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Over the five-year period, Newell Brands Inc. shows a marked volatility in its financial performance. In 2020, the company experienced losses with a revenue of $9,385 million and a negative operating income of $634 million. There was an encouraging turnaround in 2021, when revenue increased by around 13% to $10,589 million, and operating income turned positive at $946 million. However, 2022 saw a revenue contraction of roughly 11% to $9,459 million, accompanied by a significant decline in gross profit—from $3,296 million in 2021 to $2,834 million—and a reduction in operating income to $312 million. The positive momentum did not sustain as 2023 recorded further declines with revenue falling nearly 14% to $8,133 million, gross profit dropping to $2,353 million, and operating income slipping back into negative territory at -$85 million. Over the most recent period in 2024, there was a slight easing with this year’s revenue at $7,582 million, and a modest rebound in operating income reaching $67 million, though net income remained negative at -$216 million. The year-over-year swings exceeding 20% are particularly notable in gross profit and operating income fluctuations following the peak recovery in 2021. This inconsistency suggests operational challenges amid shifting market conditions within the consumer and industrial products segments in which Newell Brands operates. Overall, while the temporary turnaround in 2021 indicates that the company can bounce back, the subsequent declines raise concerns about revenue sustainability and margin pressures, underscoring the need for strategic operational adjustments to stabilize future performance.
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