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Mattel (MAT) R&D spending by quarter

Mattel's R&D spending was $67.9M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -4% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $46.8M (Q1 2025) to $76.7M (Q4 2025).

Mattel R&D spending by quarterMattel R&D spending by quarter$46.8MQ1 2025$49.4MQ2 2025$54.5MQ3 2025$76.7MQ4 2025$59.9MQ1 2026$70.4MQ2 2026$67.9MQ3 2026
QuarterR&D spendingQ/QY/Y
Q3 2026$67.9M-4%+24%
Q2 2026$70.4M+17%+42%
Q1 2026$59.9M-22%+28%
Q4 2025$76.7M+41%—
Q3 2025$54.5M+10%—
Q2 2025$49.4M+6%—
Q1 2025$46.8M——

Q3 2026 at a glance

Mattel, Q3 2026: revenue $1.8B (+4% year over year), operating margin 26.4%, net earnings $354M, operating cash flow $88.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.

Questions

What is Mattel's R&D spending?

Mattel's R&D spending was $67.9M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -4% from Q2 2026.

How has Mattel's R&D spending changed?

Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $46.8M (Q1 2025) to $76.7M (Q4 2025).

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