Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: NWL) shares fell after reporting second-quarter earnings. Core sales dropped 4.4%, with $1.935 billion in quarterly sales missing estimates. Home & Commercial Solutions saw a decrease in net sales to $892 million, while Learning & Development and Outdoor & Recreation segments also experienced declines.

The company’s gross margin improved to 35.4%, with normalized gross margin at 35.6%. Operating margin strengthened to 8.8%, and normalized operating margin increased to 10.7%. Normalized EBITDA was $280 million. Newell Brands raised $1.25 billion via senior unsecured notes due 2028.

Newell Brands lowered its third-quarter adjusted EPS guidance to 16-19 cents and full-year 2025 adjusted EPS to 66-70 cents. Full-year operating cash flow is projected between $400 million and $450 million. NWL shares were trading 16.40% lower at $4.69.

This article discusses how tariffs and soft demand affected Paper Mate maker Newell Brands, causing its stock to tumble. The company’s financial performance in the second quarter raised concerns, leading to a decline in share prices.

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