Newell Brands reported a strong start to 2021 with a 21.3% increase in net sales and a 20.9% increase in core sales. The company's normalized operating profit doubled, and earnings per share tripled year-over-year. Due to stronger than anticipated results, the company raised its full-year outlook for net sales and normalized earnings per share.
Net sales increased by 21.3% to $2.3 billion, with core sales growing by 20.9%.
Reported operating margin was 8.4%, a significant improvement from negative 74.7% in the prior year period.
Reported diluted earnings per share were $0.21, compared to a $3.02 diluted loss per share in the prior year period.
Normalized diluted earnings per share were $0.30, up from $0.09 in the prior year period.
The company updated its full year outlook for 2021 and initiated its second quarter 2021 guidance.
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