Zacks Research Has Pessimistic Outlook of SWK Q3 Earnings

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research decreased their Q3 2026 earnings estimates for Stanley Black & Decker in a report released on Wednesday, August 19th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the industrial products company will earn $1.52 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $1.66. The consensus estimate for Stanley Black & Decker’s current full-year earnings is $5.58 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Stanley Black & Decker’s Q4 2026 earnings at $1.64 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $1.10 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $1.67 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $6.60 EPS.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The industrial products company reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 company had revenue of $3.96 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.97 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.08 EPS. Stanley Black & Decker’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.

SWK has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Robert W. Baird set a $84.00 price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a report on Thursday, April 30th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $93.00 price objective on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Weiss Ratings raised Stanley Black & Decker from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Wall Street Zen upgraded Stanley Black & Decker from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 1st. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on Stanley Black & Decker from $65.00 to $75.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $92.25.

Stanley Black & Decker Price Performance

Shares of SWK stock opened at $98.83 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 1.43 and a quick ratio of 0.55. The company has a market capitalization of $14.93 billion, a PE ratio of 24.10, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.16. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $92.73 and its two-hundred day moving average is $83.08. Stanley Black & Decker has a 12 month low of $61.90 and a 12 month high of $104.68.

Institutional Trading of Stanley Black & Decker

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in SWK. Cardinal Point Capital Management ULC lifted its stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker by 2.7% in the 4th quarter. Cardinal Point Capital Management ULC now owns 4,800 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $357,000 after acquiring an additional 125 shares during the period. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. raised its holdings in Stanley Black & Decker by 2.8% during the fourth quarter. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. now owns 4,606 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $342,000 after purchasing an additional 126 shares in the last quarter. Boothbay Fund Management LLC lifted its position in Stanley Black & Decker by 4.0% in the fourth quarter. Boothbay Fund Management LLC now owns 3,471 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $258,000 after purchasing an additional 132 shares during the period. Bessemer Group Inc. increased its position in Stanley Black & Decker by 1.5% during the 1st quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 9,223 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $654,000 after purchasing an additional 134 shares during the period. Finally, Assetmark Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Stanley Black & Decker by 19.9% in the 1st quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 880 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $63,000 after buying an additional 146 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.77% of the company’s stock.

Stanley Black & Decker Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 22nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 8th will be given a dividend of $0.84 per share. This represents a $3.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 8th. This is an increase from Stanley Black & Decker’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. Stanley Black & Decker’s dividend payout ratio is 80.98%.

Key Stanley Black & Decker News

Here are the key news stories impacting Stanley Black & Decker this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Stanley Black & Decker’s 2026 outlook is being supported by a planned $1 billion U.S. investment, which could strengthen domestic manufacturing, support long-term growth and reinforce the company’s strategic repositioning. Stanley Black & Decker stock holds gains as 2026 outlook and $1 billion U.S. investment reshape the story
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Zacks Research raised their FY2026 EPS forecast to $5.53 from $5.30 and their FY2027 estimate to $6.10 from $5.77. Quarterly 2027 estimates were also increased, signaling improving expectations for earnings momentum. Stanley Black & Decker analyst estimates
• Positive Sentiment: The Engineered Fastening business is gaining traction from automotive and industrial demand. The company’s targeted $2.1 billion in cost savings could further improve margins if execution remains on track. Will Strength in Engineered Fastening Unit Continue to Drive SWK’s Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: SWK recently crossed above its 20-day moving average, producing a “golden cross” signal that points to improving short-term technical momentum. Stanley Black & Decker Just Flashed Golden Cross Signal
• Neutral Sentiment: A Zacks comparison is evaluating SWK against Techtronic Industries for value investors. The article highlights the choice but does not provide a decisive new company-specific catalyst.

About Stanley Black & Decker

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.