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SWK·Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$89.13
Open
$86.58
Market Cap
13.75B
52W High
$95.16
Low
$86.54
P. Close
$88.24
P/E
37.05
52W Low
$61.90
Fwd P/E
14.17
DailyIQ Est.
$90.72
Technical Score (1D)
82
BUY
News Sentiment
-
NO DATA
Stanley Black & Decker is expected to beat earnings estimates again in its next quarterly report, driven by a strong product mix and disciplined cost control. This expectation follows a recent rebound in the stock, which has made valuation metrics appear attractive to investors. The company has set a clear timeline, announcing that its Q2 2026 earnings will be released on a specified date, giving traders a fixed window to assess performance. Jefferies has lifted its price target to $96 from $92 while keeping a buy rating, signaling confidence in the firm’s growth prospects. The consistent history of earnings beats underpins the optimism, suggesting that the company’s operational execution remains robust. Analysts emphasize that the company’s cost control measures are likely to sustain margin expansion in the near term. Traders should monitor the Q2 earnings for any changes in revenue or margin expectations that could validate or challenge the current valuation. Additionally, any subsequent analyst upgrades or revisions to the price target could further influence the stock’s trajectory over the next 1–10 trading days.
Earnings Summary
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is a global provider of tools and engineered fastening solutions, operating through its Tools & Outdoor and Industrial segments that serve professional and consumer markets worldwide. The company’s well‑known brands such as DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, and BLACK+DECKER anchor its position in the tools and accessories sector. In the most recent two quarters, Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, the company posted EPS of 1.41 and 0.80 versus 1.08 and 1.43 in Q2 2025 and Q3 2025, indicating a sharp decline in earnings momentum, while revenue fell from 3.945 B in Q2 2025 to 3.756 B in Q3 2025, dipped further to 3.684 B in Q4 2025, and then rebounded to 3.846 B in Q1 2026; EPS consistently beat analyst estimates in all six quarters reported to date, with the most recent beat in Q1 2026. Over the longer term, the firm has maintained a streak of earnings beats despite modest revenue volatility, suggesting disciplined cost control and a resilient product mix. Recent analyst commentary highlights a likely earnings beat for the upcoming Q2 2026 report, a Jefferies price‑target lift to $96, and a stock rebound that has made valuation metrics attractive; however, a recent earnings report noted a slowdown in the Tools & Outdoor segment that could pressure margins. Investors should watch the Q2 2026 guidance for updates on revenue and margin expectations, the trajectory of the Tools & Outdoor outlook, and any adjustments to cost‑control initiatives, as these factors will shape the company’s ability to sustain its earnings beat and support valuation upside.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.26$0.59$0.92$1.25$1.58Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.21 - -
Q1'26$0.59$0.80+34.6%
Q4'25$1.29$1.41+8.9%
Q3'25$1.19$1.43+20.0%
Q2'25$0.42$1.08+159.7%
Q1'25$0.66$0.75+13.9%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$3.6B$3.7B$3.8B$3.9B$4.0BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$4.0B - -
Q1'26$3.7B$3.8B+2.6%
Q4'25$3.8B$3.7B-3.5%
Q3'25 - $3.8B -
Q2'25 - $3.9B -
Q1'25 - $3.7B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

SWK Stock Snapshot

SWK is currently trading at $86.59, giving Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. a market cap of 13.75B and a P/E ratio of 37.0. Today's range spans $86.54–$89.13, with shares opening at $86.58 and moving down $1.65 (1.9%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 82/100 (BUY).

Over the past year SWK has traded between $61.90 and $95.16 - the current price is +39.9% off the 52-week low and -9.0% from the high. 24 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $90.18 (range $80.00–$110.00), implying upside of +4.1%.

The bullish case for SWK is built on complementary signals: 82/100 technical score, BUY designation, and neutral sentiment at -/100. At $86.59 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range within $61.90–$95.16), the stock is at a capitalization - 13.75B - where active managers can build meaningful positions without moving the market. (P/E: 37.0) That combination of signal quality and position-buildability makes this one of the more actionable large-cap setups in Industrials.

Earnings revision cycles in large-cap Industrials names tend to compound: when technicals confirm a BUY thesis (82/100) and news sentiment (-/100, neutral) supports the narrative, analyst upgrades follow price rather than lead it. At $86.59 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range), SWK's position within the $61.90–$95.16 annual range suggests there's room for multiple expansion before the stock encounters meaningful technical resistance.