Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL) released its earnings results on Friday. The company reported $0.18 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.18, FiscalAI reports. The company had revenue of $1.90 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.88 billion. Newell Brands had a negative net margin of 0.33% and a positive return on equity of 8.64%. The company’s revenue was down 2.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.16 EPS. Newell Brands updated its Q1 2026 guidance to -0.120–0.080 EPS.

Here are the key takeaways from Newell Brands’ conference call:

• Management says tariffs materially disrupted 2025 and expects a ~$0.30 EPS P&L headwind in 2026 (total gross P&L impact ~$150M), with a weak Q1 guide (core sales down 7%–5% and EPS of -$0.12 to -$0.08).
• Newell has sharply reduced China exposure to below 10% (from ~35%), secured roughly $40M of tariff-advantaged domestic wins, and says the supply chain diversification materially strengthens resilience.
• A global productivity plan (largely implemented in the U.S., Latin America and Asia) is expected to deliver $75M+ of 2026 savings, lower overheads by ~100 bps, and support a target normalized operating margin of 8.6%–9.2%, higher EPS ($0.54–$0.60) and $350–$400M of operating cash flow.
• Management plans >25 Tier 1/2 launches in 2026 (the strongest pipeline since the Jarden acquisition) and expects distribution to turn positive and market-share gains — citing proof points like Graco share gains and the Yankee Candle relaunch.
• FY2025 results were mixed — net sales $7.2B (down ~5%) and core sales down ~4.6%, but normalized operating margin ticked up to ~8.4% and EBITDA held near prior year at $882M, leaving management to characterize the turnaround as intact despite tariff headwinds.

Newell Brands Stock Performance

Shares of NWL opened at $4.63 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $4.00 and a 200-day moving average of $4.63. The company has a market cap of $1.94 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -6.81 and a beta of 0.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.68, a quick ratio of 0.57 and a current ratio of 1.14. Newell Brands has a 1 year low of $3.07 and a 1 year high of $7.73.

Newell Brands Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 28th were issued a dividend of $0.07 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 28th. This represents a $0.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.0%. Newell Brands’s payout ratio is -466.67%.

More Newell Brands News

Here are the key news stories impacting Newell Brands this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 margins improved and EPS met expectations (Q4 EPS $0.18), showing operating resilience despite sales pressure — this supports near-term earnings credibility. Newell Q4 Earnings Meet Estimates, Core Sales Decline 4.1% Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts remain constructive — recent analyst commentary and select price-target raises signal expectations for a 2026 turnaround tied to new product efforts and cost actions. Analyst Expects Newell Brands to Turnaround in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Company released its formal Q4 results and CEO commentary summarizing execution and operating investments; results contained positive and negative elements (slight revenue miss/beat comparisons depending on source). Newell Brands Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings call transcript is available for details on cost actions, channel dynamics and promotional plans — useful for parsing management tone and near-term cadence. Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Trading was briefly halted by an LULD pause, reflecting intraday volatility after the release. (No article link provided.)
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 2026 guidance came in well below Street expectations: management set EPS of -$0.12 to -$0.08 vs. consensus ~ -$0.03, signaling a weaker start to FY26 and driving downside to near-term estimates. Newell Brands Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Core sales declined (reporting ~4.1% Y/Y core sales drop; overall revenue down ~2.7% Y/Y) and management acknowledged price resistance after prior hikes — a demand headwind. Newell Brands (NWL) Q4 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Management announced price cuts (up to ~15%) at Rubbermaid and on core Graco items to stimulate demand, which could pressure margins and signal tougher retail dynamics. Newell Brands to cut prices at Rubbermaid, Graco
• Negative Sentiment: Press coverage highlights that prior price increases drew resistance and contributed to the sales drop, underscoring the demand/price trade-off facing the company. Newell Brands Sales Fall Following Price Hikes

Institutional Trading of Newell Brands

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. PharVision Advisers LLC bought a new position in Newell Brands in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $86,000. Glenmede Investment Management LP boosted its position in Newell Brands by 39.4% during the 3rd quarter. Glenmede Investment Management LP now owns 25,740 shares of the company’s stock worth $135,000 after acquiring an additional 7,275 shares during the period. Osaic Holdings Inc. grew its stake in shares of Newell Brands by 19.6% in the second quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 14,104 shares of the company’s stock worth $76,000 after purchasing an additional 2,308 shares in the last quarter. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC acquired a new position in shares of Newell Brands during the second quarter valued at $74,000. Finally, Corient Private Wealth LLC raised its stake in shares of Newell Brands by 56.5% during the second quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 17,316 shares of the company’s stock valued at $94,000 after purchasing an additional 6,248 shares in the last quarter. 92.50% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts recently weighed in on the company. Canaccord Genuity Group boosted their price objective on Newell Brands from $7.00 to $8.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 26th. UBS Group lifted their target price on Newell Brands from $4.00 to $4.50 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price target on Newell Brands from $8.00 to $4.50 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Newell Brands in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on shares of Newell Brands from $6.00 to $5.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $5.94.

Newell Brands Company Profile

Newell Brands Inc, trading on NASDAQ under the ticker NWL, is a global consumer goods company known for its diverse portfolio of household, commercial, and specialty products. Formed through the merger of Newell Rubbermaid and Jarden Corporation in 2016, the company traces its roots back to Newell Manufacturing, which was founded in 1903. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Newell Brands has built a reputation for widely recognized brands spanning multiple consumer categories.

The company’s business activities are organized across several segments, including writing and creative expression, home solutions, commercial products, and outdoor recreation.