Newell Brands (NWL) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

For the quarter ended March 2025, Newell Brands (NWL) reported revenue of $1.57 billion, down 5.3% over the same period last year. EPS came in at -$0.01, compared to $0.00 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.55 billion, representing a surprise of +1.23%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +85.71%, with the consensus EPS estimate being -$0.07.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.Here is how Newell Brands performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Net sales- Home and Commercial Solutions: $812 million versus $817.89 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -9.1% change. Net sales- Outdoor and Recreation: $182 million compared to the $179.14 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of -9.5% year over year. Net sales- Learning and Development: $572 million compared to the $547.41 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +2.3% year over year. Normalized Operating Income (Loss)- Home and Commercial Solutions: $20 million compared to the $34.78 million average estimate based on two analysts. Normalized Operating Income (Loss)- Corporate: -$52 million compared to the -$62.76 million average estimate based on two analysts. Normalized Operating Income (Loss)- Learning & Development: $103 million versus $103.44 million estimated by two analysts on average. View all Key Company Metrics for Newell Brands here>>>Shares of Newell Brands have returned -16.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Newell Brands Inc. (NWL): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks