Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Co Ltd. Buys Shares of 122,407 Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. $SWK

Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Co Ltd. purchased a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 122,407 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,521,000.

Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in SWK. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its holdings in Stanley Black & Decker by 3.7% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 15,648 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $1,203,000 after purchasing an additional 559 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Stanley Black & Decker by 8.2% in the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 4,645 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $357,000 after buying an additional 353 shares in the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth grew its position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker by 18.8% in the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 6,981 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $537,000 after buying an additional 1,105 shares during the last quarter. CW Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $249,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker by 53.6% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 989 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $67,000 after acquiring an additional 345 shares in the last quarter. 87.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

More Stanley Black & Decker News

Here are the key news stories impacting Stanley Black & Decker this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CNBC commentator Jim Cramer called SWK a “pick-and-shovel” beneficiary of a potential home-renovation cycle, citing strong results from Home Depot and Lowe’s as evidence that demand for tools could improve. Cramer Targets Stanley Black & Decker as the Pick-and-Shovel Play on Home Renovation Boom
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS forecast to $5.53 from $5.30, FY2027 EPS to $6.10 from $5.77, and FY2028 EPS to $6.60 from $6.55. It also increased several quarterly estimates, suggesting better expected earnings momentum. Stanley Black & Decker analyst estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary highlighted traction in the Engineered Fastening segment, supported by automotive and industrial demand, while the company’s $2.1 billion cost-savings program could provide additional operating leverage. Will Strength in Engineered Fastening Unit Continue to Drive SWK’s Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: From a technical perspective, SWK moved above its 20-day moving average and was described as showing a potential short-term bullish trend, supporting the recent price strength. Stanley Black & Decker Just Flashed Golden Cross Signal
• Neutral Sentiment: A report noted that Stanley Black & Decker’s 2026 outlook and planned $1 billion U.S. investment are reshaping the company’s longer-term growth narrative, although the investment could require substantial upfront spending. Stanley Black & Decker stock holds gains
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks reduced its Q3 2026 EPS estimate to $1.52 from $1.66 and made a minor cut to its Q4 estimate, partially offsetting the broader upward revisions. Full-year consensus remains $5.58 per share. Stanley Black & Decker earnings estimates

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have weighed in on SWK. Robert W. Baird set a $84.00 target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Weiss Ratings raised Stanley Black & Decker from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $93.00 price objective on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on Stanley Black & Decker from $65.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Finally, Citigroup upped their target price on Stanley Black & Decker from $100.00 to $107.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Stanley Black & Decker presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $92.25.

Stanley Black & Decker Stock Performance

Shares of SWK opened at $99.91 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 0.55 and a current ratio of 1.43. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $93.06 and a two-hundred day moving average of $83.23. The stock has a market cap of $15.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.37, a P/E/G ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.16. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has a one year low of $61.90 and a one year high of $104.68.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The industrial products company reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.21 by $0.36. Stanley Black & Decker had a return on equity of 8.78% and a net margin of 4.07%.The business had revenue of $3.96 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.97 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.08 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up .4% on a year-over-year basis. Stanley Black & Decker has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.900-5.700 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. will post 5.57 EPS for the current year.

Stanley Black & Decker Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 22nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 8th will be issued a $0.84 dividend. This is a boost from Stanley Black & Decker’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 8th. This represents a $3.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.4%. Stanley Black & Decker’s dividend payout ratio is currently 80.98%.

About Stanley Black & Decker

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc (NYSE:SWK) is a leading global manufacturer of industrial tools, engineered fastening systems, and security products. The company’s portfolio includes power tools, hand tools, accessories, and storage solutions marketed under well-known brands such as DEWALT, Stanley, Craftsman and Black & Decker. In addition to its core tools and hardware offerings, the company provides customized assembly and installation systems for the automotive, electronics and aerospace industries.

Operations are organized across three principal business segments.