Barbie maker Mattel faces investor pressure to consider a sale amid stagnating growth

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Mattel is facing pressure from a major investor to consider a sale amid struggling sales and profitability, according to various reports on Monday.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:07:03 UTC.

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