Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.29
Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.4%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
1 years
NWL Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.3% and trend is falling.
NWL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.4%
Trailing DPS$0.29
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout641.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-32.7%
5Y CAGR-21.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.3%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.4%
1Y Total Return-5.4%
5Y Total Return-75.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$2,45310Y ago$2,42020Y ago$6,096
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). NWL's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
NWL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
NWL Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Newell Brands Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 641.7%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
NWL has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -32.7% and 5-year CAGR of -21.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NWL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.4% dividend yield, 6.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.3% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -75.5%, with dividends contributing 9.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $2,420 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
NWL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.68
Avg/Payment$0.1340
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026Latest | $0.0700 | — | 6.15% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 7.67% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 4.73% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 5.28% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 4.36% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.0700 | — | 2.92% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.0700 | — | 3.95% | Sep 13, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.0700 | — | 3.63% | Jun 14, 2024 |
NWL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.4%
#2 of 7
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
1Y
-21.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.4%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd NWLNewell Brands Inc. | $1.9B | 6.4% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 CHDChurch & Dwight Co.,… | $22.2B | 1.3% | 39.0% | 23 | Sustainable |
 SPBSpectrum Brands Hold… | $1.8B | 2.4% | 48.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  ENREnergizer Holdings, … | $1.3B | 6.5% | 36.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  WDWalker & Dunlop, Inc… | $1.9B | 5.0% | — | 8 | Unknown |
 MKCMcCormick & Company,… | $12.1B | 3.7% | 61.2% | 27 | Watch |
 SWKStanley Black & Deck… | $12.5B | 4.1% | 1.2% | 16 | Sustainable |
NWL Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.07 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.68 | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2024 | $0.28 | -36.4% | 4 | $-0.52 | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2023 | $0.44 | -52.2% | 4 | $-0.94 | — | — | 2.0% |
| 2022 | $0.92 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.47 | 195.7% | 0.51x | 4.2% |
| 2021 | $0.92 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.45 | 63.4% | 1.58x | 4.2% |
| 2020 | $0.92 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.82 | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2019 | $0.92 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.44 | 209.1% | 0.48x | 4.2% |
| 2018 | $0.92 | 4.5% | 4 | $-14.60 | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2017 | $0.88 | 15.8% | 4 | $5.63 | 15.6% | 6.40x | 4.1% |
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Start ComparisonNWL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NWL stock.
How much dividend does NWL pay per share?
Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.29 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is NWL's next ex-dividend date?
NWL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NWL typically pays dividends Annual.
Is NWL's dividend safe?
NWL's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +641.7%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has NWL increased its dividend?
NWL has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -21.2%.
How often does NWL pay dividends?
Newell Brands Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.29 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NWL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NWL five years ago would be worth approximately $2,453 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NWL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NWL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.4% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.