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Newell Brands (NWL) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 1, 2026
Newell Brands (NWL) reported revenue of $1.5B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), -1% from a year earlier and -18% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 2.2%, net loss $33.0M (2.1% of revenue).
Newell Brands, Q1 2026: revenue $1.5B (-1% year over year), operating margin 2.2%, net loss $33.0M, operating cash flow −$233M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.5B | -18% | -1% |
| Operating profit | $34.0M | — | +62% |
| Net earnings | −$33.0M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | −$233M | -245% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $1.5B in Q1 2026, down 1% year over year and down 18% from the previous quarter. Home and Commercial Solutions was the largest line at 50% of revenue. Home and Commercial Solutions lost $0.03B year over year (down 4%), 188% of the total change.
Gross margin was 33.1%, up 1.0 points from Q1 2025. Operating profit was $0.03B, a 2.2% margin (up 0.9 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 1% while revenue fell 1%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $0.03B, narrower than the previous quarter's $0.32B loss. Net interest and other expense of $0.10B was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was −$0.23B. Non-cash charges added back $0.08B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.30B. Capital expenditures of $0.04B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.27B.
Questions
What was Newell Brands' revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Newell Brands (NWL) reported revenue of $1.5B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), -1% from a year earlier and -18% from the quarter before.
Was Newell Brands profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $34.0M (2.2% of revenue) and net loss $33.0M.
Source: Newell Brands 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.