Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:NWL) Given Average Recommendation of “Hold” by Analysts

Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:NWL) has been assigned a consensus recommendation of “Hold” from the ten research firms that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, four have given a hold rating, three have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price target among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $6.3750.

A number of equities analysts recently commented on NWL shares. Citigroup lifted their price target on shares of Newell Brands from $5.50 to $6.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Zacks Research upgraded Newell Brands from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “hold” rating and set a $6.00 price objective on shares of Newell Brands in a research note on Monday. UBS Group increased their target price on shares of Newell Brands from $4.75 to $5.50 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Newell Brands from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday.

Insider Transactions 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 Melanie Arlene Huet sold 91,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 8th. The stock was 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 approximately $3,901.50. This trade represents a 99.06% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 202,750 shares of company stock worth $812,396 over the last 90 days. 1.64% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Newell Brands

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Quarry LP raised its stake in shares of Newell Brands by 139.3% during 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 during the period. Summit Securities Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Newell Brands during the fourth quarter worth approximately $30,000. Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI acquired a new stake in shares of Newell Brands in the fourth quarter valued at about $39,000. HighPoint Advisor Group LLC acquired a new stake in Newell Brands in the 4th quarter valued at about $39,000. Finally, 111 Capital acquired a new stake in shares of Newell Brands in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.50% of the company’s stock.

Newell Brands Stock Down 3.6%

NASDAQ NWL opened at $6.13 on Friday. Newell Brands has a one year low of $3.07 and a one year high of $7.13. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.85, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a current ratio of 1.11. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $4.99 and a 200-day moving average price of $4.43. The company has a market capitalization of $2.61 billion, a P/E ratio of -11.57, a P/E/G ratio of 5.89 and a beta of 0.88.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 31st. The company reported $0.42 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.20 by $0.22. Newell Brands had a negative net margin of 3.05% and a positive return on equity of 12.31%. The business had revenue of $1.99 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.98 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.24 EPS. The business’s 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. As a group, equities analysts predict that Newell Brands will post 0.75 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Newell Brands News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Newell reported second-quarter adjusted EPS of $0.42, more than double the $0.20 analyst consensus, while revenue of $1.99 billion slightly exceeded expectations. Revenue also grew 3% year over year, marking an important improvement for the company. Why Newell Brands Stock Keeps Rising
• Positive Sentiment: Tariff refunds helped Newell deliver substantially higher profits in the quarter, supporting optimism that cost relief and operational improvements can accelerate its turnaround. Why Newell Brands Stock Keeps Rising
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 outlook to adjusted EPS of $0.73-$0.77. Analysts viewed the earnings beat, stronger guidance, improving sales and margin recovery as reasons the stock could continue benefiting if execution remains consistent. How Newell’s Q2 Beat and Higher Guidance Could Drive the Next Move
• Neutral Sentiment: The earnings call characterized the recovery as promising but fragile. Sustained sales growth, margin improvement and continued execution will be necessary to validate the turnaround after the recent rally. Newell Brands Earnings Call Signals Fragile Turnaround
• Negative Sentiment: Newell’s discounted valuation is offset by elevated leverage and execution concerns. Its debt-to-equity ratio is 1.85, leaving investors sensitive to any setback in the recovery. Is NWL Stock a Buy as Low Valuation Meets Debt and Execution Risk?
• Negative Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada raised its price target from $4 to $5 but maintained a “sector perform” rating. The target remains below the recent trading level, potentially limiting upside and encouraging profit-taking after the sharp advance. Benzinga

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.