NWL heads into 2026, forecasting stabilization, modest margin gains and tariff headwinds as sales stay soft and brand investment ramps up.
NWL's Q4 earnings meet estimates as EPS rises, but core sales fall 4.1% Y/Y, with margins improving despite ongoing sales pressure.
Although the revenue and EPS for Newell Brands (NWL) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Newell Brands (NWL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.18 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.16 per share a year ago.
Newell Brands reported lower fourth-quarter sales after previously saying that its price hikes were drawing resistance from customers.
As Consumer Staples earnings roll in, profit pressure, margin strain and inflation-weary consumers are driving a renewed focus on pricing and efficiency.
NWL's Q4 results are likely to feature softer sales but stronger EPS, driven by cost discipline, margin gains and early signs of segment stabilization.
Newell Brands (NWL) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Newell Brands receives a strong sell rating due to extreme leverage, weak cash generation, and persistent operational headwinds. NWL's turnaround efforts—cost cuts, SKU reductions, and store closures—are overshadowed by years of margin decline and heavy debt from the Jarden acquisition. Free cash flow remains near zero, with net debt at $4.6 billion and leverage at 5x EBITDA, raising bankruptcy risk if execution falters.
NWL is betting on consumer-led innovation to counter tariff pressure, lift core categories and rebuild growth despite a tough 2025 backdrop.
Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) Presents at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference 2025 Transcript
Newell's global productivity plan cuts 900 roles, closes Yankee Candle stores and targets major cost savings through 2026.