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Mattel, Inc. Announces Layoffs Amid Restructuring Efforts

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
500
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~17%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
500 OF 3,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: El Segundo, California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Mattel, Inc. has recently laid off approximately 500 employees as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts. The layoffs occurred at the company's headquarters in El Segundo, California, and are aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs. This decision comes in the wake of declining sales and a need to adapt to changing market conditions. The company has stated that these layoffs are necessary to ensure long-term sustainability and competitiveness in the toy industry. Mattel continues to focus on innovation and product development despite these workforce reductions.

Mattel, Inc. cut 500 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 16.7% of the 3,000 people Mattel, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 6 layoff events at Mattel, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,969 employees.

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Mattel, Inc.MAT
Consumer Discretionary · 3,000 employees
6
EVENTS TRACKED
1,969
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 26, 2025LAST UPDATED MAR 31, 2026