Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL) Releases Q1 2026 Earnings Guidance

Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL) updated its first quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Friday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of -0.120–0.080 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of -0.030. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.5 billion-$1.5 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.5 billion.

Newell Brands Stock Up 2.4%

NWL stock traded up $0.11 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $4.63. 14,279,843 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 6,049,700. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $3.98 and a 200 day simple moving average of $4.65. The company has a market capitalization of $1.94 billion, a PE ratio of -77.15 and a beta of 0.93. Newell Brands has a twelve month low of $3.07 and a twelve month high of $7.73. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 0.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.68.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, February 6th. The company reported $0.18 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.18. The business had revenue of $1.90 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.88 billion. Newell Brands had a positive return on equity of 8.64% and a negative net margin of 0.33%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.16 earnings per share. Newell Brands has set its Q1 2026 guidance at -0.120–0.080 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Newell Brands will post 0.72 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Newell Brands Dividend Announcement

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%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have commented on NWL shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on shares of Newell Brands from $6.00 to $5.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Citigroup lifted their price target on shares of Newell Brands from $3.75 to $4.25 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Morgan Stanley restated a “hold” rating and set a $4.25 price target on shares of Newell Brands in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Newell Brands in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, UBS Group increased their price objective on Newell Brands from $4.00 to $4.50 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $5.94.

Key Stories Impacting Newell Brands

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results largely met Street expectations: EPS of $0.18 matched consensus (up from $0.16 a year ago) and revenue of $1.90B slightly beat estimates, while management reported margin improvement despite sales pressure. Newell Q4 Earnings Meet Estimates, Core Sales Decline 4.1% Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: Management language was constructive — stating the company exited 2025 “stronger and more resilient,” highlighting operational improvements the team believes will convert investments into performance. Newell Brands Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment showed pockets of optimism: at least one analyst recently raised the price target and reiterated a bullish view tied to new product lines and a forecasted turnaround in 2026. Analyst Expects Newell Brands to Turnaround in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call transcript and full release are available for detail — useful if you want management’s commentary on volumes, pricing, and channel dynamics. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Forward Q1 2026 guidance disappointed: company set EPS guidance at -0.120 to -0.080 vs. consensus around -0.030, signaling a weaker near-term profit outlook and keeping uncertainty high for the next quarter.
• Negative Sentiment: Sales trends show demand softness: core sales down ~4.1% year-over-year and reported revenue down ~2.7% YoY; media coverage links the decline to resistance after earlier price hikes. Newell Brands Sales Fall Following Price Hikes
• Negative Sentiment: Price cuts announced on key consumer brands (up to ~15% on Rubbermaid and reductions on Graco items) suggest management is reacting to weaker consumer demand — this may pressure near-term margins and revenue. Newell Brands to cut prices at Rubbermaid, Graco
• Negative Sentiment: Intraday volatility: trading was briefly halted under an LULD pause, reflecting elevated intraday activity around the print and guidance release.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Newell Brands

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Vise Technologies Inc. bought a new position in shares of Newell Brands in the 3rd quarter valued at about $54,000. CreativeOne Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Newell Brands in the third quarter valued at about $54,000. Cresset Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Newell Brands in the third quarter valued at approximately $58,000. Evergreen Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Newell Brands during the 2nd quarter worth about $60,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Newell Brands by 199.1% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 11,930 shares of the company’s stock worth $64,000 after acquiring an additional 7,942 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.50% of the company’s stock.

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.