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Newell Brands (NWL) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Newell Brands gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 9, 2024. Its releases raised guidance 6 times and lowered it 3 times.
Adjusted operating margin
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | 8.4%–9.0% (Oct 30, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | 9.5%–10.2% (Jul 31, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | 9.6%–10.2% (May 1, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2026 | 2.5%–3.5% (Feb 6, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY2025 | 9.1%–9.5% (Aug 1, 2025) → lowered 9.0%–9.5% (Oct 31, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2025 | 10.4%–10.8% (Apr 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2025 | 2.0%–4.0% (Feb 7, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q4 2024 | 7.0%–7.7% (Oct 25, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2024 | 8.3%–8.8% (Jul 26, 2024) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | 2.4%–3.2% (Feb 9, 2024) → raised 9.1%–9.6% (Apr 26, 2024) → lowered 7.8%–8.2% (Jul 26, 2024) → raised 8.0%–8.2% (Oct 25, 2024) | — | — | — |
Operating cash flow
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $350M–$400M (Feb 6, 2026) → reaffirmed $350M–$400M (May 1, 2026) → raised $400M (Jul 31, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $450M–$500M (Feb 7, 2025) → lowered $400M–$500M (Apr 30, 2025) → lowered $400M–$450M (Aug 1, 2025) → lowered $250M–$300M (Oct 31, 2025) | $264M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
| FY2024 | $400M–$500M (Feb 9, 2024) → reaffirmed $400M–$500M (Apr 26, 2024) → raised $450M–$550M (Jul 26, 2024) | $496M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
GAAP depreciation & amortization
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $94.0M (Oct 25, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $0.17–$0.19 (Oct 30, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $0.18–$0.20 (Jul 31, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $0.16–$0.19 (May 1, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2026 | −$0.12–−$0.08 (Feb 6, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY2026 | $0.54–$0.60 (Feb 6, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 2025 | $0.21–$0.24 (Apr 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2025 | −$0.09–−$0.06 (Feb 7, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2025 | $0.70–$0.76 (Feb 7, 2025) → lowered $0.10 (Apr 30, 2025) → raised $0.16–$0.19 (Aug 1, 2025) → raised $0.16–$0.20 (Oct 31, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q4 2024 | $0.11–$0.14 (Oct 25, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2024 | $0.14–$0.17 (Jul 26, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted depreciation & amortization
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $82.0M (Apr 26, 2024) → raised $88.0M (Jul 26, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Newell Brands, Q3 2026: revenue $1.9B (+4% year over year), operating margin 1.4%, net loss $81.0M, operating cash flow $297M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Newell Brands beat its guidance?
Newell Brands gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 9, 2024. Its releases raised guidance 6 times and lowered it 3 times.
How often does Newell Brands raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 6 times and lowered it 3 times since Feb 9, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.