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Spectrum Brands Q4 Net Sales Slip 2.8% to $713.2 Million

Spectrum Brands shares face pressure after Q4 net sales fell 2.8% to $713.2 million and diluted EPS from continuing operations dropped to $1.08, despite a 10.3% rise in adjusted EBITDA.

📅 November 12, 2026 🕐 1 min read

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Fourth-quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2026 show net sales down 2.8% to $713.2 million and diluted EPS from continuing operations nearly halved to $1.08 from $2.19, with organic sales down 3.1%. The H&G segment was weakest with sales off 9.3% and adjusted EBITDA down 21.3%. Partial offsets exist, as adjusted EBITDA rose 10.3% to $69.9 million with margins up 120 bps, but the headline profit decline points to near-term selling pressure.

Catalysts

▼ Q4 net sales fell 2.8% to $713.2 million and organic sales declined 3.1%
▼ Diluted EPS from continuing operations dropped 50.7% to $1.08; adjusted EPS fell 46.7% to $1.39

Risk Factors

▲ Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations rose 10.3% to $69.9 million with margin up 120 bps to 9.8%
▲ Gross margin improved 260 bps to 37.6%

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🎯 Key Takeaways

Net sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, fell 2.8% to $713.2 million, with organic sales down 3.1%.
Diluted EPS from continuing operations declined 50.7% to $1.08 compared to $2.19 in the prior year period.
The Home & Garden segment reported a 9.3% drop in sales and a 21.3% decrease in adjusted EBITDA.
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations grew 10.3% to $69.9 million, supported by a 260 bps improvement in gross margin to 37.6%.

📝 Executive Summary

Spectrum Brands Holdings reported a challenging fourth quarter ending September 30, 2026, with net sales falling 2.8% to $713.2 million. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations dropped significantly to $1.08, down from $2.19 in the same period last year, as the Home & Garden segment faced a 9.3% decline in sales.

❓ FAQ

Why would Spectrum Brands stock fall on this report?

Sales and earnings per share declined sharply from a year earlier: net sales fell 2.8% to $713.2 million and diluted EPS from continuing operations halved to $1.08 from $2.19, which investors typically react to negatively.

Was there anything positive in the quarter?

Yes, gross profit margin improved 260 basis points to 37.6% and adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations grew 10.3% to $69.9 million, but these gains did not offset the lower sales and EPS.

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