NWL
Newell Brands Inc. Consumer Defensive - Household & Personal Products Investor Relations →
Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) closed at $3.36 as of 2026-03-20, trading 59.0% below its 200-week moving average of $8.20. This places NWL in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -51.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 43, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.3x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, NWL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times. On average, these episodes lasted 45 weeks. Historically, investors who bought NWL at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +28.5%.
With a market cap of $1409 million, NWL is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 24.9%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -11.1%. The stock trades at 0.6x book value.
This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NWL would have grown to $49, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. NWL has returned -2.1% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: NWL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NWL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying NWL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -10.0% after 12 months (median -14.0%), compared to +10.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 27% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +8.6% vs +27.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NWL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NWL has crossed below its 200-week MA 18 times with an average 1-year return of +28.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1982 | Mar 1982 | 1 | 1.1% | +161.7% | +1177.2% |
| May 1982 | Aug 1982 | 11 | 4.8% | +235.8% | +1189.3% |
| Nov 1987 | Dec 1987 | 1 | 6.4% | +150.8% | +278.3% |
| Jun 1993 | Aug 1993 | 5 | 3.0% | +45.4% | -42.1% |
| Aug 1999 | Feb 2002 | 130 | 47.2% | -18.7% | -75.3% |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 | 2 | 5.4% | +4.5% | -73.2% |
| Jan 2003 | Feb 2003 | 1 | 0.3% | -9.3% | -73.6% |
| Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 | 2 | 6.6% | +3.8% | -71.4% |
| Jul 2003 | Feb 2004 | 29 | 17.6% | -3.1% | -68.6% |
| Mar 2004 | Feb 2006 | 100 | 23.1% | -8.8% | -71.6% |
| Dec 2007 | Sep 2010 | 142 | 78.1% | -53.7% | -74.0% |
| Nov 2010 | Nov 2010 | 4 | 2.0% | -7.5% | -67.4% |
| May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 4 | 9.2% | +19.9% | -62.4% |
| Jul 2011 | Oct 2011 | 15 | 24.8% | +17.6% | -63.4% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 4.0% | +53.0% | -60.7% |
| Oct 2017 | Jan 2021 | 168 | 61.0% | -56.5% | -87.7% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 2.0% | -50.4% | -77.9% |
| Aug 2022 | Ongoing | 186+ | 68.1% | Ongoing | -77.1% |
| Average | 45 | — | +28.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NWL below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) is trading 59.0% below its 200-week moving average of $8.20. The current price is $3.36.
What is NWL's 200-week moving average price?
Newell Brands Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $8.20 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when NWL drops below its 200-week moving average?
NWL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +28.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 45 weeks on average.
Is NWL a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about NWL as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 43. Free cash flow yield is 24.9%. Return on equity is -11.1%. Price-to-book is 0.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does NWL compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in NWL would have grown to $49, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's -2.1% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. NWL has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does NWL pay a dividend?
Yes. Newell Brands Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 833.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20