Newell Brands Q4 net loss widens to $315 million; 2026 EPS outlook $0.54 to $0.60
Newell Brands reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results on February 6, 2026. Fourth quarter net sales fell 2.7% to $1.9 billion and the GAAP net loss widened to $315 million from $54 million, including $340 million of non-cash impairment charges, while normalized diluted EPS rose to $0.18 from $0.16. The company initiated 2026 guidance calling for net sales of (1%) to 1% and normalized EPS of $0.54 to $0.60, which gives shareholders a baseline for the coming year.
Key points
- Q4 2025 net sales were $1.9 billion, down 2.7%, with core sales down 4.1%.
- Q4 net loss was $315 million versus $54 million a year earlier; diluted loss per share was $0.75.
- Q4 normalized diluted EPS was $0.18 versus $0.16 in the prior year period.
- 2026 outlook: net sales (1%) to 1%, normalized EPS $0.54 to $0.60, operating cash flow $350 million to $400 million.
The filing
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