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NWL · Analysis updated Nov 10, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
Why is Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) stock moving?
NWL rose from a $5.08 close on Oct 29 to a $5.96 close on Nov 2, on volume of 12.5M to 16.0M shares against a typical 4-5M, after Q3 results on Oct 30. Q3 sales of $1.900B beat the $1.856B estimate and full-year sales guidance was raised to $7.348B-$7.420B, while adjusted EPS of $0.20 was in line. Profit guidance was softer: Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.17-$0.19 has a midpoint below the $0.19 consensus, and full-year EPS was narrowed to $0.74-$0.76, at the low end of the prior range. Management continues to prioritise debt reduction, and inflation remains a headwind. Analysts were mixed on Nov 2: Citigroup (Neutral, $5.50) and Deutsche Bank (Hold, $5.00) cut targets, while UBS (Neutral) raised its target to $5.75. The stock has since traded between $5.47 and $6.14 and closed at $5.93 on Nov 10, above most of the published targets, while volume has returned to around 5.6M shares. Other items are a $0.07 quarterly dividend declared Nov 5, the appointment of Guillermo Beade as COO on Oct 20, and the election of William Newlands to the board effective Jan 1, 2027. None of these is a major catalyst by itself.
News behind the analysis
- Newell Brands Q3 Adj. EPS $0.20, Inline, Sales $1.900B Beat $1.856B EstimateNewell reported Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.20, in line with estimates, while net sales of $1.900B beat the $1.856B consensus.
- Newell Brands Sees Q4 Adj EPS $0.17-$0.19 vs $0.19 Est; Sees Sales $1.916B-$1.954B vs $1.934B EstQ4 adjusted EPS guidance midpoint of $0.18 sits below the $0.19 consensus, while the Q4 sales range brackets the $1.934B estimate.
- Newell Brands Narrows FY2026 Adj EPS Guidance from $0.73-$0.77 to $0.74-$0.76 vs $0.76 Est; Raises FY2026 Sales Guidance from $7.276B-$7.348B to $7.348B-$7.420B vs $7.332B EstFull-year adjusted EPS guidance was narrowed to $0.74-$0.76, while full-year sales guidance was raised to $7.348B-$7.420B.
- Newell Brands Sees Sales Recovery Gaining Steam, But Inflation And Debt Remain ChallengesNewell beat Q3 revenue estimates, raised sales guidance and expanded margins despite inflation, while prioritizing debt reduction.
- Newell Brands Reports Q3 2026 Financial Results and Updates OutlookNewell reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings and net sales and provided updated guidance for the fourth quarter and full year.
- Deutsche Bank Lowers Newell Brands Price Target to $5Deutsche Bank cut its price target from $6 to $5 and kept a Hold rating, now below the recent trading price.
- Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Newell Brands, Lowers Price Target to $5.5Citigroup kept a Neutral rating but lowered its price target from $6.00 to $5.50.
- UBS Maintains Neutral on Newell Brands, Raises Price Target to $5.75UBS kept a Neutral rating and raised its price target to $5.75 after the Q3 report.
- Newell Brands Declares Quarterly Cash DividendNewell declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share for common stockholders.
About Newell Brands Inc.
Newell Brands is an Atlanta-based consumer goods company that owns well-known brands such as Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Elmer's, Oster and NUK. It has a large portfolio of everyday products and carries a lot of debt (net leverage around 4.5x). After more than four years of shrinking sales, it returned to sales growth in mid-2026.
How it makes money
It sells branded products, mostly through big retailers and online channels, across three segments: Home & Commercial (Rubbermaid food storage and commercial products, Yankee Candle, kitchen appliances such as Oster and FoodSaver), Learning & Development (writing tools like Sharpie, Paper Mate, EXPO and Elmer's, plus baby products like Graco and NUK), and Outdoor & Recreation (Coleman, Campingaz). Annual revenue is roughly $7 billion, and North America brings in most of it.
What usually moves NWL
- Consumer spending and retailer inventory decisions
- Tariffs and input-cost inflation
- Progress on productivity and cost savings
- Debt reduction and cash flow
- Back-to-school and holiday season demand