Can Newell's Cost-Saving Drive Sustain Its Margin Expansion Momentum?

Key Takeaways NWL's gross margin rose 80 bps YoY to 35.6% and operating margin gained 10 bps to 10.7% in Q2.Cost savings stem from $2B in automation, tariff pricing actions and overhead reduction.NWL guides 2025 operating margin at 9-9.5% with EPS of $0.66-$0.70 on expected top-line gains.Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) has demonstrated meaningful progress in its margin recovery, even as top-line sales remain pressured. In second-quarter 2025, normalized gross margin rose 80 basis points year over year to 35.6%. T ...