Newell Brands SEC Filings

Newell Brands reported that its Chief Legal & Admin. Officer, Bradford R. Turner, received an award of 64,919 performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs) on 02/09/2026. Each PRSU represents the right to receive one share of Newell’s common stock.

The award stems from the Compensation and Human Capital Committee certifying partial achievement of pre-established performance metrics tied to PRSUs originally granted on February 17, 2023. These PRSUs were structured to vest on February 17, 2026, conditioned on Mr. Turner’s continuous employment with the company through that date.

Newell Brands reported an equity compensation award for executive Kristine Kay Malkoski, President, Learning & Development. On February 9, 2026, she was granted 53,509 performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs) at a price of $0 per unit.

Each PRSU represents the right to receive one share of Newell Brands common stock. The company’s Compensation and Human Capital Committee certified partial achievement of pre-established performance metrics for PRSUs granted to her on February 17, 2023. Under the award terms, these PRSUs are scheduled to vest on February 17, 2026, subject to her continuous employment with the company.

Newell Brands Inc. reported that executive Melanie Arlene Huet, President, Home & Com - Home, acquired 18,177 performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs) on February 9, 2026. Each PRSU represents one share of Newell’s common stock and was recorded at a price of $0 per unit.

The award reflects the Compensation and Human Capital Committee’s certification of partial achievement of performance goals tied to PRSUs originally granted on February 17, 2023. Under the award terms, these PRSUs are scheduled to vest on February 17, 2026, if Huet remains continuously employed with the company through that date.

Newell Brands executive Robert F. Posthauer, President, Home & Com. - Com., reported acquiring 11,331 performance-based restricted stock units on February 9, 2026 at a price of $0 per unit. Each PRSU represents one share of Newell Brands common stock, all held directly.

The PRSUs relate to an award originally granted on February 17, 2023. Newell Brands’ Compensation and Human Capital Committee certified partial achievement of pre-established performance metrics, and the units are scheduled to vest on February 17, 2026, subject to Posthauer’s continuous employment with the company.

Newell Brands reported lower sales and a larger GAAP loss for 2025, but stronger underlying profitability in the latest quarter and issued a cautious 2026 outlook.

In fourth quarter 2025, net sales were $1.9 billion, down 2.7% year over year, with core sales down 4.1%. A $340 million non-cash tradename impairment drove an operating loss of $272 million and a net loss of $315 million, or $(0.75) per share, versus a $(0.13) loss a year earlier. On a normalized basis, operating margin improved to 8.7% from 7.1%, normalized net income rose to $75 million from $69 million, and normalized diluted EPS increased to $0.18 from $0.16. Normalized EBITDA grew 11.6% to $241 million.

For full year 2025, net sales declined 5.0% to $7.2 billion and core sales fell 4.6%. GAAP net loss widened to $285 million, or $(0.68) per share, from a $(0.52) loss, pressured by higher interest expense and large impairment charges. Normalized operating margin edged up to 8.4%, but normalized net income fell to $240 million from $286 million, and normalized EPS dipped to $0.57 from $0.68. Normalized EBITDA was essentially stable at $882 million versus $900 million. Operating cash flow was $264 million, down from $496 million, affected by $174 million of cash tariff costs and higher bonus payouts, while year-end debt stood at $4.7 billion against $203 million of cash.

The Home & Commercial Solutions segment saw 2025 net sales of $3.8 billion, down 7.3%, and a reported operating loss, though its normalized operating margin was 6.7%. Learning & Development revenue slipped 1.0% to $2.7 billion, with a strong 20.0% normalized operating margin, while Outdoor & Recreation sales fell 6.7% to $741 million, breaking even on a normalized operating income basis.

Looking to 2026, Newell expects a modest improvement in sales trends but continued macro and tariff headwinds. The company guides full-year net sales change to a range of (1%) to 1%, core sales change of (2%) to flat, normalized operating margin of 8.6% to 9.2%, and normalized EPS between $0.54 and $0.60. Management estimates tariffs enacted during 2025 will create about $0.07 of incremental normalized EPS headwind in 2026 before mitigation. Operating cash flow is projected between $350 million and $400 million, which at the midpoint would be more than 40% above 2025 levels.

Newell Brands Inc. reports an insider equity transaction by its Chief Human Resources Officer on December 4, 2025. On that date, 33,272 shares of common stock were acquired at $0 per share upon the settlement of restricted stock units.

To cover taxes on the vesting, 14,920 shares were withheld based on the company’s $3.69 closing stock price on December 4, 2025, leaving the officer with 42,804 shares of common stock held directly. The restricted stock unit award representing 33,272 units was fully settled into common shares, with no restricted stock units remaining beneficially owned.

Newell Brands (NWL) filed its Q3 2025 10‑Q, showing a return to profitability despite softer demand. Net sales were $1,806 million versus $1,947 million a year ago, while operating income improved to $119 million from a loss of $121 million. Net income reached $21 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $198 million, or $(0.48) per share, last year. Gross profit was $616 million and SG&A declined year over year, reflecting ongoing cost actions.

For the nine months, net sales were $5,307 million versus $5,633 million, with operating income of $311 million up from $58 million and net income of $30 million versus a loss of $162 million. Interest expense rose to $83 million in the quarter. The company issued $1.25 billion of 8.500% senior notes due 2028 and redeemed its 2026 notes, recording a $13 million extinguishment loss year to date. Cash from operations was $103 million year to date. By segment in Q3, Home & Commercial Solutions delivered $942 million of sales, Learning & Development $681 million, and Outdoor & Recreation $183 million. Shares outstanding were 419.2 million as of October 27, 2025.

Newell Brands (NWL) furnished an 8‑K announcing it issued a press release with additional financial information for its earnings covering the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The company stated the information is being furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed “filed” under the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference under the Securities Act. Exhibits include the earnings press release and additional financial information (99.1), the cover page interactive data file (101), and the Inline XBRL cover page (104).

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reports beneficial ownership of 20,814,734 shares of Newell Brands common stock, representing 5.0% of the class. Dimensional disclaims direct beneficial ownership and states the shares are owned by client funds it advises or manages. Of the reported holdings, Dimensional reports sole voting power over 20,510,672 shares and sole dispositive power over 20,814,734 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power disclosed.

The filing classifies Dimensional as an investment adviser and confirms the holdings arise from its advisory roles to registered investment companies, commingled funds, trusts and separate accounts. The statement affirms the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and are not intended to change or influence control of the issuer.