Stock Pulse
Newell Brands (NWL) reported Q1 2025 earnings in line or ahead of expectations, with expanding gross and operating margins, despite a 2.1% decline in core sales [1]. While the company expects to meet its full-year guidance, it acknowledges a potential $0.10 EPS impact from increased China tariffs, which it plans to mitigate through various strategies [1]. NWL's domestic manufacturing is proving advantageous in this environment, potentially leading to increased market share [1]. Though the company launched new product lines in both candles and coolers [2], [7], concerns remain about the impact of a slowing consumer market on household products [4], [5]. Despite stock decline and negative analyst sentiment in previous months [5], [6], [8], Q1 results suggest a potential turnaround, but short-term volatility is expected [1].