Derivative Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Derivative Assets and Liabilities

The following tables present Mattel’s derivative assets and liabilities:

	Derivative Assets
	Fair Value						Balance Sheet Classification
	March 31, 2019		March 31, 2018		December 31, 2018
	(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	$	16,703	$	1,787	$	12,122	Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	3,041		390		1,613		Other noncurrent assets
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments	$	19,744	$	2,177	$	13,735
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	$	377	$	1,424	$	2,357	Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Total	$	20,121	$	3,601	$	16,092
	Derivative Liabilities
	Fair Value						Balance Sheet Classification
	March 31, 2019		March 31, 2018		December 31, 2018
	(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	$	1,045	$	17,456	$	954	Accrued liabilities
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	146		1,419		185		Other noncurrent liabilities
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments	$	1,191	$	18,875	$	1,139
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	$	4,992	$	4,663	$	1,771	Accrued liabilities
Total	$	6,183	$	23,538	$	2,910

Schedule of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments by Classification and Amount of Gains and Losses

The following tables present the classification and amount of gains and losses, net of tax, from derivatives reported in the consolidated statements of operations:

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2019				March 31, 2018						Statements of Operations Classification
	Amount of Gain Recognized in OCI		Amount of Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI to Statement of Operations		Amount of (Loss) Recognized in OCI			Amount of (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI to Statement of Operations
	(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	$	5,818	$	759	$	(5,319	)	$	(4,431	)	Cost of sales

Schedule of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments by Classification and Amount of Gains and Losses

	Amount of (Loss) Gain Recognized in the Statements of Operations					Statements of Operations Classification
	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2019			March 31, 2018
	(In thousands)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	$	(498	)	$	14,688	Other non-operating expense (income), net