Newell Brands raises full-year sales growth outlook

11 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 1

The consumer goods company reported first-quarter net sales down 1.1% to $1.55 billion and a $33 million loss, while adjusted loss of 5 cents a share beat expectations.
It now expects 2026 sales to range from flat to up 2%, versus a prior forecast of down 1% to up 1%, and lifted adjusted earnings guidance to 56-60 cents a share.
Newell said stronger consumer demand, improving point-of-sale trends and investment in innovation, advertising and promotions supported the upgrade despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.

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