NWL Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how NWL performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, NWL sees a +2.20% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -4.27% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +2.63%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
NWL Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
1.95B
-6.12%
0.10%
Gross Margin
34.58%
9.09%
-2.70%
Operating Margin
5.85%
-13.20%
-31.82%
Net Margin
-2.77%
-33.09%
-72.76%
EPS
-0.13
-38.10%
-72.92%
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NWL Earnings Analysis
Newell Brands Inc Corporation (NWL.O) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Gross Margin Improvement: Normalized gross margin improved by 460 basis points to 34.1% for the full year 2024, marking the highest full-year normalized gross margin since 2018.
Operating Margin Improvement: Normalized operating margin rose by 210 basis points to 8.2% for the full year, driven by improved gross margin and operational efficiencies.
Operating Cash Flow Improvement: Newell generated nearly $500 million of operating cash flow in 2024, allowing for a reduction in debt and a leverage ratio decrease to 4.9 times.
Earnings Per Share Exceeds Guidance: Fourth quarter normalized diluted earnings per share came in at 16 cents, exceeding the guidance range of $0.11 to $0.14, indicating strong financial performance.
Global Fill Rate Achievement: The company achieved a 95% global fill rate, the highest in Newell’s history, reflecting improved operational efficiency and customer service.
Negative
Q4 EPS Shortfall: Newell Brands Inc. reported a Q4 2024 EPS of $-0.12978, missing expectations of $0.14, indicating a significant shortfall in profitability.
Core Sales Decline: The company experienced a 3.4% core sales decline for the year, reflecting ongoing challenges in the market despite some improvements in specific segments.
Sales Challenges Overview: Net sales in Q4 were negatively impacted by a 2.6% currency headwind and category exits, contributing to a challenging sales environment.
Rising Interest Expense: Interest expense increased by $2 million year-over-year to $72 million, indicating rising costs associated with debt management.
Sales Decline Outlook: The preliminary outlook for 2025 projects core sales to decline between 2% and 1%, suggesting continued struggles in achieving growth amidst a complex operating environment.
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NWL Earning Call Sentiment
Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:NWL) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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-4.35%Positive
Despite missing earnings expectations, Newell Brands shows positive long-term outlook with improved margins, EPS guidance, and cash flow. However, lack of shareholder return plans, competitive pressures, and macroeconomic challenges balance the sentiment. The Q&A reveals cautious optimism with uncertainty on tariffs and market share maintenance. Given the market cap, the stock is likely to have a neutral movement.
