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

Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL) issued an update on its first quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Friday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of -0.120–0.080 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS 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.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Citigroup lifted their price objective on shares of Newell Brands from $3.75 to $4.25 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price target on shares of Newell Brands from $8.00 to $4.50 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Newell Brands in a report on Monday, December 29th. UBS Group raised their price objective on shares of Newell Brands from $4.00 to $4.50 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on shares of Newell Brands from $6.00 to $5.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $5.94.

Newell Brands Stock Down 1.3%

NWL stock opened at $4.52 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $3.98 and a 200 day simple moving average of $4.65. The firm has a market cap of $1.89 billion, a PE ratio of -75.32 and a beta of 0.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.68, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 0.57. Newell Brands has a 12 month low of $3.07 and a 12 month high of $10.01.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, February 6th. The company reported $0.18 EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.18. Newell Brands had a negative net margin of 0.33% and a positive return on equity of 8.64%. The business had revenue of $1.90 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.88 billion. Newell Brands has set its Q1 2026 guidance at -0.120–0.080 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Newell Brands will post 0.72 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Newell Brands Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 28th were issued a $0.07 dividend. This represents a $0.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 28th. Newell Brands’s payout ratio is -466.67%.

Key Headlines Impacting Newell Brands

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings met Street estimates: Newell reported $0.18 EPS (in line with consensus) and revenue of $1.90B, slightly above estimates, showing execution versus expectations. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Some analyst optimism: Recent analyst coverage includes upward price-target moves and commentary that Newell could turn around in 2026 based on new product initiatives. This supports a constructive longer-term view. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Company statement and results release emphasized resilience and investments in capabilities; management frames the business as stronger exiting 2025, but conversion to improved profitability is yet to be proven. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 2026 EPS guidance missed expectations: Newell set Q1 EPS at -0.120 to -0.080 vs. consensus -0.030 — a material downside to near‑term profitability expectations. (Revenue guidance cited at ~$1.5B, roughly in line with consensus.)
• Negative Sentiment: Price cuts in core brands: The company is cutting prices up to 15% at Rubbermaid and on core Graco items as consumers turn frugal — this may boost volume but pressures margins and near-term revenue/margin recovery. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Sales weakness noted: Coverage highlights lower Q4 sales after prior price hikes provoked resistance — evidence demand is soft and pricing power is limited, which heightens execution risks. Article Title

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Newell Brands

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. California State Teachers Retirement System lifted its position in Newell Brands by 0.6% during the 2nd quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 384,848 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,078,000 after purchasing an additional 2,108 shares during the period. Osaic Holdings Inc. lifted its stake in Newell Brands by 19.6% in the second quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 14,104 shares of the company’s stock valued at $76,000 after buying an additional 2,308 shares during the period. Kestra Private Wealth Services LLC boosted its holdings in Newell Brands by 21.1% during the third quarter. Kestra Private Wealth Services LLC now owns 25,897 shares of the company’s stock worth $136,000 after buying an additional 4,508 shares during the last quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina boosted its holdings in Newell Brands by 2.6% during the second quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 194,723 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,052,000 after buying an additional 4,923 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Creative Planning grew its position in shares of Newell Brands by 14.4% during the 3rd quarter. Creative Planning now owns 41,375 shares of the company’s stock worth $217,000 after buying an additional 5,212 shares during the period. Institutional investors 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.