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Newell Brands Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, sourcing, and distribution of consumer and commercial products worldwide.

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Manager	Shares	Value	% of Fund	Period
Jim Simons Renaissance Technologies LLC	238.5K	$818K	0.00%	Mar 2026

SEC Form 13F data. 45-day lag from quarter end.

🔍 Concall Decoded

🎙 Management Tone Tracker Confident Specific ↑ Improving 4 quarters analysed

Q2 2025

Mixed

Management expressed confidence in operational discipline and structural margin improvements (eighth consecutive quarter of gross margin expansion), but acknowledged top-line weakness and consumer softness, stating 'remain a bit cautious in the short term' and that core sales were 'slightly below our operating plan'.

Q3 2025

Mixed

Management repeatedly acknowledges 'exceptionally dynamic and challenging' macro headwinds and a significant sales miss, but also insists 'our strategy is working' and expresses confidence in a turnaround, blending caution with optimistic forward-looking statements.

Q4 2025

Confident Specific

Management repeatedly cited specific metrics: 25 Tier 1/2 innovations, 350 bps market share gain in Baby, 6% Yankee Candle growth, and $40M tariff-advantaged wins, while acknowledging tariff challenges and category headwinds.

Q1 2026 latest

Confident Specific

Management repeatedly described results as 'strong' and 'ahead of expectations', providing detailed quantification of beats and raised guidance. Specific language includes 'we remain confident that Newell's strategy is working' and 'the work we have been doing... is starting to pay off'.

Guidance Reliability Pending · <3Q data

Investor Lens

The investment thesis appears stronger after this call. Management delivered a Q1 beat and raised full-year guidance, with tangible evidence that innovation and A&P investments are driving market share gains and improving POS. The predicted return to core sales growth in Q2 is a key milestone. The team demonstrated ability to manage tariff and commodity headwinds through domestic manufacturing, trade expertise, and selective pricing. However, investors should watch for execution on H2 commodity cost absorption, whether the IEEPA refund materializes, and if consumer spending weakens further for low-income cohorts. Next quarter's focus will be on confirming the Q2 inflection and sustaining margin despite cost pressures.

AI-generated concall tone analysis · Updated 2026-06-09 · Not investment advice

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📊 MIXED Newell Brands Q1 2026 beats expectations; raises full-year outlook

Revenue & Profitability

Q1 2026 net sales declined 1.1% to an undisclosed level, core sales fell 3.5%, and normalized EPS was a loss of $0.05 (ahead of guidance). Normalized operating margin was 4.8%, up 30 bps year-over-year. Operating cash outflow was $233 million. Full-year guidance: net sales flat to +2%, core sales -1% to +1%, normalized EPS $0.56-$0.60. Net leverage ratio stood at approximately 5.4x.

Outlook

Management expects consumer category growth to improve from a 2% decline to a 1.5% decline for full-year 2026, based on Q1 trends. The company believes consumers respond when value is clear, and tax refunds appear to be offsetting higher fuel/energy costs for now. Balanced by risk from low-income consumer weakness and a dynamic tariff and commodity cost environment.

Growth Drivers

Key growth levers include a robust innovation pipeline (25 Tier 1/2 launches planned in 2026 vs 18 in 2025), higher A&P investment, and net distribution wins. Baby returned to growth (+4.9%) with share gains from Graco innovations. Coleman Snap 'N Go Cooler projections raised 5x. Writing, Baby, Outdoor & Recreation, and Kitchen are expected to drive a return to core sales growth in Q2.

Balance Sheet & CapEx

CapEx is planned at $200 million for 2026, down from a historical run rate of about $250 million, as large ERP and supply chain projects are completed. The company expects to generate an incremental $60 million of cash from terminating non-qualified defined benefit plans, classified as investing activities. This cash is being used to bring in additional inventory at lower tariff rates.

Margins

Q1 normalized gross margin expanded 70 bps to 33.2%, driven by gross productivity and net pricing, partially offset by cost inflation and tariffs. Full-year normalized operating margin guidance remains unchanged at 8.6%-9.2%. Q2 operating margin is projected at 9.6%-10.2%, absorbing approximately $25 million in incremental year-over-year tariff costs and higher diesel costs.

Key Risks

Key risks flagged include a fluid tariff environment (Section 122, 232, and 301 investigations) and approximately $50 million of incremental commodity and transportation inflation versus plan, with resin up 40% expected. Low-income consumer weakness persists. The company also faces potential supply chain disruption from government policy changes, though it sees domestic capacity as a mitigant.

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Q2 2026 Q2 2026 2026-07-31

Year-over-year net and core sales growth returned for the first time in four years, with broad-based gains across business units and brands, led by strong U.S. performance. Margins and EPS were boosted by one-time tariff recoveries, and full-year guidance was raised across all key metrics.

Q1 2026 Q1 2026 2026-05-01

Q1 2026 results exceeded expectations, driven by strong innovation, market share gains, and improved consumer demand. Full-year outlook for net sales, core sales, and EPS was raised, despite ongoing cost and tariff headwinds.

Q4 2025 Q4 2025 2026-02-06

2025 saw improved structural economics and resilience despite tariff headwinds, with Q4 and full-year margins expanding and market share gains in key segments. 2026 guidance anticipates flat to slightly positive sales, margin expansion, and strong innovation, with Q2-Q4 expected to drive growth.

Q3 2025 Q3 2025 2025-10-31

Net and core sales declined 7% year-over-year, driven by tariffs, retailer inventory reductions, and international slowdowns. Despite these headwinds, strong innovation and cost management are expected to drive sequential improvement and a return to growth in 2026.

Q2 2025 Q2 2025 2025-08-01

Q2 2025 results met expectations with margin expansion and strong EPS, despite a 4.4% core sales decline. Distribution gains, innovation launches, and tariff-advantaged sourcing are set to drive sequential improvement in H2, with full-year EPS guidance updated to $0.66-$0.70.

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