NWL
Newell Brands Inc. Consumer Defensive - Household & Personal Products Investor Relations →
Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) closed at $4.55 as of 2026-05-01, trading 41.8% below its 200-week moving average of $7.82. This places NWL in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -46.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 54, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.10 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2358 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 $1933 million, NWL is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 18.1%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -11.1%. The stock trades at 0.8x 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 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NWL would have grown to $66, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. NWL has returned -1.2% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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% | +1629.6% |
| May 1982 | Aug 1982 | 11 | 4.8% | +235.8% | +1645.9% |
| Nov 1987 | Dec 1987 | 1 | 6.4% | +150.8% | +412.2% |
| Jun 1993 | Aug 1993 | 5 | 3.0% | +45.4% | -21.6% |
| Aug 1999 | Feb 2002 | 130 | 47.2% | -18.7% | -66.5% |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 | 2 | 5.4% | +4.5% | -63.7% |
| Jan 2003 | Feb 2003 | 1 | 0.3% | -9.3% | -64.2% |
| Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 | 2 | 6.6% | +3.8% | -61.3% |
| Jul 2003 | Feb 2004 | 29 | 17.6% | -3.1% | -57.5% |
| Mar 2004 | Feb 2006 | 100 | 23.1% | -8.8% | -61.6% |
| Dec 2007 | Sep 2010 | 142 | 78.1% | -53.7% | -64.8% |
| Nov 2010 | Nov 2010 | 4 | 2.0% | -7.5% | -55.9% |
| May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 4 | 9.2% | +19.9% | -49.0% |
| Jul 2011 | Oct 2011 | 15 | 24.8% | +17.6% | -50.4% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 4.0% | +53.0% | -46.8% |
| Oct 2017 | Jan 2021 | 168 | 61.0% | -56.5% | -83.3% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 2.0% | -50.4% | -70.0% |
| Aug 2022 | Ongoing | 192+ | 68.1% | Ongoing | -69.0% |
| Average | 45 | — | +28.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NWL below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) is trading 41.8% below its 200-week moving average of $7.82. The current price is $4.55.
What is NWL's 200-week moving average price?
Newell Brands Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $7.82 as of 2026-05-01. 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 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 54. Free cash flow yield is 18.1%. Return on equity is -11.1%. Price-to-book is 0.8x. 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 33.3 years, $100 invested in NWL would have grown to $66, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's -1.2% annualized vs 10.7% 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 688.00%.
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 2026-05-01