Newell Brands said on May 16, 2023 that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share ($0.28 annualized). Previously, the company paid $0.23 per share.
Shares must be purchased before the ex-div date of May 30, 2023 to qualify for the dividend. Shareholders of record as of May 31, 2023 will receive the payment on June 15, 2023.
At the current share price of $8.75 / share, the stock's dividend yield is 3.20%.
Looking back five years and taking a sample every week, the average dividend yield has been 5.03%, the lowest has been 3.14%, and the highest has been 9.91%. The standard deviation of yields is 1.30 (n=237).
The current dividend yield is 1.40 standard deviations below the historical average.
Additionally, the company's dividend payout ratio is -2.86. The payout ratio tells us how much of a company's income is paid out in dividends. A payout ratio of one (1.0) means 100% of the company's income is paid in a dividend. A payout ratio greater than one means the company is dipping into savings in order to maintain its dividend - not a healthy situation. Companies with few growth prospects are expected to pay out most of their income in dividends, which typically means a payout ratio between 0.5 and 1.0. Companies with good growth prospects are expected to retain some earnings in order to invest in those growth prospects, which translates to a payout ratio of zero to 0.5.
The company has not increased its dividend in the last three years.
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What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1108 funds or institutions reporting positions in Newell Brands. This is a decrease of 37 owner(s) or 3.23% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to NWL is 0.13%, a decrease of 16.52%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 0.63% to 462,026K shares. 
The put/call ratio of NWL is 0.43, indicating a bullish outlook.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 75.39% Upside
As of May 11, 2023, the average one-year price target for Newell Brands is 15.35. The forecasts range from a low of 10.10 to a high of $21.00. The average price target represents an increase of 75.39% from its latest reported closing price of 8.75.
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The projected annual revenue for Newell Brands is 9,182MM, an increase of 3.45%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 1.50.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Pzena Investment Management holds 50,805K shares representing 12.27% ownership of the company. In it's prior filing, the firm reported owning 47,362K shares, representing an increase of 6.78%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in NWL by 0.90% over the last quarter.
Icahn Carl C holds 29,986K shares representing 7.24% ownership of the company. In it's prior filing, the firm reported owning 33,070K shares, representing a decrease of 10.29%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in NWL by 14.83% over the last quarter.
Jpmorgan Chase holds 21,417K shares representing 5.17% ownership of the company. In it's prior filing, the firm reported owning 22,022K shares, representing a decrease of 2.83%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in NWL by 89.41% over the last quarter.
Victory Capital Management holds 14,687K shares representing 3.55% ownership of the company. In it's prior filing, the firm reported owning 14,628K shares, representing an increase of 0.40%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in NWL by 6.79% over the last quarter.
VWNDX - Vanguard Windsor Fund Investor Shares holds 11,866K shares representing 2.87% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
Newell Brands Background Information
(This description is provided by the company.)
Newell Brands is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid®, Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Dymo®, EXPO®, Parker®, Elmer's®, Coleman®, Marmot®, Oster®, Sunbeam®, FoodSaver®, Mr. Coffee®, Rubbermaid Commercial Products®, Graco®, Baby Jogger®, NUK®, Calphalon®, Contigo®, First Alert®, Mapa®, Spontex® and Yankee Candle®. Newell Brands is committed to enhancing the lives of consumers around the world with planet friendly, innovative and attractive products that create moments of joy and provide peace of mind.
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