Newell Brands Issues Cautious 2026 Outlook Despite Q4 Results In Line

Core Insights - Newell Brands Inc. provided a cautious outlook for 2026 after reporting fourth-quarter earnings that met expectations and revenue that slightly exceeded forecasts [1] - The company posted normalized earnings per share of $0.18 for the quarter, aligning with analyst estimates, while revenue reached $1.9 billion, modestly above the consensus forecast of $1.88 billion [1] - Core sales declined by 4.1% year over year [1] Full-Year 2026 Projections - For the full year 2026, Newell Brands projected normalized earnings of $0.54 to $0.60 per share, with the midpoint of $0.58 matching analyst expectations [2] - The company anticipates net sales to range from a 1% decline to 1% growth, while core sales are projected to range from a 2% decline to flat [2] - Fourth-quarter profitability improved, with normalized operating margin rising to 8.7% from 7.1% a year earlier, attributed to restructuring and productivity initiatives [2] Investor Sentiment - Investor sentiment was negatively impacted by Newell's first-quarter 2026 outlook, which anticipates a normalized loss of $0.08 to $0.12 per share [3]