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Newell Brands (NWL) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Jul 31, 2026
Newell Brands (NWL) reported revenue of $2.0B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +3% from a year earlier and +29% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 14.2%, net earnings $106M (5.3% of revenue).
Newell Brands, Q2 2026: revenue $2.0B (+3% year over year), operating margin 14.2%, net earnings $106M, operating cash flow $29.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.0B | +29% | +3% |
| Gross profit | $812M | +58% | +19% |
| Operating profit | $283M | +732% | +65% |
| Net earnings | $106M | — | +130% |
| Operating cash flow | $29.0M | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $2.0B in Q2 2026, up 3% year over year and up 29% from the previous quarter. Home and Commercial Solutions was the largest line at 45% of revenue. Learning and Development added $0.04B year over year (up 5%), 71% of the total change.
Gross margin was 40.7%, up 5.3 points from Q2 2025. Operating profit was $0.28B, a 14.2% margin (up 5.4 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 190% reached operating profit, above the 9% margin then. Operating expenses grew 3% against revenue growth of 3%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+67%). Net earnings were $0.11B, up 130% year over year. The effective tax rate was 45.6%.
Operating cash flow was $0.03B, 27% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.08B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.17B. Capital expenditures of $0.05B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.02B.
Questions
What was Newell Brands' revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Newell Brands (NWL) reported revenue of $2.0B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +3% from a year earlier and +29% from the quarter before.
Was Newell Brands profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $283M (14.2% of revenue) and net earnings $106M.
Source: Newell Brands 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.