From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-21 08:59:00

Longleaf Partners Fund, managed by Southeastern Asset Management, had a -5.14% return in the first quarter of 2025, outperforming the S&P 500 and Russell 1000 Value. The fund invested in quality, resilient companies that demonstrated growth in underlying value per share. For more details, check its top five holdings.

In its Q1 2025 investor letter, Longleaf Partners Fund highlighted Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a toy and entertainment company. The stock had a one-month return of -25.96% and lost 18.38% of its value over the last 52 weeks, closing at $14.83 per share on April 17, 2025, with a market cap of $4.789 billion.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) contributed positively in Q4, with revenue and EBITDA growth. Management’s share repurchase and commitment in 2025 show promise, despite market conditions. CEO Ynon Kreiz’s supply chain diversification strategy positions Mattel for future success in media and gaming amidst tariff risks.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) is not among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds. In Q4, 30 hedge fund portfolios held the stock, up from 25 in the previous quarter. Mattel reported net sales of $1,646 million in Q4, showing potential as an investment. However, AI stocks are favored for higher returns in a shorter timeframe.

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