Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL – Get Free Report) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Friday. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.730-0.770 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.570. The company issued revenue guidance of $7.3 billion-$7.3 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $7.3 billion. Newell Brands also updated its Q3 2026 guidance to 0.180-0.200 EPS.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the stock. UBS Group boosted their price objective on shares of Newell Brands from $4.25 to $4.75 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Canaccord Genuity Group raised their target price on Newell Brands from $8.00 to $9.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Citigroup restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Newell Brands in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on Newell Brands from $5.00 to $7.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Newell Brands from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $5.38.
Newell Brands Trading Up 8.9%
Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The company reported $0.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.22. Newell Brands had a negative net margin of 3.91% and a positive return on equity of 8.89%. The company had revenue of $1.99 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.98 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.24 earnings per share. Newell Brands’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. Equities analysts anticipate that Newell Brands will post 0.57 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Newell Brands Announces Dividend
The company 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. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 29th. This represents a $0.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.0%. Newell Brands’s dividend payout ratio is -41.79%.
Insider Transactions at Newell Brands
In related news, insider Kristine Kay Malkoski sold 10,850 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $3.65, for a total value of $39,602.50. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider Bradford R. Turner sold 100,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $3.60, for a total value of $360,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 464,449 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,672,016.40. The trade was a 17.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders sold 202,750 shares of company stock valued at $812,396. Corporate insiders own 1.64% of the company’s stock.
Newell Brands News Summary
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.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. California State Teachers Retirement System lifted its stake in shares of Newell Brands by 0.6% in the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 384,848 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,078,000 after buying an additional 2,108 shares in the last quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company raised its holdings in Newell Brands by 2.8% in the 4th quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 78,967 shares of the company’s stock worth $294,000 after acquiring an additional 2,171 shares during the last quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. lifted its position in Newell Brands by 19.6% in the 2nd quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 14,104 shares of the company’s stock valued at $76,000 after acquiring an additional 2,308 shares in the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its stake in Newell Brands by 17.2% during the 4th quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 24,876 shares of the company’s stock valued at $93,000 after purchasing an additional 3,645 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MML Investors Services LLC boosted its stake in Newell Brands by 14.3% during the 4th quarter. MML Investors Services LLC now owns 31,083 shares of the company’s stock valued at $116,000 after purchasing an additional 3,879 shares during the last quarter. 92.50% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
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.
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