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  • Mattel Inc. (MAT) stock Soars High After hours on Beat 2021 Earnings

    Mattel Inc. (MAT) stock Soars High After hours on Beat 2021 Earnings

    On February 09, 2022, Mattel Inc. (MAT) declared its Q4 and fiscal 2021 results, after the bell. Following which the stock soared high in the after-hours session.

    During the regular session, the stock went as high as $22.82 and as low as $22.12 at an above-average volume of 4.83 million shares. MAT closed the session with a gain of 3.83% at $22.75. Consequent to the earnings, MAT added a further 11.16% in the after-hours. Hence, the stock was trading at $25.29 per share in the after-hours on Wednesday.

    MAT: 2021 Highlights

    Net Sales

    In Q4 2021, the company’s sales increased by 10% on a YOY basis to $1,795 million. The full-year 2021 net sales saw an increase of 19% YOY to $5,458 million. On a constant currency basis, the net sales increased by 11% YOY and 18% YOY in Q4 and fiscal 2021.

    Net Income & EPS

    The company reported a net income of $226 million and $903 million for Q4 and fiscal 2021, respectively. This marks a respective increase of $97 million and $779 million on a YOY basis.

    Resultantly, the adjusted EPS was $0.53 in Q4 2021 and $1.30 in fiscal 2021, with an increase of $0.13/share and $0.76/share YOY, respectively.

    Adjusted EBITDA

    For the fourth quarter of 2021, MAT reported an adjusted EBITDA of $321 million, marking an increase of $48 million.

    Furthermore, the reported adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2021 was $1,007 million, showing an increase of $301 million.

    MAT: Fiscal 2022 Guidance

    For the full year 2022, the company expects net sales to grow by 8% to 10% year over year on a constant currency basis.

    Additionally, MAT expects adjusted EPS of $1.42 – $1.48 and adjusted EBITDA of $1,100 – $1,125 million for fiscal 2022.

    MAT: Recent Announcement

    On February 08, MAT announced that Barbie and neuroscientists at Cardiff University have disclosed the latest findings from a multi-year study. The study assessing the short-term and long-term developmental impacts of doll play on children found that dolly play leads to ISL development. This leads to the utilization of a necessary interaction skill used in the real world.

    Conclusion

    The company’s recent financial results beat both its earnings and revenue estimates. The company’s quarterly report presented a positive earnings surprise of 60.61% and a revenue surprise of 7.91%. Given the beat results and further hopeful future outlook, the stock soared high in the after-hours on Wednesday. Thus, the investors were pleasantly impressed with the company’s growth and future expectations.

  • Toys Attract Kids But Toy Makers’ Stock Might Attract Some Grownups

    It is known that Santa toys are made by elves, but in this physical world, it is the manufacturing companies which make these toys for kids. It is reality that kids receiving Santa’s toys as gifts still fascinate them but on the other hand some children ask for toys of quite certain brands as a gift.

    Also it is quite obvious that Santa is on a short leg with toy factories as their production capacity is limited, but worldly companies have capability to make huge quantities of toys. Some of the companies like Lego are private but major manufacturers such as Mattel and Hasbro are traded on the stock exchanges. And these stocks are no exception to be a good investment for having ample opportunities to grow.

    This year, the coronavirus pandemic has spurred toy sales. Everybody spends even more time at home, and kids need to do something. The toy industry in the United States expanded by 19 percent in the first three quarters of this year, according to a survey by the NPD Group. The development was powered largely by improved sales of smartphone games, puzzles, and building kits.

    LOL Surprise, Barbie, Star Wars, Marvel, Pokémon, Disney Frozen, Nerf, Hot Wheels, Little Tikes, and Paw Patrol were the best-selling toy brands during this time. The business is having a splash back by Christmas, of course.

    This year, Mattel Inc (MAT) shares gained 29 percent, which sells toys brands like Hot Wheels, Fisher Price and Barbie. And in the last three months, shares of the company rose by 54.5 percent. The stock was up 38 percent year-to-date on Monday. In the coming year, the projected growth rate of the company’s earnings is 32.4 percent.

    Hasbro Inc (HAS) deals in brands including My Little Pony, Nerf, Disney Frozen and Star Wars toys. Company’s shares dropped 11.6 percent this year, but recorded a 19.28 percent growth over the last three months. The estimated profit growth of the company next year is 21.5 percent.

  • Leisure Stocks’ Future After Vaccine News

    Leisure Stocks’ Future After Vaccine News

    The impact of the Covid-19 recession is unequal. Millions of people in the leisure and travel industries remain unemployed. In the first three quarters of 2014, deal volume in the broader leisure sector, which includes restaurants, hotels and hospitality, gyms, and gaming, fell 49% while value dropped 46% to just 292 deals worth US$39.8 billion. After several large deals were announced in October and November as the exchange responds positively to the news on vaccine developments and gains confidence in recovering, a rebound is due in the fourth quarter.

    Peloton Interactive Inc. (NASDAQ:PTON) shares were trading up 4.87% at $134.00 at the time of writing on Wednesday. The firm announced on December 9, 2020, that it is adding 103,750 square feet of space to its Peloton Plano Campus.

    Peloton Interactive Inc. (NASDAQ:PTON) share price went from a low point around $17.70 to briefly over $139.75 in past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $134.00. PTON market cap has remained high, hitting $39.50B at the time of writing, giving it price-to-sales ratio of more than 10.

    If we look at the recent analyst rating PTON, Telsey Advisory Group reiterated coverage on PTON shares with an Outperform rating and a $135.67 price target, which implies room for 1.67% upside momentum this year.

    Drive Shack Inc. (DS) last closed at $2.83, in a 52-week range of $0.86 to $4.19. The firm recently reported that it will reopen its 65,000-square-foot entertainment golf venue located in Orlando on December 18, 2020. Analysts have a consensus price target of $4.00.

    Mattel Inc. (MAT) stock soar by 3.84% to $17.84. On December 9, 2020, Mattel revealed the appointment of Jonathan Anschell as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary, effective Jan. 1, 2021. The most recent rating by Citigroup, on December 09, 2020, is at a Neutral.

    American Outdoor Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:AOUT) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 11.05% after releasing its financial results for the second quarter fiscal 2021, ended October 31, 2020. The most recent rating by CLSA, on November 18, 2020, is at a Buy.

    Nautilus Inc. (NYSE:NLS) rose 0.73% after gaining more than $0.13 on Wednesday following the announcement from the company that it has received a CES® 2021 Innovation Award for the Bowflex® VeloCore™ bike.

    Hasbro Inc. (HAS) last closed at $94.76, in a 52-week range of $41.33 to $109.50. Analysts have a consensus price target of $99.69.

    Callaway Golf Company (ELY) stock soar by 2.45% to $24.24. The most recent rating by Compass Point, on October 30, 2020, is at a Buy.

    Carnival Corporation & Plc (NYSE:CUK) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 0.16%. On December 1, 2020, the company declared Peter C. Anderson as a Section 16 Named Executive Officer. The most recent rating by Berenberg, on July 29, 2020, is at a Hold.

    Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:SPWH) rose 0.41% after gaining more than $0.05 on Wednesday. The company on December 3, 2020 reported financial results for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020.

    Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (SIX) last closed at $32.87, in a 52-week range of $8.75 to $46.67. On December 8, 2020, the firm revealed that its Board of Directors has elected Selim Bassoul to succeed Richard Roedel as non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. Analysts have a consensus price target of $28.27.

    Funko Inc. (FNKO) stock soar by 6.82% to $11.75. The most recent rating by Piper Sandler, on December 04, 2020, is at an Overweight.