Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Stanley Black & Decker is a diversified global provider of tools, engineered fastening systems and security solutions. Headquartered in New Britain, Connecticut, the company’s product portfolio spans hand tools, power tools, and storage solutions under brands such as Stanley, DeWalt and Proto. Beyond its core tools business, Stanley Black & Decker offers electronic security systems and door hardware through its Access Technologies segment, as well as industrial fasteners and assembly solutions for automotive, aerospace and other manufacturing industries.

The company’s roots date back to 1843 with the founding of The Stanley Works, which later merged with The Black & Decker Corporation in 2010 to form Stanley Black & Decker. Over the decades, the combined business has expanded through strategic acquisitions and organic product innovation, broadening its reach across residential, commercial and industrial markets. Key acquisitions have included companies specializing in electronic security systems and engineered fastening to enhance the company’s capabilities in growth areas such as smart home security and automated manufacturing processes.

Stanley Black & Decker operates across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America, serving both professional tradespeople and do-it-yourself consumers. Its global manufacturing footprint and distribution network enable it to respond to regional market needs and technological trends, including cordless power tools, Internet-enabled security products and sustainable manufacturing practices. The company has emphasized investments in research and development to drive product differentiation, improve tool performance and integrate digital features into its core offerings.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Donald Allan Jr., Stanley Black & Decker continues to focus on strengthening its market position through brand portfolio management, operational efficiency programs and sustainability initiatives. The company’s governance structure includes an experienced board of directors with backgrounds in industrial manufacturing, technology and finance. By combining legacy brands with emerging technologies, Stanley Black & Decker aims to deliver value to customers and stakeholders while addressing evolving demands in construction, infrastructure and security markets worldwide.

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Key Stats

• Today's Range: $67.05 to $72.25
• 50-Day Range: $58.42 to $73.80
• 52-Week Range: $53.91 to $110.88
• Volume: 1.36 million shs
• Average Volume: 2.00 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $10.88 billion
• P/E Ratio: 29.16
• Dividend Yield: 4.66%
• Price Target: $92.10
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Stanley Black & Decker Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Stanley Black & Decker scored higher than 99% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 2nd out of 182 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Stanley Black & Decker has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.40, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Stanley Black & Decker has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 21.90%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Stanley Black & Decker are expected to grow by 21.90% in the coming year, from $5.16 to $6.29 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Stanley Black & Decker is 29.85, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.83.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Stanley Black & Decker is 29.85, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 24.53.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Stanley Black & Decker has a PEG Ratio of 1.76. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Stanley Black & Decker has a P/B Ratio of 1.27. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.96% of the float of Stanley Black & Decker has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Stanley Black & Decker has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Stanley Black & Decker has recently decreased by 18.99%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

Stanley Black & Decker is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.85%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Stanley Black & Decker has been increasing its dividend for 58 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Stanley Black & Decker is 136.10%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Stanley Black & Decker will have a dividend payout ratio of 52.15% next year. This indicates that Stanley Black & Decker will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Environmental Score: -3.80

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.96% of the float of Stanley Black & Decker has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Stanley Black & Decker has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Stanley Black & Decker has recently decreased by 18.99%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.69

News Sentiment

Stanley Black & Decker has a news sentiment score of 0.69. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 19 news articles for Stanley Black & Decker this week, compared to 12 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 16 people have searched for SWK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -47% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 5 people have added Stanley Black & Decker to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -38% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Stanley Black & Decker insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.70% of the stock of Stanley Black & Decker is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

87.77% of the stock of Stanley Black & Decker is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

SWK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SWK shares performed this year?

Stanley Black & Decker's stock was trading at $80.29 at the start of the year. Since then, SWK shares have decreased by 10.4% and is now trading at $71.93.
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How were Stanley Black & Decker's earnings last quarter?

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 30th. The industrial products company reported $0.75 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.68 by $0.07. Stanley Black & Decker's quarterly revenue was down 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year.
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Does Stanley Black & Decker have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Stanley Black & Decker: MSUITE, MTD Holdings, Excel Industries, Pillo Health, Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, IguanaFix, IES Attachments, and more.

How do I buy shares of Stanley Black & Decker?

Shares of SWK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Stanley Black & Decker own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Stanley Black & Decker investors own include Verizon Communications (VZ), Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and The RMR Group (RMR).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Record date for 6/17 Dividend: 6/03/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/17 Dividend: 6/03/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/17/2025
• Today: 7/01/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: MACH TLS&RL PRD
• Sub-Industry: Industrial Machinery
• Current Symbol: NYSE:SWK
• CIK: 93556
• Web: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com
• Phone: (860) 225-5111
• Fax: 860-827-3895
• Employees: 54,200
• Year Founded: 1843

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $91.10
• High Stock Price Target: $118.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $60.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +34.3%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.40
• Research Coverage: 10 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $2.41
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 28.15
• Forward P/E Ratio: 13.15
• P/E Growth: 1.76
• Net Income: $286.30 million
• Net Margins: 2.40%
• Pretax Margin: 2.10%
• Return on Equity: 7.85%
• Return on Assets: 3.09%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.54
• Current Ratio: 1.10
• Quick Ratio: 0.36

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $15.37 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.68
• Cash Flow: $8.12 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.35
• Book Value: $56.56 per share
• Price / Book: 1.20

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 154,710,000
• Free Float: 153,630,000
• Market Cap: $10.50 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.18