Mattel is a leading global play and family entertainment company that designs manufactures markets and sells toys games and related products. The company owns one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world including Barbie Hot Wheels Fisher Price and many others. Mattel operates in the toy and entertainment industry delivering products that inspire children entertain families and develop skills through play.

Mattel generates revenue primarily from the sale of its toy and consumer products across categories such as dolls vehicles infant toddler and preschool items action figures building sets games and other items. Products are sold to retailers wholesalers and directly to consumers through the company's ecommerce platform and third party online channels. Revenue also comes from licensing arrangements where third parties use Mattel's intellectual property but the core driver remains product sales to major retail chains and individual shoppers.

Mattel holds a leading position in the global toy industry competing with major players such as Hasbro LEGO The Pokémon Company and Spin Master. The company differentiates itself through its deep portfolio of owned and licensed intellectual property strong brand recognition and continuous innovation in product design and play value. Mattel's scale and global supply chain enable it to reach diverse markets while its focus on both traditional toys and digital experiences helps sustain relevance amid evolving consumer preferences.

Mattel's customer base consists chiefly of large retail chains discount stores department stores and specialty toy shops as well as direct to consumer shoppers via its ecommerce sites. The company's three largest customers in 2025 were Walmart with approximately $1.08 billion in sales Target with about $0.63 billion and Amazon with roughly $0.52 billion together representing around 42% of worldwide consolidated net sales. Additional sales come from other retailers in Europe Latin America Asia Australia and New Zealand and from consumers who purchase through Mattel owned stores such as the American Girl locations in Chicago Los Angeles and New York.