Mattel, Inc., a children's entertainment company, designs and produces toys and consumer products worldwide. The company operates through North America, International, and American Girl segments. It offers dolls and accessories, as well as content, gaming, and lifestyle products for children under the Barbie, Monster High, American Girl, Polly Pocket, Spirit, and Enchantimals brands; dolls and books under the American Girl brand name; die-cast vehicles, tracks, playsets, and accessories for kids of all ages, and collectors under the Hot Wheels, Monster Trucks, Matchbox, CARS, and Mario Kart brand names; and infant, toddler, and preschool products comprising content, toys, live events, and other lifestyle products under the Fisher-Price and Thomas & Friends, Power wheels, and Fireman Sam brands. The company also provides action figures, building sets, and games under the Masters of the Universe, MEGA, UNO, Lightyear, Jurassic World, WWE, and Star Wars brands; and licensor partner brands, including Disney, NBCUniversal, WWE, Microsoft, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros, and Sanrio. It sells its products directly to consumers through its catalog, website, and proprietary retail stores; retailers, including discount and free-standing toy stores, chain stores, department stores, and other retail outlets; and wholesalers, as well as through agents and distributors. Mattel, Inc. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in El Segundo, California.
Mattel Dividend Announcement
• Mattel announced a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2017-09-15. Ex dividend date: 2017-08-21
• Mattel's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%
Mattel Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2017-08-21 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2017-09-15 |
2017-05-17 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2017-06-09 |
2017-02-14 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2017-03-03 |
2016-11-18 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2016-12-09 |
2016-08-19 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2016-09-16 |
2016-05-17 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2016-06-10 |
2016-02-12 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2016-03-04 |
2015-11-23 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2015-12-11 |
2015-08-24 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2015-09-18 |
2015-05-20 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2015-06-12 |
2015-02-17 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2015-03-06 |
2014-11-24 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2014-12-12 |
2014-08-25 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2014-09-19 |
2014-05-21 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2014-06-13 |
2014-02-18 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2014-03-07 |
2013-11-25 | $0.36 | quarterly | 2013-12-13 |
2013-08-26 | $0.36 | quarterly | 2013-09-20 |
2013-05-21 | $0.36 | quarterly | 2013-06-14 |
2013-02-20 | $0.36 | quarterly | 2013-03-08 |
2012-11-26 | $0.31 | quarterly | 2012-12-14 |
2012-08-27 | $0.31 | quarterly | 2012-09-21 |
2012-05-21 | $0.31 | quarterly | 2012-06-15 |
2012-02-21 | $0.31 | quarterly | 2012-03-09 |
2011-11-28 | $0.23 | quarterly | 2011-12-16 |
2011-08-29 | $0.23 | quarterly | 2011-09-23 |
2011-05-23 | $0.23 | quarterly | 2011-06-17 |
2011-02-22 | $0.23 | quarterly | 2011-03-11 |
2010-12-01 | $0.83 | quarterly | 2010-12-16 |
2009-11-25 | $0.75 | quarterly | 2009-12-17 |
2008-12-03 | $0.75 | quarterly | 2008-12-18 |
2007-11-28 | $0.75 | quarterly | 2007-12-14 |
2006-11-29 | $0.65 | quarterly | 2006-12-15 |
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Mattel Dividend Yield
Mattel current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%. Interested in purchasing Mattel stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:
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1. Determination of Dividend: Mattel's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Mattel publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Mattel distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Mattel are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Mattel sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Mattel distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Mattel declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Mattel's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review Mattel's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.