SWK (SWKH) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Stanley Black & Decker Holding Co. (NASDAQ: SWKH) is a diversified industrial technology company specializing in tools, engineered fastening systems, and security solutions. Through its global operations, the company designs, manufactures and markets a broad array of professional-grade power tools, hand tools and outdoor equipment under well-known brands. Its security division provides electronic monitoring, access control and video surveillance products for commercial and residential markets, while its engineered fastening business serves automotive, aerospace and industrial customers with custom fastening solutions and automated assembly systems.

In the tools and outdoor segment, Stanley Black & Decker’s portfolio spans cordless and corded power tools, mechanic’s hand tools, storage units, and snow- and lawn-care equipment. The engineered fastening operations deliver fasteners, assembly systems and installation services tailored to high-volume manufacturing environments. The security business offers intrusion detection systems, alarm monitoring, door entry solutions and integrated smart-lock technologies, supported by a network of installation and service professionals.

The company traces its roots to 1843, when Frederick Stanley founded the Stanley Works in New Britain, Connecticut. A landmark merger with Black & Decker in 2010 brought together complementary portfolios of hand tools, power equipment and accessories, creating one of the world’s largest toolmakers. Since then, Stanley Black & Decker has expanded its reach through strategic acquisitions and innovation initiatives, establishing R&D centers in North America, Europe and Asia and maintaining manufacturing facilities across more than 10 countries.

Stanley Black & Decker is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Donald Allan Jr., who was appointed to the role in 2021, alongside Executive Chairman James M. Loree. The company’s seasoned leadership team oversees a global workforce and focuses on operational excellence, product innovation and sustainable growth. Its board of directors comprises industry veterans with deep experience in manufacturing, technology and industrial services.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $14.95 to $15.36
• 50-Day Range: $13.28 to $15.23
• 52-Week Range: $13.17 to $20.49
• Volume: 13,384 shs
• Average Volume: 13,434 shs
• Market Capitalization: $186.38 million
• P/E Ratio: 10.26
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $18.00
• Consensus Rating: Buy

SWK Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

SWK scored higher than 38% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 698th out of 901 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

SWK has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

SWK has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of SWK is 10.37, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.80.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of SWK is 10.37, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 19.97.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

SWK has a P/B Ratio of 0.65. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.45% of the float of SWK has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SWK has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SWK has recently increased by 5.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

SWK does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

SWK does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.45% of the float of SWK has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SWK has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SWK has recently increased by 5.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for SWK this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for SWKH on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% 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, SWK insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.30% of the stock of SWK is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

99.27% of the stock of SWK is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

SWKH Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SWKH shares performed this year?

SWK's stock was trading at $15.86 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SWKH shares have decreased by 3.2% and is now trading at $15.35.

How were SWK's earnings last quarter?

SWK Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:SWKH) released its earnings results on Thursday, May, 15th. The company reported $0.66 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.29 by $0.37. The company earned $11.83 million during the quarter. SWK had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.58% and a net margin of 39.60%.
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How do I buy shares of SWK?

Shares of SWKH 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 SWK own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that SWK investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), Humana (HUM), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 5/8 Dividend: 4/24/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/8 Dividend: 4/24/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/08/2025
• Last Earnings: 5/15/2025
• Today: 7/07/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/12/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: FIN - MISC SVCS
• Sub-Industry: Banking
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:SWKH
• CIK: 1089907
• Web: www.swkhold.com
• Phone: (972) 687-7250
• Fax: 972-687-7255
• Employees: 40
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $18.00
• High Stock Price Target: $18.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $18.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +18.6%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.48
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 10.25
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $13.49 million
• Net Margins: 39.60%
• Pretax Margin: 50.90%
• Return on Equity: 8.58%
• Return on Assets: 7.54%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.11
• Current Ratio: 11.30
• Quick Ratio: 11.30

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $44.99 million
• Price / Sales: 4.14
• Cash Flow: $1.27 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 11.91
• Book Value: $23.60 per share
• Price / Book: 0.64

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 12,270,000
• Free Float: 12,110,000
• Market Cap: $186.20 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.17