Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL) Issues Q3 2026 Earnings Guidance

Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL) updated its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Friday. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.180-0.200 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.200. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.8 billion-$1.9 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.8 billion. Newell Brands also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 0.730-0.770 EPS.

Newell Brands Trading Up 8.9%

Shares of NWL stock traded up $0.46 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $5.60. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 44,332,732 shares, compared to its average volume of 7,567,822. The company has a market cap of $2.38 billion, a PE ratio of -8.36, a P/E/G ratio of 6.29 and a beta of 0.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.94, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a current ratio of 1.04. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $4.88 and its 200-day simple moving average is $4.40. Newell Brands has a 52 week low of $3.07 and a 52 week high of $7.13.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL) last announced its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The company reported $0.42 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.22. Newell Brands had a positive return on equity of 8.89% and a negative net margin of 3.91%.The company had revenue of $1.99 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.98 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.24 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. 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 research analysts expect that Newell Brands will post 0.57 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Newell Brands Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 29th were given a dividend of $0.07 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 29th. This represents a $0.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.0%. Newell Brands’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is -41.79%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have recently weighed in on NWL. Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Newell Brands in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Newell Brands from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday. UBS Group lifted their price target on shares of Newell Brands from $4.25 to $4.75 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of Newell Brands from $5.00 to $7.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group increased their price objective on shares of Newell Brands from $8.00 to $9.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Newell Brands presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $5.38.

Insider Activity at Newell Brands

In related news, insider Melanie Arlene Huet sold 91,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $4.50, for a total value of $409,500.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 867 shares in the company, valued at $3,901.50. This represents a 99.06% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, insider Kristine Kay Malkoski sold 10,850 shares of Newell Brands stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $3.65, for a total value of $39,602.50. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 202,750 shares of company stock valued at $812,396. 1.64% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

More Newell Brands News

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 Investors Weigh In On Newell Brands

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Hsbc Holdings PLC grew its stake in shares of Newell Brands by 41.5% in the 4th quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 61,033 shares of the company’s stock worth $227,000 after acquiring an additional 17,891 shares in the last quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC lifted its position in shares of Newell Brands by 93.2% during the fourth quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 28,859 shares of the company’s stock valued at $108,000 after purchasing an additional 13,920 shares in the last quarter. Compound Planning Inc. bought a new position in shares of Newell Brands during the fourth quarter valued at about $115,000. Invesco Ltd. boosted its holdings in Newell Brands by 56.1% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 4,273,278 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,897,000 after purchasing an additional 1,534,875 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV boosted its holdings in Newell Brands by 194.5% during the fourth quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 166,669 shares of the company’s stock worth $620,000 after purchasing an additional 110,084 shares during the last quarter. 92.50% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other 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.