NWL Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL) institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, pension funds, and institutional investors holding Amazon shares based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q1 2026). Recent filings show notable position changes from firms including Hancock Classic Value, Sequoia Financial Advisors, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Icahn Capital Management, and Miller Value Partners. This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, increased and reduced positions, new holdings, and sold-out positions to help investors understand institutional sentiment, portfolio allocation trends, and hedge fund conviction in NEWELL BRANDS INC stock.
Key Insights:
- Q1 2026 SEC 13F filings show notable institutional position changes in NWL.
- Hancock Classic Value, Sequoia Financial Advisors, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Icahn Capital Management, and Miller Value Partners were among firms reporting significant share count changes.
- Institutional ownership trends can help investors monitor hedge fund sentiment and long-term conviction in NWL stock.
Related NWL Insights:
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2017 | Olstein Capital Management | Sell | -39,000 | 100,000 | $5,362 |
| Q1 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 20,400 | 1,260,827 | $59,473 |
| Q4 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 733,500 | 1,240,427 | $55,385 |
| Q4 2016 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 29,000 | 139,000 | $6,206 |
| Q3 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -81,500 | 506,927 | $26,695 |
| Q2 2016 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 252,040 | 252,040 | $12,242 |
| Q2 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 465,527 | 588,427 | $28,580 |
| Q2 2016 | Viking Global Investors | Buy | 5,205,834 | 9,936,480 | $482,615 |
| Q1 2016 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -1,016,627 | 307,974 | $13,640 |
| Q1 2016 | Viking Global Investors | Buy | 4,730,646 | 4,730,646 | $209,520 |
| Q4 2015 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -1,966,048 | 1,324,601 | $58,388 |
| Q3 2015 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -347,242 | 3,290,649 | $130,672 |
| Q2 2015 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -160,100 | 3,637,891 | $149,554 |
| Q1 2015 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 27,932 | 3,797,991 | $148,388 |
| Q1 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 87,000 | 122,900 | $4,802 |
| Q4 2014 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -6,860 | 3,770,059 | $143,602 |
| Q4 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -341,700 | 35,900 | $1,367 |
| Q3 2014 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 3,835 | 3,776,919 | $129,964 |
| Q2 2014 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 181,559 | 3,773,084 | $116,928 |
| Q2 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -191,521 | 377,600 | $11,702 |
| Q1 2014 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -205,192 | 3,591,525 | $107,387 |
| Q1 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 569,121 | 569,121 | $17,017 |
| Q4 2013 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 15,639 | 3,796,717 | $123,052 |
| Q4 2013 | Olstein Capital Management | Sell | -20,000 | 110,000 | $3,565 |
| Q3 2013 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -116,890 | 3,781,078 | $103,980 |
| Q2 2013 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 3,897,968 | 3,897,968 | $102,322 |
| Q2 2013 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 130,000 | 130,000 | $3,413 |
Frequently asked questions about NWL activity
Which institutional owners are buying NWL?
Institutional owners buying NWL include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in NWL activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in NWL compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in NWL increasing?
Institutional interest in NWL can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.