Zacks Research Cuts Earnings Estimates for Newell Brands

Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:NWL) – Zacks Research dropped their Q4 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Newell Brands in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, August 21st. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the company will post earnings of $0.19 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.24. Zacks Research currently has a “Strong-Buy” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Newell Brands’ current full-year earnings is $0.76 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Newell Brands’ Q2 2027 earnings at $0.27 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.20 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.21 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $0.66 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $0.68 EPS.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL) last announced its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The company reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.22. The business had revenue of $1.99 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.98 billion. Newell Brands had a positive return on equity of 12.31% and a negative net margin of 3.05%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.24 earnings per share. 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.

A number of other analysts also recently commented on the stock. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Newell Brands in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. UBS Group upped their price target on Newell Brands from $4.75 to $5.50 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $6.00 price objective on shares of Newell Brands in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Morgan Stanley reissued an “underweight” rating and set a $5.75 price objective on shares of Newell Brands in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on Newell Brands from $5.00 to $7.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Newell Brands has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $6.66.

Newell Brands Stock Performance

NASDAQ:NWL opened at $6.07 on Monday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $5.57 and a 200-day moving average of $4.60. The firm has a market cap of $2.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -11.45, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 0.88. The company has a current ratio of 1.11, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.85. Newell Brands has a twelve month low of $3.07 and a twelve month high of $7.13.

Newell Brands Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 31st will be given a $0.07 dividend. This represents a $0.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 31st. Newell Brands’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is -52.83%.

Insider Activity at Newell Brands

In other news, insider Kristine Kay Malkoski sold 10,850 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $3.65, for a total transaction of $39,602.50. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Bradford R. Turner sold 100,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $6.16, for a total transaction of $616,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 433,398 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,669,731.68. This trade represents a 18.75% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders sold 111,750 shares of company stock worth $658,896. 1.64% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in Newell Brands during the 2nd quarter worth about $436,133,000. Pzena Investment Management LLC grew its stake in Newell Brands by 5.0% during the 4th quarter. Pzena Investment Management LLC now owns 50,019,553 shares of the company’s stock valued at $186,073,000 after acquiring an additional 2,375,782 shares in the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Newell Brands by 197.8% in the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 21,166,902 shares of the company’s stock valued at $78,741,000 after purchasing an additional 14,059,209 shares during the period. Rubric Capital Management LP increased its holdings in shares of Newell Brands by 17.4% in the 1st quarter. Rubric Capital Management LP now owns 15,257,431 shares of the company’s stock valued at $52,333,000 after purchasing an additional 2,257,431 shares during the period. Finally, State Street Corp lifted its position in shares of Newell Brands by 2.1% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 14,615,775 shares of the company’s stock worth $54,371,000 after purchasing an additional 295,001 shares in the last quarter. 92.50% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.