Barclays Remain a Buy on Newell Brands Inc (NWL)

Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:NWL) is one of the Best Value Penny Stocks to Buy Now. On February 23, Barclays reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $6. Earlier, on February 22, Dara Mohsenian from Morgan Stanley reiterated a Hold rating on Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:NWL) with a $4.5 price target.

​Mohsenian from Morgan Stanley maintained the Hold rating, citing balanced positives and risks in the company’s turnaround. The company has made clear progress by strengthening its capabilities and streamlining its portfolio. Moreover, it is also protecting its margins despite the tariffs. At the same time, core sales are contracting, and management views 2025 to be a “pause” year.

​On the bright side, Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:NWL) is heavily investing in its “Quantum Leap” AI program. The program is aimed at redesigning workflows, speeding product development, and cutting costs. It is said to feature more than 100 AI use cases, therefore presenting a stronger 2026 innovation pipeline. However, near-term demand and reacceleration timing remain uncertain.

​Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:NWL) is a global consumer goods company that designs, manufactures, sources, and distributes a wide range of products worldwide.

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