NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL) Institutional Selling Activity
Several institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet reduced exposure to NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 based on sequential SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest disclosed institutional seller of NWL during the latest reporting period reduced its reported position by approximately $34.42M based on quarter-end filing values.
Institutional selling activity may reflect profit-taking, sector rotation, portfolio rebalancing, or changing conviction levels among major investment firms. InsiderSet tracks quarter-over-quarter holding reductions, full exits, estimated value changes, and historical selling activity using publicly disclosed SEC filing data.
The investors covered on this page collectively reduced approximately $88.40M in reported NWL exposure during the latest filing period, although many institutional holders continue to maintain significant long-term ownership positions in NEWELL BRANDS INC.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -2,216,618 | 47,802,935 | $163,964,067 |
| Q1 2026 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -164,821 | 238,527 | $818,148 |
| Q4 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -61,779 | 403,348 | $1,500,455 |
| Q3 2025 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -730,684 | 47,643,771 | $249,653,360 |
| Q3 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -26,400 | 465,127 | $2,437,265 |
| Q2 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -475,100 | 491,527 | $2,654,246 |
| Q2 2025 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -364,156 | 48,374,455 | $261,222,057 |
| Q1 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -967,500 | 966,627 | $5,993,087 |
| Q1 2025 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -271,814 | 48,738,611 | $302,179,388 |
| Q4 2024 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -3,456,287 | 49,010,425 | $488,143,833 |
| Q4 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -313,200 | 1,934,127 | $19,263,905 |
| Q3 2024 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -12,346 | 52,466,712 | $402,944,348 |
| Q2 2024 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -1,312,034 | 52,479,058 | $336,390,761 |
| Q2 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -740,860 | 194,927 | $1,249,482 |
| Q1 2024 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -305,676 | 53,791,092 | $431,942,469 |
| Q1 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -5,246 | 11,813 | $94,855 |
| Q4 2023 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -699,463 | 54,096,768 | $469,559,946 |
| Q4 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -4,683 | 17,059 | $148,068 |
| Q3 2023 | Icahn Capital Management | Sell | -24,045,019 | 5,940,744 | $53,645 |
| Q3 2023 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -1,033,200 | 107,127 | $967 |
| Q3 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -358,985 | 21,742 | $196,331 |
| Q1 2023 | Icahn Capital Management | Sell | -3,084,669 | 29,985,763 | $373,023 |
| Q3 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -1,917,200 | 821,127 | $11,405 |
| Q1 2022 | Icahn Capital Management | Sell | -10,634,184 | 33,070,432 | $708,038 |
| Q4 2020 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -670,214 | 24,118,468 | $512,035 |
| Q3 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -237,227 | 15,500 | $266 |
| Q2 2020 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -1,430,930 | 24,231,919 | $384,803 |
| Q4 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -2,441,340 | 252,727 | $4,857 |
| Q2 2019 | Miller Value Partners | Sell | -381,565 | 17,670 | $272 |
| Q1 2019 | Miller Value Partners | Sell | -2,126,520 | 399,235 | $6,124 |
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.