STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.
Stanley Black & Decker is a global provider of hand tools, power tools, outdoor products and related accessories, as well as engineered fastening solutions. Headquartered in New Britain, Connecticut, it operates through two reportable segments: Tools & Outdoor and Engineered Fastening. Tools & Outdoor includes power tools, hand tools, accessories, storage products and outdoor power equipment, sold under brands including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER and CUB CADET. Its customers include professional end users, distributors, independent dealers, retail consumers and industrial customers; most products are sold through retailers, distributors, dealers and a direct sales force. Engineered Fastening sells application-specific components and systems, including fasteners, fittings and riveting and fastening tools, to customers in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, electronics, construction and aerospace. It sells through a direct sales force and, to a lesser extent, third-party distributors.
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See all $SWK insider activity →Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) announced a $0.84 per share dividend for December 2026. The company is a global leader in tools and outdoor products, with brands like DEWALT and CRAFTSMAN. The dividend is part of their commitment to shareholders, according to the company.
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) stock rose 47.5% over the past year, with operating margins improving from 6.7% to 9.2%. The company received tariff refunds in Q2 2026, adding 250 basis points to adjusted gross margins, but expects new tariffs to offset these benefits soon. Management also warned of persistent inflation in key materials, potentially requiring price increases in 2027. The stock is near its 52-week high, trading at 24.0x earnings, above the S&P 500's 22.6x.
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) reported fiscal Q2 2026 adjusted gross margin of 33.7%, with 250 basis points from tariff refunds. Excluding refunds, margin was 31%. Management expects full-year margin expansion of 150 basis points. SWK's P/E is 22.8, reflecting investor confidence in margin recovery. Tools & Outdoor segment revenue rose 3% organically. Q3 results are expected around November 4, 2026.
Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 4 news stories mentioning SWK (STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.). Coverage has skewed bullish: 2 bullish, 1 neutral, and 1 bearish.
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Dividend declaration adds modest yield and may attract income‑focused investors.
Tariff cost tailwinds are ending, likely pressuring margins and share price.
Margins may fall short of expectations without tariff refunds, pressuring the stock.
Analyst target cut suggests lower valuation expectations.
The launch may modestly boost SWK by expanding its tool-tracking ecosystem, but impact is limited to a niche market.
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Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) announced a $0.84 per share dividend for December 2026. The company is a global leader in tools and outdoor products, with brands like DEWALT and CRAFTSMAN. The dividend is part of their commitment to shareholders, according to the company.
2 min readStanley Black & Decker (SWK) stock rose 47.5% over the past year, with operating margins improving from 6.7% to 9.2%. The company received tariff refunds in Q2 2026, adding 250 basis points to adjusted gross margins, but expects new tariffs to offset these benefits soon. Management also warned of persistent inflation in key materials, potentially requiring price increases in 2027. The stock is near its 52-week high, trading at 24.0x earnings, above the S&P 500's 22.6x.
2 min readStanley Black & Decker (SWK) reported fiscal Q2 2026 adjusted gross margin of 33.7%, with 250 basis points from tariff refunds. Excluding refunds, margin was 31%. Management expects full-year margin expansion of 150 basis points. SWK's P/E is 22.8, reflecting investor confidence in margin recovery. Tools & Outdoor segment revenue rose 3% organically. Q3 results are expected around November 4, 2026.
2 min readWells Fargo reduced its price target for Stanley Black & Decker from $95 to $90. The stock has seen a 5-day change of +2.72% and a year-to-date increase of +24.87%.
1 min readStanley Black & Decker's (SWK) Dewalt brand launched the Tool Connect Partner Network, integrating partners like Geotab, Trackunit, and BoxLock for jobsite asset tracking. The network aims to reduce construction site theft, which causes annual losses of $300M-$1B. Existing Tool Connect users can activate partner integrations without new hardware. SWK is expected to add more partners in the coming year.
2 min readStanley Black & Decker (SWK) faces a securities class action lawsuit, with shares down 5.73% over 30 days but up 19.45% year-to-date. Analysts value it at $99.36, suggesting 8% undervaluation. Management expects margin improvements to 35%+ by late 2026, but risks include soft demand and tariff pressures.
2 min readKennametal (NASDAQ:HLMN) reported the fastest revenue growth and highest guidance raise among peers, but its stock fell 13.2% to $31.30. Lincoln Electric (NASDAQ:LECO) reported $1.22B revenue, up 12% YoY, and its stock rose 8.3% to $279.43. Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) reported flat revenue at $3.96B but beat EPS and EBITDA estimates, with its stock down 3.3% to $91.09. Hyster-Yale (NYSE:HY) reported a 15% revenue decline but beat EPS estimates, with its stock down 11.5% to $31.10.
2 min readUnitedHealth (UNH), BlackRock (BLK), and Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) paid dividends on September 22, 2026. UNH paid $2.32/share, BLK $5.73, and SWK $0.84. SWK raised its rate, while UNH and BLK maintained prior increases. All three companies reported strong earnings, supporting their payouts.
2 min readStanley Black & Decker (SWK) aims to boost margins to 35% from 32% through productivity initiatives, including product platforming and lean manufacturing. DEWALT brand is growing market share, while Stanley and Craftsman brands are being repositioned. The company is reducing tariff exposure and consolidating production. Future investments will focus on professional markets, with share repurchases as a priority.
2 min readStanley Black & Decker (SWK) and Snap-on (SNA) are highlighted in the Tools & Accessories subsector. SWK reported +8% organic growth in power tools, with Q2 gross margin expanding +620 bps YoY to 33.7%. SNA sees structural demand drivers in vehicle repair. Both companies are re-shoring manufacturing to reduce tariff exposure. SWK's fair value upside is +21.1%, while SNA is slightly overvalued at -5.6%.
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