MATTEL INC /DE/ Earnings Per Share Disclosure
| 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 shares | 318,159 | 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 shares | 318,159 | 340,435 | 353,588 | ||||||||||||||
| Dilutive share-based awards (a) | 3,633 | 2,901 | 3,524 | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average number of common and potential common shares | 321,792 | 343,336 | 357,112 | ||||||||||||||
| Diluted net income per common share | $ | 1.24 | $ | 1.58 | $ | 0.60 | |||||||||||
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Mar 15, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Feb 22, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Feb 28, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Feb 25, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Feb 25, 2020 | |
| 2018 | Feb 22, 2019 | |
| 2017 | Feb 27, 2018 | |
| 2016 | Feb 23, 2017 | |
| 2015 | Feb 25, 2016 | |
About Earnings Per Share Disclosures
The earnings per share disclosure breaks down the calculation from net income to both basic and diluted EPS, revealing the full impact of a company's capital structure on per-share economics. The reconciliation between basic and diluted share counts exposes how many stock options, RSUs, convertible securities, and warrants are potentially dilutive to existing shareholders.
Key signals: a widening gap between basic and diluted shares indicates growing dilution from equity compensation or convertible instruments. Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the diluted calculation deserve attention — they represent latent dilution that will materialize if the stock price rises. Watch for the effect of share buybacks on per-share metrics: EPS growth driven primarily by repurchases rather than income growth signals weakening fundamentals. Compare year-over-year changes in the diluted share count against equity compensation expense to assess whether management is effectively managing dilution.