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Investing.com - Canaccord Genuity reduced its price target on Newell Brands Inc (NASDAQ:NWL) to $9.00 from $11.00 on Monday, while maintaining a Buy rating following the company’s disappointing quarterly results and guidance. The stock, currently trading at $13,254.20, sits well above its 52-week low of $11,100.90.
The research firm cited interrupted progress in Newell’s sales recovery, with first-half 2025 core sales declining 3.4%, reversing previous improvement trends. The company forecast third-quarter core sales to decline approximately 3% at the midpoint, followed by flat organic growth in the fourth quarter.
Despite sales challenges, Canaccord highlighted eight consecutive quarters of significant year-over-year gross margin expansion, including a 680 basis point improvement on a two-year stack in the second quarter. The firm noted management remains focused on improving the structural economics of the business. For deeper insights into Newell’s margin trends and financial health metrics, InvestingPro subscribers can access exclusive analysis and detailed financial metrics.
Newell Brands has been working to streamline its portfolio since CEO Chris Peterson took leadership in May 2023, reducing its master brands from 80 to 55. The company has prioritized investment in its largest and most profitable brands, with 25 brands accounting for 90% of sales and profit.
Canaccord characterized the current sales weakness as a "speed bump" and encouraged investors to "buy this dip," suggesting fourth-quarter momentum could position the stock for significant gains entering 2026 if the company achieves its projected flat organic growth. The stock has shown resilience with an 11.84% return over the past year and a 7.32% gain year-to-date. For comprehensive analysis and Fair Value estimates, check out the detailed Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Newell Brands has been the focus of several analyst reports following its latest earnings and guidance updates. The company reported disappointing quarterly results, with core sales declining 3.4% in the first half of 2025, reversing previous improvements. Newell Brands forecasts a 3% core sales decline at midpoint for the third quarter, with expectations for flat organic growth in the fourth quarter. Despite these challenges, UBS maintained its Neutral rating with a $5.50 price target, noting strong margin progress that balanced the weaker sales performance.
Citi also maintained a Neutral rating but raised its price target to $6.00, anticipating another soft quarter with a 2.9% decline in core sales. In contrast, JPMorgan upgraded Newell Brands from Neutral to Overweight, increasing its price target to $7.00, citing successful turnaround efforts and competitive advantages in manufacturing. Additionally, UBS expressed cautious optimism, highlighting Newell’s initiatives in tariff mitigation, innovation, and organizational alignment as foundations for future growth. These developments suggest a mixed outlook for the company, with analysts differing in their assessments of Newell Brands’ trajectory.
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