FrançaisAre analysts right about Mattel (MAT)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Mattel, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 29% were profitable, average return +5% (99 calls). At 3 months: +0% average return (36% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| DA Davidson | 21 | 33% | +7% |
| Citigroup | 13 | 15% | -13% |
| BMO Capital | 9 | 11% | -2% |
| Goldman Sachs | 9 | 22% | +4% |
| Keybanc | 6 | 83% | +45% |
Valuation
Is Mattel overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Mattel right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Mattel's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Mattel | Sector median (Consumer Discretionary) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 11.1 | 19.9 |
| Forward P/E | 9.4 | 14.4 |
| Net margin | 8% | 9% |
👉 Mattel trades below its sector median (11.1 vs 19.9) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
Frequently asked questions
Is Mattel a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Mattel (MAT) is "Hold" (7 bullish, 3 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 29% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Mattel's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $15.00 (+0% vs $14.92), ranging from $12.00 to $22.00 (6 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Mattel?
Over 1 year, 29% of analyst targets on Mattel were profitable, for an average return of +5% (across 99 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Mattel stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $15.00 within 12 months, i.e. +0% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $22.00, the most cautious $12.00.
What is the Mattel stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $15.00, +0%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (29%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Mattel overvalued?
Its P/E is 11.1, forward P/E 9.4. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.