Newell Brands: Can Cost Cuts Offset Soft Consumer Demand?

Key Takeaways Newell's Q4 net sales fell 2.7% and core sales declined 4.1% amid softer demand.NWL's productivity plan targets more than $75M savings through automation, digitization and AI.Newell expects FY26 operating margin of 8.6%-9.2%, up about 50 bps year over year.Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) is operating in a challenging environment characterized by weakening consumer demand, which has weighed on the company’s recent performance. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the company reported declines in both net sa ...