AQR Capital discloses 5.05% Newell Brands (NWL) ownership stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AQR Capital Management, LLC and AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC report beneficial ownership of 21,166,902 shares of Newell Brands Inc. common stock, representing 5.05% of the class as of December 31, 2025. The firms report shared power to vote and dispose of these shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power. They state the position is held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Newell Brands.

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Institutional ownership analyst

AQR reports a passive 5.05% stake in Newell Brands.

AQR Capital Management and its parent report beneficial ownership of 21,166,902 Newell Brands shares, or 5.05% of the common stock, with shared voting and dispositive power and no sole authority. The event date is December 31, 2025.

The firms certify the holdings are in the ordinary course of business and not aimed at changing or influencing control. This aligns with a passive institutional position under a Schedule 13G, rather than an activist or control-oriented stake.

Institutional holders at or above the 5% threshold can still be relevant for float and governance dynamics, but here the stated passive intent suggests routine asset-management activity rather than a strategic shift.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

NEWELL BRANDS INC.

(Name of Issuer)

Common stock, $1 par value per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

651229106

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 651229106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 21,166,902.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 21,166,902.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

21,166,902.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.05 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 651229106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 21,166,902.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 21,166,902.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

21,166,902.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.05 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: NEWELL BRANDS INC.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 5 CONCOURSE PARKWAY NE, 8TH FLOOR, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30328
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: AQR Capital Management, LLC AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE GREENWICH PLAZA SUITE 130 Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
(c)	Citizenship: AQR Capital Management, LLC - UNITED STATES AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - UNITED STATES
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common stock, $1 par value per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: 651229106
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 21,166,902
(b)	Percent of class: 5.05 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 21,166,902 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 21,166,902
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 21,166,902 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 21,166,902
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Item 2(a) above.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

AQR Capital Management, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	02/13/2026

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	02/13/2026

Exhibit Information

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and AQR Capital Management, LLC hereby agree that this Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the parties. AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC.

FAQ

What stake in Newell Brands (NWL) does AQR report in this Schedule 13G?

AQR reports beneficial ownership of 21,166,902 Newell Brands common shares, equal to 5.05% of the outstanding class. This crosses the 5% disclosure threshold, requiring a Schedule 13G filing as of the December 31, 2025 event date.

Does AQR have voting and dispositive power over Newell Brands (NWL) shares?

AQR and its holding company report shared voting power and shared dispositive power over 21,166,902 shares and no sole voting or dispositive power. This means decisions to vote or sell these shares are made jointly, rather than by either entity alone.

Is AQR’s Newell Brands (NWL) position considered passive or activist?

AQR certifies the Newell Brands position is held in the ordinary course of business and not for changing or influencing control. That language indicates a passive institutional investment consistent with a Schedule 13G filing, rather than an activist or control-seeking stake.

Which AQR entities are reporting beneficial ownership of Newell Brands (NWL)?

The filing lists AQR Capital Management, LLC and AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC as reporting persons. AQR Capital Management, LLC is described as a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and both report identical ownership figures.

What class of Newell Brands (NWL) securities is covered in this Schedule 13G?

The disclosure covers Newell Brands Inc. common stock with a $1 par value per share, identified by CUSIP 651229106. All reported beneficial ownership amounts and percentages relate specifically to this class of common equity securities.

What is the key ownership percentage AQR reports in Newell Brands (NWL)?

AQR and its holding company report owning 5.05% of Newell Brands’ common stock. This percentage is based on 21,166,902 beneficially owned shares, triggering the requirement to file a Schedule 13G as of December 31, 2025.