Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · Nasdaq
Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, NWL is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5172 stocks scored that day.
Newell Brands Inc. is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $2.41B. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 9 Plastics Products, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its P/B Ratio of 0.98x is the lowest of the 8 peers that report one. Its ROE of -9.0% is the lowest of the 8 peers that report one.
For NWL, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 60.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 28.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.0%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How NWL ranks among 5172 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Plastics Products, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | NWL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.41B | 4/9 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.98x | 8/8 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.24% | 1/6 |
| EPS | $-0.54 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $5.75 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $17.01 | – |
| FCF/Share | $0.28 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | NWL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | -9.0% | 8/8 |
| ROA | -2.0% | 8/8 |
| ROIC | 2.0% | 8/9 |
| Gross Margin | 35.5% | 5/9 |
| Operating Margin | 2.3% | 8/9 |
| Net Margin | -3.0% | 8/8 |
| EBT Margin | -2.5% | 8/9 |
| Tax Rate | -20.8% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | NWL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.11x | 9/9 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.59x | 9/9 |
| D/E Ratio | 3.51x | 1/9 |
| Financial Leverage | 4.51x | 1/9 |
| Working Capital | $320M | 3/8 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | NWL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $331M | 4/8 |
| Free Cash Flow | $118M | 4/8 |
| Capital Spending | -$213M | 7/8 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 105.6% | 2/8 |
| FCF/Sales | 1.6% | 7/8 |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.9% | 6/8 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | NWL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.66x | 6/8 |
| Receivables Turnover | 7.1x | 4/7 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.1x | 7/9 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 6.2x | 2/8 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 52 days | 4/7 |
| Days Inventory | 116 days | 3/9 |
| Payables Period | 82 days | 1/5 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 86 days | 3/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | NWL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $7.25B | 1/8 |
| Operating Income | $164M | 4/8 |
| Net Income | -$221M | 8/8 |
| SG&A Expense | $2.00B | 1/7 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $4.68B | 1/8 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | NWL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.30 | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 426M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $3.21B | 29.0% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $209M | 1.9% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.02B | 9.3% of assets |
| Inventory | $1.49B | 13.5% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $8.61B | 77.8% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $1.83B | 16.6% of assets |
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Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Newell Brands Inc. (Plastics Products, NEC): 9 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| NWL Newell Brands Inc. | ▶ | $2.41B |
| ENTG Entegris Inc | ▲ | $21.20B |
| ATR Aptargroup, Inc. | ▼ | $7.92B |
| AWI Armstrong World Industries Inc | ▼ | $7.11B |
| MYE Myers Industries Inc | ▼ | $1.18B |
| KRT Karat Packaging Inc. | ▶ | $1.06B |
| SWIM Latham Group, Inc. | ▲ | $720M |
| CMT Core Molding Technologies Inc | ▼ | $203M |
| NCL Northann Corp. | ▶ | $110K |
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Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, NWL is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5172 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Newell Brands Inc. stock predictions?
For NWL, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 60.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 28.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Newell Brands Inc. forecasts updated?
Newell Brands Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Newell Brands Inc.'s industry peers?
9 issuers in our coverage, NWL included, share the SEC industry code Plastics Products, NEC. The largest are: Entegris Inc (ENTG), Aptargroup, Inc. (ATR), Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI), Myers Industries Inc (MYE), Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT), Latham Group, Inc. (SWIM).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.