Zacks Research Issues Negative Outlook for Snap-On Earnings

Snap-On Incorporated (NYSE:SNA) – Zacks Research decreased their Q1 2026 EPS estimates for Snap-On in a report issued on Thursday, February 19th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $4.67 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $4.79. The consensus estimate for Snap-On’s current full-year earnings is $19.79 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Snap-On’s Q2 2026 earnings at $4.98 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $5.04 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $5.21 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $19.90 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $4.98 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $5.21 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $5.37 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $5.38 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $20.93 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $21.77 EPS.

Snap-On (NYSE:SNA) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $4.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.86 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $1.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.24 billion. Snap-On had a net margin of 21.44% and a return on equity of 17.34%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 2.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $4.82 EPS.

A number of other research firms also recently commented on SNA. Robert W. Baird set a $375.00 price objective on Snap-On in a report on Friday, February 6th. Roth Mkm reissued a “buy” rating and set a $409.00 target price (up previously from $385.00) on shares of Snap-On in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Snap-On in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Snap-On from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 7th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Snap-On has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $370.67.

Snap-On Price Performance

Shares of Snap-On stock opened at $385.87 on Friday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $363.98 and its 200 day moving average price is $345.51. Snap-On has a twelve month low of $289.81 and a twelve month high of $390.13. The company has a current ratio of 4.79, a quick ratio of 3.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20. The stock has a market capitalization of $20.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.11, a PEG ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 0.81.

Snap-On Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 24th will be given a dividend of $2.44 per share. This represents a $9.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 24th. Snap-On’s payout ratio is presently 50.86%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CFO Aldo John Pagliari sold 7,043 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $382.05, for a total transaction of $2,690,778.15. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 117,183 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $44,769,765.15. This trade represents a 5.67% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, SVP Timothy L. Chambers sold 8,000 shares of Snap-On stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $385.13, for a total transaction of $3,081,040.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 19,480 shares in the company, valued at $7,502,332.40. This trade represents a 29.11% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 55,079 shares of company stock valued at $19,482,806. Corporate insiders own 3.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in Snap-On during the 4th quarter worth approximately $210,814,000. First Trust Advisors LP grew its position in shares of Snap-On by 40.7% during the second quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 1,892,708 shares of the company’s stock worth $588,973,000 after buying an additional 547,527 shares in the last quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Snap-On by 346.0% during the third quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 279,484 shares of the company’s stock worth $96,850,000 after buying an additional 216,813 shares in the last quarter. PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab bought a new stake in shares of Snap-On in the fourth quarter worth $69,751,000. Finally, Rakuten Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Snap-On in the third quarter valued at $61,134,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.88% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Snap-On

Here are the key news stories impacting Snap-On this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company fundamentals/dividend support — Snap‑On recently reported an EPS beat for the Feb. 5 quarter ($4.94 vs. $4.86) and declared a quarterly dividend of $2.44 (ex‑div Feb. 24, payable Mar. 10). The combination of an earnings beat and a ~2.5% yield reinforces income appeal and buy‑and‑hold investor support. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary — some brokers remain constructive (Roth MKM reiterated a Buy and raised its $409 target), keeping upside thesis alive despite mixed signals. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro/strategy note — Seeking Alpha argues the long‑term outlook is “decent” but flags 2026 as a potentially weaker year, which may temper near‑term enthusiasm without altering longer‑term conviction. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: CFO insider sale — CFO Aldo John Pagliari sold 7,043 shares on Feb. 19 at roughly $382, trimming his holding by ~5.7%. Insider sales can be routine (taxes, diversification) but often attract investor attention. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cuts earnings estimates — Zacks trimmed multiple quarterly and FY2026/FY2027 EPS forecasts (small but broad downward revisions across 2026–2028), signaling softer expected near‑term growth and likely pressuring valuations. This is the main headline weighing on the stock today. Read More.

About Snap-On

Snap‑On Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostic equipment, repair information and shop equipment for professional users. The company’s product range includes hand and power tools, tool storage and cabinets, diagnostic scan tools and software, shop equipment such as lifts and tire changers, and specialized specialty tools for automotive, aviation, marine and industrial applications. Snap‑On also offers information and workflow solutions that combine diagnostic data, repair procedures and parts information to support professional technicians.

Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Snap‑On has established a long history in the professional tools market.