Newell Brands reported strong Q2 2021 results with net sales of $2.7 billion, a 28.3% increase compared to the prior year period. Diluted EPS was $0.46, and normalized diluted EPS was $0.56. The company updated its full year 2021 outlook, expecting core sales to increase 7 to 10 percent.
Net sales increased by 28.3% to $2.7 billion compared to the prior year.
Core sales grew by 25.4% compared to the prior year, with growth in every business unit and major region.
Reported operating margin was 11.3%, an increase from 7.7% in the prior year period.
Normalized diluted earnings per share were $0.56, compared to $0.30 in the prior year period.
The company updated its full year outlook for 2021 and initiated its third quarter 2021 guidance.
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