Zacks Research Lowers Earnings Estimates for Newell Brands

Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:NWL) – Analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q2 2026 earnings per share estimates for Newell Brands in a report released on Thursday, May 21st. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $0.18 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.26. The consensus estimate for Newell Brands’ current full-year earnings is $0.57 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Newell Brands’ Q4 2026 earnings at $0.24 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.26 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.21 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.19 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $0.61 EPS.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, May 1st. The company reported ($0.05) EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.09) by $0.04. Newell Brands had a negative net margin of 3.91% and a positive return on equity of 8.89%. The firm had revenue of $1.55 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.51 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned ($0.01) EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Newell Brands has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.560-0.600 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.160-0.190 EPS.

Several other research analysts have also recently weighed in on the stock. Canaccord Genuity Group lifted their price target on shares of Newell Brands from $8.00 to $9.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Citigroup raised their target price on Newell Brands from $4.00 to $4.75 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, May 4th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their target price on Newell Brands from $5.00 to $3.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, March 30th. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of Newell Brands from $3.75 to $4.25 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Newell Brands in a research note on Friday, May 15th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $4.94.

Newell Brands Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ NWL opened at $3.58 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $3.89 and a 200 day moving average of $3.95. The company has a current ratio of 1.04, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.94. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -5.34, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.34 and a beta of 1.06. Newell Brands has a 12-month low of $3.07 and a 12-month high of $6.64.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Royal Bank of Canada grew its holdings in shares of Newell Brands by 29.2% in the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 775,131 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,800,000 after purchasing an additional 175,178 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its position in Newell Brands by 47.3% during the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 563,984 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,497,000 after purchasing an additional 181,113 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its stake in shares of Newell Brands by 13.4% in the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 1,302,018 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,073,000 after buying an additional 153,658 shares in the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth increased its holdings in shares of Newell Brands by 47.0% in the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 63,846 shares of the company’s stock worth $396,000 after buying an additional 20,406 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Intech Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Newell Brands in the 1st quarter valued at about $1,326,000. 92.50% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Newell Brands news, insider Melanie Arlene Huet sold 91,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 in the company, valued at $3,901.50. This trade represents a 99.06% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Insiders own 1.64% of the company’s stock.

Newell Brands Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 15th. Investors of record on Friday, May 29th will be paid a dividend of $0.07 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 29th. This represents a $0.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.8%. Newell Brands’s dividend payout ratio is presently -41.79%.

Key Newell Brands News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its earnings forecasts for Newell Brands (NWL) for several future periods, including Q4 2026, Q3 2027, Q4 2027, and FY2028. Higher forward EPS estimates can support a better valuation if investors believe profitability is improving. Newell Brands (NWL) Valuation Check As Guidance Improves But Analyst Concerns On Margins Persist
• Neutral Sentiment: The company continues to be viewed as a turnaround story, with estimates suggesting earnings growth later in 2027 and 2028, but the near-term picture remains uneven. Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL) Downgraded by Morgan Stanley to Underweight
• Negative Sentiment: Morgan Stanley downgraded Newell Brands to Underweight and cut its price target to $3.50 from $4.00, citing limited upside and margin concerns. That kind of analyst call can pressure the shares. Benzinga report on Morgan Stanley downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks also lowered its Q2 2026 EPS estimate, signaling some near-term earnings pressure even as later forecasts improved. This suggests investors may still be cautious about the next few quarters.

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.