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Newell Brands (NWL) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026
Newell Brands (NWL) reported revenue of $1.9B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +4% from a year earlier and -6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 1.4%, net loss $81.0M (4.3% of revenue).
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.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.9B | -6% | +4% |
| Operating profit | $27.0M | -90% | -77% |
| Net earnings | −$81.0M | -176% | -486% |
| Operating cash flow | $297M | +924% | -21% |
| Free cash flow | $250M | — | -21% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.9B in Q3 2026, up 4% year over year and down 6% from the previous quarter. Home and Commercial Solutions was the largest line at 54% of revenue. Home and Commercial Solutions added $0.07B year over year (up 7%), 104% of the total change. Outdoor and Recreation declined 8%.
Gross margin was 34.7%, up 0.5 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.03B, a 1.4% margin (down 5.1 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.09B even though revenue rose $0.07B versus Q3 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 25% against revenue growth of 4%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+2180%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $0.08B, after a profit of $0.11B the previous quarter. Net interest and other expense of $0.12B was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was $0.30B (down 21% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $0.08B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.29B. Capital expenditures of $0.05B left free cash flow of $0.25B.
Questions
What was Newell Brands' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Newell Brands (NWL) reported revenue of $1.9B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +4% from a year earlier and -6% from the quarter before.
Was Newell Brands profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $27.0M (1.4% of revenue) and net loss $81.0M.
Source: Newell Brands 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.