Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The industrial products company reported $2.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.55 by $0.76, FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $3.73 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.74 billion. Stanley Black & Decker had a net margin of 4.07% and a return on equity of 8.78%.

Here are the key takeaways from Stanley Black & Decker’s conference call:

• Third-quarter organic revenue grew 4%, led by 7% volume growth in Tools & Outdoor, with DEWALT, STANLEY, and CRAFTSMAN all growing. Power tools rose 10%, while North American commercial and industrial revenue increased by a mid-teens percentage.
• Stanley Black & Decker raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $5.95–$6.25 and free cash flow guidance to $1.0–$1.2 billion. However, the EPS outlook includes a $0.60 net benefit from tariff refunds, and the company said it has received most refunds available through the current process.
• Results included substantial temporary tariff-refund support: refunds contributed $0.67 to third-quarter EPS and about 430 basis points to adjusted gross margin. Management expects meaningful materials inflation in 2027 and plans to address it with productivity measures and price increases, which may be challenging to execute.
• Performance was uneven across businesses: Outdoor organic revenue fell 12% amid weather-related weakness, and Engineered Fastening’s automotive revenue declined 2% as customers grew more cautious. The company also expects automotive softness and inflation to weigh on Engineered Fastening margins.
• Free cash flow was about $836 million year to date, and the company repurchased roughly $250 million of shares in the quarter, completing its prior authorization. The board approved a new $1 billion repurchase authorization, while management said it remains on track for year-end net debt to adjusted EBITDA of around 2.5x.

Stanley Black & Decker Stock Performance

SWK traded up $15.82 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $120.44. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 3,775,927 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,831,925. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $93.69 and its 200-day simple moving average is $85.83. The firm has a market cap of $18.19 billion, a PE ratio of 29.37, a P/E/G ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 1.15. Stanley Black & Decker has a one year low of $61.90 and a one year high of $122.68. The company has a quick ratio of 0.55, a current ratio of 1.43 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53.

Stanley Black & Decker Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 22nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 1st will be given a $0.84 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 1st. This represents a $3.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. Stanley Black & Decker’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 81.95%.

More Stanley Black & Decker News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter adjusted earnings were $2.31 per share, well above analysts’ estimates of about $1.54–$1.55 and up from $1.43 a year earlier. Revenue was approximately $3.73 billion, close to consensus, though one estimate put it slightly higher. Article: Stanley Black & Decker Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its 2026 EPS and free-cash-flow guidance, with additional tariff refunds contributing to the increases. It also reported continued organic-growth and margin-expansion progress, excluding the refund benefit. Article: Stanley Black & Decker Reports 3Q 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Stanley Black & Decker repurchased $250 million of shares in the quarter and authorized an additional $1 billion for future buybacks, supporting potential shareholder returns. Article: Stanley Black & Decker Reports 3Q 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusually heavy call-option buying suggests increased bullish positioning, but options activity is not a guarantee of further gains.
• Negative Sentiment: Higher steel and component costs are pressuring the business; the company signaled price increases in 2027, which may help offset costs but could also challenge demand. Article: Stanley Black & Decker Signals 2027 Price Hikes as Costs Surge

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on SWK shares. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a report on Thursday, October 29th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price target on Stanley Black & Decker from $93.00 to $97.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 30th. Mizuho dropped their price target on Stanley Black & Decker from $110.00 to $105.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 15th. Wall Street Zen cut Stanley Black & Decker from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 24th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $100.00 target price on Stanley Black & Decker in a report on Tuesday, October 6th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Stanley Black & Decker has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $94.82.

Stanley Black & Decker Company Profile

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc is a global manufacturer of tools, outdoor products and related equipment. The company serves professional contractors, industrial customers, do-it-yourself consumers and outdoor enthusiasts through a portfolio that includes power tools, hand tools, storage solutions, accessories, lawn and garden equipment, and other outdoor products.

Its brands include DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, Cub Cadet, Hustler and Troy-Bilt. Products are sold through retailers, distributors, e-commerce channels and other commercial outlets, supporting construction, maintenance, manufacturing, automotive repair and residential applications.

The company was formed in 2010 through the merger of The Stanley Works and The Black & Decker Corporation.