Spectrum Brands (SPB)
Market Price (12/15/2025): $61.22 | Market Cap: $1.5 BilSector: Consumer Staples | Industry: Household Products
Spectrum Brands (SPB)
Market Price (12/15/2025): $61.22Market Cap: $1.5 BilSector: Consumer StaplesIndustry: Household Products
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.8% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -61%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -62% | Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5.2%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -3.5%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -5.2% |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -30% | Meaningful short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 13% | |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 37% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Health & Wellness Trends, E-commerce & DTC Adoption, and Circular Economy & Recycling. Themes include Organic & Natural Products, Show more. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.8% |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -30% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 37% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Health & Wellness Trends, E-commerce & DTC Adoption, and Circular Economy & Recycling. Themes include Organic & Natural Products, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -61%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -62% |
| Meaningful short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 13% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5.2%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -3.5%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -5.2% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
SPB Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
1. Q4 Fiscal 2025 Earnings Beat Expectations
Spectrum Brands reported its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results on November 13, 2025, with adjusted earnings per share of $2.61, significantly surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.77. While net sales declined by 5.2% year-over-year to $733.5 million, the strong earnings beat, partly driven by lower income tax and a reduced share count, led to a nearly 5% gain in SPB's shares during trading hours and a 17.79% pre-market surge.
2. Strategic Focus on Cost Reductions and Operational Efficiency
Despite a decline in revenue, the company's profitability was bolstered by significant cost reductions and improved operational efficiency. Spectrum Brands implemented cost-cutting measures and diversified its supply chain to navigate a challenging macroeconomic environment.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| SPB Return | 27% | 31% | -39% | 34% | 8% | -24% | 12% |
| Peers Return | 30% | 8% | -34% | 11% | 10% | -28% | -18% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 111% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| SPB Win Rate | 50% | 67% | 42% | 67% | 50% | 50% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 55% | 48% | 33% | 45% | 50% | 33% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| SPB Max Drawdown | -62% | -4% | -61% | -5% | -5% | -39% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -30% | -11% | -42% | -14% | -16% | -38% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: CENT, SMG, NWL, ENR, CHD. See SPB Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/12/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | SPB | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -63.3% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 172.5% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -62.1% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 163.9% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 240 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -66.5% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 198.6% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -24.2% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 31.9% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 96 days | 1480 days |
Compare to RUN, PI, PLUG, ENR, AIN
In The Past
Spectrum Brands's stock fell -63.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/22/2021. A -63.3% loss requires a 172.5% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | BF-B | Brown-Forman | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 7.0% | 7.0% | 0.0% |
| 11302025 | CPB | Campbell's | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -5.7% | -5.7% | -7.5% |
| 11212025 | ENR | Energizer | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 12.9% | 12.9% | -5.3% |
| 11212025 | FLO | Flowers Foods | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 4.7% | 4.7% | -1.6% |
| 11142025 | CLX | Clorox | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.3% | 0.3% | -5.1% |
| 03312019 | SPB | Spectrum Brands | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -2.6% | -32.4% | -54.2% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | BF-B | Brown-Forman | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 7.0% | 7.0% | 0.0% |
| 11302025 | CPB | Campbell's | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -5.7% | -5.7% | -7.5% |
| 11212025 | ENR | Energizer | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 12.9% | 12.9% | -5.3% |
| 11212025 | FLO | Flowers Foods | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 4.7% | 4.7% | -1.6% |
| 11142025 | CLX | Clorox | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.3% | 0.3% | -5.1% |
| 03312019 | SPB | Spectrum Brands | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -2.6% | -32.4% | -54.2% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 45.66 |
| Mkt Cap | 1.8 |
| Rev LTM | 3,271 |
| Op Inc LTM | 434 |
| FCF LTM | 220 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 331 |
| CFO LTM | 293 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 446 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | -3.1% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | -2.8% |
| Rev Chg Q | -2.8% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | -0.4% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 10.2% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 7.2% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.4% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 8.9% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 11.3% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 7.0% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 9.2% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 1.8 |
| P/S | 0.6 |
| P/EBIT | 7.5 |
| P/E | 12.6 |
| P/CFO | 8.8 |
| Total Yield | 8.5% |
| Dividend Yield | 3.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 10.2% |
| D/E | 1.4 |
| Net D/E | 1.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 3.9% |
| 3M Rtn | -7.2% |
| 6M Rtn | -2.6% |
| 12M Rtn | -24.9% |
| 3Y Rtn | 9.8% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 3.3% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -9.5% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -16.8% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -38.7% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -65.4% |
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home and Personal Care (HPC) | 1,234 | 1,243 | 1,370 | 1,260 | 1,108 |
| Global Pet Care (GPC) | 1,152 | 1,139 | 1,175 | 1,130 | 963 |
| Home and Garden (H&G) | 579 | 536 | 587 | 608 | 552 |
| Total | 2,964 | 2,919 | 3,132 | 2,998 | 2,622 |
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | 2,264 | 2,332 | |||
| Other current assets | 1,116 | 2,463 | |||
| Home and Personal Care (HPC) | 217 | 200 | 1,231 | 879 | 825 |
| Global Pet Care (GPC) | 159 | 172 | 1,462 | 1,457 | 1,200 |
| Home and Garden (H&G) | 86 | 91 | 846 | 853 | 546 |
| Corporate and shared operations | 420 | 341 | 742 | ||
| Current assets of business held for sale | 1,817 | 1,810 | |||
| Total | 3,842 | 5,258 | 5,776 | 5,340 | 3,314 |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 11/13/2025 | 9.7% | 2.7% | |
| 8/7/2025 | 7.4% | 12.3% | 8.4% |
| 5/8/2025 | 3.6% | 5.0% | -9.0% |
| 2/6/2025 | -7.7% | -7.2% | -8.7% |
| 11/15/2024 | -6.0% | -3.8% | -4.2% |
| 8/8/2024 | 10.6% | 9.6% | 13.1% |
| 5/9/2024 | 11.9% | 12.5% | 7.4% |
| 2/8/2024 | 7.7% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| # Negative | 9 | 7 | 10 |
| Median Positive | 3.6% | 3.9% | 8.3% |
| Median Negative | -3.7% | -3.8% | -8.7% |
| Max Positive | 11.9% | 12.5% | 16.2% |
| Max Negative | -11.8% | -13.9% | -12.1% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11182025 | 10-K 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8072025 | 10-Q 6/29/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5082025 | 10-Q 3/30/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2062025 | 10-Q 12/29/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11152024 | 10-K 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8082024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5092024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2082024 | 10-Q 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11212023 | 10-K 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8112023 | 10-Q 7/2/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5122023 | 10-Q 4/2/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2102023 | 10-Q 1/1/2023 |
| 9302022 | 11222022 | 10-K 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8122022 | 10-Q 7/3/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5062022 | 10-Q 4/3/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2042022 | 10-Q 1/2/2022 |
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