(The company) again demonstrated the power of its cost- savings programs and the compelling top-line and margin prospects of its razors and blades business. |
Even after significant progress, overhead remains high, some businesses appear difficult to fix, and commodity costs are eating away savings earmarked for reinvestment, ... buy. |
Ideally, Ketchum's interim responsibilities become permanent and instill much needed discipline into Newell's tattered culture, ... buy. |
Management's ability to hold it together in a tough operating environment is commendable, but pricing dynamics in U.S. and Europe personal care remain worrisome, |
On balance, today's announcement is in line with our expectations, and shows commitment to fixing this once high-flying business going forward, |
We believe the stock could be strong today given the magnitude of the beat, despite a somewhat tepid outlook for the balance of the year. |
We don't see a quick or easy solution to current problems. |
What is clear is that (the) uncertain macro environment and brand turnaround begun too late are not just short-term hiccups, |