Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 4.900-5.700 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 5.210. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Stanley Black & Decker Trading Down 3.5%

Shares of NYSE SWK traded down $2.73 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $75.60. 1,870,711 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,004,494. The company has a market capitalization of $11.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.54, a P/E/G ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 1.20. Stanley Black & Decker has a 52-week low of $58.23 and a 52-week high of $93.37. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $75.22 and a 200-day moving average price of $75.18.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The industrial products company reported $0.80 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.61 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $3.85 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.74 billion. Stanley Black & Decker had a net margin of 2.66% and a return on equity of 7.90%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 2.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.75 earnings per share. Stanley Black & Decker has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.900-5.700 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Stanley Black & Decker will post 5.22 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Stanley Black & Decker Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 23rd. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 8th will be issued a dividend of $0.83 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 8th. This represents a $3.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.4%. Stanley Black & Decker’s payout ratio is 125.28%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

SWK has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Citigroup lifted their price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. UBS Group lowered their target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $105.00 to $98.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, January 5th. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $80.00 to $87.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Barclays lowered their target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $100.00 to $95.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. Finally, Argus upgraded shares of Stanley Black & Decker to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $85.22.

Key Headlines Impacting Stanley Black & Decker

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat on EPS and revenue — SWK reported $0.80 EPS vs. ~$0.61 consensus and revenue of $3.85B, showing modest y/y growth and better‑than‑expected operating performance. Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Proceeds from planned 2Q aerospace fasteners sale (~$1.6B net) strengthen the balance sheet and free capital for buybacks and debt reduction; management highlighted GAAP EPS upside from an expected CAM gain. Stanley Black & Decker Reports Strong 1Q 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: FY‑2026 EPS guidance set to $4.90–$5.70 (company range overlaps street at ~5.21), so guidance is not a clear beat or miss — investors will parse mix and cash assumptions. Stanley Black & Decker Trading Down 4.4%
• Neutral Sentiment: Shareholders approved an expansion of the equity incentive plan — supports retention but could be viewed as potential dilution depending on future grants. Stanley Black & Decker Shareholders Expand Equity Incentive Plan
• Negative Sentiment: Weak cash flow and margin pressures flagged on the call drove investor concern despite the beat — Benzinga notes volume/NA slowdown and cash metrics weighed on the stock. Stanley Black & Decker Volume Takes A Hit From North America Slowdown, Stock Slides
• Negative Sentiment: Management acknowledged organic sales pressure and margin declines in parts of the business — analysts warn this could compress margins even if headline sales grow. Stanley Black’s Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
• Negative Sentiment: Buyback vs. valuation tension — coverage highlights that buybacks and capital allocation choices create investor debate on whether repurchases are the best use of proceeds given valuation/margin risks. Stanley Black & Decker Buyback Highlights Capital Allocation And Valuation Tension

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Stanley Black & Decker

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of SWK. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its stake in Stanley Black & Decker by 3.7% during 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 buying an additional 559 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC grew its stake in Stanley Black & Decker by 8.2% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 4,645 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $357,000 after buying an additional 353 shares during the period. Focus Partners Wealth grew its stake in Stanley Black & Decker by 18.8% during the first 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 period. CW Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker during the second quarter worth approximately $249,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in Stanley Black & Decker by 53.6% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 989 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $67,000 after buying an additional 345 shares during the period. 87.77% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.