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Newell Brands ( (NWL) ) has shared an update.
On February 9, 2026, Newell Brands’ board committee approved the 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which grants key employees, including named executive officers, annual equity awards split evenly between performance-based and time-based restricted stock units. The vesting of these awards is tied to multi-year schedules and achievement of performance goals based on free cash flow productivity and adjusted earnings per share, creating a direct link between executive compensation, long-term financial performance and retention.
The committee also set performance criteria for the 2026 Bonus Program, under which executives’ annual cash bonuses will be determined by corporate metrics such as adjusted operating cash flow, adjusted earnings per share, core sales and productivity savings, with one executive’s payout further tied to business segment results. These structures sharpen the company’s pay-for-performance alignment, reinforcing incentives around cash generation, earnings quality and operational efficiency, which are key priorities for investors and other stakeholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (NWL) stock is a Buy with a $6.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Newell Brands stock, see the NWL Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on NWL Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, NWL is a Neutral.
The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (multi-year sales declines, sustained losses, elevated leverage, and softer 2025 cash flow). Offsetting factors include improving near-term technical momentum and constructive 2026 guidance on margins and cash flow, though tariffs and continued sales pressure temper the outlook. The high dividend yield provides some support, but the negative P/E underscores ongoing earnings risk.
To see Spark’s full report on NWL stock, click here.
More about Newell Brands
Newell Brands Inc. is a consumer products company whose portfolio typically includes a wide range of branded household, commercial and lifestyle goods sold across global retail channels. The company focuses on leveraging its brand portfolio and operational performance to drive cash flow, earnings growth and value creation for shareholders and other stakeholders.
Average Trading Volume: 6,815,762
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: $1.89B
For an in-depth examination of NWL stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.