Newell Brands [NWL] vs Colgate-Palmolive [CL] Detailed Stock Comparison

Newell Brands Inc.

NASDAQ
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Colgate-Palmolive Co.

NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 21 vital metrics comparison: Newell Brands Inc. wins in 7 metrics, Colgate-Palmolive Co. wins in 14 metrics, with 0 ties. Colgate-Palmolive Co. appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric Newell Brands Inc. Colgate-Palmolive Co. Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) -6.09 31.83 Colgate-Palmolive Co.
Price-to-Book Ratio 0.74 1,249.55 Newell Brands Inc.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 226.47 2,343.56 Newell Brands Inc.
PEG Ratio -0.01 -0.30 Newell Brands Inc.
EV/EBITDA 8.75 15.32 Newell Brands Inc.
Profit Margin (TTM) -3.96% 10.46% Colgate-Palmolive Co.
Operating Margin (TTM) 6.96% 20.38% Colgate-Palmolive Co.
EBITDA Margin (TTM) 6.96% 20.38% Colgate-Palmolive Co.
Return on Equity -11.09% 497.47% Colgate-Palmolive Co.
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.81% 16.36% Colgate-Palmolive Co.
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $17.00M $3.63B Colgate-Palmolive Co.
Dividend Yield 7.78% 2.40% Newell Brands Inc.
1-Year Return -6.11% -0.90% Colgate-Palmolive Co.
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 0.25 3.30 Newell Brands Inc.
Enterprise Value $6.99B $74.58B Colgate-Palmolive Co.
EV/Revenue Ratio 0.97 3.66 Newell Brands Inc.
Gross Profit Margin (TTM) 33.10% 60.15% Colgate-Palmolive Co.
Revenue per Share (TTM) $17 $25 Colgate-Palmolive Co.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $-0.68 $2.63 Colgate-Palmolive Co.
Beta (Stock Volatility) 0.96 0.33 Colgate-Palmolive Co.
Short % of Float 13.77% 2.97% Colgate-Palmolive Co.

Newell Brands Inc. vs Colgate-Palmolive Co. Stock Performance Analysis

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NWL
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Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Newell Brands Inc.-3.25%13.06%23.96%22.05%26.26%27.96%
Colgate-Palmolive Co.1.26%5.24%2.78%0.31%14.04%16.59%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Newell Brands Inc.-6.11%-42.19%-81.07%-89.83%-66.58%-80.86%
Colgate-Palmolive Co.-0.90%15.00%10.40%25.21%103.57%194.83%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Newell Brands Inc. vs Colgate-Palmolive Co.

MetricNWLCL
Market Information
Market Cap i$1.76B$67.91B
Market Cap CategorySmall capLarge cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i5,598,7355,227,246
90 Day Avg. Volume i5,930,3556,034,735
Last Close$4.76$90.58
52 Week Range$3.07 - $6.64$74.55 - $99.33
% from 52W High-28.31%-8.81%
All-Time High$55.45 (Aug 15, 2016)$109.30 (Sep 02, 2024)
% from All-Time High-91.42%-17.13%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth-0.03%0.06%
Quarterly Earnings Growth-0.03%0.06%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i-0.04%0.10%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.07%0.20%
Return on Equity (TTM) i-0.11%4.97%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i226.472,343.56
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$5.70$0.07
Cash per Share (MRQ)$0.48$1.74
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$264.00M$4.20B
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$350.38M$3.08B
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i7.78%2.40%
Last 12-Month Dividend i$0.35$2.08

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Newell Brands Inc. vs Colgate-Palmolive Co.

MetricNWL (Apr 24, 2026)CL (Apr 26, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i-6.0931.83
Forward P/E i6.3920.55
PEG Ratio i-0.01-0.30
Price to Sales (TTM) i0.253.30
Price to Book (MRQ) i0.741,249.55
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$1.76B$67.91B
Enterprise Value i$6.99B$74.58B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i0.973.66
Enterprise to EBITDA i8.7515.32
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i0.960.33
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$5.70$0.07

Financial Statements Comparison: Newell Brands Inc. vs Colgate-Palmolive Co.

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Long Term Debt

Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricNWL (2025)CL (2025)
Revenue/Sales i7.20B20.38B
Cost of Goods Sold i4.77B8.13B
COGS % of Revenue i66.2%39.9%
Gross Profit i2.43B12.25B
Gross Margin i33.8%60.1%
Research & Development iN/AN/A
Operating Income (EBIT) i471.00M4.23B
Operating Margin i6.5%20.8%
EBITDA i774.00M4.89B
EBITDA Margin i10.7%24.0%
Pre-Tax Income i-301.00M3.06B
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i-4.2%15.0%
Income Tax i-16.00M798.00M
Income Tax % of Revenue i-0.2%3.9%
Net Income (Profit) i-285.00M2.26B
Profit Margin i-4.0%11.1%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricNWL (2025)CL (2025)
Cash & Equivalents i203.00M1.29B
Total Current Assets i2.71B5.71B
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i37.6%28.0%
Total Current Liabilities i2.53B6.85B
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i35.0%33.6%
Long-Term Debt i4.98B7.32B
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i69.1%35.9%
Total Shareholders Equity i2.39B365.00M
Retained Earnings i-3.23B26.60B
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i-44.8%130.5%
Property, Plant & Equipment i453.00M1.52B

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricNWL (2025)CL (2025)
Operating Cash Flow i147.00M3.03B
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i2.0%14.9%
Capital Expenditures iN/AN/A
Free Cash Flow i17.00M3.63B
FCF Margin i0.2%17.8%
Debt Repayment i-1.28B-655.00M
Common Stock Repurchase iN/A-1.21B

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricNWLCL
Shares Short i36.80M21.36M
Short Ratio i6.273.10
Short % of Float i13.77%2.97%
Shares Outstanding i419.20M801.24M
Float Shares i412.94M751.48M
% Held by Insiders i1.43%0.15%
% Held by Institutions i98.08%86.71%
% Held by Public i0.49%13.14%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Newell Brands Inc. vs Colgate-Palmolive Co.

MetricNWLCL
Last 12-Month Dividend i$0.35$2.08
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i7.78%2.40%
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend i$0.36$2.00
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield i1.09%0.59%
3-Year Total Dividends i$1.07$6.00
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 27, 2026Jan 21, 2026