Newell Brands reported a net sales decline but improved gross and operating margins in Q4 2024. The company is focused on returning to sustainable topline growth and strengthening its balance sheet.
Net sales were $1.9 billion, a 6.1% decrease compared to the prior year period.
Reported gross margin increased to 34.2% compared to 29.9% in the prior year period.
Reported operating margin improved to 0.5% compared to negative 0.5% in the prior year period.
Reported net loss was $54 million compared to $86 million in the prior year period.
The Company initiated its preliminary outlook for first quarter and full year 2025 as follows: Q1 2025 OutlookFull Year 2025 OutlookNet Sales8% to 5% decline4% to 2% declineCore Sales 4% to 2% decline(2%) to +1%Normalized Operating Margin2.0% to 4.0%9.0% to 9.5%Normalized EPS($0.09) to ($0.06)$0.70 to $0.76
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