Newell Brands: Likely A Value Trap Amid Macro Uncertainties

Bela Lakos1.53K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(8min)Comments(2)SummaryNewell Brands (NWL) receives a sell rating due to deteriorating fundamentals and unsustainable dividend coverage.NWL faces declining sales across all segments and geographies, with macro headwinds from low consumer confidence and elevated energy prices.I believe it is not worth owning NWL for its 8.5% dividend yield. Macro headwinds are likely to keep pressuring both demand and profitability, potentially making the payments unsustainable.Valuation appears cheap, but insider selling and lack of fundamental improvement suggest NWL is a value trap rather than an opportunity. Greggory DiSalvo/iStock via Getty Images Newell Brands (NWL) currently offers a 8.5% dividend yield, which may be attractive for many income focussed investors, especially amid all the ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties. Although the firm has been a reliable payer of dividends for 26This article was written byBela Lakos1.53K FollowersFollowPetroleum engineer with an enthusiasm for investing, accounting and personal finances.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. This post is illustrative and educational and is not a specific offer of products or services or financial advice. Information in this article is not an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell the securities mentioned herein. Information presented is believed to be factual and up-to-date, but we do not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. Expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the authors as of the date of publication and are subject to change.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.