facility matures on July 15, 2029. In connection with the Credit Facility, Mattel terminated the commitments and satisfied all outstanding obligations under Mattel's prior revolving credit agreement, dated as of September 15, 2022 (as amended), among Mattel, as the borrower, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and the other lenders and financial institutions party thereto, which provided for a senior secured revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $1.40 billion.
Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at a floating rate, which for U.S. dollar-denominated loans can be, at Mattel's option, either (a) Term SOFR (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.875% to 1.375% per annum, or (b) Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.000% to 0.375% per annum, in each case, such applicable margins to be determined based on Mattel's debt rating.
In addition to paying interest on the outstanding principal amount under the Credit Facility, Mattel is required to pay (i) an unused line fee per annum of the average daily unused portion of the Credit Facility, (ii) a letter of credit fronting fee based on a percentage of the aggregate face amount of outstanding letters of credit, and (iii) certain other customary fees and expenses of the lenders and agents.
The Credit Agreement contains customary covenants, including, but not limited to, (a) restrictions on Mattel's and its subsidiaries' ability to merge and consolidate with other companies, dispose of all or substantially all assets, incur indebtedness, or grant liens or other security interests on assets, in each case, subject to certain customary exceptions and (b) the requirement that the obligations of Mattel under the Credit Facility be guaranteed by any existing or future direct or indirect domestic subsidiary of Mattel that guarantees other indebtedness of Mattel in an aggregate principal or committed amount in excess of $50 million, subject to certain customary exceptions. As of December 31, 2025, no subsidiaries of Mattel were required to guarantee the Credit Facility.
The Credit Agreement requires the maintenance of (a) an interest coverage ratio of not less than 2.75 to 1.00 as of the end of each fiscal quarter and (b) a total leverage ratio as of the end of each fiscal quarter, not to exceed (x) 3.75 to 1.00 with respect to fiscal quarters ending on March 31, June 30, and December 31 of each year, and (y) 4.00 to 1.00 with respect to fiscal quarters ending on September 30 of each year. The total leverage ratio financial covenant is subject to a step-up to 4.25 to 1.00, with respect to fiscal quarters in which certain material acquisitions are consummated, and for a period of four fiscal quarters thereafter, and subject to certain customary exceptions.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, Mattel had no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility. Outstanding letters of credit under the Credit Facility totaled approximately $9 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
To finance seasonal working capital requirements of certain foreign subsidiaries, Mattel avails itself of individual short-term credit lines. As of December 31, 2025, foreign credit lines totaled approximately $18 million. Mattel expects to extend the majority of these credit lines throughout 2026.
As of December 31, 2025, Mattel was in compliance with all covenants contained in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement is a material agreement, and failure to comply with its covenants may result in an event of default under the terms of the Credit Facility. If Mattel were to default under the terms of the Credit Facility, its ability to meet its seasonal financing requirements could be adversely affected.
Short-Term Borrowings
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, Mattel had no short-term borrowings outstanding.
During 2025 and 2024, Mattel had no borrowings under the Credit Facility, and no other short-term borrowings.
Long-Term Debt
On November 17, 2025, Mattel issued $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.000% 2025 Senior Notes due November 2030 (the "2025 Notes"). The 2025 Notes were issued pursuant to a base indenture, dated November 17, 2025 (the "Base Indenture") between Mattel and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee"), as supplemented by the first supplemental indenture with respect to the 2025 Notes, dated November 17, 2025 (the "Supplemental Indenture" and, together with the Base Indenture, the "Indenture"), between Mattel and the Trustee. The Notes pay interest semi-annually in arrears on May 17 and November 17 of each year, beginning on May 17, 2026, to the holders of record on the immediately preceding May 1 and November 1, respectively. The 2025 Notes will mature on November 17, 2030.
Prior to October 17, 2030 (one month prior to the maturity date), Mattel may redeem the 2025 Notes at its option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2025 Notes being redeemed, plus a corresponding "make-whole premium" as set forth in the Base Indenture, plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest thereon to (but not including) the redemption date. Additionally, on or after October 17, 2030, Mattel may redeem the 2025 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2025 Notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to (but not including) the redemption date.
The holders of the 2025 Notes have the right to require Mattel to repurchase the 2025 Notes of any series at 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to (but not including) the date of repurchase upon the occurrence of a Change of Control Triggering Event (as defined in the Base Indenture), except to the extent that Mattel has exercised its right to redeem all of the 2025 Notes as described above.
The 2025 Notes are Mattel's senior unsecured obligations. Under the terms of the Indenture, the 2025 Notes, without giving effect to collateral arrangements, rank pari passu in right of payment with all existing and future senior indebtedness of Mattel, including indebtedness of Mattel under the Existing Notes and the Credit Agreement (each as defined in the Base Indenture). The 2025 Notes are senior in right of payment to any future subordinated indebtedness of Mattel, if any. The 2025 Notes are structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities of all subsidiaries of Mattel including indebtedness of the subsidiaries that borrow under or guarantee any obligations under the Credit Agreement, if any, and guarantees of the Existing Notes, if any. The 2025 Notes are effectively subordinated to any existing and future secured indebtedness of Mattel, including indebtedness of Mattel under capital leases, if any, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness.
The Indenture governing the 2025 Notes contains covenants that limit Mattel's ability to, among other things, create liens, enter into certain sale and leaseback transactions, or to engage in certain consolidation, merger, and sale of asset transactions. These restrictions are subject to a number of exceptions.
The net proceeds from the 2025 Notes, together with cash on hand, were used to redeem all outstanding 3.375% 2021 Senior Notes due April 2026 and pay related fees and expenses.
    Mattel's long-term debt consists of the following:
 Interest RateDecember 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
 (In thousands)
2010 Senior Notes due October 20406.20 %$250,000 $250,000 
2011 Senior Notes due November 20415.45 %300,000 300,000 
2019 Senior Notes due December 20275.875 %600,000 600,000 
2021 Senior Notes due April 20263.375 %— 600,000 
2021 Senior Notes due April 20293.75 %600,000 600,000 
2025 Senior Notes due November 20305.000%600,000 — 
Debt issuance costs and debt discount(18,325)(15,649)
2,331,675 2,334,351 
Less: current portion— — 
Total long-term debt$2,331,675 $2,334,351 
Mattel's 2019 Senior Notes due 2027 were issued pursuant to an indenture dated November 20, 2019, and its 2021 Senior Notes due 2026 and 2021 Senior Notes due 2029 were issued pursuant to an indenture dated March 19, 2021. These indentures contain covenants that limit Mattel's (and some of its subsidiaries') ability to, among other things: (i) incur additional debt or issue certain preferred shares; (ii) pay dividends on or make other distributions in respect of their capital stock or make other restricted payments; (iii) make investments in unrestricted subsidiaries; (iv) create liens; (v) enter into certain sale/leaseback transactions; (vi) merge or consolidate, or sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of substantially all of their assets; and (vii) designate future guarantors. The indentures also provided that certain of these covenants would be suspended if Mattel achieved a debt rating of BBB-, Baa3, and/or BBB- (or higher) from any two of S&P, Moody's, and Fitch, respectively, and no event of default has occurred.
In 2024, Fitch changed Mattel's credit rating from BB+ to BBB- with a stable outlook, S&P changed Mattel's credit rating from BBB- to BBB with a stable outlook, and Moody's maintained Mattel's credit rating of Baa3 with a stable outlook. There were no changes to Mattel's credit rating in 2025. As a result of the current credit ratings and no events of default, the covenants limiting Mattel's ability to incur additional debt or issue certain preferred shares, pay dividends on or make other distributions in respect of its capital stock or make other restricted payments, and make investments in unrestricted subsidiaries, and certain provisions of the covenant limiting Mattel's ability to merge or consolidate, or sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of substantially all of its assets and designate future guarantors, are suspended. If Mattel ceases to have credit ratings of BBB-, Baa3, and/or BBB- (or higher) from any two of S&P, Moody's, and Fitch, respectively, Mattel will thereafter be subject to the suspended covenants with respect to future events.
The aggregate principal amount of long-term debt maturing in the next five years and thereafter is as follows:
2010
Senior
Notes
2011
Senior
Notes
2019
Senior
Notes
2021
Senior
Notes
2025
Senior
 Notes
Total
 (In thousands)
2026$— $— $— $— $— $— 
2027— — 600,000 — — 600,000 
2028— — — — — — 
2029— — — 600,000 — 600,000 
2030— — — 600,000 600,000 
Thereafter250,000 300,000 — — — 550,000 
$250,000 $300,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $2,350,000 
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity
Preference Stock
Mattel is authorized to issue up to 20.0 million shares of $0.01 par value preference stock, of which none is currently outstanding.
Preferred Stock
Mattel is authorized to issue up to 3.0 million shares of $1.00 par value preferred stock, of which none is currently outstanding.
Common Stock Repurchase Program
During 2025, Mattel repurchased 31.4 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $605.5 million, inclusive of accrued excise taxes of $5.5 million. During 2024, Mattel repurchased 21.0 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $403.5 million, inclusive of accrued excise taxes of $3.5 million. During 2023, Mattel repurchased 10.4 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $203.0 million. Mattel's share repurchase program was first announced on July 21, 2003. On July 17, 2013, the Board of Directors approved a $500.0 million increase to Mattel's share repurchase authorization, and as of December 31, 2023, such authorization was exhausted. On February 5, 2024, the Board of Directors authorized a $1.00 billion share repurchase program and as of December 31, 2025, such authorization was exhausted. On February 9, 2026, the Board of Directors authorized a new $1.50 billion share repurchase program. As of February 20, 2026, Mattel has repurchased 5.9 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $101.0 million under the new $1.50 billion share repurchase program. Repurchases under the program will take place from time to time, depending on market conditions. Mattel's share repurchase program has no expiration date.
Dividends
During 2025, 2024, and 2023, Mattel did not pay any dividends to holders of its common stock. The payment of dividends on common stock is at the discretion of the Board of Directors and is subject to customary limitations.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following tables present changes in the accumulated balances for each component of other comprehensive income (loss), including current period other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
 For the Year Ended December 31, 2025
 Derivative
Instruments
Employee Benefit PlansCurrency
Translation
Adjustments
Total
 (In thousands)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of December 31, 2024$14,307 $(139,663)$(869,096)$(994,452)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(49,196)8,575 121,458 80,837 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)18,173 4,876 — 23,049 
Net change in other comprehensive income (loss)(31,023)13,451 121,458 103,886 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of December 31, 2025$(16,716)$(126,212)$(747,638)$(890,566)
 For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
 Derivative
Instruments
Employee Benefit PlansCurrency
Translation
Adjustments
Total
 (In thousands)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of December 31, 2023$(3,463)$(142,916)$(758,589)$(904,968)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications39,409 (819)(110,507)(71,917)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(21,639)4,072 — (17,567)
Net change in other comprehensive income (loss)17,770 3,253 (110,507)(89,484)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of December 31, 2024$14,307 $(139,663)$(869,096)$(994,452)
 For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
Derivative
Instruments
Employee Benefit PlansCurrency
Translation
Adjustments
Total
(In thousands)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of December 31, 2022$22,732 $(138,498)$(795,712)$(911,478)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(15,903)(6,558)37,123 14,662 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(10,292)2,140 — (8,152)
Net change in other comprehensive income (loss)(26,195)(4,418)37,123 6,510 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of December 31, 2023$(3,463)$(142,916)$(758,589)$(904,968)
The following table presents the classification and amount of the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the consolidated statements of operations:
 For the Year Ended Consolidated Statements of Operations
Classification
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands) 
Derivative Instruments
(Loss) gain on foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts$(18,181)$21,590 $9,880 Cost of sales
Tax effect49 412 Provision/benefit for income taxes
$(18,173)$21,639 $10,292 Net Income
Employee Benefit Plans
Amortization of prior service credit (a)$1,797 $1,844 $1,888 Other non-operating income/expense, net
Recognized actuarial (loss) (a)(8,391)(7,591)(5,667)Other non-operating income/expense, net
Curtailment gain (a)121 — — Other non-operating income/expense, net
Settlement gain (a)68 — 59 Other non-operating income/expense, net
(6,405)(5,747)(3,720)
Tax effect1,529 1,675 1,580 Provision/benefit for income taxes
$(4,876)$(4,072)$(2,140)Net Income
(a)The amortization of prior service credit, recognized actuarial loss, curtailment gain, and settlement gain are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. Refer to "Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements—Employee Benefit Plans" for additional information regarding Mattel's net periodic benefit cost.
Currency Translation Adjustments
During 2025, currency translation adjustments resulted in a net other comprehensive gain of $121.5 million, primarily due to the strengthening of the Russian ruble, Mexican peso, and British pound sterling against the U.S. dollar.
During 2024, currency translation adjustments resulted in a net other comprehensive loss of $110.5 million, primarily due to the weakening of the Mexican peso, Russian ruble, and Brazilian real against the U.S. dollar.
During 2023, currency translation adjustments resulted in a net other comprehensive gain of $37.1 million, primarily due to the strengthening of the Mexican peso and British pound sterling against the U.S. dollar, partially offset by the weakening of the Russian ruble against the U.S. dollar.
v3.25.4
Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
The following table summarizes Mattel's right-of-use assets and liabilities and other information about its leases:
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
 (In thousands, except years and percentage information)
Right-of-use assets, net$319,548 $326,394 
Accrued liabilities83,242 74,755 
Noncurrent lease liabilities268,351 278,174 
Total lease liabilities$351,593 $352,929 
Weighted-average remaining lease term6.0 years6.4 years
Weighted-average discount rate8.7 %6.6 %
Lease costs were as follows:
For the Year Ended
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Lease costs (a) (b)$137,440 $132,899 $127,850 
(a)    Includes short-term and variable lease costs of approximately $30 million, $34 million, and $36 million for 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Variable lease costs primarily relate to variable components of third-party logistics rental charges, common area maintenance charges, management fees, and taxes.
(b) Contingent rental expense is recorded in the period in which the contingent event becomes probable. During 2025, 2024, and 2023, contingent rental expense was not material.
Supplemental information related to leases were as follows:
For the Year Ended
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Cash payments for leases$103,571 $95,827 $98,453 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new and modified lease liabilities67,852 97,809 71,375 
The following table shows the future maturities of lease liabilities for leases in effect as of December 31, 2025:
Years Ending December 31,Lease Liabilities
(In thousands)
2026$105,610 
202776,830 
202857,231 
202944,951 
203042,774 
Thereafter115,057 
442,453 
Less: imputed interest(90,860)
$351,593 
Mattel has entered into a lease agreement for a premise to be used in the normal course of business which had not yet commenced as of December 31, 2025. The future minimum obligation related to this lease agreement is $33.4 million.
v3.25.4
Share-Based Payments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Share-Based Payments Share-Based Payments
Mattel Stock Plans
The 2010 Equity and Long-Term Compensation Plan was initially approved by Mattel's stockholders in May 2010, and most recently amended in May 2024 by Mattel's stockholders (the "Amended 2010 Plan").
Under the Amended 2010 Plan, Mattel has the ability to grant nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, RSUs, performance RSUs ("performance awards"), dividend equivalent rights, and shares of common stock to officers, employees, non-employee directors, and consultants providing services to Mattel. The Amended 2010 Plan also contains provisions regarding grants of equity compensation to the non-employee members of the Board of Directors. The Amended 2010 Plan expires on March 21, 2034, except as to any grants then outstanding.
Nonqualified stock options are granted with an exercise price not less than 100% of the fair market value of Mattel's common stock on the date of grant, expire no later than 10 years from the date of grant, and vest on a schedule determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, generally over a period of three years from the date of grant. Nonqualified stock options generally vest and become exercisable contingent upon the grantees' continued employment or service with Mattel. In the event of a retirement, or an involuntary termination (without cause), of an employee that meets retirement provisions under the Amended 2010 Plan, or the death or disability of an employee, that occurs in each case at least six months after the grant date, nonqualified stock options become fully vested, with up to five years to exercise. In the event of other terminations (without cause), an employee has up to 90 days to exercise vested options.
RSUs granted under the Amended 2010 Plan vest on a schedule determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, generally over a period of three years from the date of grant. In the event of the involuntary termination of an employee that meets retirement provisions under the Amended 2010 Plan, or the death or disability of an employee, that occurs at least six months after the grant date, RSUs become fully vested.
Performance awards granted under the Amended 2010 Plan vest upon achievement of performance conditions at a settlement date determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, which occurs in the first quarter subsequent the performance cycle. In the event of a retirement of an employee that meets retirement provisions under the Amended 2010 Plan, or the death or disability of an employee, that occurs in each case at least six months after the start date of the performance period, performance awards vest at the settlement date. In each case, vested performance awards are determined upon the achievement of performance conditions over the performance period, which is then prorated for the period of employment as a percentage of the performance period.
An employee qualifies for retirement provisions under the Amended 2010 Plan if aged 55 years or older with 5 or more years of service for grants prior to April 28, 2023, or aged 55 years or older with 10 or more years of service for grants on or after April 28, 2023, which includes Mattel's 2023 annual employee grant.
The number of shares of common stock available for grant under the Amended 2010 Plan is subject to an aggregate limit as defined therein. At December 31, 2025, there were approximately 23 million shares available for grant under the Amended 2010 Plan if target performance goals are achieved, and approximately 19 million shares available if maximum performance goals are achieved.
Mattel recognized total share-based compensation expense related to stock options, RSUs, and performance awards of $79.7 million, $79.4 million, and $83.3 million during 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. The income tax benefit related to stock options, RSUs, and performance awards during 2025, 2024, and 2023 was approximately $9 million, $9 million and $10 million, respectively.
As of December 31, 2025, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based payments totaled $114.0 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.1 years.
Stock Options
Mattel recognized compensation expense of $1.7 million, $3.1 million, and $6.7 million for stock options during 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
The fair values of options granted have been estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The expected life of stock options used in this calculation is the period of time the options are expected to be outstanding and has been determined based on historical exercise experience. Expected stock price volatility is based on the historical volatility of Mattel's stock for a period approximating the expected life. Expected dividend yield is based on the annual rate of dividends expected to be paid over the expected life. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues approximating the expected life.
No options were granted during 2025 and 2024. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during 2023 was $8.91.
The following weighted-average valuation assumptions were used in determining the fair value of options granted:
2023
Expected life (in years)6.6
Risk-free interest rate3.5 %
Volatility factor44.4 %
Dividend yield— %
The following is a summary of stock option information and weighted-average exercise prices for Mattel's stock options:
 202520242023
 SharesWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
SharesWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
SharesWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 (In thousands, except weighted-average exercise prices)
Outstanding at January 110,566 $19.69 11,742 $20.30 17,563 $21.73 
Granted— — — — 579 18.00 
Exercised(723)13.55 (456)13.92 (1,751)15.27 
Forfeited(18)18.00 (48)21.99 (146)18.59 
Canceled(1,803)23.85 (672)34.12 (4,503)27.57 
Outstanding at December 318,022 $19.31 10,566 $19.69 11,742 $20.30 
Exercisable at December 317,875 $19.34 10,045 $19.68 10,544 $20.25 
The intrinsic value of a stock option is the amount by which the current market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option. The total intrinsic value of options exercised was approximately $5 million, $2 million, and $9 million, during 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. At December 31, 2025, options outstanding had an intrinsic value of approximately $24 million, with a weighted-average remaining life of 3.0 years. At December 31, 2025, options exercisable had an intrinsic value of approximately $23 million, with a weighted-average remaining life of 2.9 years. Mattel uses treasury shares purchased under its share repurchase program to satisfy stock option exercises. Cash received from stock options exercised, net of taxes during 2025 was approximately $10 million.
At December 31, 2025, stock options vested, and expected to vest, totaled approximately 8 million shares, with an intrinsic value of approximately $24 million, weighted-average exercise price of $19.32, and weighted-average remaining life of 3.0 years. During 2025, less than 1 million stock options vested. The total grant-date fair value of stock options vested during 2025, 2024, and 2023 was approximately $3 million, $6 million, and $9 million, respectively.
Restricted Stock Units
Mattel recognized compensation expense of $56.7 million, $55.2 million, and $48.5 million for RSUs during 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
RSUs are valued at the market value on the date of grant, adjusted by the present value of the expected dividends for RSUs that are not entitled to a dividend during the vesting period. The expense for RSUs is evenly attributed to the periods in which the restrictions lapse, which is generally three years from the date of grant.
The following is a summary of RSU information and weighted-average grant-date fair values for Mattel's RSUs:
 202520242023
 SharesWeighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
SharesWeighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
SharesWeighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 (In thousands, except weighted-average grant-date fair values)
Unvested at January 15,893 $18.94 5,174 $20.04 4,503 $21.00 
Granted3,863 17.57 3,859 18.50 3,479 18.24 
Vested(2,868)19.46 (2,388)20.52 (2,186)19.18 
Forfeited(517)18.17 (752)19.22 (622)19.91 
Unvested at December 316,371 $17.94 5,893 $18.94 5,174 $20.04 
At December 31, 2025, RSUs expected to vest totaled approximately 6 million shares, with a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $17.95. The total grant-date fair value of RSUs vested during 2025, 2024, and 2023 was approximately $56 million, $49 million, and $42 million, respectively.
Performance Awards
Mattel recognized compensation expense of $21.3 million, $21.2 million, and $28.1 million for performance awards during 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Performance awards were comprised of Mattel's long-term incentive program ("LTIP") and a one-time retention award of performance-based RSUs (the "Retention Performance Grant").
Mattel had four LTIP performance cycles in place during 2025, which were established by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors: (i) a January 1, 2022—December 31, 2024 performance cycle ("2022 LTIP"), which was completed in the first quarter of 2025, (ii) a January 1, 2023—December 31, 2025 performance cycle ("2023 LTIP"), (iii) a January 1, 2024—December 31, 2026 performance cycle ("2024 LTIP"), and (iv) a January 1, 2025—December 31, 2027 performance cycle ("2025 LTIP").
On May 21, 2025, performance awards under the 2025 LTIP were granted to officers and key employees of Mattel. Under the 2025 LTIP, shares of Mattel's common stock may be earned based on Mattel’s relative Total Shareholder Return ("TSR") over the three-year performance measurement period. Performance awards previously granted under Mattel’s LTIP may earn shares of Mattel's common stock based on Mattel's performance against three-year cumulative Adjusted Free Cash Flow targets, with the final payout subject to modification based on Mattel's relative TSR over the same periods. Upon completion of each performance cycle, company performance measures and relative TSR are subject to approvals of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The actual number of shares earned under both the 2025 LTIP and prior LTIP awards may range from 0% to 200% of the target award, depending on performance against the applicable metrics.
On September 30, 2024, the Retention Performance Grant was granted to Ynon Kreiz, Mattel's Chief Executive Officer, in order to incentivize retention and drive significant stock price performance and market outperformance. The Retention Performance Grant has targeted approximately 0.8 million performance-based restricted stock units, which was determined based on a target value of $15.0 million divided by the closing price of Mattel's common stock on the grant date. The Retention Performance Grant is 100% performance-based, with 50% of the Retention Performance Grant subject to vesting based on the achievement of the stock price hurdles during the final three years of the five-year performance measurement period, and the remaining 50% of the Retention Performance Grant subject to vesting based on Mattel's relative TSR over the five-year performance measurement period.
No portion of the Retention Performance Grant will be earned unless Mattel achieves performance goals and Mr. Kreiz remains employed through the settlement date following the completion of a five-year vesting period from September 30, 2024 to September 30, 2029, subject to potential acceleration upon certain qualifying terminations of employment. The grant also allows for a maximum potential earnout of 200% of the targeted number of performance-based restricted stock units.
Mattel determines the fair value of the performance-related components of its performance awards based on the closing market price of Mattel's common stock on the date of grant and determines the fair value of the market-related components of its performance awards based on the Monte Carlo valuation methodology. The LTIP awards cliff-vest at the end of the requisite service period, which typically occurs in the first quarter subsequent to the end of the performance period. Mattel recognizes compensation expense for its LTIP awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Additionally, compensation expense for the performance component of LTIP awards where vesting is subject to three-year cumulative Adjusted Free Cash Flow targets, is adjusted based on the probability that such targets will be met. The Retention Performance Grant has a five-year vesting period from September 30, 2024 to September 30, 2029, which will be recognized straight-line over the service period. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of performance awards granted during 2025, 2024, and 2023 was $26.43, $21.97, and $19.44, respectively.
The following weighted-average valuation assumptions were used in determining the fair value of the market-related components of performance awards granted:
202520242023
Risk-free interest rate4.0 %4.3 %3.8 %
Volatility factor35.1 %36.0 %35.6 %
Dividend yield— %— %— %
The following is a summary of performance award information and weighted-average grant-date fair values for Mattel's performance awards:
 202520242023
 SharesWeighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
SharesWeighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
SharesWeighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 (In thousands, except weighted-average grant-date fair values)
Unvested at January 13,252 $22.55 2,440 $23.01 2,894 $18.77 
Granted (a)(b)473 25.11 1,776 21.98 1,954 16.42 
Vested(271)28.39 (765)22.91 (2,189)11.93 
Forfeited(275)21.65 (199)21.73 (219)18.96 
Unvested at December 313,179 $22.51 3,252 $22.55 2,440 $23.01 
(a)During 2025, Mattel granted 0.8 million shares as part of the 2025 LTIP. This amount was offset by a reduction of 0.3 million shares related to the 2022 LTIP based on the final earnout of the 2022 performance cycle, which are included in the weighted-average grant-date fair value. During 2024, Mattel granted 0.8 million shares as part of the Retention Performance Grant and 1.0 million shares as part of the 2024 LTIP, and issued less than 0.1 million incremental shares under the 2021 LTIP based on the final earnout of the 2021 performance cycle, which are included in the weighted-average grant-date fair value. During 2023, Mattel granted 1.2 million shares as part of the 2023 LTIP and issued 0.8 million incremental shares under the 2020 LTIP based on the final earnout of the 2020 performance cycle, which are included in the weighted-average grant-date fair value.
(b)The number of shares granted for the Retention Performance Grant, the 2025 LTIP, the 2024 LTIP, and the 2023 LTIP, represents the aggregate target numbers of shares that may be issued pursuant to the award over its full term. The aggregate number of shares subject to performance awards that would be issued if performance goals are achieved at the maximum number of shares are approximately 2 million, 4 million, and 2 million for 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
At December 31, 2025, performance awards expected to vest totaled approximately 2 million shares, with a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $21.41. The total grant-date fair value of performance awards vested during 2025, 2024, and 2023 was approximately $8 million, $18 million, and $26 million, respectively.
v3.25.4
Earnings Per Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share
The following table reconciles basic and diluted earnings per common share:
 For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic:
Net income$397,584 $541,817 $214,352 
Weighted-average number of common shares318,159 340,435 353,588 
Basic net income per common share$1.25 $1.59 $0.61 
Diluted:
Net income$397,584 $541,817 $214,352 
Weighted-average number of common shares318,159 340,435 353,588 
Dilutive share-based awards (a)3,633 2,901 3,524 
Weighted-average number of common and potential common shares321,792 343,336 357,112 
Diluted net income per common share$1.24 $1.58 $0.60 
(a)    Share-based awards totaling 5.9 million, 7.5 million, and 10.4 million were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per common share for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, because their effect would be antidilutive.
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements
The following tables present information about Mattel's financial assets and liabilities measured and reported in the financial statements at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1 – Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity has the ability to access.
Level 2 – Valuations based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 – Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable, supported by little or no market activity, and significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
 December 31, 2025
  
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (In thousands)
Assets:
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts (a)$— $1,338 $— $1,338 
Liabilities:
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts (a)$— $16,333 $— $16,333 
 December 31, 2024
  
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (In thousands)
Assets:
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts (a)$— $22,031 $— $22,031 
Liabilities:
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts (a)$— $2,337 $— $2,337 
(a)The fair value of the foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts was based on dealer quotes of market forward rates and reflects the amount that Mattel would receive or pay at their maturity dates for contracts involving the same notional amounts, currencies, and maturity dates.
Other Financial Instruments
Mattel's financial instruments included cash and equivalents, accounts receivable and payable, accrued liabilities, short-term borrowings, and long-term debt. The fair values of these instruments, excluding long-term debt, approximate their carrying amounts because of their short-term nature. Cash and equivalents were classified as Level 1 and all other financial instruments were classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
The estimated fair value of Mattel's long-term debt was $2.32 billion (compared to a carrying amount of $2.35 billion) as of December 31, 2025 and $2.27 billion (compared to a carrying amount of $2.35 billion) as of December 31, 2024. The estimated fair values have been calculated based on broker quotes or rates for the same or similar instruments and were classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
v3.25.4
Derivative Instruments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments Derivative Instruments
Mattel seeks to mitigate its exposure to foreign currency transaction risk by monitoring its foreign currency transaction exposure for the year and partially hedging such exposure using foreign currency forward exchange contracts. Mattel uses foreign currency forward exchange contracts as cash flow hedges primarily to hedge its purchases and sales of inventory denominated in foreign currencies. These contracts have maturity dates of up to 24 months. These derivative instruments have been designated as effective cash flow hedges, whereby the unsettled hedges are reported in Mattel's consolidated balance sheets at fair value, with changes in the fair value of the hedges reflected in other comprehensive income ("OCI"). Realized gains and losses for these contracts are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations in the period in which the inventory is sold to customers. Mattel uses foreign currency forward exchange contracts to hedge intercompany loans and advances denominated in foreign currencies. Due to the short-term nature of the contracts involved, Mattel does not use hedge accounting for these contracts, and as such, changes in fair value are recorded in the period of change in the consolidated statements of operations. Mattel utilizes derivative contracts to hedge certain purchases of commodities, which were not material. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, Mattel held foreign currency forward exchange contracts and other commodity derivative instruments, with notional amounts of approximately $677 million and $628 million, respectively.
The following tables present Mattel's derivative assets and liabilities:
 Derivative Assets
 Balance Sheet ClassificationFair Value
  December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
  (In thousands)
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contractsPrepaid expenses and other current assets$854 $17,290 
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contractsOther noncurrent assets15 2,775 
Total Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments$869 $20,065 
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contractsPrepaid expenses and other current assets$469 $1,966 
Total Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments$469 $1,966 
$1,338 $22,031 
 Derivative Liabilities
 Balance Sheet ClassificationFair Value
  December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
  (In thousands)
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contractsAccrued liabilities$14,781 $1,370 
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contractsOther noncurrent liabilities1,257 65 
Total Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments$16,038 $1,435 
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contractsAccrued liabilities$295 $902 
Total Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments$295 $902 
$16,333 $2,337 
The following tables present the classification and amount of gains and losses, net of tax, from derivatives reported in the consolidated statements of operations:
 Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments
For the Year EndedStatements of
Operations Classification
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands) 
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts:
Amount of (losses) gains recognized in OCI$(49,196)$39,409 $(15,903)
Amount of (losses) gains reclassified from accumulated OCI to the consolidated statements of operations(18,173)21,639 10,292 Cost of sales
The gains and losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the consolidated statements of operations during 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, were offset by the recognition of the underlying hedged transactions.
As of December 31, 2025, approximately $18 million of net losses reported within other accumulated comprehensive loss are expected to be reclassified into the consolidated statements of operations within the next twelve months.
 Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments
For the Year Ended Statements of
Operations Classification
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands) 
Amount of Net Gains Recognized in the Statements of Operations:
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts$7,739 $8,404 $19,939 Other non-operating income/expense, net
The net gains recognized in the consolidated statements of operations during 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, were offset by foreign currency transaction gains and losses on the related derivative balances.
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Licensing and Similar Agreements
In the normal course of business, Mattel enters into contractual arrangements to obtain and protect Mattel's right to create and market certain products. These arrangements include royalty payments pursuant to licensing agreements that routinely contain provisions for guarantees or minimum expenditures during the term of the contract. Current and future commitments for guaranteed payments reflect Mattel's focus on expanding its product lines through alliances with businesses in other industries.
Licensing and similar agreements in effect at December 31, 2025 contain provisions for future minimum payments as shown in the following table:
 Licensing and
Similar
Agreements
 (In thousands)
2026$100,011 
202794,319 
202870,751 
202959,179 
203012,520 
Thereafter— 
$336,780 
Royalty expense for 2025, 2024, and 2023 was $264.6 million, $244.1 million, and $249.8 million, respectively.
Other Purchase Obligations
Mattel also enters into contractual arrangements for commitments of future purchases of goods and services to ensure availability and timely delivery. Mattel determined that no such agreements in effect as of December 31, 2025 met the criteria for disclosure in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 440, Commitments.
Insurance
Mattel has a wholly-owned subsidiary, Far West Insurance Company, Ltd. ("Far West"), that was established to insure Mattel's workers' compensation, general, automobile, product liability, and property risks. For the year ended December 31, 2025, Far West insured the first $1.0 million per occurrence for workers' compensation risks, the first $0.5 million per occurrence for general and automobile liability risks, the first $2.0 million per occurrence for product liability losses occurring prior to February 1, 2020, and the first $5.0 million per occurrence for product liability risks thereafter, and up to $1.0 million per occurrence for property risks. Various insurance companies that have an "A" or better AM Best rating at the time the policies are purchased reinsured Mattel's risk in excess of the amounts insured by Far West. Mattel's liability for workers' compensation, general, automobile, product liability, and property claims at December 31, 2025 and 2024 totaled $12.1 million and $12.0 million, respectively, and is primarily included in other noncurrent liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Loss reserves are accrued based on Mattel's estimate of the aggregate liability for claims incurred.
Litigation
Litigation Related to Yellowstone do Brasil Ltda.
In April 1999, Yellowstone do Brasil Ltda. (formerly known as Trebbor Informática Ltda.) ("Yellowstone") filed a lawsuit against Mattel do Brasil before the 15th Civil Court of Curitiba, State of Parana, requesting the annulment of its security bonds and promissory notes given to Mattel do Brasil as well as damages due to an alleged breach of an oral exclusive distribution agreement between the parties relating to the supply and sale of toys in Brazil. Yellowstone's complaints sought alleged loss of profits plus an unspecified amount of damages.
Mattel do Brasil filed its defenses to these claims and simultaneously presented a counterclaim for unpaid accounts receivable for goods supplied to Yellowstone.
In April 2018, Mattel do Brasil entered into a settlement agreement to resolve this matter, but the settlement remains the subject of ongoing appeals.
In October 2018, the Superior Court of Justice issued a final ruling in favor of Yellowstone on the merits of Yellowstone's claims. Previously, the courts had ruled in Mattel's favor on its counterclaim.
In October 2019, Mattel reached an agreement with Yellowstone's former counsel regarding payment of the attorneys' fees portion of the judgment. In November 2019, Yellowstone initiated an action to enforce its judgment against Mattel but did not account for an offset for Mattel's counterclaim. In January 2020, Mattel obtained an injunction, staying Yellowstone's enforcement action pending resolution of Mattel's appeal to enforce the parties' April 2018 settlement. As of December 31, 2025, Mattel assessed its probable loss related to this matter and has accrued an estimated liability, which is not material.
Litigation Related to the Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleeper
One products liability lawsuit filed in April 2023 remains pending against Fisher-Price, Inc. and Mattel, Inc. alleging that a product defect in the Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleeper (the "Sleeper") caused the fatality of a child. More than sixty other lawsuits have been settled and/or dismissed.
The remaining lawsuit seeks compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorneys' fees, costs, and interest. Mattel believes that it has substantial defenses to the allegations made and intends to vigorously defend against them. As of December 31, 2025, Mattel assessed its probable loss related to the matters outstanding at that time and has accrued estimated liabilities where appropriate, which are not material.
Insurance Litigation
On January 6, 2023, Mattel, Inc. and Fisher-Price, Inc. filed a lawsuit against their products liability insurers in the Superior Court of the State of Delaware seeking a declaratory judgment regarding the obligations of the insurers to defend and indemnify Mattel for the Sleeper products liability lawsuits. On March 28, 2025 and June 2, 2025, the court issued summary judgment rulings which determined, among other things, that the Sleeper products liability claims constitute a single occurrence under Mattel’s insurance policies, and that each claim is allocated to the policy year in which the incident occurred. As of December 31, 2025, Mattel assessed its probable loss related to this matter and has accrued an estimated liability, which is not material.
Litigation Related to the Fisher-Price Snuga Swings
A number of putative class action lawsuits were filed against Fisher-Price, Inc. and Mattel, Inc. between October 2024 and February 2025 asserting claims for false advertising, breach of contract, breach of warranty, fraud, negligence, and other claims in connection with the marketing and sale of Fisher-Price Snuga Swings (the "Swings"). In general, the lawsuits allege that the Swings were falsely marketed and sold as safe for infant use, particularly infant sleep, and failed to disclose a risk of suffocation. The lawsuits propose nationwide and several state consumer classes comprised of those who purchased the Swings. The lawsuits have been consolidated before a single judge in the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. In May 2025, the parties reached a contingent settlement of the litigation, which is subject to court approval.
The lawsuits seek unspecified compensatory damages, punitive and treble damages, statutory damages, restitution, rescission, disgorgement, attorneys' fees, costs, interest, and injunctive relief. Mattel believes that it has substantial defenses to the allegations in the lawsuits and, to the extent the settlement is not finalized or approved, intends to vigorously defend against them. As of December 31, 2025, Mattel assessed its probable loss related to this matter and has accrued an estimated liability, which is not material.
v3.25.4
Segment Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Information Segment Information
Mattel designs, manufactures, and markets a broad variety of toy products worldwide, which are sold to its customers and directly to consumers.
Segment Data
Mattel's reportable segments are: (i) North America and (ii) International. The North America and International segments sell products across Mattel's categories, although some products are developed or adapted for particular international markets.
Mattel's reportable segments are aligned to the structure used by its Chief Executive Officer, who is also the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"), to allocate resources and assess performance. Mattel's CODM evaluates segment performance based on each segment’s income. The CODM also uses this metric in the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process to inform decisions about allocating capital and other resources to each segment.
The following tables present information regarding segment income and significant expense information for Mattel's reportable segments. Unallocated corporate and other operating expenses include operating costs not allocated to individual segments, including charges related to incentive and share-based compensation, corporate headquarters functions managed on a worldwide basis, the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on intercompany transactions, and certain severance and other restructuring costs. It is impracticable for Mattel to present net sales by categories, brands, or products, as trade discounts and other allowances are generally recorded in the financial accounting systems by customer.
For the Year Ended
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
(In thousands)
North America Segment:
Net sales$3,001,070 $3,168,069 $3,210,436 
Less:
Cost of sales (a)1,571,026 1,602,047 1,723,162 
Advertising and promotion expenses244,976 245,037 251,738 
Other selling and administrative expenses480,331 480,997 447,793 
North America segment expenses2,296,333 2,328,081 2,422,693 
North America segment income$704,737 $839,988 $787,743 
International Segment:
Net sales$2,346,553 $2,211,477 $2,230,783 
Less:
Cost of sales (a)1,180,177 1,137,859 1,233,055 
Advertising and promotion expenses277,024 262,284 273,048 
Other selling and administrative expenses444,338 422,357 425,596 
International segment expenses1,901,539 1,822,500 1,931,699 
International segment income$445,014 $388,977 $299,084 
Total Reportable Segments:
Net sales$5,347,623 $5,379,546 $5,441,219 
Less:
Total segment expenses4,197,872 4,150,581 4,354,392 
Total segment income$1,149,751 $1,228,965 $1,086,827 
(a)Cost of sales included severance and other restructuring charges of approximately $8 million, $4 million, and $(1) million for 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, which was allocated to the North America and International segments.
The following table is a reconciliation of segment income to income before income taxes for the periods indicated:
For the Year Ended
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
(In thousands)
Total segment income$1,149,751 $1,228,965 $1,086,827 
Unallocated corporate and other operating expenses (a)603,327 534,683 525,168 
Total operating income546,424 694,282 561,659 
Interest expense118,681 118,774 123,786 
Interest (income)(45,021)(51,478)(25,238)
Other non-operating expense (income), net13,275 4,481 (2,293)
Income before income taxes$459,489 $622,505 $465,404 
(a)Unallocated corporate and other operating expenses included 1) incentive compensation expense of approximately $83 million, $151 million, and $138 million for 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, 2) equity compensation expense of approximately $80 million, $79 million, and $83 million for 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, and 3) severance and other restructuring charges of approximately $39 million, $44 million, and $61 million for 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
The following tables present information regarding depreciation and amortization by segment, as well as assets by segment.
 For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Depreciation and Amortization by Segment
North America$91,641 $94,282 $97,456 
International56,417 54,611 59,876 
148,058 148,893 157,332 
Corporate and other19,927 19,070 20,012 
Depreciation and amortization$167,985 $167,963 $177,344 
Segment assets were comprised of accounts receivable and inventories, net of applicable reserves and allowances.
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Assets by Segment
North America$810,153 $757,552 $845,113 
International760,346 651,738 735,236 
1,570,499 1,409,290 1,580,349 
Corporate and other90,247 95,620 73,087 
Accounts receivable and inventories, net$1,660,746 $1,504,910 $1,653,436 
Geographic Information
The tables below present information regarding Mattel's net sales and long-lived assets by geographic area. Net sales were attributed to countries based on the location of the customer. Long-lived assets included property, plant, and equipment, net, and right-of-use assets, net.
 For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Net Sales by Geographic Area
North America Region (a)$3,001,070 $3,168,069 $3,210,436 
International Region
EMEA1,342,122 1,240,444 1,241,483 
Latin America602,544 608,218 658,018 
Asia Pacific401,887 362,815 331,282 
Total International Region2,346,553 2,211,477 2,230,783 
Net sales$5,347,623 $5,379,546 $5,441,219 
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Long-Lived Assets
North America Region (b)$423,383 $415,213 $337,527 
International Region486,180 427,230 441,187 
Consolidated total$909,563 $842,443 $778,714 
(a)Net sales for the North America Region included net sales attributable to the United States of $2.85 billion, $3.02 billion, and $3.05 billion for 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
(b)Long-lived assets for the North America Region included long-lived assets attributable to the United States of $406.7 million, $399.4 million, and $319.3 million for 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
Major Customers
In 2025, net sales to Mattel's three largest customers accounted for 42% of worldwide consolidated net sales. In 2025, net sales to Walmart, Target, and Amazon were $1.08 billion, $0.63 billion, and $0.52 billion, respectively. In 2024, net sales to Mattel's three largest customers accounted for 44% of worldwide consolidated net sales. In 2024, net sales to Walmart, Target, and Amazon were $1.17 billion, $0.68 billion, and $0.51 billion, respectively. In 2023, net sales to Mattel's three largest customers accounted for 44% of worldwide consolidated net sales. In 2023, net sales to Walmart, Target, and Amazon were $1.13 billion, $0.67 billion, and $0.60 billion, respectively.
The North America segment sells products to each of Mattel's three largest customers. The International segment sells products to Walmart and Amazon.
v3.25.4
Restructuring Charges
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Charges Restructuring Charges
Optimizing for Profitable Growth
On February 7, 2024, Mattel announced the Optimizing for Profitable Growth program (the "OPG program"), a multi-year cost savings program that follows the Optimizing for Growth program (the "OFG program"), which concluded in the fourth quarter of 2023. The OPG program is designed to achieve further efficiency and cost savings opportunities, primarily within Mattel's global supply chain, including its manufacturing footprint. The OPG program includes cost savings actions in connection with discontinuing production at a plant in China as previously announced in the third quarter of 2023, as well as savings from other previous actions taken in 2023 that were not recognized in the OFG program.
In connection with the OPG program, Mattel recorded severance and other restructuring costs in the following cost and expense categories within operating income in the consolidated statements of operations:
For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
 (In thousands)
Cost of sales (a)$7,795 $4,275 
Other selling and administrative expenses (b)33,454 44,884 
$41,249 $49,159 
(a)Severance and other restructuring charges recorded within cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations are included in segment income in "Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements—Segment Information."
(b)Severance and other restructuring charges recorded within other selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations are included in unallocated corporate and other operating expenses in "Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements—Segment Information."
The following tables summarize Mattel's severance and other restructuring charges activity within operating income related to the OPG program:
Liability at December 31, 2024 Charges (a)Payments/UtilizationLiability at December 31, 2025
(In thousands)
Severance$32,661 $31,093 $(47,164)$16,590 
Other restructuring charges (a)10 10,156 (10,099)67 
$32,671 $41,249 $(57,263)$16,657 
Liability at December 31, 2023Charges (a)Payments/UtilizationLiability at December 31, 2024
(In thousands)
Severance$25,096 $45,875 $(38,310)$32,661 
Other restructuring charges (a)— 3,284 (3,274)10 
$25,096 $49,159 $(41,584)$32,671 
(a)Other restructuring charges consist primarily of expenses associated with the consolidation of manufacturing and distribution facilities.
As of December 31, 2025, in connection with the OPG program, Mattel recorded cumulative severance and other restructuring charges of approximately $116 million, which included approximately $25 million of severance charges recorded within other selling and administrative expenses during 2023. Cumulative other restructuring charges include approximately $5 million of non-cash charges. Total expected cash expenditures are approximately $115 to $140 million, and total non-cash charges are expected to be $5 million.
Other Cost Savings Actions
As of December 31, 2023, Mattel concluded the OFG program, a multi-year cost savings program that had integrated and expanded upon the previous Capital Light program. During 2023, Mattel recorded severance and other restructuring charges of $32.3 million within other selling and administrative expenses and $(1.3) million within cost of sales in the consolidated statement of operations in connection with the OFG program.
Mattel periodically executes additional actions to simplify and streamline its organizational structure, which are separate from its multi-year cost savings programs. In connection with these actions, Mattel recorded severance charges of $5.6 million and $3.4 million during 2025 and 2023, respectively, within other selling and administrative expenses. Mattel did not record any such charges in 2024.
v3.25.4
Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
Consolidated pre-tax income consisted of the following:
 For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
(In thousands)
U.S. operations$179,094 $250,455 $150,361 
Foreign operations280,395 372,050 315,043 
Consolidated pre-tax income excluding equity method investments$459,489 $622,505 $465,404 
The provision for current and deferred income taxes consisted of the following:
 For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Current
Federal$8,559 $40,647 $8,256 
State18,205 5,888 4,669 
Foreign85,927 76,562 79,843 
112,691 123,097 92,768 
Deferred
Federal6,662 (15,645)(24,711)
State(6,096)(2,463)1,986 
Foreign(23,483)637 199,432 
(22,917)(17,471)176,707 
Provision for income taxes$89,774 $105,626 $269,475 
Mattel's deferred income tax assets (liabilities) were composed of the following:
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
 (In thousands)
Tax credit carryforwards$17,853 $20,007 
Research and development expenses164,980 129,836 
Net operating loss carryforwards89,101 87,398 
Interest expense28,093 50,214 
Allowances and reserves108,594 96,264 
Intangible assets33,360 31,209 
Deferred compensation65,833 71,880 
Postretirement benefits15,944 19,138 
Lease liabilities 85,704 83,301 
Other39,021 45,819 
Gross deferred income tax assets648,483 635,066 
Intangible assets(172,409)(167,607)
Right-of-use assets(77,563)(75,266)
Other(25,111)(42,026)
Gross deferred income tax liabilities(275,083)(284,899)
Deferred income tax asset valuation allowances(100,454)(97,661)
Net deferred income tax assets$272,946 $252,506 
Net deferred income tax assets and other noncurrent liabilities were reported in the consolidated balance sheets as follows:
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
 (In thousands)
Deferred income tax assets$312,913 $296,862 
Other noncurrent liabilities(39,967)(44,356)
$272,946 $252,506 
As of December 31, 2025, Mattel had U.S. federal and foreign loss carryforwards totaling $359.6 million and U.S. federal, state, and foreign tax credit carryforwards of $17.7 million, which exclude carryforwards that do not meet the threshold for recognition in the financial statements. Utilization of these loss and tax credit carryforwards is subject to annual limitations. Mattel's loss and tax credit carryforwards expire in the following periods:
Loss
Carryforward
Tax Credit
Carryforward
 (In thousands)
2026–2030$5,067 $— 
Thereafter42,376 1,494 
No expiration date312,169 16,163 
$359,612 $17,657 
Evaluating the need for and the amount of a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets often requires significant judgment and extensive analysis of all available evidence to determine whether it is more likely than not that these assets will be realizable. Mattel routinely assesses the positive and negative evidence for this realizability, including the evaluation of sustained profitability and three years of cumulative pretax income for each tax jurisdiction. As of December 31, 2025, the valuation allowance of $100.5 million was primarily due to foreign net operating loss carryforwards and foreign tax credits that Mattel does not expect to utilize.
A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes to the amount computed by applying the 21% statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to income before income taxes after the adoption of ASU 2023-09 is as follows:
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2025
AmountPercent
(In thousands)
Provision at U.S. federal statutory rate$96,493 21.0 %
State and local income tax, net of federal income tax effect (a)1,533 0.3 
Foreign tax effects:
Hong Kong
Income not subject to tax(10,482)(2.3)
Minimum top-up tax5,816 1.3 
Other adjustments(3,364)(0.7)
Netherlands7,431 1.6 
Other foreign jurisdictions8,469 1.8 
Effect of cross-border tax laws:
Foreign-derived intangible income(7,918)(1.7)
Subpart F income inclusion(18,895)(4.1)
Other3,441 0.7 
Tax credits:
Research and development tax credits(7,920)(1.7)
Nontaxable or nondeductible items
Non-deductible executive compensation6,104 1.3 
Other(2,723)(0.6)
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits11,789 2.6 
Provision for income taxes$89,774 19.5 %
(a)The states and local jurisdictions that contribute to the majority (greater than 50%) of the effect in this category include Pennsylvania and California.
A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes to the amount computed by applying the 21% statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to income before income taxes for years prior to the adoption of ASU 2023-09 is as follows:
 For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Provision at U.S. federal statutory rate$130,726 $97,735 
Differences resulting from:
Changes in valuation allowances13,362 2,343 
Foreign earnings taxed at different rates, including foreign losses without benefit(9,111)(12,480)
Foreign-derived intangible income(8,006)(364)
Tax related to pass-through income5,125 3,869 
Non deductible executive compensation5,941 7,248 
State and local taxes, net of U.S. federal benefit7,711 8,480 
Adjustments to previously accrued taxes5,553 9,943 
Tax on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries1,100 (1,000)
Research and development tax credit (6,163)(7,248)
Discrete tax impact related to intra-group IP transfer(34,762)161,388 
Other(5,850)(439)
Provision for income taxes$105,626 $269,475 
In 2025, Mattel recognized a net income tax benefit of $26.8 million, primarily due to a change of its indefinite reinvestment assertion with respect to certain foreign subsidiary earnings and release of previously unrecognized tax benefits. In 2024, Mattel recognized a net income tax benefit of $34.8 million related to tax elections filed to amortize certain intangible assets transferred as part of Mattel's intra-group IP rights transfer and establishment of certain U.S. deferred tax assets.
A reconciliation of the reserve for unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
 For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Unrecognized tax benefits at January 1$134,853 $129,970 $114,057 
Increases for positions taken in current year7,135 9,123 5,855 
Increases for positions taken in a prior year17,373 12,715 18,831 
Decreases for positions taken in a prior year(2,074)(7,983)(4,841)
Decreases for settlements with taxing authorities(498)(2,940)(273)
Decreases for lapses in the applicable statute of limitations(3,320)(6,032)(3,659)
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31$153,469 $134,853 $129,970 
Gross unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, were $153.5 million, $134.9 million, and $130.0 million, respectively. The unrecognized tax benefits that are not expected to result in payment or receipt of cash within one year are classified as other noncurrent liabilities and a reduction of deferred tax assets in the consolidated balance sheets. If recognized, the resulting tax benefit would affect Mattel's effective tax rates during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 by $125.4 million, $107.7 million, and $110.7 million, respectively.
Mattel includes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within the provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations and in other noncurrent liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, Mattel recorded $1.1 million, $1.7 million, and $1.5 million, respectively, of net interest and penalties in the provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations. The amount of interest and penalties accrued as of December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 were $20.1 million, $19.0 million, and $17.3 million, respectively, all of which would impact the effective tax rate if recognized.
In the normal course of business, Mattel is regularly audited by U.S. federal, state, local and foreign tax authorities. Mattel remains subject to IRS examination for the 2022 through 2025 tax years. Mattel files multiple state and local income tax returns and remains subject to examination in various jurisdictions, including California for the 2014 through 2025 tax years. Mattel files multiple foreign income tax returns and remains subject to examination in various foreign jurisdictions including Hong Kong for the 2019 through 2025 tax years, Mexico for the 2020 through 2025 tax years, Netherlands for the 2021 through 2025 tax years, and China for the 2021 through 2025 tax years. The ultimate settlement of certain issues with the applicable taxing authority could have a material impact on Mattel's consolidated financial statements.
As of December 31, 2025, Mattel has recorded a $13.8 million deferred tax liability related to $701.2 million of foreign undistributed earnings that it expects to repatriate based on business or cash needs. Mattel intends to indefinitely reinvest all other foreign earnings. The incremental tax liability related to those earnings is not practicable to determine due to the complexity of local country withholding rules and interactions with tax treaties, foreign exchange considerations, and the diversity of state income tax treatment on actual distribution.
The amount of income taxes paid (net of refunds received) by Mattel were as follows:
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2025
(In thousands)
Federal$10,825 
State and local9,287 
Foreign
Hong Kong17,870 
Netherlands15,840 
Brazil5,577 
China 5,476 
All other foreign42,973 
Total income taxes paid (net of refunds received)$107,848 
For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, gross income taxes paid were $100.3 million and $93.6 million, respectively.
v3.25.4
Supplemental Financial Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Supplemental Financial Information Supplemental Financial Information
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
 (In thousands)
Inventories included the following:
Finished goods$466,779 $406,977 
Raw materials and work in process96,363 94,755 
$563,142 $501,732 
Accrued liabilities included the following:
Royalties$90,828 $80,754 
Incentive compensation90,685 157,669 
Advertising and promotion90,369 120,290 
Lease liabilities83,242 74,755 
 For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Currency transaction (losses) gains included in:
Operating income$(4,476)$(15,691)$(14,921)
Other non-operating income/expense, net(7,929)5,073 1,545 
Currency transaction losses, net$(12,405)$(10,618)$(13,376)
Other selling and administrative expenses included the following:
Design and development (a)$227,418 $194,069 $198,603 
Identifiable intangible asset amortization31,512 31,314 37,893 
Bad debt expense, net2,732 2,940 (1,502)
(a)Design and development included incentive and equity compensation expenses totaling approximately $19 million during 2025. During 2024 and 2023, incentive and equity compensation expenses were not included in design and development and were not material.
v3.25.4
Subsequent Events
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events Subsequent Events
Mattel163 Limited
On January 30, 2026, Mattel entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 50% ownership interest in Mattel163 Limited ("Mattel163"), a mobile games studio. Upon completion of the transaction, which is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, Mattel will own 100% of Mattel163. The purchase price for the remaining 50% interest is $159.0 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. Mattel plans to fund the purchase price using cash on hand, including dividends expected to be received from Mattel163.
Upon closing, Mattel will account for the transaction under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 805, Business Combinations. The previously held 50% equity interest in Mattel163 will be remeasured to its acquisition-date fair value. The resulting remeasurement is expected to result in a gain, which will be recognized in other non-operating income, net within the consolidated statement of operations during the period in which the transaction closes. Additionally, future financial results of Mattel163 will be consolidated and included in Mattel's consolidated financial statements subsequent to closing.
U.S. Tariff Update
On February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down certain tariffs previously imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA"). The ultimate availability, timing, and amount of any potential refunds of such tariffs remain highly uncertain and are subject to further legal, regulatory, and administrative developments. Following the Supreme Court’s decision, the U.S. presidential administration announced its intention to invoke other laws to collect tariffs and announced new tariffs on imports from all countries, in addition to any existing non-IEEPA tariffs. There remains substantial uncertainty regarding the duration of existing and newly announced tariffs, potential changes or pauses to such tariffs, tariff levels, and whether further additional tariffs or other retaliatory actions may be imposed, modified, or suspended, and the impacts of such actions on Mattel's business. Mattel continues to monitor and evaluate these developments and assess their potential impact on Mattel’s business, financial condition, and results of operations.
v3.25.4
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Allowances
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Allowances
SCHEDULE II

MATTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND ALLOWANCES
Balance at Beginning of YearAdditions
(Reductions)
Charged to Operations
Net Deductions and OtherBalance at End of Year
 (In thousands)
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Year Ended December 31, 2025$8,214 $9,807 $(638)(a)$17,383 
Year Ended December 31, 20248,751 2,940 (3,477)(a)8,214 
Year Ended December 31, 202327,603 (1,502)  (17,350)(a) 8,751 
Income Tax Valuation Allowances:
Year Ended December 31, 2025$97,661 $7,063 (b)$(4,270)(c)$100,454 
Year Ended December 31, 202485,352 19,876 (b)(7,567)(c)97,661 
Year Ended December 31, 202389,841 215,915 (b)(220,404)(c) 85,352 
(a)Includes write-offs, recoveries of previous write-offs, probable insurance recoveries, and currency translation adjustments.
(b)For the year ended December 31, 2025, the additions primarily represent the establishment of a valuation allowance of $3.1 million on certain U.S. federal and state and foreign deferred tax assets during the fourth quarter of 2025 related to deferred tax assets without benefit. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the additions primarily represent the establishment of a valuation allowance of $14.2 million on certain foreign deferred tax assets during the fourth quarter of 2024 related to losses without benefit. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the additions primarily represent the establishment of a valuation allowance of $212.4 million on certain foreign deferred tax assets during the third quarter of 2023 resulting from the intragroup transfer of certain IP rights and increases related to losses and credits without benefit. See Item 8 "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements – Income Taxes" for additional details.
(c)For the year ended December 31, 2025, the deductions primarily related to projected utilization of loss carryforwards and credits. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the deductions primarily related to projected utilization of loss carryforwards and credits and the reversal of the valuation allowances on certain state and foreign deferred tax assets. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the deductions primarily represent the subsequent write-off of the $212.4 million of foreign deferred tax assets that were reserved for in the third quarter of 2023 and projected utilization of loss carryforwards. See Item 8 "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements – Income Taxes" for additional details.
v3.25.4
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
v3.25.4
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]  
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted true
v3.25.4
Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
Risk Management and Strategy
Mattel has processes in place for assessing, identifying, and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats, which include developing, implementing, and maintaining cybersecurity measures and controls. Mattel considers the following factors, among others, to assess whether adequate protections are in place to address risks from known and anticipated cybersecurity threats: likelihood and severity of risk; impact on Mattel and others, including retail customers, suppliers, consumers, or employees, if a risk materializes; feasibility and cost of controls; and impact of controls on operations.
As part of its cybersecurity risk management program, Mattel utilizes cybersecurity assessors, consultants, auditors, and other third-parties to assist its internal team with network security, cloud security, endpoint security, identity and access management, data loss prevention, and security information and event management. In addition, Mattel utilizes a variety of third-party technology, information systems, and service providers to help identify, isolate, and mitigate security incidents.
Mattel seeks to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risks from cybersecurity threats posed by its use of third-party technology, information systems, and service providers through oversight by Mattel's information technology ("IT") organization through a variety of processes, including conducting onboarding due diligence, imposing contractual obligations related to privacy and information security, and regularly monitoring the performance of third parties providing critical support systems.
To support incident response preparedness, Mattel has developed a cybersecurity incident response plan and conducts an annual simulated incident exercise. The cybersecurity incident response plan addresses cybersecurity incidents that directly impact Mattel or arise from Mattel's use of third-party technology, information systems, and service providers. Mattel also utilizes business continuity and disaster recovery plans to prepare for potential disruptions in technology that Mattel relies upon. Further, Mattel monitors novel and advanced cybersecurity threats and provides ongoing employee security awareness training.
As part of Mattel's overall risk management program, Mattel's IT organization has a governance, risk, and compliance group that provides oversight regarding IT-related risks, including cybersecurity risks, and monitors Mattel's IT control environment. This group also works with Mattel's Internal Audit team to assess Mattel's cybersecurity processes. In addition, Mattel's IT organization has a steering committee comprised of internal cybersecurity experts that are responsible for the development and maintenance of Mattel's information security programs and regularly reports to Mattel's Chief Technology Officer ("CTO"). Mattel's Head of Cybersecurity leads the steering committee with respect to cybersecurity risk management matters and works closely with designated privacy leadership to protect personal information.
Mattel is subject to cybersecurity threats that could have a material adverse impact on its results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity, as further discussed in Item 1A "Risk Factors" under the heading of Legal and Regulatory. Mattel is not aware of having experienced any cybersecurity threats or incidents to date that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect Mattel, its business strategy, results of operation or financial condition. However, there can be no assurance that Mattel will be able to mitigate negative impacts in the event of future attacks or other cyber incidents.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block] Mattel has processes in place for assessing, identifying, and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats, which include developing, implementing, and maintaining cybersecurity measures and controls. Mattel considers the following factors, among others, to assess whether adequate protections are in place to address risks from known and anticipated cybersecurity threats: likelihood and severity of risk; impact on Mattel and others, including retail customers, suppliers, consumers, or employees, if a risk materializes; feasibility and cost of controls; and impact of controls on operations.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag] false
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block]
Governance
Mattel's Head of Cybersecurity and the other members of the Cybersecurity Leadership Team have collectively more than thirty years of cybersecurity industry experience at Mattel and elsewhere and are responsible for coordinating cybersecurity efforts within Mattel, with a focus on cybersecurity threat prevention, detection, and mitigation, as well as enhancement of security measures, including security updates, security architecture and engineering, and identity access management. Mattel's Head of Cybersecurity reports to the CTO, regularly communicating risks and other relevant information related to cybersecurity threats and incidents. Mattel's CTO has significant leadership, cybersecurity, and technology experience, is responsible for overseeing the monitoring and mitigation of cybersecurity threats, and advises and consults Mattel's senior management regarding material cybersecurity risks.
A team led by the Head of Cybersecurity and supported by the Cybersecurity Leadership Team implements and maintains systems designed to detect and prevent cybersecurity threats, monitors important developments that may present risk to Mattel and third-party systems, and oversees the results of internal and third-party security reviews. The Head of Cybersecurity provides regular updates to Mattel's CTO regarding critical and major severity security incidents involving Mattel systems, security incidents involving third parties that have the potential to impact Mattel's operations or involve sensitive customer, supplier, consumer, or employee data, and mitigation and remediation implemented to address such threats or incidents.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Audit Committee") oversees Mattel's assessment and management of material cybersecurity risks. The CTO reports to the Audit Committee on Mattel's cybersecurity, including material cybersecurity risks and mitigation, at least annually. The CTO reports and escalates cybersecurity incidents to management and the Audit Committee as appropriate.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] Mattel's Head of Cybersecurity reports to the CTO, regularly communicating risks and other relevant information related to cybersecurity threats and incidents.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] Mattel's Head of Cybersecurity reports to the CTO, regularly communicating risks and other relevant information related to cybersecurity threats and incidents. Mattel's CTO has significant leadership, cybersecurity, and technology experience, is responsible for overseeing the monitoring and mitigation of cybersecurity threats, and advises and consults Mattel's senior management regarding material cybersecurity risks.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block] A team led by the Head of Cybersecurity and supported by the Cybersecurity Leadership Team implements and maintains systems designed to detect and prevent cybersecurity threats, monitors important developments that may present risk to Mattel and third-party systems, and oversees the results of internal and third-party security reviews.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block]
As part of Mattel's overall risk management program, Mattel's IT organization has a governance, risk, and compliance group that provides oversight regarding IT-related risks, including cybersecurity risks, and monitors Mattel's IT control environment. This group also works with Mattel's Internal Audit team to assess Mattel's cybersecurity processes. In addition, Mattel's IT organization has a steering committee comprised of internal cybersecurity experts that are responsible for the development and maintenance of Mattel's information security programs and regularly reports to Mattel's Chief Technology Officer ("CTO"). Mattel's Head of Cybersecurity leads the steering committee with respect to cybersecurity risk management matters and works closely with designated privacy leadership to protect personal information.
Mattel is subject to cybersecurity threats that could have a material adverse impact on its results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity, as further discussed in Item 1A "Risk Factors" under the heading of Legal and Regulatory. Mattel is not aware of having experienced any cybersecurity threats or incidents to date that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect Mattel, its business strategy, results of operation or financial condition. However, there can be no assurance that Mattel will be able to mitigate negative impacts in the event of future attacks or other cyber incidents.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] Mattel's Head of Cybersecurity and the other members of the Cybersecurity Leadership Team have collectively more than thirty years of cybersecurity industry experience at Mattel and elsewhere and are responsible for coordinating cybersecurity efforts within Mattel, with a focus on cybersecurity threat prevention, detection, and mitigation, as well as enhancement of security measures, including security updates, security architecture and engineering, and identity access management.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block] The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Audit Committee") oversees Mattel's assessment and management of material cybersecurity risks. The CTO reports to the Audit Committee on Mattel's cybersecurity, including material cybersecurity risks and mitigation, at least annually. The CTO reports and escalates cybersecurity incidents to management and the Audit Committee as appropriate.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible Report to Board [Flag] true
v3.25.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Preparation
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Preparation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Mattel, Inc. ("Mattel") and its subsidiaries. All wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries are consolidated and included in Mattel's consolidated financial statements. Mattel does not have any minority stock ownership interests in which it has a controlling financial interest that would require consolidation. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
Preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could ultimately differ from those estimates.
Cash and Equivalents
Cash and Equivalents
Cash and equivalents include short-term investments, which are highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased. Such investments are stated at cost, which approximates market value.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses
Credit is granted to customers on an unsecured basis. Credit limits and payment terms are established based on extensive evaluations performed on an ongoing basis throughout the fiscal year of the financial performance, cash generation, financing availability, and liquidity status of each customer. Customers are reviewed at least annually, with more frequent reviews performed as necessary, based on the customers' financial condition and the level of credit being extended. For customers who are experiencing financial difficulties, management performs additional financial analyses before shipping to those customers on credit. Customers' terms and credit limits are adjusted or revoked, if necessary, to reflect the results of the review. Mattel uses a variety of financial arrangements to ensure collectability of accounts receivable of customers, including requiring letters of credit, purchasing various forms of credit insurance with unrelated third parties, or requiring cash in advance of shipment.
Mattel records an allowance for credit losses based on collection history and management's assessment of the current economic trends, business environment, customers' financial condition, accounts receivable aging, and customer disputes that may impact the level of future credit losses.
Inventories
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Expense associated with inventory obsolescence is recognized in cost of sales and establishes a lower cost basis for the inventory. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out method.
Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of 10 to 30 years for buildings and building improvements, 3 to 15 years for machinery and equipment, 3 to 10 years for software, and 10 to 20 years, not to exceed the lease term, for leasehold improvements. Tools, dies, and molds are depreciated using the straight-line method over 3 years. Estimated useful lives are periodically reviewed and, where appropriate, changes are made prospectively. The carrying amount of property, plant, and equipment is reviewed when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Any potential impairment identified is initially assessed by evaluating the operating performance and future undiscounted cash flows of the underlying asset groups. When property, plant, and equipment are sold or retired, the cost of the property and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the consolidated balance sheets, and any resulting gain or loss is included in the consolidated statements of operations.
Leases
Leases
Mattel routinely enters into lease agreements primarily for premises and equipment used in the normal course of business. Mattel excludes right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases with an initial term of 12 months or less from the balance sheet, and combines lease and non-lease components for property leases, which primarily relate to ancillary expenses such as common area maintenance charges and management fees.
Mattel determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception by assessing whether it conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Mattel's leases may include one or more options to renew for additional terms of up to 10 years. Renewal and termination options are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that Mattel will exercise the option. Certain of these leases include escalation clauses that adjust rental expense to reflect changes in price indices, as well as renewal and termination options. A portion of Mattel's lease agreements include contingent rental payments based on a percentage of sales.
Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As substantially all of Mattel's leases do not provide an implicit rate, Mattel uses its incremental borrowing rate, based on the information available at the lease commencement date, to determine the present value of lease payments. Operating lease costs are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill is allocated to reporting units for the purpose of evaluating whether goodwill is impaired. Mattel's reporting units are: (i) North America, which consists of the United States and Canada, (ii) International, and (iii) American Girl. Goodwill related to the American Girl reporting unit is included in the North America operating segment. Mattel's reportable segments are: (i) North America and (ii) International. Components of the operating segments have been aggregated into a single reporting unit as the components have similar economic characteristics. The similar economic characteristics include the nature of the products, the nature of the production processes, the customers, and the manner in which the products are distributed. Mattel tests its goodwill for impairment annually in the third quarter and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a reporting unit may exceed its fair value.
Intangible Assets
Mattel also tests its amortizable intangible assets, which are primarily comprised of trademarks and trade names, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset's carrying amount may not be recoverable. Amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the amortizable intangible assets.
Content Assets
Content Assets
Mattel incurs and capitalizes direct costs associated with the production of episodic series, feature films, and other similar forms of content. Content assets are recorded within other noncurrent assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Mattel's content assets are predominately monetized individually and amortized based upon the ratio of the current period's revenues to the estimated remaining total revenues ("Ultimate Revenues"). Ultimate Revenues include revenues forecasted to be earned within ten years from the date of initial release of the content asset. Ultimate Revenues are reassessed each reporting period. If Mattel's estimate of Ultimate Revenues decreases, amortization of costs may be accelerated or result in an impairment. To the extent Mattel's estimate of Ultimate Revenues increases, cost amortization may be slowed. Content asset amortization is recorded within cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations. Unamortized content assets are tested for impairment at the individual content asset level when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of an asset may be less than its unamortized costs.
Foreign Currency Translation Exposure
Foreign Currency Translation Exposure
Mattel's reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. The translation of its net investments in subsidiaries with non-U.S. dollar functional currencies subjects Mattel to the impact of currency exchange rate fluctuations in its results of operations and financial position. Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries with non-U.S. dollar functional currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at period-end exchange rates. Net income and cash flow items are translated at weighted-average exchange rates prevailing during the period. The resulting currency translation adjustments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss within stockholders' equity.
Foreign Currency Transaction Exposure
Foreign Currency Transaction Exposure
Currency exchange rate fluctuations may impact Mattel's results of operations and cash flows. Mattel's currency transaction exposures include gains and losses realized on unhedged inventory purchases and unhedged receivables and payables balances that are denominated in a currency other than the applicable functional currency. Gains and losses on unhedged inventory purchases and other transactions associated with operating activities are recorded in the components of operating income in the consolidated statements of operations. Transaction gains or losses on hedged intercompany inventory transactions are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations in the period in which the inventory is sold to customers. Gains and losses on unhedged intercompany loans and advances are recorded as a component of other non-operating expense (income), net in the consolidated statements of operations in the period in which the currency exchange rate changes.
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments
Mattel uses foreign currency forward exchange contracts as cash flow hedges primarily to hedge its purchases and sales of inventory denominated in foreign currencies. At the inception of the contracts, Mattel designates these derivatives as cash flow hedges and documents the relationship of the hedge to the underlying transaction. Hedge effectiveness is assessed at inception and throughout the life of the hedge to ensure the hedge qualifies for hedge accounting. Changes in fair value associated with hedge ineffectiveness, if any, are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. Changes in fair value of cash flow hedge derivatives are deferred and recorded as part of accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders' equity until the underlying transaction affects earnings. In the event that an anticipated transaction is no longer likely to occur, Mattel recognizes the change in fair value of the derivative in its consolidated statements of operations in the period the determination is made.
Mattel uses foreign currency forward exchange contracts to hedge intercompany loans and advances denominated in foreign currencies. Due to the short-term nature of the contracts involved, Mattel does not use hedge accounting for these contracts, and as such, changes in fair value are recorded in the period of change in the consolidated statements of operations. Mattel periodically utilizes derivative contracts to hedge certain purchases of commodities, which are not material.
Revenue Recognition and Sales Adjustments
Revenue Recognition and Sales Adjustments
Revenue is recognized when control of the goods is transferred to the customer, which is either upon shipment or upon receipt of finished goods by the customer, depending on the contract terms, with payment due typically within 60 days from the invoice date. Mattel routinely enters into arrangements with its customers to provide sales incentives, support for customer promotions, and allowances for returns or defective merchandise. Such programs are based primarily on customer purchases, customer performance of specified promotional activities, and other specified factors such as sales to consumers. Accruals for these programs are recorded in net sales as sales adjustments that reduce gross billings in the period the related sale is recognized. 
The accrual for such programs, which can either be contractual or discretionary in nature, is based on an assessment of customer purchases, customer performance of specified promotional activities, and other specified factors such as customer sales volume. In making these estimates, management considers all available information, including the overall business environment, historical trends, and information from customers.
Mattel also enters into symbolic and functional licensing arrangements, whereby the licensee pays Mattel royalties based on sales of licensed product, and in certain cases are subject to minimum guaranteed amounts. The timing of revenue recognition for certain of these licensing arrangements with minimum guarantees is based on the determination of whether the license of intellectual property ("IP") is symbolic, which includes the license of Mattel's brands, or functional, which includes the license of Mattel's completed television or streaming content.
Revenues from symbolic licenses of IP are recognized based on actual sales when Mattel expects royalties to exceed the minimum guarantee. For symbolic licensing arrangements in which Mattel does not expect royalties to exceed the minimum guarantee, an estimate of the royalties expected to be recouped is recognized on a straight-line basis over the license term.
Revenues from functional licenses of IP are recognized once the license period has commenced and the licensee has the ability to use the delivered content.
Mattel does not evaluate contracts of one year or less for the existence of a significant financing component. Multi-year contracts were not material.
Advertising and Promotion Costs
Advertising and Promotion Costs
Advertising production costs are expensed in the period the underlying advertisement is first aired. The costs of other advertising and promotional programs are expensed in the period incurred.
Product Recalls and Withdrawals
Product Recalls and Withdrawals
Mattel establishes a reserve for product recalls and withdrawals on a product-specific basis when circumstances giving rise to the recall or withdrawal become known. Facts and circumstances related to the recall or withdrawal, including where the product affected by the recall or withdrawal is located (e.g., with consumers, in customers' inventory, or in Mattel's inventory), cost estimates for shipping and handling for returns, cost estimates for communicating the recall or withdrawal to consumers and customers, and cost estimates for parts and labor if the recalled or withdrawn product is deemed to be repairable, are considered when establishing a product recall or withdrawal reserve. These factors are updated and reevaluated each period, and the related reserves are adjusted when these factors indicate that the recall or withdrawal reserve is either not sufficient to cover or exceed the estimated product recall or withdrawal expenses.
Design and Development Costs
Design and Development Costs
Product design and development costs primarily include employee compensation and outside services and are expensed in the period incurred.
Employee Benefit Plans
Employee Benefit Plans
Mattel and certain of its subsidiaries have retirement and other postretirement benefit plans covering substantially all employees of these entities. Actuarial valuations are used in determining amounts recognized in the financial statements for certain retirement and other postretirement benefit plans (see "Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements—Employee Benefit Plans").
Share-Based Payments
Share-Based Payments
Mattel recognizes the cost of service-based employee share-based payment awards on a straight-line attribution basis over the requisite employee service period, net of estimated forfeitures. Mattel estimates and adjusts forfeiture rates based on a periodic review of recent forfeiture activity and expected future employee turnover.
Mattel determines the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes valuation model which requires judgment in estimating the expected term that stock options will be outstanding prior to exercise. The expected volatility of Mattel’s stock price and the expected dividends to be paid over the period that the option is expected to be outstanding are also required to be estimated. The expected life of stock options used in this calculation is the period of time the options are expected to be outstanding and has been determined based on historical exercise experience. Expected stock price volatility is based on the historical volatility of Mattel's stock for a period approximating the expected life. Expected dividend yield is based on the annual rate of dividends expected to be paid over the expected life. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues approximating the expected life
Mattel determines the fair value of restricted stock units ("RSUs"), excluding performance RSUs, based on the closing market price of Mattel's common stock on the date of grant, adjusted by the present value of the expected dividends for RSUs that are not entitled to a dividend during the vesting period.
Mattel determines the fair value of the performance-related components of its performance RSUs based on the closing market price of Mattel's common stock on the date of grant. The fair value of the market-related components of its performance RSUs is determined based on the Monte Carlo valuation methodology which requires judgment in estimating the expected volatility of Mattel's stock price and its correlation to an index of other public companies upon which the market-related components are measured. Expected stock price volatility is based on the historical volatility of Mattel's stock for a period approximating the expected term of the award. Correlation is based on historical share prices of other public companies which comprise the index for a period approximating the expected term. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues approximating the expected term.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
Certain income and expense items are accounted for differently for financial reporting and income tax purposes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities, applying enacted statutory income tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Mattel evaluates the realization of its deferred tax assets based on all available evidence and establishes a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that they will not be realized.
Mattel recognizes the financial statement effects of a tax position when it is more likely than not that, based on technical merits, the position will be sustained upon examination. The tax benefits of the position recognized in the financial statements are then measured based on the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon settlement with a taxing authority. In addition, Mattel recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of the income tax provision.
In the normal course of business, Mattel is regularly audited by U.S. federal, state, local, and foreign tax authorities. The ultimate settlement of any particular issue with the applicable taxing authority could have a material impact on Mattel's consolidated financial statements.
Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments
Mattel utilizes the equity method when accounting for investments in which Mattel is able to exercise significant influence, but does not hold a controlling interest. Significant influence is generally presumed to exist when Mattel owns between 20% to 50% of the investee. Under the equity method of accounting, the initial equity investment is recorded at cost. The carrying amount of the investment is subsequently adjusted for Mattel's share of net income (loss) and distributions from the investee. Distributions from equity method investees are accounted for using the cumulative earnings approach whereby distributions received are considered to be returns on investment and recognized within cash flows from operating activities in Mattel's consolidated statement of cash flows, unless cumulative distributions exceed Mattel's equity share in the earnings of the investee.
Mattel owns a 50% equity interest in Mattel163 Limited, a joint venture with a third party that develops and operates digital games. Mattel's portion of the joint venture's earnings and losses is recognized on a three-month lag as the joint venture's financial information is not available in a sufficiently timely manner. The joint venture was not significant for the periods presented.
New Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements    
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. ASU 2023-09 requires enhanced income tax disclosures on an annual basis for specific categories in the rate reconciliation and disclosure of income taxes paid by jurisdiction. The guidance in ASU 2023-09 was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Mattel adopted the guidance in ASU 2023-09 effective January 1, 2025 and applied the new disclosure requirements prospectively as of the adoption date. Refer to "Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements— Income Taxes" for additional information regarding Mattel's income taxes.
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses for public business entities. ASU 2024-03 requires enhanced disclosures of each expense caption in the income statement to improve transparency and provide financial statement users with more detailed information about the nature, amount and timing of expenses impacting financial performance. Additionally, in January 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-01 to clarify the effective date of ASU 2024-03. The guidance in ASU 2024-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The ASU may be applied either (1) prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date of this ASU or (2) retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Mattel is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2024-03 on its consolidated financial statements.
In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets. ASU 2025-05 provides the option to use a practical expedient to address implementation challenges related to the estimation of expected credit losses for current accounts receivable and current assets arising from transactions accounted for under revenue recognition (Topic 606) and assets acquired through business combinations. The practical expedient allows entities to assume current conditions as of the balance sheet date remain unchanged over the life of these assets when developing forecasts. The guidance allows entities to bypass the requirement to incorporate macro-economic data into their forecast when such data is not expected to materially affect the estimate. The guidance in ASU 2025-05 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Mattel is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2025-05 on its consolidated financial statements.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. ASU 2025-06 modernizes certain aspects of the accounting for software costs to develop or obtain software for internal use under Accounting Standards Codification 350-40. The ASU requires entities to begin capitalizing software costs when management authorizes and commits to funding the software project, and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used for its intended purpose. The guidance in ASU 2025-06 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments in ASU 2025-06 permit entities to apply the new guidance using a prospective, retrospective, or modified transition approach. Mattel is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2025-06 on its consolidated financial statements.
v3.25.4
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant, and equipment, net included the following:
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
 (In thousands)
Land$48,729 $42,584 
Buildings372,966 350,920 
Machinery and equipment615,125 605,311 
Software229,408 234,699 
Tools, dies, and molds471,651 476,551 
Leasehold improvements109,261 107,139 
Construction in progress93,337 62,130 
1,940,477 1,879,334 
Less: accumulated depreciation(1,350,462)(1,363,285)
$590,015 $516,049 
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill The change in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting unit for 2025 and 2024 is shown below. Brand-specific goodwill held by foreign subsidiaries is allocated to the North America reporting unit selling those brands, thereby causing a foreign currency translation impact.
December 31,
2023
Currency Exchange Rate ImpactDecember 31,
2024
Currency
Exchange Rate
Impact
December 31,
2025
 (In thousands)
North America$733,487 $(492)$732,995 $2,212 $735,207 
International443,454 (2,299)441,155 6,236 447,391 
American Girl207,571 — 207,571 — 207,571 
$1,384,512 $(2,791)$1,381,721 $8,448 $1,390,169 
Schedule of Identifiable Intangible Assets
Mattel's identifiable intangible assets, net consisted of the following:
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
(In thousands)
Identifiable intangible assets$808,830 $798,655 
Less: accumulated amortization(471,725)(438,092)
$337,105 $360,563 
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense
The estimated future amortization expense for the next five years is as follows:
Amortization Expense
(In thousands)
2026$31,717 
202731,139 
202829,430 
202927,690 
203027,690 
v3.25.4
Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Schedule of Retirement Plan Expense
A summary of retirement plan expense, net is as follows:
 For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Defined contribution retirement plans$42,953 $40,227 $37,784 
Defined benefit pension plans15,042 12,806 9,949 
Deferred compensation and excess benefit plans5,463 (1,537)8,227 
Postretirement benefit plans(2,144)(2,046)(2,084)
$61,314 $49,450 $53,876 
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
A summary of the components of Mattel's net periodic benefit cost/credit and other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31 is as follows:
 Defined Benefit Pension PlansPostretirement Benefit Plans
 202520242023202520242023
 (In thousands)
Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit):
Service cost$3,400 $3,388 $3,371 $$$
Interest cost20,523 20,181 20,966 144 180 179 
Expected return on plan assets(17,575)(18,738)(20,372)— — — 
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)200 194 150 (1,997)(2,038)(2,038)
Recognized actuarial loss (gain)8,683 7,781 5,893 (292)(190)(226)
Settlement (gain)(68)— (59)— — — 
Curtailment (gain)(121)— — — — — 
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)$15,042 $12,806 $9,949 $(2,144)$(2,046)$(2,084)
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net actuarial (gain) loss$(19,309)$(5,086)$904 $32 $(433)$311 
Prior service cost— 131 1,169 — — — 
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit(200)(194)(150)1,997 2,038 2,038 
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss (a)$(19,509)$(5,149)$1,923 $2,029 $1,605 $2,349 
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost (credit) and other comprehensive income (loss)$(4,467)$7,657 $11,872 $(115)$(441)$265 
(a)Amounts exclude related tax expense (benefit) of approximately $5 million, $1 million, and $(2) million, during 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, which are also included in other comprehensive income (loss).
Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
A summary of the components of Mattel's net periodic benefit cost/credit and other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31 is as follows:
 Defined Benefit Pension PlansPostretirement Benefit Plans
 202520242023202520242023
 (In thousands)
Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit):
Service cost$3,400 $3,388 $3,371 $$$
Interest cost20,523 20,181 20,966 144 180 179 
Expected return on plan assets(17,575)(18,738)(20,372)— — — 
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)200 194 150 (1,997)(2,038)(2,038)
Recognized actuarial loss (gain)8,683 7,781 5,893 (292)(190)(226)
Settlement (gain)(68)— (59)— — — 
Curtailment (gain)(121)— — — — — 
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)$15,042 $12,806 $9,949 $(2,144)$(2,046)$(2,084)
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net actuarial (gain) loss$(19,309)$(5,086)$904 $32 $(433)$311 
Prior service cost— 131 1,169 — — — 
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit(200)(194)(150)1,997 2,038 2,038 
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss (a)$(19,509)$(5,149)$1,923 $2,029 $1,605 $2,349 
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost (credit) and other comprehensive income (loss)$(4,467)$7,657 $11,872 $(115)$(441)$265 
(a)Amounts exclude related tax expense (benefit) of approximately $5 million, $1 million, and $(2) million, during 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, which are also included in other comprehensive income (loss).
Schedule of Assumptions Used to Calculate Net Periodic Benefit Cost for Domestic Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans
Net periodic benefit cost/credit for Mattel's domestic defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans was calculated on January 1 of each year using the following assumptions:
 For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Defined benefit pension plans:
Discount rate5.3 %4.7 %4.9 %
Weighted-average rate of future compensation increasesN/AN/AN/A
Long-term rate of return on plan assets6.2 %6.2 %5.0 %
Postretirement benefit plans:
Discount rate5.3 %4.7 %4.9 %
Annual increase in Medicare Part B premium6.0 %6.0 %6.0 %
Health care cost trend rate:
Pre-657.6 %7.9 %7.0 %
Post-657.8 %8.1 %7.0 %
Ultimate cost trend rate:
Pre-654.5 %4.5 %4.5 %
Post-654.5 %4.5 %4.5 %
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate cost trend rate:
Pre-65203120312029
Post-65203120312029
Schedule of Changes in Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets for Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans A summary of the changes in benefit obligation and plan assets is as follows:
 Defined Benefit
Pension Plans
Postretirement
Benefit Plans
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
 (In thousands)
Change in Benefit Obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of year$423,877 $460,676 $3,082 $4,085 
Service cost3,400 3,388 
Interest cost20,523 20,181 144 180 
Impact of currency exchange rate changes8,259 (5,085)— — 
Actuarial loss (gain)2,857 (20,525)(260)(623)
Benefits paid(34,644)(34,294)(475)(562)
Plan amendments— 61 — — 
Curtailments(177)(372)— — 
Settlements(305)— — — 
Other— (153)— — 
Benefit obligation, end of year$423,790 $423,877 $2,492 $3,082 
Change in Plan Assets:
Plan assets at fair value, beginning of year$306,279 $327,336 $— $— 
Actual return (loss) on plan assets31,552 (3,336)— — 
Employer contributions21,565 17,786 475 562 
Impact of currency exchange rate changes4,812 (1,102)— — 
Benefits paid(34,644)(34,294)(475)(562)
Settlements(305)— — — 
Other— (111)— — 
Plan assets at fair value, end of year$329,259 $306,279 $— $— 
Net Amount Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Funded status, end of year$(94,531)$(117,598)$(2,492)$(3,082)
Current accrued benefit liabilities$(7,030)$(6,383)$(430)$(530)
Noncurrent accrued benefit liabilities, net(87,501)(111,215)(2,062)(2,552)
Net amount recognized$(94,531)$(117,598)$(2,492)$(3,082)
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (a):
Net actuarial loss (gain)$181,917 $208,985 $(1,967)$(1,999)
Prior service cost (credit)2,167 2,012 — (1,997)
$184,084 $210,997 $(1,967)$(3,996)
(a)Amounts exclude related tax benefits of approximately $56 million and $68 million for December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, which are also included in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
Schedule of Accumulated and Projected Benefit Obligations
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, information for defined benefit pension plans that had aggregate accumulated benefit obligations and projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets is as follows:
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
 (In thousands)
Projected benefit obligation$363,669 $366,692 
Accumulated benefit obligation348,663 352,415 
Fair value of plan assets261,871 240,863 
Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine Projected and Accumulated Benefit Obligations of Domestic Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans
The assumptions used in determining the projected and accumulated benefit obligations of Mattel's domestic defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans are as follows:
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
Defined benefit pension plans:
Discount rate5.0 %5.3 %
Cash balance interest crediting rate4.0 %4.0 %
Weighted-average rate of future compensation increasesN/AN/A
Postretirement benefit plans:
Discount rate5.1 %5.3 %
Annual increase in Medicare Part B premium6.0 %6.0 %
Health care cost trend rate:
Pre-657.1 %7.6 %
Post-657.3 %7.8 %
Ultimate cost trend rate:
Pre-654.5 %4.5 %
Post-654.5 %4.5 %
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate cost trend rate:
Pre-6520312031
Post-6520312031
Schedule of Estimated Future Benefit Payments for Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans
The estimated future benefit payments for Mattel's defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans are as follows:
Defined Benefit
Pension Plans
Postretirement
Benefit Plans
 (In thousands)
2026$37,786 $430 
202734,026 440 
202834,784 320 
202934,117 320 
203035,709 220 
2031 - 2035168,248 880 
Schedule of Plan Assets Measured and Reported in Financial Statements at Fair Value
Mattel's defined benefit pension plan assets are measured and reported in the consolidated financial statements at fair value using inputs, which are more fully described in "Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements—Fair Value Measurements," as follows:
 December 31, 2025
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (In thousands)
U.S. government and U.S. government agency securities$— $42,459 $— $42,459 
U.S. corporate debt instruments— 67,035 — 67,035 
International corporate debt instruments— 9,897 — 9,897 
Mutual funds (a)135,853 
Money market funds6,563 — — 6,563 
Other investments— 6,770 — 6,770 
Insurance "buy-in" policy— — 55,489 55,489 
Collective trust funds (a):
U.S. equity securities592 
International equity securities2,822 
Global fixed income— 
Real Estate1,779 
Total$6,563 $126,161 $55,489 $329,259 
 December 31, 2024
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (In thousands)
U.S. government and U.S. government agency securities$— $62 $— $62 
U.S. corporate debt instruments— 60,751 — 60,751 
International corporate debt instruments— 4,388 — 4,388 
Mutual funds (a)126,518 
Money market funds12,365 — — 12,365 
Other investments— 7,303 — 7,303 
Insurance "buy-in" policy— — 52,785 52,785 
Collective trust funds (a):
U.S. equity securities577 
International equity securities2,588 
Global fixed income25,738 
Real Estate13,204 
Total$12,365 $72,504 $52,785 $306,279 
(a)    These investments primarily consist of privately placed funds that are valued based on net asset value per share. The fair value of these investments are included in the table above to permit reconciliation of the total defined benefit pension plan assets classified by level within the fair value hierarchy.
Schedule of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Using Unobservable Inputs
The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of insurance buy-in policy contract assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
Level 3
(in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2023$60,727 
Purchases, sales, and settlements(3,119)
Changes in fair value(4,823)
Balance at December 31, 202452,785 
Purchases, sales, and settlements(3,039)
Changes in fair value5,743 
Balance at December 31, 2025$55,489 
v3.25.4
Supplier Finance Program (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Schedule of Supplier Finance Program
The following is a roll-forward of outstanding payment obligations due under the supplier finance program:
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
(In thousands)        
Obligations outstanding at beginning of the year$69,203 $54,316 
Invoices issued during the year452,572 351,761 
Invoices paid during the year(435,103)(336,874)
Obligations outstanding at end of the year$86,672 $69,203 
v3.25.4
Seasonal Financing and Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Mattel's long-term debt consists of the following:
 Interest RateDecember 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
 (In thousands)
2010 Senior Notes due October 20406.20 %$250,000 $250,000 
2011 Senior Notes due November 20415.45 %300,000 300,000 
2019 Senior Notes due December 20275.875 %600,000 600,000 
2021 Senior Notes due April 20263.375 %— 600,000 
2021 Senior Notes due April 20293.75 %600,000 600,000 
2025 Senior Notes due November 20305.000%600,000 — 
Debt issuance costs and debt discount(18,325)(15,649)
2,331,675 2,334,351 
Less: current portion— — 
Total long-term debt$2,331,675 $2,334,351 
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Maturity
The aggregate principal amount of long-term debt maturing in the next five years and thereafter is as follows:
2010
Senior
Notes
2011
Senior
Notes
2019
Senior
Notes
2021
Senior
Notes
2025
Senior
 Notes
Total
 (In thousands)
2026$— $— $— $— $— $— 
2027— — 600,000 — — 600,000 
2028— — — — — — 
2029— — — 600,000 — 600,000 
2030— — — 600,000 600,000 
Thereafter250,000 300,000 — — — 550,000 
$250,000 $300,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $2,350,000 
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following tables present changes in the accumulated balances for each component of other comprehensive income (loss), including current period other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
 For the Year Ended December 31, 2025
 Derivative
Instruments
Employee Benefit PlansCurrency
Translation
Adjustments
Total
 (In thousands)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of December 31, 2024$14,307 $(139,663)$(869,096)$(994,452)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(49,196)8,575 121,458 80,837 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)18,173 4,876 — 23,049 
Net change in other comprehensive income (loss)(31,023)13,451 121,458 103,886 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of December 31, 2025$(16,716)$(126,212)$(747,638)$(890,566)
 For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
 Derivative
Instruments
Employee Benefit PlansCurrency
Translation
Adjustments
Total
 (In thousands)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of December 31, 2023$(3,463)$(142,916)$(758,589)$(904,968)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications39,409 (819)(110,507)(71,917)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(21,639)4,072 — (17,567)
Net change in other comprehensive income (loss)17,770 3,253 (110,507)(89,484)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of December 31, 2024$14,307 $(139,663)$(869,096)$(994,452)
 For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
Derivative
Instruments
Employee Benefit PlansCurrency
Translation
Adjustments
Total
(In thousands)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of December 31, 2022$22,732 $(138,498)$(795,712)$(911,478)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(15,903)(6,558)37,123 14,662 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(10,292)2,140 — (8,152)
Net change in other comprehensive income (loss)(26,195)(4,418)37,123 6,510 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of December 31, 2023$(3,463)$(142,916)$(758,589)$(904,968)
Schedule of Consolidated Statement of Operations Line Items Affected by Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table presents the classification and amount of the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the consolidated statements of operations:
 For the Year Ended Consolidated Statements of Operations
Classification
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands) 
Derivative Instruments
(Loss) gain on foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts$(18,181)$21,590 $9,880 Cost of sales
Tax effect49 412 Provision/benefit for income taxes
$(18,173)$21,639 $10,292 Net Income
Employee Benefit Plans
Amortization of prior service credit (a)$1,797 $1,844 $1,888 Other non-operating income/expense, net
Recognized actuarial (loss) (a)(8,391)(7,591)(5,667)Other non-operating income/expense, net
Curtailment gain (a)121 — — Other non-operating income/expense, net
Settlement gain (a)68 — 59 Other non-operating income/expense, net
(6,405)(5,747)(3,720)
Tax effect1,529 1,675 1,580 Provision/benefit for income taxes
$(4,876)$(4,072)$(2,140)Net Income
(a)The amortization of prior service credit, recognized actuarial loss, curtailment gain, and settlement gain are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. Refer to "Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements—Employee Benefit Plans" for additional information regarding Mattel's net periodic benefit cost.
v3.25.4
Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities, Lessee
The following table summarizes Mattel's right-of-use assets and liabilities and other information about its leases:
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
 (In thousands, except years and percentage information)
Right-of-use assets, net$319,548 $326,394 
Accrued liabilities83,242 74,755 
Noncurrent lease liabilities268,351 278,174 
Total lease liabilities$351,593 $352,929 
Weighted-average remaining lease term6.0 years6.4 years
Weighted-average discount rate8.7 %6.6 %
Schedule of Lease Components and Supplemental Information
Lease costs were as follows:
For the Year Ended
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Lease costs (a) (b)$137,440 $132,899 $127,850 
(a)    Includes short-term and variable lease costs of approximately $30 million, $34 million, and $36 million for 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Variable lease costs primarily relate to variable components of third-party logistics rental charges, common area maintenance charges, management fees, and taxes.
(b) Contingent rental expense is recorded in the period in which the contingent event becomes probable. During 2025, 2024, and 2023, contingent rental expense was not material.
Supplemental information related to leases were as follows:
For the Year Ended
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Cash payments for leases$103,571 $95,827 $98,453 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new and modified lease liabilities67,852 97,809 71,375 
Schedule of Future Maturities of Lease Liabilities
The following table shows the future maturities of lease liabilities for leases in effect as of December 31, 2025:
Years Ending December 31,Lease Liabilities
(In thousands)
2026$105,610 
202776,830 
202857,231 
202944,951 
203042,774 
Thereafter115,057 
442,453 
Less: imputed interest(90,860)
$351,593 
v3.25.4
Share-Based Payments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine Fair Value of Awards Granted
The following weighted-average valuation assumptions were used in determining the fair value of options granted:
2023
Expected life (in years)6.6
Risk-free interest rate3.5 %
Volatility factor44.4 %
Dividend yield— %
The following weighted-average valuation assumptions were used in determining the fair value of the market-related components of performance awards granted:
202520242023
Risk-free interest rate4.0 %4.3 %3.8 %
Volatility factor35.1 %36.0 %35.6 %
Dividend yield— %— %— %
Schedule of Stock Option Information and Weighted Average Exercise Prices
The following is a summary of stock option information and weighted-average exercise prices for Mattel's stock options:
 202520242023
 SharesWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
SharesWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
SharesWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 (In thousands, except weighted-average exercise prices)
Outstanding at January 110,566 $19.69 11,742 $20.30 17,563 $21.73 
Granted— — — — 579 18.00 
Exercised(723)13.55 (456)13.92 (1,751)15.27 
Forfeited(18)18.00 (48)21.99 (146)18.59 
Canceled(1,803)23.85 (672)34.12 (4,503)27.57 
Outstanding at December 318,022 $19.31 10,566 $19.69 11,742 $20.30 
Exercisable at December 317,875 $19.34 10,045 $19.68 10,544 $20.25 
Schedule of RSU Information and Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Values
The following is a summary of RSU information and weighted-average grant-date fair values for Mattel's RSUs:
 202520242023
 SharesWeighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
SharesWeighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
SharesWeighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 (In thousands, except weighted-average grant-date fair values)
Unvested at January 15,893 $18.94 5,174 $20.04 4,503 $21.00 
Granted3,863 17.57 3,859 18.50 3,479 18.24 
Vested(2,868)19.46 (2,388)20.52 (2,186)19.18 
Forfeited(517)18.17 (752)19.22 (622)19.91 
Unvested at December 316,371 $17.94 5,893 $18.94 5,174 $20.04 
Schedule of Performance Award Information and Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Values
The following is a summary of performance award information and weighted-average grant-date fair values for Mattel's performance awards:
 202520242023
 SharesWeighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
SharesWeighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
SharesWeighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 (In thousands, except weighted-average grant-date fair values)
Unvested at January 13,252 $22.55 2,440 $23.01 2,894 $18.77 
Granted (a)(b)473 25.11 1,776 21.98 1,954 16.42 
Vested(271)28.39 (765)22.91 (2,189)11.93 
Forfeited(275)21.65 (199)21.73 (219)18.96 
Unvested at December 313,179 $22.51 3,252 $22.55 2,440 $23.01 
(a)During 2025, Mattel granted 0.8 million shares as part of the 2025 LTIP. This amount was offset by a reduction of 0.3 million shares related to the 2022 LTIP based on the final earnout of the 2022 performance cycle, which are included in the weighted-average grant-date fair value. During 2024, Mattel granted 0.8 million shares as part of the Retention Performance Grant and 1.0 million shares as part of the 2024 LTIP, and issued less than 0.1 million incremental shares under the 2021 LTIP based on the final earnout of the 2021 performance cycle, which are included in the weighted-average grant-date fair value. During 2023, Mattel granted 1.2 million shares as part of the 2023 LTIP and issued 0.8 million incremental shares under the 2020 LTIP based on the final earnout of the 2020 performance cycle, which are included in the weighted-average grant-date fair value.
(b)The number of shares granted for the Retention Performance Grant, the 2025 LTIP, the 2024 LTIP, and the 2023 LTIP, represents the aggregate target numbers of shares that may be issued pursuant to the award over its full term. The aggregate number of shares subject to performance awards that would be issued if performance goals are achieved at the maximum number of shares are approximately 2 million, 4 million, and 2 million for 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
v3.25.4
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share
The following table reconciles basic and diluted earnings per common share:
 For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic:
Net income$397,584 $541,817 $214,352 
Weighted-average number of common shares318,159 340,435 353,588 
Basic net income per common share$1.25 $1.59 $0.61 
Diluted:
Net income$397,584 $541,817 $214,352 
Weighted-average number of common shares318,159 340,435 353,588 
Dilutive share-based awards (a)3,633 2,901 3,524 
Weighted-average number of common and potential common shares321,792 343,336 357,112 
Diluted net income per common share$1.24 $1.58 $0.60 
(a)    Share-based awards totaling 5.9 million, 7.5 million, and 10.4 million were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per common share for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, because their effect would be antidilutive.
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following tables present information about Mattel's financial assets and liabilities measured and reported in the financial statements at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1 – Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity has the ability to access.
Level 2 – Valuations based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 – Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable, supported by little or no market activity, and significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
 December 31, 2025
  
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (In thousands)
Assets:
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts (a)$— $1,338 $— $1,338 
Liabilities:
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts (a)$— $16,333 $— $16,333 
 December 31, 2024
  
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (In thousands)
Assets:
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts (a)$— $22,031 $— $22,031 
Liabilities:
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts (a)$— $2,337 $— $2,337 
(a)The fair value of the foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts was based on dealer quotes of market forward rates and reflects the amount that Mattel would receive or pay at their maturity dates for contracts involving the same notional amounts, currencies, and maturity dates.
v3.25.4
Derivative Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Derivative Assets and Liabilities
The following tables present Mattel's derivative assets and liabilities:
 Derivative Assets
 Balance Sheet ClassificationFair Value
  December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
  (In thousands)
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contractsPrepaid expenses and other current assets$854 $17,290 
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contractsOther noncurrent assets15 2,775 
Total Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments$869 $20,065 
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contractsPrepaid expenses and other current assets$469 $1,966 
Total Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments$469 $1,966 
$1,338 $22,031 
 Derivative Liabilities
 Balance Sheet ClassificationFair Value
  December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
  (In thousands)
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contractsAccrued liabilities$14,781 $1,370 
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contractsOther noncurrent liabilities1,257 65 
Total Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments$16,038 $1,435 
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contractsAccrued liabilities$295 $902 
Total Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments$295 $902 
$16,333 $2,337 
Schedule of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments by Classification and Amount of Gains and Losses
The following tables present the classification and amount of gains and losses, net of tax, from derivatives reported in the consolidated statements of operations:
 Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments
For the Year EndedStatements of
Operations Classification
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands) 
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts:
Amount of (losses) gains recognized in OCI$(49,196)$39,409 $(15,903)
Amount of (losses) gains reclassified from accumulated OCI to the consolidated statements of operations(18,173)21,639 10,292 Cost of sales
Schedule of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments by Classification and Amount of Gains and Losses
 Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments
For the Year Ended Statements of
Operations Classification
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands) 
Amount of Net Gains Recognized in the Statements of Operations:
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts$7,739 $8,404 $19,939 Other non-operating income/expense, net
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Future Minimum Payments for Licensing and Similar Agreements
Licensing and similar agreements in effect at December 31, 2025 contain provisions for future minimum payments as shown in the following table:
 Licensing and
Similar
Agreements
 (In thousands)
2026$100,011 
202794,319 
202870,751 
202959,179 
203012,520 
Thereafter— 
$336,780 
v3.25.4
Segment Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segment Income (Loss)
The following tables present information regarding segment income and significant expense information for Mattel's reportable segments. Unallocated corporate and other operating expenses include operating costs not allocated to individual segments, including charges related to incentive and share-based compensation, corporate headquarters functions managed on a worldwide basis, the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on intercompany transactions, and certain severance and other restructuring costs. It is impracticable for Mattel to present net sales by categories, brands, or products, as trade discounts and other allowances are generally recorded in the financial accounting systems by customer.
For the Year Ended
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
(In thousands)
North America Segment:
Net sales$3,001,070 $3,168,069 $3,210,436 
Less:
Cost of sales (a)1,571,026 1,602,047 1,723,162 
Advertising and promotion expenses244,976 245,037 251,738 
Other selling and administrative expenses480,331 480,997 447,793 
North America segment expenses2,296,333 2,328,081 2,422,693 
North America segment income$704,737 $839,988 $787,743 
International Segment:
Net sales$2,346,553 $2,211,477 $2,230,783 
Less:
Cost of sales (a)1,180,177 1,137,859 1,233,055 
Advertising and promotion expenses277,024 262,284 273,048 
Other selling and administrative expenses444,338 422,357 425,596 
International segment expenses1,901,539 1,822,500 1,931,699 
International segment income$445,014 $388,977 $299,084 
Total Reportable Segments:
Net sales$5,347,623 $5,379,546 $5,441,219 
Less:
Total segment expenses4,197,872 4,150,581 4,354,392 
Total segment income$1,149,751 $1,228,965 $1,086,827 
(a)Cost of sales included severance and other restructuring charges of approximately $8 million, $4 million, and $(1) million for 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, which was allocated to the North America and International segments.
The following table is a reconciliation of segment income to income before income taxes for the periods indicated:
For the Year Ended
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
(In thousands)
Total segment income$1,149,751 $1,228,965 $1,086,827 
Unallocated corporate and other operating expenses (a)603,327 534,683 525,168 
Total operating income546,424 694,282 561,659 
Interest expense118,681 118,774 123,786 
Interest (income)(45,021)(51,478)(25,238)
Other non-operating expense (income), net13,275 4,481 (2,293)
Income before income taxes$459,489 $622,505 $465,404 
(a)Unallocated corporate and other operating expenses included 1) incentive compensation expense of approximately $83 million, $151 million, and $138 million for 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, 2) equity compensation expense of approximately $80 million, $79 million, and $83 million for 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, and 3) severance and other restructuring charges of approximately $39 million, $44 million, and $61 million for 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
Summary of Additional Segment Information
The following tables present information regarding depreciation and amortization by segment, as well as assets by segment.
 For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Depreciation and Amortization by Segment
North America$91,641 $94,282 $97,456 
International56,417 54,611 59,876 
148,058 148,893 157,332 
Corporate and other19,927 19,070 20,012 
Depreciation and amortization$167,985 $167,963 $177,344 
Segment assets were comprised of accounts receivable and inventories, net of applicable reserves and allowances.
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Assets by Segment
North America$810,153 $757,552 $845,113 
International760,346 651,738 735,236 
1,570,499 1,409,290 1,580,349 
Corporate and other90,247 95,620 73,087 
Accounts receivable and inventories, net$1,660,746 $1,504,910 $1,653,436 
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas
The tables below present information regarding Mattel's net sales and long-lived assets by geographic area. Net sales were attributed to countries based on the location of the customer. Long-lived assets included property, plant, and equipment, net, and right-of-use assets, net.
 For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Net Sales by Geographic Area
North America Region (a)$3,001,070 $3,168,069 $3,210,436 
International Region
EMEA1,342,122 1,240,444 1,241,483 
Latin America602,544 608,218 658,018 
Asia Pacific401,887 362,815 331,282 
Total International Region2,346,553 2,211,477 2,230,783 
Net sales$5,347,623 $5,379,546 $5,441,219 
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Long-Lived Assets
North America Region (b)$423,383 $415,213 $337,527 
International Region486,180 427,230 441,187 
Consolidated total$909,563 $842,443 $778,714 
(a)Net sales for the North America Region included net sales attributable to the United States of $2.85 billion, $3.02 billion, and $3.05 billion for 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
(b)Long-lived assets for the North America Region included long-lived assets attributable to the United States of $406.7 million, $399.4 million, and $319.3 million for 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
v3.25.4
Restructuring Charges (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Restructuring Charges
In connection with the OPG program, Mattel recorded severance and other restructuring costs in the following cost and expense categories within operating income in the consolidated statements of operations:
For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
 (In thousands)
Cost of sales (a)$7,795 $4,275 
Other selling and administrative expenses (b)33,454 44,884 
$41,249 $49,159 
(a)Severance and other restructuring charges recorded within cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations are included in segment income in "Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements—Segment Information."
(b)Severance and other restructuring charges recorded within other selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations are included in unallocated corporate and other operating expenses in "Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements—Segment Information."
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost
The following tables summarize Mattel's severance and other restructuring charges activity within operating income related to the OPG program:
Liability at December 31, 2024 Charges (a)Payments/UtilizationLiability at December 31, 2025
(In thousands)
Severance$32,661 $31,093 $(47,164)$16,590 
Other restructuring charges (a)10 10,156 (10,099)67 
$32,671 $41,249 $(57,263)$16,657 
Liability at December 31, 2023Charges (a)Payments/UtilizationLiability at December 31, 2024
(In thousands)
Severance$25,096 $45,875 $(38,310)$32,661 
Other restructuring charges (a)— 3,284 (3,274)10 
$25,096 $49,159 $(41,584)$32,671 
(a)Other restructuring charges consist primarily of expenses associated with the consolidation of manufacturing and distribution facilities.
v3.25.4
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Pre-Tax Income
Consolidated pre-tax income consisted of the following:
 For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
(In thousands)
U.S. operations$179,094 $250,455 $150,361 
Foreign operations280,395 372,050 315,043 
Consolidated pre-tax income excluding equity method investments$459,489 $622,505 $465,404 
Schedule of Provision for Current and Deferred Income Taxes
The provision for current and deferred income taxes consisted of the following:
 For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Current
Federal$8,559 $40,647 $8,256 
State18,205 5,888 4,669 
Foreign85,927 76,562 79,843 
112,691 123,097 92,768 
Deferred
Federal6,662 (15,645)(24,711)
State(6,096)(2,463)1,986 
Foreign(23,483)637 199,432 
(22,917)(17,471)176,707 
Provision for income taxes$89,774 $105,626 $269,475 
Schedule of Deferred Income Tax Assets (Liabilities)
Mattel's deferred income tax assets (liabilities) were composed of the following:
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
 (In thousands)
Tax credit carryforwards$17,853 $20,007 
Research and development expenses164,980 129,836 
Net operating loss carryforwards89,101 87,398 
Interest expense28,093 50,214 
Allowances and reserves108,594 96,264 
Intangible assets33,360 31,209 
Deferred compensation65,833 71,880 
Postretirement benefits15,944 19,138 
Lease liabilities 85,704 83,301 
Other39,021 45,819 
Gross deferred income tax assets648,483 635,066 
Intangible assets(172,409)(167,607)
Right-of-use assets(77,563)(75,266)
Other(25,111)(42,026)
Gross deferred income tax liabilities(275,083)(284,899)
Deferred income tax asset valuation allowances(100,454)(97,661)
Net deferred income tax assets$272,946 $252,506 
Net deferred income tax assets and other noncurrent liabilities were reported in the consolidated balance sheets as follows:
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
 (In thousands)
Deferred income tax assets$312,913 $296,862 
Other noncurrent liabilities(39,967)(44,356)
$272,946 $252,506 
Schedule of Expiration of Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards Mattel's loss and tax credit carryforwards expire in the following periods:
Loss
Carryforward
Tax Credit
Carryforward
 (In thousands)
2026–2030$5,067 $— 
Thereafter42,376 1,494 
No expiration date312,169 16,163 
$359,612 $17,657 
Schedule of Reconciliation of Provision for Income Taxes at US Federal Statutory Rate to Provision in Statements of Operations
A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes to the amount computed by applying the 21% statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to income before income taxes after the adoption of ASU 2023-09 is as follows:
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2025
AmountPercent
(In thousands)
Provision at U.S. federal statutory rate$96,493 21.0 %
State and local income tax, net of federal income tax effect (a)1,533 0.3 
Foreign tax effects:
Hong Kong
Income not subject to tax(10,482)(2.3)
Minimum top-up tax5,816 1.3 
Other adjustments(3,364)(0.7)
Netherlands7,431 1.6 
Other foreign jurisdictions8,469 1.8 
Effect of cross-border tax laws:
Foreign-derived intangible income(7,918)(1.7)
Subpart F income inclusion(18,895)(4.1)
Other3,441 0.7 
Tax credits:
Research and development tax credits(7,920)(1.7)
Nontaxable or nondeductible items
Non-deductible executive compensation6,104 1.3 
Other(2,723)(0.6)
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits11,789 2.6 
Provision for income taxes$89,774 19.5 %
(a)The states and local jurisdictions that contribute to the majority (greater than 50%) of the effect in this category include Pennsylvania and California.
A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes to the amount computed by applying the 21% statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to income before income taxes for years prior to the adoption of ASU 2023-09 is as follows:
 For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Provision at U.S. federal statutory rate$130,726 $97,735 
Differences resulting from:
Changes in valuation allowances13,362 2,343 
Foreign earnings taxed at different rates, including foreign losses without benefit(9,111)(12,480)
Foreign-derived intangible income(8,006)(364)
Tax related to pass-through income5,125 3,869 
Non deductible executive compensation5,941 7,248 
State and local taxes, net of U.S. federal benefit7,711 8,480 
Adjustments to previously accrued taxes5,553 9,943 
Tax on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries1,100 (1,000)
Research and development tax credit (6,163)(7,248)
Discrete tax impact related to intra-group IP transfer(34,762)161,388 
Other(5,850)(439)
Provision for income taxes$105,626 $269,475 
Schedule of Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
A reconciliation of the reserve for unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
 For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Unrecognized tax benefits at January 1$134,853 $129,970 $114,057 
Increases for positions taken in current year7,135 9,123 5,855 
Increases for positions taken in a prior year17,373 12,715 18,831 
Decreases for positions taken in a prior year(2,074)(7,983)(4,841)
Decreases for settlements with taxing authorities(498)(2,940)(273)
Decreases for lapses in the applicable statute of limitations(3,320)(6,032)(3,659)
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31$153,469 $134,853 $129,970 
Schedule of Income Taxes Paid
The amount of income taxes paid (net of refunds received) by Mattel were as follows:
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2025
(In thousands)
Federal$10,825 
State and local9,287 
Foreign
Hong Kong17,870 
Netherlands15,840 
Brazil5,577 
China 5,476 
All other foreign42,973 
Total income taxes paid (net of refunds received)$107,848 
v3.25.4
Supplemental Financial Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Supplemental Financial Information - Balance Sheet Accounts
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
 (In thousands)
Inventories included the following:
Finished goods$466,779 $406,977 
Raw materials and work in process96,363 94,755 
$563,142 $501,732 
Accrued liabilities included the following:
Royalties$90,828 $80,754 
Incentive compensation90,685 157,669 
Advertising and promotion90,369 120,290 
Lease liabilities83,242 74,755 
Schedule of Supplemental Financial Information - Income Statement Accounts
 For the Year Ended
 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
 (In thousands)
Currency transaction (losses) gains included in:
Operating income$(4,476)$(15,691)$(14,921)
Other non-operating income/expense, net(7,929)5,073 1,545 
Currency transaction losses, net$(12,405)$(10,618)$(13,376)
Other selling and administrative expenses included the following:
Design and development (a)$227,418 $194,069 $198,603 
Identifiable intangible asset amortization31,512 31,314 37,893 
Bad debt expense, net2,732 2,940 (1,502)
(a)Design and development included incentive and equity compensation expenses totaling approximately $19 million during 2025. During 2024 and 2023, incentive and equity compensation expenses were not included in design and development and were not material.
v3.25.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
option
unit
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Number of options to extend, minimum | option 1
Renewal term (up to) 10 years
Number of reporting units | unit 1
Mattel163 Limited  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Equity interest, ownership percentage 50.00%
Building and Building Improvements | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives, years 10 years
Building and Building Improvements | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives, years 30 years
Machinery and equipment | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives, years 3 years
Machinery and equipment | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives, years 15 years
Software | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives, years 3 years
Software | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives, years 10 years
Leasehold improvements | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives, years 10 years
Leasehold improvements | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives, years 20 years
Tools, dies, and molds  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives, years 3 years
v3.25.4
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 1,940,477 $ 1,879,334  
Less: accumulated depreciation (1,350,462) (1,363,285)  
Property, plant and equipment, net 590,015 516,049  
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid 50,200 18,700 $ 20,500
Land      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 48,729 42,584  
Buildings      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 372,966 350,920  
Machinery and equipment      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 615,125 605,311  
Software      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 229,408 234,699  
Tools, dies, and molds      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 471,651 476,551  
Leasehold improvements      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 109,261 107,139  
Construction in progress      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 93,337 $ 62,130  
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net - Schedule of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, beginning balance $ 1,381,721 $ 1,384,512
Currency Exchange Rate Impact 8,448 (2,791)
Goodwill, ending balance 1,390,169 1,381,721
North America    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, beginning balance 732,995 733,487
Currency Exchange Rate Impact 2,212 (492)
Goodwill, ending balance 735,207 732,995
International    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, beginning balance 441,155 443,454
Currency Exchange Rate Impact 6,236 (2,299)
Goodwill, ending balance 447,391 441,155
American Girl    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, beginning balance 207,571 207,571
Currency Exchange Rate Impact 0 0
Goodwill, ending balance $ 207,571 $ 207,571
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net - Schedule of Identifiable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
Identifiable intangible assets $ 808,830 $ 798,655
Less: accumulated amortization (471,725) (438,092)
Identifiable intangible assets, net $ 337,105 $ 360,563
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net - Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
2026 $ 31,717
2027 31,139
2028 29,430
2029 27,690
2030 $ 27,690
v3.25.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Retirement Plan Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Schedule of Employee Benefit Plans [Line Items]      
Retirement plan expense $ 61,314 $ 49,450 $ 53,876
Defined contribution retirement plans      
Schedule of Employee Benefit Plans [Line Items]      
Retirement plan expense 42,953 40,227 37,784
Defined benefit pension plans      
Schedule of Employee Benefit Plans [Line Items]      
Retirement plan expense 15,042 12,806 9,949
Deferred compensation and excess benefit plans      
Schedule of Employee Benefit Plans [Line Items]      
Retirement plan expense 5,463 (1,537) 8,227
Postretirement benefit plans      
Schedule of Employee Benefit Plans [Line Items]      
Retirement plan expense $ (2,144) $ (2,046) $ (2,084)
v3.25.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):      
Tax related expense (benefit) plans included in other comprehensive income $ 5,000 $ 1,000 $ (2,000)
Defined benefit pension plans      
Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit):      
Service cost 3,400 3,388 3,371
Interest cost 20,523 20,181 20,966
Expected return on plan assets (17,575) (18,738) (20,372)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 200 194 150
Recognized actuarial loss (gain) 8,683 7,781 5,893
Settlement (gain) (68) 0 (59)
Curtailment (gain) (121) 0 0
Net periodic benefit cost (credit) 15,042 12,806 9,949
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):      
Net actuarial (gain) loss (19,309) (5,086) 904
Prior service cost 0 131 1,169
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit (200) (194) (150)
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss (19,509) (5,149) 1,923
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost (credit) and other comprehensive income (loss) (4,467) 7,657 11,872
Postretirement benefit plans      
Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit):      
Service cost 1 2 1
Interest cost 144 180 179
Expected return on plan assets 0 0 0
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) (1,997) (2,038) (2,038)
Recognized actuarial loss (gain) (292) (190) (226)
Settlement (gain) 0 0 0
Curtailment (gain) 0 0 0
Net periodic benefit cost (credit) (2,144) (2,046) (2,084)
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):      
Net actuarial (gain) loss 32 (433) 311
Prior service cost 0 0 0
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit 1,997 2,038 2,038
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss 2,029 1,605 2,349
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost (credit) and other comprehensive income (loss) $ (115) $ (441) $ 265
v3.25.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Assumptions Used to Calculate Net Periodic Benefit Cost for Domestic Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Pre-65      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Health care cost trend rate: 7.60% 7.90% 7.00%
Ultimate cost trend rate: 4.50% 4.50% 4.50%
Post-65      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Health care cost trend rate: 7.80% 8.10% 7.00%
Ultimate cost trend rate: 4.50% 4.50% 4.50%
Defined benefit pension plans      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Discount rate 5.30% 4.70% 4.90%
Long-term rate of return on plan assets 6.20% 6.20% 5.00%
Postretirement benefit plans      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Discount rate 5.30% 4.70% 4.90%
Annual increase in Medicare Part B premium 6.00% 6.00% 6.00%
v3.25.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Changes in Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets for Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss:      
Tax benefits related to changes in benefit obligation and plan assets which are also included in accumulated other comprehensive loss $ 56,000 $ 68,000  
Defined benefit pension plans      
Change in Benefit Obligation:      
Benefit obligation, beginning of year 423,877 460,676  
Service cost 3,400 3,388 $ 3,371
Interest cost 20,523 20,181 20,966
Impact of currency exchange rate changes 8,259 (5,085)  
Actuarial loss (gain) 2,857 (20,525)  
Benefits paid (34,644) (34,294)  
Plan amendments 0 61  
Curtailments (177) (372)  
Settlements (305) 0  
Other 0 (153)  
Benefit obligation, end of year 423,790 423,877 460,676
Change in Plan Assets:      
Plan assets at fair value, beginning of year 306,279 327,336  
Actual return (loss) on plan assets 31,552 (3,336)  
Employer contributions 21,565 17,786  
Impact of currency exchange rate changes 4,812 (1,102)  
Benefits paid (34,644) (34,294)  
Settlements (305) 0  
Other 0 (111)  
Plan assets at fair value, end of year 329,259 306,279 327,336
Net Amount Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets:      
Funded status, end of year (94,531) (117,598)  
Current accrued benefit liabilities (7,030) (6,383)  
Noncurrent accrued benefit liabilities, net (87,501) (111,215)  
Net amount recognized (94,531) (117,598)  
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss:      
Net actuarial loss (gain) 181,917 208,985  
Prior service cost (credit) 2,167 2,012  
Total amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax 184,084 210,997  
Postretirement benefit plans      
Change in Benefit Obligation:      
Benefit obligation, beginning of year 3,082 4,085  
Service cost 1 2 1
Interest cost 144 180 179
Impact of currency exchange rate changes 0 0  
Actuarial loss (gain) (260) (623)  
Benefits paid (475) (562)  
Plan amendments 0 0  
Curtailments 0 0  
Settlements 0 0  
Other 0 0  
Benefit obligation, end of year 2,492 3,082 4,085
Change in Plan Assets:      
Plan assets at fair value, beginning of year 0 0  
Actual return (loss) on plan assets 0 0  
Employer contributions 475 562  
Impact of currency exchange rate changes 0 0  
Benefits paid (475) (562)  
Settlements 0 0  
Other 0 0  
Plan assets at fair value, end of year 0 0 $ 0
Net Amount Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets:      
Funded status, end of year (2,492) (3,082)  
Current accrued benefit liabilities (430) (530)  
Noncurrent accrued benefit liabilities, net (2,062) (2,552)  
Net amount recognized (2,492) (3,082)  
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss:      
Net actuarial loss (gain) (1,967) (1,999)  
Prior service cost (credit) 0 (1,997)  
Total amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax $ (1,967) $ (3,996)  
v3.25.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Employee Benefits Disclosure [Line Items]      
Accumulated benefit obligation of defined benefit pension plans $ 408.8 $ 409.6  
Discount rate 5.00% 5.30%  
Total estimated cash contributions to be made during the next fiscal year for defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans $ 14.0    
Percentage limitation of an employee's total account balance that may be allocated to the Mattel Stock Fund in the Mattel, Inc. Personal Investment Plan 25.00%    
Liability for deferred compensation and excess benefit plans $ 60.9 $ 56.9  
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies 109.7 97.1  
Expense for incentive compensation plans $ 83.4 $ 150.9 $ 137.8
Defined benefit pension plans      
Employee Benefits Disclosure [Line Items]      
Discount rate 5.00% 5.30%  
Long-term rate of return on plan assets used to determine net periodic benefit cost for domestic defined benefit pension plans 6.20% 6.20% 5.00%
v3.25.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Accumulated and Projected Benefit Obligations (Details) - Defined benefit pension plans - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Projected benefit obligation $ 363,669 $ 366,692
Accumulated benefit obligation 348,663 352,415
Fair value of plan assets $ 261,871 $ 240,863
v3.25.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine Projected and Accumulated Benefit Obligations of Domestic Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details)
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Discount rate 5.00% 5.30%
Pre-65    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Health care cost trend rate 7.10% 7.60%
Ultimate cost trend rate 4.50% 4.50%
Post-65    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Health care cost trend rate 7.30% 7.80%
Ultimate cost trend rate 4.50% 4.50%
Defined benefit pension plans    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Discount rate 5.00% 5.30%
Cash balance interest crediting rate 4.00% 4.00%
Postretirement benefit plans    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Discount rate 5.10% 5.30%
Annual increase in Medicare Part B premium 6.00% 6.00%
v3.25.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Estimated Future Benefit Payments for Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Defined benefit pension plans  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2026 $ 37,786
2027 34,026
2028 34,784
2029 34,117
2030 35,709
2031 - 2035 168,248
Postretirement benefit plans  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2026 430
2027 440
2028 320
2029 320
2030 220
2031 - 2035 $ 880
v3.25.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Plan Assets Measured and Reported in Financial Statements at Fair Value (Details) - Defined benefit pension plans - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 329,259 $ 306,279 $ 327,336
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 | U.S. government and U.S. government agency securities      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 42,459 62  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 | U.S. corporate debt instruments      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 67,035 60,751  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 | International corporate debt instruments      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 9,897 4,388  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 | Mutual funds      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 135,853 126,518  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 | Money market funds      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 6,563 12,365  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 | Other investments      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 6,770 7,303  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 | Insurance "buy-in" policy      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 55,489 52,785  
Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 6,563 12,365  
Level 1 | U.S. government and U.S. government agency securities      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Level 1 | U.S. corporate debt instruments      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Level 1 | International corporate debt instruments      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Level 1 | Money market funds      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 6,563 12,365  
Level 1 | Other investments      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Level 1 | Insurance "buy-in" policy      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 126,161 72,504  
Level 2 | U.S. government and U.S. government agency securities      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 42,459 62  
Level 2 | U.S. corporate debt instruments      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 67,035 60,751  
Level 2 | International corporate debt instruments      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 9,897 4,388  
Level 2 | Money market funds      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Level 2 | Other investments      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 6,770 7,303  
Level 2 | Insurance "buy-in" policy      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 55,489 52,785  
Level 3 | U.S. government and U.S. government agency securities      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Level 3 | U.S. corporate debt instruments      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Level 3 | International corporate debt instruments      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Level 3 | Money market funds      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Level 3 | Other investments      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Level 3 | Insurance "buy-in" policy      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 55,489 52,785  
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share | Collective trust funds, U.S. equity securities      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 592 577  
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share | Collective trust funds, International equity securities      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 2,822 2,588  
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share | Collective trust funds, Global fixed income      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 25,738  
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share | Collective trust funds, diversified funds, real estate      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 1,779 $ 13,204  
v3.25.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets Roll-Forward (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Balance at beginning of period $ 52,785 $ 60,727
Purchases, sales, and settlements (3,039) (3,119)
Changes in fair value 5,743 (4,823)
Balance at end of period $ 55,489 $ 52,785
Fair Value Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation Asset Gain (Loss), Statement Of Income, Extensible List Not Disclosed Flag Changes in fair value Changes in fair value
v3.25.4
Supplier Finance Program (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation [Roll Forward]    
Obligations outstanding, beginning balance $ 69,203 $ 54,316
Invoices issued during the year 452,572 351,761
Invoices paid during the year (435,103) (336,874)
Obligations outstanding, ending balance $ 86,672 $ 69,203
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accounts payable Accounts payable
v3.25.4
Seasonal Financing and Debt - Narrative (Details)
Nov. 17, 2025
USD ($)
Jul. 15, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 15, 2022
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Foreign credit lines available     $ 18,000,000    
Short term bank loans outstanding     0 $ 0  
Credit Agreement          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Outstanding letters of credit     9,000,000 9,000,000  
2025 Senior Notes due November 2030 | Senior Notes          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Interest rate margin for loans 5.00%        
Debt face amount $ 600,000,000.0        
Redemption price, percentage 100.00%        
Note holder option, redemption price, percentage 101.00%        
Revolving Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Line of credit facility, threshold subsidiary guarantees other indebtedness   $ 50,000,000      
Short-term borrowing outstanding     $ 0 $ 0  
Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Agreement          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Aggregate commitment under the credit facility   $ 1,400,000,000     $ 1,400,000,000
Covenant, interest coverage ratio, minimum   2.75      
Covenant, pro forma total leverage ratio, maximum   3.75      
Covenant, pro forma total leverage ratio for quarters ending Sept. 30, maximum   4.00      
Covenant, leverage ratio, maximum   4.25      
Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Agreement | Minimum | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Interest rate margin for loans   0.875%      
Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Agreement | Minimum | Base Rate          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Interest rate margin for loans   0.00%      
Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Agreement | Maximum | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Interest rate margin for loans   1.375%      
Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Agreement | Maximum | Base Rate          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Interest rate margin for loans   0.375%      
v3.25.4
Seasonal Financing and Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Nov. 17, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Gross, long-term debt $ 2,350,000   $ 2,350,000
Debt issuance costs and debt discount (18,325)   (15,649)
Long-term debt 2,331,675   2,334,351
Less: current portion 0   0
Total long-term debt $ 2,331,675   2,334,351
Senior Notes | 2010 Senior Notes due October 2040      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest Rate 6.20%    
Gross, long-term debt $ 250,000   250,000
Senior Notes | 2011 Senior Notes due November 2041      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest Rate 5.45%    
Gross, long-term debt $ 300,000   300,000
Senior Notes | 2019 Senior Notes due December 2027      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest Rate 5.875%    
Gross, long-term debt $ 600,000   $ 600,000
Senior Notes | 2021 Senior Notes due April 2026      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest Rate   3.375% 3.375%
Gross, long-term debt $ 0   $ 600,000
Senior Notes | 2021 Senior Notes due April 2029      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest Rate 3.75%    
Gross, long-term debt $ 600,000   600,000
Senior Notes | 2025 Senior Notes due November 2030      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest Rate 5.00%    
Gross, long-term debt $ 600,000   $ 0
v3.25.4
Seasonal Financing and Debt - Schedule of Long-Term Debt Maturity (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal [Line Items]    
2026 $ 0  
2027 600,000  
2028 0  
2029 600,000  
2030 600,000  
Thereafter 550,000  
Long-term debt 2,350,000 $ 2,350,000
2010 Senior Notes | Senior Notes    
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal [Line Items]    
2026 0  
2027 0  
2028 0  
2029 0  
2030 0  
Thereafter 250,000  
Long-term debt 250,000 250,000
2011 Senior Notes | Senior Notes    
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal [Line Items]    
2026 0  
2027 0  
2028 0  
2029 0  
2030 0  
Thereafter 300,000  
Long-term debt 300,000 300,000
2019 Senior Notes | Senior Notes    
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal [Line Items]    
2026 0  
2027 600,000  
2028 0  
2029 0  
2030 0  
Thereafter 0  
Long-term debt 600,000 600,000
2021 Senior Notes | Senior Notes    
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal [Line Items]    
2026 0  
2027 0  
2028 0  
2029 600,000  
2030  
Thereafter 0  
Long-term debt 600,000  
2025 Senior Notes | Senior Notes    
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal [Line Items]    
2026 0  
2027 0  
2028 0  
2029 0  
2030 600,000  
Thereafter 0  
Long-term debt $ 600,000 $ 0
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 20, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Feb. 09, 2026
Feb. 05, 2024
Jul. 17, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]              
Preference stock, maximum shares authorized to be issued (in shares)   20,000,000.0          
Preference stock, par value (USD per share)   $ 0.01          
Preference stock, shares outstanding (in shares)   0          
Preferred stock, maximum shares authorized to be issued (in shares)   3,000,000.0          
Preferred stock, par value (USD per share)   $ 1.00          
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)   0          
Accrued excise taxes   $ 5,500,000 $ 3,500,000        
Authorized increase to share repurchase program           $ 1,000,000,000.00 $ 500,000,000.0
Dividends paid per share of common stock (USD per share)   $ 0 $ 0 $ 0      
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications   $ 80,837,000 $ (71,917,000) $ 14,662,000      
Subsequent Event              
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]              
Authorized increase to share repurchase program $ 1,500,000,000       $ 1,500,000,000    
Common Stock              
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]              
Stock repurchased (in shares)   31,400,000 21,000,000.0 10,400,000      
Value of stock repurchased   $ 605,500,000 $ 403,500,000 $ 203,000,000.0      
Common Stock | Subsequent Event              
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]              
Stock repurchased (in shares) 5,900,000            
Value of stock repurchased $ 101,000,000.0            
Currency Translation Adjustments              
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]              
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications   $ 121,458,000 $ (110,507,000) $ 37,123,000      
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Changes in AOCI (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
AOCI Rollforward      
Balance at beginning of period $ 2,264,125 $ 2,149,213 $ 2,056,269
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 80,837 (71,917) 14,662
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 23,049 (17,567) (8,152)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax 103,886 (89,484) 6,510
Balance at end of period 2,233,048 2,264,125 2,149,213
Total      
AOCI Rollforward      
Balance at beginning of period (994,452) (904,968) (911,478)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax 103,886 (89,484) 6,510
Balance at end of period (890,566) (994,452) (904,968)
Derivative Instruments      
AOCI Rollforward      
Balance at beginning of period 14,307 (3,463) 22,732
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (49,196) 39,409 (15,903)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 18,173 (21,639) (10,292)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax (31,023) 17,770 (26,195)
Balance at end of period (16,716) 14,307 (3,463)
Employee Benefit Plans      
AOCI Rollforward      
Balance at beginning of period (139,663) (142,916) (138,498)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 8,575 (819) (6,558)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 4,876 4,072 2,140
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax 13,451 3,253 (4,418)
Balance at end of period (126,212) (139,663) (142,916)
Currency Translation Adjustments      
AOCI Rollforward      
Balance at beginning of period (869,096) (758,589) (795,712)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 121,458 (110,507) 37,123
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 0 0 0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax 121,458 (110,507) 37,123
Balance at end of period $ (747,638) $ (869,096) $ (758,589)
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Reclassifications from AOCI (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Other non-operating income/expense, net $ (13,275) $ (4,481) $ 2,293
Provision/benefit for income taxes (89,774) (105,626) (269,475)
Net Income 397,584 541,817 214,352
Derivative Instruments | Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Cost of sales (18,181) 21,590 9,880
Provision/benefit for income taxes 8 49 412
Net Income (18,173) 21,639 10,292
Employee Benefit Plans | Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Other non-operating income/expense, net (6,405) (5,747) (3,720)
Provision/benefit for income taxes 1,529 1,675 1,580
Net Income (4,876) (4,072) (2,140)
Amortization of prior service cost | Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Other non-operating income/expense, net 1,797 1,844 1,888
Recognized actuarial loss | Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Other non-operating income/expense, net (8,391) (7,591) (5,667)
Curtailment gain (loss) | Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Other non-operating income/expense, net 121 0 0
Settlement loss | Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Other non-operating income/expense, net $ 68 $ 0 $ 59
v3.25.4
Leases - Schedule of Right of Use Assets and Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]    
Right-of-use assets, net $ 319,548 $ 326,394
Operating lease, liability, current, statement of financial position extensible list Accrued liabilities Accrued liabilities
Accrued liabilities $ 83,242 $ 74,755
Noncurrent lease liabilities 268,351 278,174
Total lease liabilities $ 351,593 $ 352,929
Weighted-average remaining lease term 6 years 6 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted-average discount rate 8.70% 6.60%
v3.25.4
Leases - Schedule of Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]      
Lease costs $ 137,440 $ 132,899 $ 127,850
Short-term and variable lease cost $ 30,000 $ 34,000 $ 36,000
v3.25.4
Leases - Schedule of Cash Flow (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]      
Cash payments for leases $ 103,571 $ 95,827 $ 98,453
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new and modified lease liabilities $ 67,852 $ 97,809 $ 71,375
v3.25.4
Leases - Schedule of Future Lease Maturities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]    
2026 $ 105,610  
2027 76,830  
2028 57,231  
2029 44,951  
2030 42,774  
Thereafter 115,057  
Total lease payments 442,453  
Less: imputed interest (90,860)  
Total $ 351,593 $ 352,929
v3.25.4
Leases - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]  
Lease not yet commenced, future minimum obligation $ 33.4
v3.25.4
Share-Based Payments - Narrative (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands, shares in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 21, 2025
Sep. 30, 2024
shares
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
incentiveProgram
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-based compensation     $ 79,719 $ 79,429 $ 83,334
Income tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements     9,000 $ 9,000 $ 10,000
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based payments     $ 114,000    
Weighted average period for unrecognized compensation cost expected to be recognized     2 years 1 month 6 days    
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted (USD per share) | $ / shares     $ 0 $ 0 $ 8.91
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised     $ 5,000 $ 2,000 $ 9,000
Intrinsic value of stock options outstanding     $ 24,000    
Weighted average remaining life of stock options outstanding     3 years    
Intrinsic value of stock options exercisable     $ 23,000    
Weighted average remaining life of stock options exercisable     2 years 10 months 24 days    
Cash received from stock options exercised     $ 9,803 6,345 26,742
Stock options vested or expected to vest (in shares) | shares     8.0    
Intrinsic value of stock options vested or expected to vest     $ 24,000    
Weighted average exercise price of stock options vested or expected to vest (USD per share) | $ / shares     $ 19.32    
Weighted average remaining life of stock options vested or expected to vest     3 years    
Approximate stock options vested (in shares) | shares     1.0    
Approximate total grant date fair value of stock options vested     $ 3,000 6,000 9,000
Weighted average grant date fair value of restricted stock units expected to vest (USD per share) | $ / shares     $ 17.95    
Number of long-term incentive programs | incentiveProgram     4    
Retention Performance Grant, Stock Hurdle Price          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
General vesting period   5 years      
Stock Options          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-based compensation     $ 1,700 3,100 6,700
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
General vesting period     3 years    
Share-based compensation     $ 56,700 55,200 48,500
Stock units expected to vest (in shares) | shares     6.0    
Total grant date fair value of restricted stock units vested     $ 56,000 $ 49,000 $ 42,000
Weighted average grant date fair value (USD per share) | $ / shares     $ 17.57 $ 18.50 $ 18.24
Performance Awards          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-based compensation     $ 21,300 $ 21,200 $ 28,100
Stock units expected to vest (in shares) | shares     2.0    
Weighted average grant date fair value of restricted stock units expected to vest (USD per share) | $ / shares     $ 21.41    
Total grant date fair value of restricted stock units vested     $ 8,000 $ 18,000 $ 26,000
Weighted average grant date fair value (USD per share) | $ / shares     $ 26.43 $ 21.97 $ 19.44
Performance Awards | Maximum          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Long-term incentive program, percentage of shares that may ultimately be earned     200.00%    
Performance Awards | Minimum          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Long-term incentive program, percentage of shares that may ultimately be earned     0.00%    
Retention Performance Grant          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
General vesting period   5 years      
Remaining number of shares of common stock available for grant under the Mattel, Inc. 2010 Equity and Long-Term Compensation Plan (in shares) | shares   0.8      
Long-term incentive program, percentage of shares that may ultimately be earned   100.00%      
Target value     $ 15,000    
Retention Performance Grant | Retention Performance Grant, Stock Hurdle Price          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
General vesting period   3 years      
Long-term incentive program, percentage of shares that may ultimately be earned   50.00%      
Retention Performance Grant | Retention Performance Grant, TSR          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
General vesting period   5 years      
Long-term incentive program, percentage of shares that may ultimately be earned   50.00%      
Retention Performance Grant | Maximum          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Long-term incentive program, percentage of shares that may ultimately be earned   200.00%      
Amended 2010 Plan | Prior To April 28, 2023          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Age requirement for accelerated vesting     55    
Service period requirement for accelerated vesting     5 years    
Amended 2010 Plan | On Or After April 28, 2023          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Age requirement for accelerated vesting     55    
Service period requirement for accelerated vesting     10 years    
Amended 2010 Plan | Target Performance Goals          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Remaining number of shares of common stock available for grant under the Mattel, Inc. 2010 Equity and Long-Term Compensation Plan (in shares) | shares     23.0    
Amended 2010 Plan | Maximum Achievement Goals          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Remaining number of shares of common stock available for grant under the Mattel, Inc. 2010 Equity and Long-Term Compensation Plan (in shares) | shares     19.0    
Amended 2010 Plan | Stock Options          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Minimum grant date fair value of nonqualified stock options as a percentage of the fair value of Mattel's common stock     100.00%    
General vesting period     3 years    
Accelerated vesting period for individuals who meet the age and service requirements     6 months    
Exercise period after termination     90 days    
Amended 2010 Plan | Stock Options | Maximum          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Stock option expire from date of grant, period (no later than)     10 years    
Amended 2010 Plan | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
General vesting period     3 years    
Accelerated vesting period for individuals who meet the age and service requirements     6 months    
Amended 2010 Plan | Performance Awards          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Accelerated vesting period for individuals who meet the age and service requirements     6 months    
LTIP 2025          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Performance period 3 years        
LTIP          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Performance period 3 years        
v3.25.4
Share-Based Payments - Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine Fair Value of Options Granted (Details) - Stock Options
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Expected life (in years) 6 years 7 months 6 days
Risk-free interest rate 3.50%
Volatility factor 44.40%
Dividend yield 0.00%
v3.25.4
Share-Based Payments - Schedule of Stock Option Information and Weighted Average Exercise Prices (Details) - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Shares      
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares) 10,566 11,742 17,563
Granted (in shares) 0 0 579
Exercised (in shares) (723) (456) (1,751)
Forfeited (in shares) (18) (48) (146)
Canceled (in shares) (1,803) (672) (4,503)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) 8,022 10,566 11,742
Exercisable at end of period (in shares) 7,875 10,045 10,544
Weighted Average Exercise Price      
Outstanding at beginning of period (USD per share) $ 19.69 $ 20.30 $ 21.73
Granted (USD per share) 0 0 18.00
Exercised (USD per share) 13.55 13.92 15.27
Forfeited (USD per share) 18.00 21.99 18.59
Canceled (USD per share) 23.85 34.12 27.57
Outstanding at end of period (USD per share) 19.31 19.69 20.30
Exercisable at end of period (USD per share) $ 19.34 $ 19.68 $ 20.25
v3.25.4
Share-Based Payments - Schedule of RSU Information and Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Values (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Shares      
Unvested at beginning of period (in shares) 5,893 5,174 4,503
Granted (in shares) 3,863 3,859 3,479
Vested (in shares) (2,868) (2,388) (2,186)
Forfeited (in shares) (517) (752) (622)
Unvested at end of period (in shares) 6,371 5,893 5,174
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value      
Unvested at beginning of period (USD per share) $ 18.94 $ 20.04 $ 21.00
Granted (USD per share) 17.57 18.50 18.24
Vested (USD per share) 19.46 20.52 19.18
Forfeited (USD per share) 18.17 19.22 19.91
Unvested at end of period (USD per share) $ 17.94 $ 18.94 $ 20.04
v3.25.4
Share-Based Payments - Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine Fair Value of Performance Awards (Details) - Performance Awards
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Risk-free interest rate 4.00% 4.30% 3.80%
Volatility factor 35.10% 36.00% 35.60%
Dividend yield 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
v3.25.4
Share-Based Payments - Schedule of Performance Award Information and Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Values (Details) - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Performance Awards      
Shares      
Unvested at beginning of period (in shares) 3,252 2,440 2,894
Vested (in shares) (271) (765) (2,189)
Forfeited (in shares) (275) (199) (219)
Unvested at end of period (in shares) 3,179 3,252 2,440
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value      
Unvested at beginning of period (USD per share) $ 22.55 $ 23.01 $ 18.77
Granted (USD per share) 26.43 21.97 19.44
Vested (USD per share) 28.39 22.91 11.93
Forfeited (USD per share) 21.65 21.73 18.96
Unvested at end of period (USD per share) $ 22.51 $ 22.55 $ 23.01
Maximum shares that could be issued in connection with grants in period (in shares) 2,000 4,000 2,000
Performance Awards | 2025 LTIP      
Shares      
Granted (in shares) 800    
Performance Awards | 2022 LTIP      
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value      
Reduction of shares (in shares) 300    
Performance Awards | 2024 LTIP      
Shares      
Granted (in shares)   1,000  
Performance Awards | 2021 LTIP      
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value      
Incremental grants (in shares)   100  
Performance Awards | 2023 LTIP      
Shares      
Granted (in shares)     1,200
Performance Awards | 2020 LTIP      
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value      
Incremental grants (in shares)     800
Performance Awards, excluding shares part of LTIP      
Shares      
Granted (in shares) 473 1,776 1,954
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value      
Granted (USD per share) $ 25.11 $ 21.98 $ 16.42
Retention Performance Grant      
Shares      
Granted (in shares)   800  
v3.25.4
Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Basic:      
Net income $ 397,584 $ 541,817 $ 214,352
Weighted-average number of common shares (in shares) 318,159 340,435 353,588
Basic net income per common share (USD per share) $ 1.25 $ 1.59 $ 0.61
Diluted:      
Net income $ 397,584 $ 541,817 $ 214,352
Weighted-average number of common shares (in shares) 318,159 340,435 353,588
Dilutive share-based awards (in shares) 3,633 2,901 3,524
Weighted-average number of common and potential common shares (in shares) 321,792 343,336 357,112
Diluted net income per common share (USD per share) $ 1.24 $ 1.58 $ 0.60
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 5,900 7,500 10,400
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured and Reported at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Assets:    
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts $ 1,338 $ 22,031
Liabilities:    
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts 16,333 2,337
Level 1    
Assets:    
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts 0 0
Liabilities:    
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts 0 0
Level 2    
Assets:    
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts 1,338 22,031
Liabilities:    
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts 16,333 2,337
Level 3    
Assets:    
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts 0 0
Liabilities:    
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]    
Estimated fair value of long-term debt $ 2,320,000 $ 2,270,000
Long-term debt, gross $ 2,350,000 $ 2,350,000
v3.25.4
Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Foreign currency cash flow hedge loss to be reclassified within the next twelve months $ 18  
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts And Commodity Derivatives    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Notional amount $ 677 $ 628
Maximum    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Maximum term for foreign currency forward exchange contracts 24 months  
v3.25.4
Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets $ 1,338 $ 22,031
Derivative Liabilities 16,333 2,337
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 869 20,065
Derivative Liabilities $ 16,038 $ 1,435
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments | Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts | Prepaid expenses and other current assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Derivative Assets $ 854 $ 17,290
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments | Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts | Other noncurrent assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other noncurrent assets Other noncurrent assets
Derivative Assets $ 15 $ 2,775
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments | Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts | Accrued liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accrued liabilities Accrued liabilities
Derivative Liabilities $ 14,781 $ 1,370
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments | Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts | Other noncurrent liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other noncurrent liabilities Other noncurrent liabilities
Derivative Liabilities $ 1,257 $ 65
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 469 1,966
Derivative Liabilities 295 902
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts | Prepaid expenses and other current assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 469 1,966
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts | Accrued liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Liabilities $ 295 $ 902
v3.25.4
Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments by Classification and Amount of Gains and Losses (Details) - Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts - Cost of sales - Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Amount of (losses) gains recognized in OCI $ (49,196) $ 39,409 $ (15,903)
Amount of (losses) gains reclassified from accumulated OCI to the consolidated statements of operations $ (18,173) $ 21,639 $ 10,292
v3.25.4
Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments by Classification and Amount of Gains and Losses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts | Other non-operating income/expense, net      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Foreign currency forward exchange and other contracts $ 7,739 $ 8,404 $ 19,939
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Future Minimum Payments for Licensing and Similar Agreements (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
2026 $ 100,011
2027 94,319
2028 70,751
2029 59,179
2030 12,520
Thereafter 0
Total future minimum licensing and similar agreements obligations $ 336,780
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
claim
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2023
lawsuit
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]        
Royalty expense $ 264.6 $ 244.1 $ 249.8  
Liability for reported and incurred but not reported claims $ 12.1 $ 12.0    
Sleeper        
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]        
Number of additional lawsuits pending | lawsuit       1
Number of children with injuries or fatalities related to lawsuits | claim 60      
Workers Compensation Risks        
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]        
Self-insured amount per occurrence $ 1.0      
General And Automobile Liability Risks        
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]        
Self-insured amount per occurrence 0.5      
Product Liability Risks Prior to Feb 1, 2020        
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]        
Self-insured amount per occurrence 2.0      
Product Liability Risks After Feb 1, 2020        
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]        
Self-insured amount per occurrence 5.0      
Property Risks        
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]        
Self-insured amount per occurrence $ 1.0      
v3.25.4
Segment Information - Schedule of Segment Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Number Of Reportable Segments Disclosed By Definition Flag reportable segments    
Net sales $ 5,347,623 $ 5,379,546 $ 5,441,219
Cost of sales 2,741,966 2,645,478 2,857,503
Advertising and promotion expenses 522,000 507,321 524,786
Other selling and administrative expenses 1,537,233 1,532,465 1,497,271
Operating Income 546,424 694,282 561,659
Interest expense 118,681 118,774 123,786
Interest (income) (45,021) (51,478) (25,238)
Other non-operating income/expense, net (13,275) (4,481) 2,293
Income Before Income Taxes 459,489 622,505 465,404
Share-based compensation 79,719 79,429 83,334
Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales 5,347,623 5,379,546 5,441,219
Total segment expenses 4,197,872 4,150,581 4,354,392
Operating Income 1,149,751 1,228,965 1,086,827
Other restructuring charges (reversals) $ 8,000 4,000 (1,000)
Restructuring Charges, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Cost of sales    
Operating Segments | North America      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales $ 3,001,070 3,168,069 3,210,436
Cost of sales 1,571,026 1,602,047 1,723,162
Advertising and promotion expenses 244,976 245,037 251,738
Other selling and administrative expenses 480,331 480,997 447,793
Total segment expenses 2,296,333 2,328,081 2,422,693
Operating Income 704,737 839,988 787,743
Operating Segments | International      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales 2,346,553 2,211,477 2,230,783
Cost of sales 1,180,177 1,137,859 1,233,055
Advertising and promotion expenses 277,024 262,284 273,048
Other selling and administrative expenses 444,338 422,357 425,596
Total segment expenses 1,901,539 1,822,500 1,931,699
Operating Income 445,014 388,977 299,084
Corporate and other      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Operating Income 603,327 534,683 525,168
Incentive compensation 83,000 151,000 138,000
Share-based compensation 80,000 79,000 83,000
Other restructuring charges (reversals) $ 39,000 $ 44,000 $ 61,000
v3.25.4
Segment Information - Schedule of Segment Depreciation/Amortization (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Depreciation and amortization $ 167,985 $ 167,963 $ 177,344
Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Depreciation and amortization 148,058 148,893 157,332
Operating Segments | North America      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Depreciation and amortization 91,641 94,282 97,456
Operating Segments | International      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Depreciation and amortization 56,417 54,611 59,876
Corporate and other      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Depreciation and amortization $ 19,927 $ 19,070 $ 20,012
v3.25.4
Segment Information - Schedule of Segment Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Accounts receivable and inventories, net $ 1,660,746 $ 1,504,910 $ 1,653,436
Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Accounts receivable and inventories, net 1,570,499 1,409,290 1,580,349
Operating Segments | North America      
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Accounts receivable and inventories, net 810,153 757,552 845,113
Operating Segments | International      
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Accounts receivable and inventories, net 760,346 651,738 735,236
Corporate and other      
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Accounts receivable and inventories, net $ 90,247 $ 95,620 $ 73,087
v3.25.4
Segment Information - Schedule of Revenues by Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 5,347,623 $ 5,379,546 $ 5,441,219
North American Region      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 3,001,070 3,168,069 3,210,436
International      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 2,346,553 2,211,477 2,230,783
EMEA      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 1,342,122 1,240,444 1,241,483
Latin America      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 602,544 608,218 658,018
Asia Pacific      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 401,887 362,815 331,282
United States      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 2,850,000 $ 3,020,000 $ 3,050,000
v3.25.4
Segment Information - Schedule of Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Long-lived assets $ 909,563 $ 842,443 $ 778,714
North American Region      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Long-lived assets 423,383 415,213 337,527
International      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Long-lived assets 486,180 427,230 441,187
United States      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Long-lived assets $ 406,700 $ 399,400 $ 319,300
v3.25.4
Segment Information - Major Customers (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Net sales $ 5,347,623 $ 5,379,546 $ 5,441,219
Three Largest Customers | Revenue Benchmark | Customer Concentration Risk      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Revenue concentration percentage 42.00% 44.00% 44.00%
Wal Mart      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Net sales $ 1,080,000 $ 1,170,000 $ 1,130,000
Target      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Net sales 630,000 680,000 670,000
Amazon      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Net sales $ 520,000 $ 510,000 $ 600,000
v3.25.4
Restructuring Charges - Schedule of Cost and Expense Categories (Details) - Optimizing for Profitable Growth - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Severance and other restructuring costs $ 41,249 $ 49,159
Cost of sales    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Severance and other restructuring costs $ 7,795 $ 4,275
Restructuring Charges, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Cost of sales Cost of sales
Other selling and administrative    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Severance and other restructuring costs $ 33,454 $ 44,884
Restructuring Charges, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Other selling and administrative expenses Other selling and administrative expenses
v3.25.4
Restructuring Charges - Schedule of Restructuring Costs Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Severance      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Charges $ 5,600 $ 0 $ 3,400
Optimizing for Profitable Growth      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Remaining liability at beginning of period 32,671 25,096  
Charges 41,249 49,159  
Payments/Utilization (57,263) (41,584)  
Remaining liability at end of period 16,657 32,671 25,096
Optimizing for Profitable Growth | Severance      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Remaining liability at beginning of period 32,661 25,096  
Charges 31,093 45,875 25,000
Payments/Utilization (47,164) (38,310)  
Remaining liability at end of period 16,590 32,661 25,096
Optimizing for Profitable Growth | Other restructuring charges      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Remaining liability at beginning of period 10 0  
Charges 10,156 3,284  
Payments/Utilization (10,099) (3,274)  
Remaining liability at end of period $ 67 $ 10 $ 0
v3.25.4
Restructuring Charges - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Severance      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other restructuring costs $ 5,600 $ 0 $ 3,400
Optimizing for Profitable Growth      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Cumulative severance and other restructuring charges 116,000    
Cumulative severance and other restructuring charges, non-cash 5,000    
Non-cash charges 5,000    
Severance and other restructuring costs 41,249 49,159  
Optimizing for Profitable Growth | Severance      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other restructuring costs 31,093 45,875 25,000
Optimizing for Profitable Growth | Minimum      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Expected restructuring costs 115,000    
Optimizing for Profitable Growth | Maximum      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Expected restructuring costs 140,000    
Optimizing for Profitable Growth | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other restructuring costs $ 33,454 $ 44,884  
Restructuring Charges, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Other selling and administrative expenses Other selling and administrative expenses  
Optimizing for Profitable Growth | Cost of sales      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other restructuring costs $ 7,795 $ 4,275  
Restructuring Charges, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Cost of sales Cost of sales  
Optimizing for Growth | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other restructuring costs     $ 32,300
Restructuring Charges, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]     Other selling and administrative expenses
Optimizing for Growth | Cost of sales      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other restructuring costs     $ (1,300)
Restructuring Charges, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]     Cost of sales
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Pre-tax Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
U.S. operations $ 179,094 $ 250,455 $ 150,361
Foreign operations 280,395 372,050 315,043
Income Before Income Taxes $ 459,489 $ 622,505 $ 465,404
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Provision for Current and Deferred Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current      
Federal $ 8,559 $ 40,647 $ 8,256
State 18,205 5,888 4,669
Foreign 85,927 76,562 79,843
Total current income tax expense 112,691 123,097 92,768
Deferred      
Federal 6,662 (15,645) (24,711)
State (6,096) (2,463) 1,986
Foreign (23,483) 637 199,432
Total deferred income tax expense (22,917) (17,471) 176,707
Provision for income taxes $ 89,774 $ 105,626 $ 269,475
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Deferred Income Tax Assets (Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]    
Tax credit carryforwards $ 17,853 $ 20,007
Research and development expenses 164,980 129,836
Net operating loss carryforwards 89,101 87,398
Interest expense 28,093 50,214
Allowances and reserves 108,594 96,264
Intangible assets 33,360 31,209
Deferred compensation 65,833 71,880
Postretirement benefits 15,944 19,138
Lease liabilities 85,704 83,301
Other 39,021 45,819
Gross deferred income tax assets 648,483 635,066
Intangible assets (172,409) (167,607)
Right-of-use assets (77,563) (75,266)
Other (25,111) (42,026)
Gross deferred income tax liabilities (275,083) (284,899)
Deferred income tax asset valuation allowances (100,454) (97,661)
Net deferred income tax assets $ 272,946 $ 252,506
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Classification of Net Deferred Income Tax Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]    
Deferred income tax assets $ 312,913 $ 296,862
Other noncurrent liabilities (39,967) (44,356)
Net deferred income tax assets $ 272,946 $ 252,506
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]        
Loss Carryforward $ 359,612      
Tax credit carryforwards 17,657      
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance 100,454 $ 97,661    
Net tax benefit related to a change of its indefinite reinvestment assertion with respect to certain foreign subsidiary earnings 26,800      
Net tax benefit on write down of foreign deferred tax assets   34,800    
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of period 153,469 134,853 $ 129,970 $ 114,057
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate if recognized 125,400 107,700 110,700  
Net interest and penalties recognized in the period 1,100 1,700 1,500  
Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits 20,100 19,000 17,300  
Deferred tax liabilities 13,800      
Deferred tax liability, undistributed foreign earnings $ 701,200      
Income taxes paid   $ 100,300 $ 93,600  
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Expiration of Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]  
Loss Carryforward $ 359,612
Tax Credit Carryforward 17,657
2026–2030  
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]  
Loss Carryforward 5,067
Tax Credit Carryforward 0
Thereafter  
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]  
Loss Carryforward 42,376
Tax Credit Carryforward 1,494
No expiration date  
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]  
Loss Carryforward 312,169
Tax Credit Carryforward $ 16,163
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Effective Income Tax Reconciliation 2025 (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Amount      
Provision at U.S. federal statutory rate $ 96,493 $ 130,726 $ 97,735
State and local taxes, net of U.S. federal benefit 1,533 7,711 8,480
Minimum top-up tax 5,816    
Foreign earnings taxed at different rates, including foreign losses without benefit   (9,111) (12,480)
Effect of cross-border tax laws:      
Foreign-derived intangible income (7,918) (8,006) (364)
Subpart F income inclusion (18,895)    
Other 3,441    
Tax credits:      
Research and development tax credit (7,920) (6,163) (7,248)
Nontaxable or nondeductible items      
Non-deductible executive compensation 6,104    
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits 11,789    
Provision for income taxes $ 89,774 $ 105,626 $ 269,475
Percent      
Provision at U.S. federal statutory rate 21.00%    
State and local income tax, net of federal income tax effect 0.30%    
Minimum top-up tax 1.30%    
Effect of cross-border tax laws:      
Foreign-derived intangible income (1.70%)    
Subpart F income inclusion (4.10%)    
Other 0.70%    
Tax credits:      
Research and development tax credits (1.70%)    
Nontaxable or nondeductible items      
Non-deductible executive compensation 1.30%    
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits 2.60%    
Provision for income taxes 19.50%    
Hong Kong      
Amount      
Income not subject to tax $ (10,482)    
Other adjustments $ (3,364)    
Percent      
Income not subject to tax (2.30%)    
Other adjustments (0.70%)    
Netherlands      
Amount      
Foreign earnings taxed at different rates, including foreign losses without benefit $ 7,431    
Percent      
Foreign tax effects 1.60%    
Other foreign jurisdictions      
Amount      
Foreign earnings taxed at different rates, including foreign losses without benefit $ 8,469    
Percent      
Foreign tax effects 1.80%    
United States      
Amount      
Income not subject to tax $ (2,723)    
Percent      
Income not subject to tax (0.60%)    
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Reconciliation of the Provision for Income Taxes 2024 and 2023 (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Amount      
Provision at U.S. federal statutory rate $ 96,493 $ 130,726 $ 97,735
State and local income tax, net of federal income tax effect 1,533 7,711 8,480
Minimum top-up tax 5,816    
Foreign tax effects   (9,111) (12,480)
Foreign-derived intangible income 7,918 8,006 364
Other 3,441    
Research and development tax credits 7,920 6,163 7,248
Non-deductible executive compensation 6,104    
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits 11,789    
Provision for income taxes $ 89,774 $ 105,626 $ 269,475
Percent      
Provision at U.S. federal statutory rate 21.00%    
State and local income tax, net of federal income tax effect 0.30%    
Minimum top-up tax 1.30%    
Foreign-derived intangible income 1.70%    
Other 0.70%    
Research and development tax credits 1.70%    
Non-deductible executive compensation 1.30%    
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits 2.60%    
Provision for income taxes 19.50%    
Hong Kong      
Amount      
Other adjustments $ (3,364)    
Percent      
Other adjustments (0.70%)    
Netherlands      
Amount      
Foreign tax effects $ 7,431    
Percent      
Foreign tax effects 1.60%    
Other foreign jurisdictions      
Amount      
Foreign tax effects $ 8,469    
Percent      
Foreign tax effects 1.80%    
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Reconciliation of Provision for Income Taxes at US Federal Statutory Rate to Provision in Statements of Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Provision at U.S. federal statutory rate $ 96,493 $ 130,726 $ 97,735
Changes in valuation allowances   13,362 2,343
Foreign earnings taxed at different rates, including foreign losses without benefit   (9,111) (12,480)
Foreign-derived intangible income (7,918) (8,006) (364)
Tax related to pass-through income   5,125 3,869
Non deductible executive compensation   5,941 7,248
State and local taxes, net of U.S. federal benefit 1,533 7,711 8,480
Adjustments to previously accrued taxes   5,553 9,943
Tax on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries   1,100 (1,000)
Research and development tax credit (7,920) (6,163) (7,248)
Discrete tax impact related to intra-group IP transfer   (34,762) 161,388
Other   (5,850) (439)
Provision for income taxes $ 89,774 $ 105,626 $ 269,475
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]      
Unrecognized tax benefits at January 1 $ 134,853 $ 129,970 $ 114,057
Increases for positions taken in current year 7,135 9,123 5,855
Increases for positions taken in a prior year 17,373 12,715 18,831
Decreases for positions taken in a prior year (2,074) (7,983) (4,841)
Decreases for settlements with taxing authorities (498) (2,940) (273)
Decreases for lapses in the applicable statute of limitations (3,320) (6,032) (3,659)
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31 $ 153,469 $ 134,853 $ 129,970
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Income Taxes Paid (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]  
Federal $ 10,825
State and local 9,287
Total income taxes paid (net of refunds received) 107,848
Hong Kong  
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]  
Foreign 17,870
Netherlands  
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]  
Foreign 15,840
Brazil  
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]  
Foreign 5,577
China  
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]  
Foreign 5,476
All other foreign  
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]  
Foreign $ 42,973
v3.25.4
Supplemental Financial Information - Schedule of Balance Sheet Accounts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Inventories included the following:    
Finished goods $ 466,779 $ 406,977
Raw materials and work in process 96,363 94,755
Inventories 563,142 501,732
Accrued liabilities included the following:    
Royalties 90,828 80,754
Incentive compensation 90,685 157,669
Advertising and promotion 90,369 120,290
Lease liabilities $ 83,242 $ 74,755
v3.25.4
Supplemental Financial Information - Schedule of Income Statement Accounts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Currency Transaction Gains (Losses) [Line Items]      
Currency transaction losses, net $ (12,405) $ (10,618) $ (13,376)
Design and development 227,418 194,069 198,603
Identifiable intangible asset amortization 31,512 31,314 37,893
Bad debt expense, net 2,732 2,940 (1,502)
Incentive and equity compensation expense 19,000    
Operating income      
Currency Transaction Gains (Losses) [Line Items]      
Currency transaction losses, net (4,476) (15,691) (14,921)
Other non-operating income/expense, net      
Currency Transaction Gains (Losses) [Line Items]      
Currency transaction losses, net $ (7,929) $ 5,073 $ 1,545
v3.25.4
Subsequent Events (Details) - Mattel163 Limited - Forecast - Subsequent Event - USD ($)
$ in Millions
5 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jan. 30, 2026
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Remaining amount of ownership interest to be acquired 50.00%  
Ownership interest after acquisition 100.00%  
Agreed upon acquisition price, subject to closing adjustments $ 159.0  
Ownership interest price to acquisition   50.00%
v3.25.4
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Allowances (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Allowance for Credit Losses:      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance at Beginning of Year $ 8,214 $ 8,751 $ 27,603
Additions (Reductions) Charged to Operations 9,807 2,940 (1,502)
Net Deductions and Other (638) (3,477) (17,350)
Balance at End of Year 17,383 8,214 8,751
Net Deductions and Other 638 3,477 17,350
Income Tax Valuation Allowances:      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance at Beginning of Year 97,661 85,352 89,841
Additions (Reductions) Charged to Operations 7,063 19,876 215,915
Net Deductions and Other (4,270) (7,567) (220,404)
Balance at End of Year 100,454 97,661 85,352
Net Deductions and Other 4,270 7,567 220,404
Foreign Deferred Tax Assets      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Additions (Reductions) Charged to Operations $ 3,100 $ 14,200 212,400
Net Deductions and Other     (212,400)
Net Deductions and Other     $ 212,400