NEWELL BRANDS INC. — fact timeline

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

“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”

NEWELL BRANDS INC. announced a restructuring with charges of approximately $75 million to $90 million affecting global productivity plan across the Company (approximately 10% globally (approximately 900 employees)).

“The Company estimates that it will incur approximately $75 million to $90 million in restructuring and restructuring-related charges in connection with the Plan”

NEWELL BRANDS INC. shareholders approved Amendment to the Company’s Charter to include an officer exculpation provision at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“The stockholders approved an amendment to the Company’s Charter to include an officer exculpation provision: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 288,246,853 49,892,624 660,805 30,680,727”

NEWELL BRANDS INC. shareholders approved Amendment to the Newell Brands Inc. 2022 Incentive Plan at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“The stockholders approved an amendment to the Newell Brands Inc. 2022 Incentive Plan: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 326,211,111 11,751,483 837,688 30,680,727”

NEWELL BRANDS INC. shareholders rejected Advisory resolution to approve named executive officer compensation at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“The stockholders did not approve the advisory resolution to approve named executive officer compensation (“Say-On-Pay”): For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 146,805,243 191,026,103 968,936 30,680,727”

NEWELL BRANDS INC. shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“The stockholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024: For Against Abstain 366,754,303 2,217,219 509,487”

NEWELL BRANDS INC. shareholders approved Election of each of the eight nominees to the Board of Directors for a one-year term at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“The stockholders elected each of the following eight nominees to the Board of Directors for a one-year term by a majority vote: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Bridget Ryan Berman 303,405,490 35,024,343 370,449 30,680,727 Patrick D. Campbell 329,856,875 8,454,781 488,626 30,680,727 James P. Keane 334,260,687 4,025,546 514,049 30,680,727 Gerardo I. Lopez 333,476,412 4,950,416 373,454 30,680,727 Christopher H. Peterson 336,416,747 2,051,765 331,770 30,680,727 Judith A. Sprieser 333,646,553 4,788,451 365,278 30,680,727 Stephanie P. Stahl 333,163,048 5,262,912 374,322 30,680,727 Anthony Terry 336,122,964 2,192,527 484,791 30,680,727”

NEWELL BRANDS INC. reported first quarter 2024 results: revenue $1.7 billion, net income $9 million, EPS $0.02. Guidance reaffirmed.

“due to the seasonality of the business. With a stronger than anticipated start to the year we remain confident in our full year outlook." Executive Summary – Net sales were $1.7 billion, a decline of 8.4 percent compared with the prior year period. Core sales declined 4.7 percent compared with the prior year period. – Reported gross margin increased to 30.5”