Here’s whether Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) is worth buying in 2026 —
based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs.
the S&P 500. Our current read: Bearish.
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Bearish
Positives: above the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum positive). Concerns: trading below the 200-day MA (long-term downtrend); 50-day MA is falling (-1.98% over 10 days); RSI 79 — overbought, elevated pullback risk. Currently 34.7% off its 52-week high. Score: -3/7.
NWL is trading below its 200-day MA ($4.59) — a key warning sign the longer-term trend is under pressure. With an RSI of 78.9, momentum has stretched into overbought territory — short-term pullbacks are common from these levels. The 1-year return of -6.5% compares to +35.1% for SPY (trailed the market by 41.6%). The current 34.7% drawdown from the 52-week high reflects elevated risk for momentum-based strategies.
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $9,352 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period trailed market by 41.6%