Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL – Get Free Report) issued an update on its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Friday. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.180-0.200 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.200. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.8 billion-$1.9 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.8 billion. Newell Brands also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 0.730-0.770 EPS.
Newell Brands Stock Up 8.9%
NASDAQ:NWL traded up $0.46 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $5.60. 44,332,674 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 8,095,908. The company has a fifty day moving average of $4.84 and a 200 day moving average of $4.39. Newell Brands has a twelve month low of $3.07 and a twelve month high of $7.13. The company has a market capitalization of $2.38 billion, a P/E ratio of -8.36, a P/E/G ratio of 6.35 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 (NASDAQ:NWL – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The company reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.19 by $0.23. Newell Brands had a positive return on equity of 8.89% and a negative net margin of 3.91%.The business had revenue of $1.99 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.98 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.24 earnings per share. The company’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. On average, analysts forecast that Newell Brands will post 0.57 EPS for the current year.
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Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of research analysts have issued reports on NWL shares. Barclays raised their price target on shares of Newell Brands from $5.00 to $7.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Morgan Stanley lowered shares of Newell Brands from an “equal weight” rating to an “underweight” rating and dropped their price objective for the company from $4.00 to $3.50 in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Canaccord Genuity Group upped their target price on Newell Brands from $8.00 to $9.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Citigroup restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Newell Brands in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on Newell Brands from $5.00 to $7.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Three research 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. According to MarketBeat, Newell Brands currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $5.38.
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Insider Buying and Selling at Newell Brands
In related news, insider Kristine Kay Malkoski sold 10,850 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $3.65, for a total transaction of $39,602.50. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Bradford R. Turner sold 100,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $3.60, for a total transaction of $360,000.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 464,449 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,672,016.40. This represents a 17.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 202,750 shares of company stock worth $812,396. Company insiders own 1.64% of the company’s stock.
Newell Brands News Roundup
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.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Newell Brands
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of NWL. Quarry LP grew its holdings in Newell Brands by 139.3% during the fourth quarter. Quarry LP now owns 7,416 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 4,317 shares during the period. Summit Securities Group LLC purchased a new stake in Newell Brands in the 4th quarter worth approximately $30,000. Amundi purchased a new stake in Newell Brands in the 4th quarter worth approximately $39,000. Vontobel Holding Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of Newell Brands during the 4th quarter worth approximately $40,000. Finally, Abel Hall LLC purchased a new position in shares of Newell Brands during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $42,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.50% of the company’s stock.
About Newell Brands
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.
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