Mattel Inc. recently held its Q2 2025 earnings call, with key participants including Ynon Kreiz, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, and Paul Ruh, Chief Financial Officer. Several analysts from prominent financial institutions such as Jefferies LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc, and UBS AG were also in attendance. During the call, Ynon Kreiz highlighted the company's robust international growth and improved operational performance. Despite a 6% decline in net sales due to global trade dynamics and changes in retailer ordering patterns in the US, Mattel reported an increase in adjusted gross margin by 200 basis points. Kreiz stated, "We continued to execute our strategy and demonstrate operational excellence." He also noted the company's strengthened balance sheet and share buybacks. The call included a presentation of financial metrics, where it was noted that adjusted earnings per share remained steady at $0.19 compared to the previous year. Kreiz emphasized Mattel's positive point-of-sale trends across all regions despite ongoing trade uncertainties in the US. The full transcript can be accessed through the link below.