NWL

Newell Brands reported Q2 2026 net sales growth of 3% to $2B, marking its first year-over-year growth in four years, driven by innovation and improved retail execution across multiple business units and brands. BJ's Wholesale Club, Church & Dwight, and Colgate-Palmolive also demonstrated strong sales momentum through customer growth, product innovation, and market-share gains, though inflationary pressures and uneven consumer spending remain headwinds.

Zacks highlights Newell Brands (NWL) as an attractive value investment opportunity, citing its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating and Value grade of A. The company's valuation metrics—including a Forward P/E of 8.03 (below industry average of 18.77), P/S ratio of 0.33 (vs. industry average 0.64), and P/CF ratio of 5.58 (vs. industry average 13.53)—suggest the stock is undervalued relative to its earnings outlook.

In a comparison of two Consumer Products - Staples sector stocks, Newell Brands (NWL) emerges as the superior value investment option compared to Kenvue (KVUE). NWL holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) with a forward P/E of 7.21 and Value grade of A, while KVUE has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) with a forward P/E of 15.22 and Value grade of C. NWL's improving earnings outlook and stronger valuation metrics make it the more attractive choice for value investors.