$SWK

Analysts from UBS, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, B of A Securities, and William Blair updated ratings and price targets for Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:BAH), Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK), and Karat Packaging (NASDAQ:KRT). BAH and SWK saw price target increases, while KRT received mixed ratings. Recent news includes BAH's acquisition and SWK's mixed earnings.

Nordson (NDSN) reported Q2 revenue of $817.7M, up 10.3% YoY, exceeding estimates. Kennametal (KMT) saw 42.6% revenue growth, while Lincoln Electric (LECO) and Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) also reported earnings. The sector saw 2.1% revenue beat but a 2.7% average stock decline.

Jim Cramer recommended Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) as a 'renovation-trade' buy, citing strong sales at Home Depot (HD) and Lowe's (LOW). SWK has gained 36% year-to-date and retired $1.7 billion in debt. Q2 gross margin benefited from one-time tariff refunds, not extended into guidance. SWK closed at $98.85, near analyst target of $99.36.

Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) plans to invest $1 billion in the U.S. according to the company. The investment is part of their growth strategy, but specific details were not provided. This news may impact investors' views on the company's future performance.

Jim Cramer highlighted Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) as a potential beneficiary of the home renovation boom, citing strong sales at Home Depot (HD) and Lowe’s (LOW). SWK's Q2 showed 3% organic revenue growth, with power tools up 8%. The stock closed at $98.85, up 36% year-to-date. Cramer noted SWK's improved balance sheet and strong hand tool sales, but cautioned it may be a short-term trade rather than a long-term investment.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) has raised its dividend for 58 consecutive years, with the latest hike to $0.84 per share. Q2 2026 sales reached $4B, organic revenue up 3%, and gross margin improved to 33%. The company reduced debt by $1.7B and expects adjusted EPS of $5.20-$5.80 for 2026. However, dividend growth was only 1.2%, and business remains cyclical.

Professional tools and equipment stocks reported strong Q2 results, with revenues 1.8% above estimates. Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) reported flat revenues at $3.96B, meeting expectations. Kennametal (KMT) saw 42.6% revenue growth, while Lincoln Electric (LECO) and Hyster-Yale (HY) also reported mixed results. SWK is up 6.8%, KMT down 11.6%, LECO up 10.9%, and HY down 1.1% since earnings.

Stanley Black & Decker said it plans to invest $1 billion in U.S. operations through 2028. The company expects about $500 million for R&D of new tools and solutions and about $500 million for capital expenditures and longer-term manufacturing investments. It also plans $60 million through 2030 to expand DEWALT Grow the Trades training, with $27 million already deployed.

Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) said it will invest $1 billion in the U.S. through 2028 to fund about 50% R&D for next-generation tools and solutions, and 50% for capital expenditures to expand its manufacturing footprint. It also plans $60 million through 2030 under the DEWALT Grow the Trades initiative, with $27 million already deployed, to expand training.

Greulach Scot (Chief Accounting Officer) sold 1,015 shares of STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (SWK) at $103.61 ($0.11M total) on 2026-08-07.