Newell (NWL) Q2 Revenue Falls 4.8%
Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL), a global consumer products company behind names like Rubbermaid and Sharpie, reported results for the quarter ended August 1, 2025. The most notable news from the release was that GAAP revenue came in lower than Wall Street forecasts, while Profit margins (GAAP and non-GAAP) continued to improve, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of year-over-year gross margin expansion, and Non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) met expectations. In the quarter, GAAP revenue was $1.90 billion, compared to an estimate of $1.95 billion, a 4.8% drop in GAAP net sales from the prior year period. Non-GAAP EPS was $0.24, matching consensus (non-GAAP), but down from $0.35 in normalized diluted EPS for Q2 2024. The quarter showed significant improvement in managing costs and Gross margin (GAAP and non-GAAP) has grown for eight consecutive quarters, yet top-line performance remained soft, and Operating cash flow (GAAP) turned negative to an outflow of $271 million for the first six months of 2025, compared to an inflow of $64 million in the prior year period.
Source: Analyst estimates provided by FactSet. Management expectations based on management's guidance, as provided in Q1 2025 earnings report.
Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL) operates a range of household and commercial products through brands such as Rubbermaid (food storage and organization), Sharpie (writing instruments), Coleman (outdoor gear), and Yankee Candle (home fragrance). Its products reach customers in over 150 countries and are sold through a network of leading retailers, including Amazon and Walmart.
Source Fool.com
