Vise Technologies Inc. Makes New $1.55 Million Investment in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. $SWK

Key Points

• Vise Technologies acquired 16,473 shares of Stanley Black & Decker during the second quarter, valued at approximately $1.55 million. Institutional investors collectively own 87.77% of SWK’s outstanding shares.
• Stanley Black & Decker reported quarterly EPS of $1.57, exceeding analysts’ $1.21 estimate, while revenue reached $3.96 billion and increased 0.4% year over year.
• The company raised its quarterly dividend to $0.84 per share, equivalent to an annualized $3.36 dividend and a 3.4% yield. Analysts maintain a consensus “Hold” rating with an average price target of $92.25.

Vise Technologies Inc. acquired a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 16,473 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at approximately $1,550,000.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of SWK. Chapman Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in Stanley Black & Decker during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker in the 2nd quarter valued at $28,000. Kovack Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker in the fourth quarter worth $28,000. Motiv8 Investments LLC purchased a new position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker during the fourth quarter worth $31,000. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker during the second quarter worth $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.77% of the company's stock.

Stanley Black & Decker Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE SWK opened at $99.91 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $15.09 billion, a PE ratio of 24.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.16. 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 company's fifty day moving average price is $93.06 and its 200 day moving average price is $83.20. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has a 1 year low of $61.90 and a 1 year high of $104.68.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The industrial products company reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.21 by $0.36. Stanley Black & Decker had a net margin of 4.07% and a return on equity of 8.78%. The business had revenue of $3.96 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.97 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.08 earnings per share. The company's revenue was up .4% compared to the same quarter last year. Stanley Black & Decker has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.900-5.700 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. will post 5.57 earnings per share 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 represents a $3.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 8th. This is a positive change from Stanley Black & Decker's previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. Stanley Black & Decker's payout ratio is currently 80.98%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have commented on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $80.00 to $90.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a report on Thursday, June 18th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Stanley Black & Decker from a "hold (c)" rating to a "hold (c+)" rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Wall Street Zen raised Stanley Black & Decker from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Saturday, August 1st. Morgan Stanley set a $96.00 target price on Stanley Black & Decker in a report on Monday, August 10th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $84.00 price target on Stanley Black & Decker in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $92.25.

Stanley Black & Decker News Summary

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

Stanley Black & Decker Profile

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.

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