Zacks Research Forecasts Lower Earnings for Newell Brands

Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:NWL) – Research analysts at Zacks Research cut their Q4 2026 earnings per share estimates for Newell Brands in a research note issued on Friday, August 21st. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $0.19 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.24. Zacks Research has a “Strong-Buy” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Newell Brands’ current full-year earnings is $0.76 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Newell Brands’ Q2 2027 earnings at $0.27 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.20 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.21 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $0.66 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $0.68 EPS.

Several other equities analysts also recently issued reports on NWL. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of Newell Brands from $5.00 to $7.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “hold” rating and set a $6.00 target price on shares of Newell Brands in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “underweight” rating and issued a $5.75 price objective on shares of Newell Brands in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Barclays boosted their price objective on Newell Brands from $5.00 to $7.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada increased their target price on Newell Brands from $4.00 to $5.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $6.66.

Newell Brands Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ NWL opened at $5.93 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $2.53 billion, a PE ratio of -11.19, a PEG ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 0.88. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $5.60 and a 200 day moving average of $4.61. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.85, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a current ratio of 1.11. Newell Brands has a one year low of $3.07 and a one year high of $7.13.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL) last announced its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The company reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.22. Newell Brands had a positive return on equity of 12.31% and a negative net margin of 3.05%.The business had revenue of $1.99 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.98 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.24 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. Newell Brands has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.180-0.200 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 0.730-0.770 EPS.

Newell Brands Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 31st will be given a $0.07 dividend. This represents a $0.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.7%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 31st. Newell Brands’s dividend payout ratio is -52.83%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Newell Brands

In other news, insider Bradford R. Turner sold 100,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $6.16, for a total value of $616,000.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 433,398 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,669,731.68. This trade represents a 18.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Corporate insiders own 1.64% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Newell Brands

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Quarry LP lifted its stake in Newell Brands by 139.3% in the 4th quarter. Quarry LP now owns 7,416 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 4,317 shares in the last quarter. Summit Securities Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Newell Brands in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI purchased a new stake in shares of Newell Brands in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $39,000. HighPoint Advisor Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Newell Brands in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Finally, 111 Capital acquired a new stake in shares of Newell Brands in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.50% of the company’s stock.

Newell Brands News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised its FY2026 EPS forecast to $0.76 from $0.56 and increased its Q1 2027 estimate to a loss of $0.02 per share from a loss of $0.04. These revisions suggest improving expectations for Newell’s earnings trajectory. Zacks maintained a “Strong Buy” rating.
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks also lifted its Q2 2028 EPS forecast to $0.36 from $0.17. The longer-term upgrade may support investor confidence in the company’s turnaround, although it is less likely to affect immediate trading than the FY2026 revision.
• Positive Sentiment: Rubbermaid is expanding its Brilliance food-storage line with products made using Eastman’s Tritan Renew recycled-content material. The launch strengthens Newell’s sustainability positioning and broadens a key consumer brand, though no sales or profit contribution was disclosed. Rubbermaid Brilliance food storage portfolio expands with Tritan Renew
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerages have a consensus “Hold” recommendation for NWL, indicating analysts see a balanced risk-reward profile despite Zacks’ “Strong Buy” rating. Newell Brands Given Consensus Recommendation of Hold
• Neutral Sentiment: Sharpie launched promotional content featuring rookie football player Jeremiyah Love. The campaign could support brand visibility, but it provides no specific financial guidance or measurable near-term earnings impact. Sharpie Jeremiyah Love campaign
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks reduced its Q1 2028 EPS forecast to a loss of $0.04 per share from expected earnings of $0.10. The downgrade highlights continued uncertainty in Newell’s longer-term profitability, partially offsetting the nearer-term estimate increases. Zacks Research Predicts Reduced Earnings for Newell Brands
• Neutral Sentiment: The reported short-interest data is unusable: it shows zero shares both before and after the period and calculates a zero-day short-interest ratio. Therefore, it does not provide a credible signal about short-covering or bearish positioning.

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.