Newell Brands beats Q1 expectations, raises FY2026 sales and EPS outlook

NEWELL BRANDS INC.

2026-Q1 EPS reported -$0.08 vs consensus -$0.09 ▲ beat (+11.2%)

Q1 net sales $1.5B (-1.1% YoY); core sales -3.5%, ahead of internal plan.
GAAP diluted loss per share $0.08; normalized loss $0.05; operating margin improved to 2.2% from 1.3%.
Learning & Development core sales +2.0%; Home & Commercial -6.9%; Outdoor & Rec -5.7%.
FY2026 guidance raised: net sales flat to +2% (prev -1% to +1%), normalized EPS $0.56-$0.60 (prev $0.54-$0.60).
Q2 outlook: core sales flat to +2%, normalized EPS $0.16-$0.19; operating cash flow outlook $350-$400M unchanged.

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NEWELL BRANDS INC. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $1.5 billion, net income $33 million, EPS $0.08. Guidance raised.

Period: the quarter ended March 31, 2026
Revenue: $1.5 billion
Net income: $33 million
EPS: $0.08
Guidance: raised
Result: reported results

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First Quarter 2026 Highlights – Net sales were $1.5 billion, a decline of 1.1% compared with the prior year period. Core sales declined 3.5% compared with the prior year period. – Gross margin increased to 33.1% compared with 32.1% in the prior year period. Normalized gross margin increased to 33.2% compared with 32.5% in the prior year period. – Operating margin improved to 2.2% compared with 1.3% in the prior year period. Normalized operating margin increased to 4.8% compared with 4.5% in the prior year period. – Net loss was $33 million compared with $37 million in the prior year period. Normalized net loss was $21 million compared with $6 million in the prior year period. – Reported diluted loss per share was $0.08 compared with $0.09 in the prior year period. Normalized diluted loss per share was $0.05 compared with $0.01 in the prior year period. – Normalized EBITDA was $135 million compared with $136 million in the prior year period. – Raised full year 2026 outlook for net sales

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