Newell Brands Inc.
NWLConsumer Defensive · Household & Personal Products · Stock · quarterly payer
Forward Yield
5.17%
Annual Dividend
$0.28
Payout Ratio
196%
5-Yr Growth
-21.2%
Ex-Date
Aug 31, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
Key facts about NWL's dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 27, 2026, Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) has a forward dividend yield of 5.17%, based on an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and a share price of $5.41.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, NWL's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (58 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
- NWL last cut its regular dividend in 2023.
- NWL's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 31, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0700 per share.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, NWL pays out 196% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
- NWL's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 21.2% a year over the past five years.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, NWL's 5.17% yield is 21% above its five-year average yield of 4.28%.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for NWL is $7.15 per share, 32% above the $5.41 share price, so NWL screens as undervalued.
- Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
- Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) has raised its regular dividend 20 times and cut it 3 times across the 159 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 69.6% cut to $0.0700 per share, going ex-dividend on May 30, 2023.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "NWL Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/NWL
Summary
As of Oct 27, 2026, Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) yields 5.17% ($0.28 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (58/100).
Is NWL a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveatsNewell Brands Inc. (NWL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.17% ($0.28/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Advantages
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2023
- Elevated payout ratio (196%)
- Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 5.17%
- Payout Ratio
- 196%
- Annual Dividend
- $0.28
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- -21.2%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Aug 31, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 0
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 0.87
- Market Cap
- $2.3B
- P/E Ratio
- —
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -75%
- 52-Week Range
- $3.07 – $7.13
- Dividend Safety
- C · 58/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2023)
NWL dividend raises and cuts
Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) has raised its regular dividend 20 times and cut it 3 times across the 159 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 69.6% cut to $0.0700 per share, going ex-dividend on May 30, 2023.
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2023 | Cut | $0.230 → $0.0700 | −69.6% |
| May 26, 2017 | Raise | $0.190 → $0.230 | +21.1% |
| Feb 25, 2015 | Raise | $0.170 → $0.190 | +11.8% |
| May 28, 2014 | Raise | $0.150 → $0.170 | +13.3% |
| Nov 28, 2012 | Raise | $0.100 → $0.150 | +50.0% |
| May 29, 2012 | Raise | $0.0800 → $0.100 | +25.0% |
| May 26, 2011 | Raise | $0.0500 → $0.0800 | +60.0% |
| May 27, 2009 | Cut | $0.105 → $0.0500 | −52.4% |
| Feb 25, 2009 | Cut | $0.210 → $0.105 | −50.0% |
| Feb 16, 2000 | Raise | $0.200 → $0.210 | +5.0% |
| Feb 17, 1999 | Raise | $0.180 → $0.200 | +11.1% |
| Feb 18, 1998 | Raise | $0.160 → $0.180 | +12.5% |
Show all 23 changes since 1988
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 1997 | Raise | $0.140 → $0.160 | +14.3% |
| Feb 26, 1996 | Raise | $0.120 → $0.140 | +16.7% |
| May 15, 1995 | Raise | $0.100 → $0.120 | +20.0% |
| May 16, 1994 | Raise | $0.0900 → $0.100 | +11.1% |
| May 18, 1993 | Raise | $0.0750 → $0.0900 | +20.0% |
| Feb 19, 1991 | Raise | $0.0625 → $0.0750 | +20.0% |
| Nov 9, 1989 | Raise | $0.0550 → $0.0625 | +13.6% |
| Aug 9, 1989 | Raise | $0.0475 → $0.0550 | +15.8% |
| Feb 21, 1989 | Raise | $0.0375 → $0.0475 | +26.7% |
| Aug 9, 1988 | Raise | $0.0313 → $0.0375 | +20.0% |
| Feb 12, 1988 | Raise | $0.0263 → $0.0313 | +19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NWL a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveats. Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.17% ($0.28/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Is NWL undervalued?
Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, NWL's fair value is about $7.15 versus a $5.41 share price — so it looks undervalued (+32% vs. fair value).
Is NWL's dividend safe?
NWL has a dividend-safety grade of C (58/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2023, debt and yield-versus-history.
What is NWL's fair value?
Our blended fair-value estimate for NWL is about $7.15 per share, roughly 32% above the current $5.41 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.
Is NWL a buy, hold, or sell?
We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data NWL screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.17% ($0.28/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.
Will NWL cut its dividend?
NWL earns a dividend-safety grade of C (58/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2023). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.
Does NWL pay a dividend?
Yes. Newell Brands Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.28 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 5.17%.
What is NWL's dividend yield?
As of Oct 27, 2026, NWL's forward dividend yield is 5.17%, based on a $0.28 annual dividend and a $5.41 share price.
What is NWL's dividend per share?
As of Oct 27, 2026, NWL pays $0.28 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.
What is NWL's dividend payout ratio?
As of Oct 27, 2026, NWL's payout ratio is 196% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.
How many years has NWL grown its dividend?
NWL does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.
When is the next NWL ex-dividend date?
As of Oct 27, 2026, NWL's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 31, 2026, for $0.0700 per share.
NWL Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
+47%
3 Years
-30%
5 Years
-75%
52-Week Range
$3.07 – $7.13
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is NWL worth?
Undervaluedmedium confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for Newell Brands Inc. is $7.15 per share, versus a market price of $5.41. That implies 32% of upside — a margin of safety of about 24%.
Fair Value
$7.15
Current Price
$5.41
Upside
+32%
Margin of Safety
24%
How we get there
Discounted cash flow
Discounts projected free cash flow back to today.
Dividend discount
Discounts the future dividend stream back to today.
At today's price, the market is pricing in about 10.3% annual free-cash-flow growth. We model 12.0% — below our estimate, leaving room for upside if the business executes.
Assumptions: 8.6% discount rate (CAPM), 12.0% growth for five years fading to 2.5% over the next five, -$0.53 EPS, $0.28 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
NWL Dividend Safety Score
Borderline
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Dividend History
Full NWL dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | $0.0700 | regular |
| May 29, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.0700 | regular |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | $0.0700 | regular |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.0700 | regular |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.0700 | regular |
| May 30, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | $0.0700 | regular |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | $0.0700 | regular |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | $0.0700 | regular |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | $0.0700 | regular |
| May 31, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | $0.0700 | regular |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $0.0700 | regular |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $0.0700 | regular |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | $0.0700 | regular |
| May 30, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | $0.0700 | regular |
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