Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL) released its quarterly earnings data on Friday. The company reported $0.42 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.22, FiscalAI reports. Newell Brands had a positive return on equity of 8.89% and a negative net margin of 3.91%.The company had revenue of $1.99 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.98 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.24 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Newell Brands updated its Q3 2026 guidance to 0.180-0.200 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance to 0.730-0.770 EPS.

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

• Newell returned to growth for the first time in more than four years, with Q2 net sales up 3% and core sales up 2.3%, exceeding guidance. Five of six business units grew, led by Learning & Development and Outdoor & Recreation.
• U.S. distribution increased at a mid-single-digit rate, while consumer point-of-sale trends and market share improved for brands including Graco, Sharpie, Expo, and Coleman. Management said innovation, higher advertising investment, and stronger retail execution are driving the gains.
• The company raised its full-year outlook to 1%–2% net sales growth, flat to 1% core sales growth, 10%–10.4% normalized operating margin, and $0.73–$0.77 normalized EPS. Operating cash flow guidance was also increased to approximately $400 million, with year-end leverage expected below 4.5 times.
• Inflation expectations doubled to approximately $200 million for 2026, while net tariff-related P&L costs are projected at $127 million. Management said productivity savings and selective pricing are offsetting the pressure, but broad-based pricing actions may be needed if costs worsen.
• Q2 profitability benefited materially from nearly $100 million of recoveries related to tariffs expensed in 2025, plus $26 million tied to first-quarter 2026 tariffs. Excluding these recoveries, management said results still exceeded guidance, but the prior-year recovery is not expected to recur in 2027.

Newell Brands Stock Performance

Shares of NWL opened at $5.60 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $4.88 and a 200-day moving average of $4.40. The company has a market cap of $2.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -8.36, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 6.29 and a beta of 0.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.94, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a current ratio of 1.04. Newell Brands has a 1 year low of $3.07 and a 1 year high of $7.13.

Newell Brands Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 29th were issued a dividend of $0.07 per share. This represents a $0.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 29th. Newell Brands’s dividend payout ratio is -41.79%.

Insider Activity at Newell Brands

In other news, insider Kristine Kay Malkoski sold 10,850 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $3.65, for a total value of $39,602.50. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, insider Melanie Arlene Huet sold 91,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $4.50, for a total transaction of $409,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 867 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,901.50. This trade represents a 99.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 202,750 shares of company stock worth $812,396 in the last ninety days. 1.64% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Newell Brands

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Quarry LP raised its stake in shares of 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 buying an additional 4,317 shares in the last quarter. Summit Securities Group LLC acquired a new stake in Newell Brands in the 4th quarter valued at about $30,000. Amundi bought a new position in shares of Newell Brands during the 4th quarter valued at about $39,000. Vontobel Holding Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Newell Brands in the 4th quarter worth approximately $40,000. Finally, Abel Hall LLC acquired a new stake in Newell Brands during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $42,000. 92.50% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Newell Brands

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 earnings beat expectations: Newell reported adjusted earnings of $0.42 per share, well above the $0.19 analyst consensus and up from $0.24 a year earlier. Revenue rose 3% year over year to $1.99 billion, slightly exceeding estimates. Newell Brands Q2 earnings and revenues top estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Profitability benefited from multiple factors: Sales growth, margin expansion and recoveries related to tariffs supported the earnings outperformance. Management said both net sales and core sales returned to year-over-year growth, aided by product innovation and increased advertising and promotional support. Newell Brands Q2 earnings beat on sales growth and tariff recoveries
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year outlook was raised: Newell increased its 2026 normalized EPS forecast to $0.73-$0.77 from $0.56-$0.60 previously, above the roughly $0.57 analyst consensus. Full-year revenue guidance remained near $7.3 billion. Newell Brands lifts full-year profit view
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst stance remains cautious: Newell retains a consensus “Hold” rating, suggesting investors may want additional evidence that the improved results can be sustained.
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusually high options activity indicates elevated investor interest and potential volatility following the earnings release, but does not establish a clear directional signal.
• Negative Sentiment: Q3 guidance was mixed: The company forecast adjusted EPS of $0.18-$0.20, with the midpoint roughly in line with consensus but the range extending below estimates. Revenue guidance of $1.8-$1.9 billion also suggests limited near-term growth momentum.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

NWL has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Newell Brands in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Barclays upped their price target on shares of Newell Brands from $5.00 to $7.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Newell Brands from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Newell Brands in a research note on Friday, May 15th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Newell Brands from $5.00 to $7.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $5.38.

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.