Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Mattel Inc (Symbol: MAT), where a total of 72,079 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 7.2 million underlying shares.  That amounts to about 78% of MA

Notable Tuesday Option Activity: MAT, MDB, TLN

Fintel reports that on October 12, 2026, Seaport Global upgraded their outlook for Mattel (NASDAQGS:MAT) (DB:MTT) from Neutral to Buy.This rating action follows Seaport Global's prior action on November 10, 2025, when the firm initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating

Seaport Global Upgrades Mattel to Buy from Neutral

Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) soared as much as 36 percent on Thursday as investors gobbled up its shares after reports that Authentic Brands Group is setting its sights on the company for $6 billion. The stock pared gains toward the end of the session, finishing just up by 18.8 percent at $15.04 apiece. The rally was […]

Mattel Inc. (MAT) Spikes 36% on $6B Takeover Buzz — What’s Next For Shareholders?

The Barbie maker has attracted a potential offer of more than $20 per share as it navigates a leadership change and pressure to unlock the value of its brands, reported The Wall Street Journal.

MAT Stock Jumps 23% — Authentic Brands Reportedly Eyes $6B-Plus Takeover Of Mattel

Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) shares jumped about 25% on Thursday afternoon. That puts the toy maker on track for its biggest one-day gain since 1996. The stock traded near $15.80, up from Wednesday’s close of $12.66. Authentic Brands Group has been...

QUICK SPARK: Barbie Maker Mattel Eyes Best Day Since 1996 on Takeover Talks

Investing.com -- Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) shares rose 23% on Thursday following a report that the toy maker has attracted takeover interest from brand-licensing company Authentic Brands Group.

Mattel stock jumps on takeover interest from Authentic Brands

Mattel, Inc., a play and family entertainment company, designs, manufactures, markets, and sells toys, games, and other products in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers dolls and accessories, books, content, and lifestyle products for children under the Barbie, American Girl, Disney Princess, Disney Frozen, Monster High, Polly Pocket, and KPop Demon Hunters brands; die-cast vehicles, tracks, playsets, and accessories for kids, adults, and collectors under the Hot Wheels, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, Hot Wheels RC, Matchbox, and Matchbox, and Cars brands; and infant, toddler, and preschool products comprising toys, content, live events, and other consumer products under the Fisher-Price, Little People, Thomas & Friends, and Power Wheels brands. It also provides action figures, building sets, games, and other products under the Masters of the Universe, Mattel Brick Shop, MEGA, UNO, Jurassic World, Minecraft, WWE, Toy Story, Star Wars, Pictionary, Skip-Bo, Phase 10, and Blokus brands; and licensor partner brands, including Disney Pixar, Microsoft, NBCUniversal, and WWE. The company sells its products to retailers, including omnichannel retailers, discount and free-standing toy stores, chain stores, department stores, and other retail outlets; wholesalers; and directly to consumers through retail spaces, boutique stores, agents and distributors, and its e-commerce platforms and third-party e-commerce channels. Mattel, Inc. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in El Segundo, California.

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