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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Newell Brands (NWL). Shares have added about 5.4% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Newell Brands due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
It turns out, estimates review have trended downward during the past month.
The consensus estimate has shifted -23.9% due to these changes.
VGM Scores
Currently, Newell Brands has a subpar Growth Score of D, however its Momentum Score is doing a bit better with a C. However, the stock was allocated a grade of A on the value side, putting it in the top 20% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Newell Brands has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry Player
Newell Brands is part of the Zacks Consumer Products - Staples industry. Over the past month, Kimberly-Clark (KMB), a stock from the same industry, has gained 10.8%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended March 2025 more than a month ago.
Kimberly-Clark reported revenues of $4.84 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -6%. EPS of $1.93 for the same period compares with $2.01 a year ago.
For the current quarter, Kimberly-Clark is expected to post earnings of $1.66 per share, indicating a change of -15.3% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -1.6% over the last 30 days.
The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for Kimberly-Clark. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of D.
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