NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of NWL during the latest reporting period was Hancock Classic Value, which increased its reported NWL position by approximately $109.96M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in NWL exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL). InsiderSet tracks quarterly accumulation trends, new institutional positions, ownership increases, and estimated performance of newly disclosed holdings using SEC filing data and recent market prices.
The investors highlighted on this page collectively added approximately $218.49M in reported NWL exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in NEWELL BRANDS INC's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 8,391 | 55,289 | $189,643 |
| Q4 2025 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 2,375,782 | 50,019,553 | $186,072,737 |
| Q4 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 28,749 | 46,898 | $174,461 |
| Q4 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 1,780 | 18,149 | $180,768 |
| Q3 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 2,052,400 | 2,247,327 | $17,259,471 |
| Q3 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 4,327 | 16,369 | $125,714 |
| Q2 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 229 | 12,042 | $77,190 |
| Q1 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 81,260 | 935,787 | $7,514 |
| Q4 2023 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 747,400 | 854,527 | $7,417 |
| Q3 2023 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 2,373,356 | 54,796,231 | $494,809,966 |
| Q2 2023 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 1,617,796 | 52,422,875 | $456,079,013 |
| Q1 2023 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 3,443,400 | 50,805,079 | $632,015,183 |
| Q1 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 32,122 | 380,727 | $4,736,239 |
| Q4 2022 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 8,407,044 | 47,361,679 | $619,490,761 |
| Q4 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 319,200 | 1,140,327 | $14,915 |
| Q4 2022 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 169,977 | 348,605 | $4,559,753 |
| Q3 2022 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 1,385,298 | 38,954,635 | $541,080 |
| Q3 2022 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 32,119 | 178,628 | $2,481 |
| Q2 2022 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 1,318,143 | 37,569,337 | $715,320 |
| Q2 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 525,800 | 2,738,327 | $52,138 |
| Q2 2022 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 40,676 | 146,509 | $2,790 |
| Q1 2022 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 7,908,772 | 36,251,194 | $776,138 |
| Q1 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 202,600 | 2,212,527 | $47,370 |
| Q1 2022 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 26,267 | 105,833 | $2,266 |
| Q4 2021 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 2,179,131 | 28,342,422 | $618,998 |
| Q4 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,778,300 | 2,009,927 | $43,897 |
| Q4 2021 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 79,566 | 79,566 | $1,738 |
| Q3 2021 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 1,201,349 | 26,163,291 | $579,255 |
| Q3 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 78,800 | 231,627 | $5,128 |
| Q2 2021 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 610,818 | 24,961,942 | $685,705 |
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.