Citigroup Inc. Trims Stake in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. $SWK

Citigroup Inc. lowered its holdings in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) by 27.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 129,847 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 49,989 shares during the period. Citigroup Inc. owned approximately 0.08% of Stanley Black & Decker worth $9,652,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of SWK. Greenwood Capital Associates LLC raised its stake in Stanley Black & Decker by 1.1% in the third quarter. Greenwood Capital Associates LLC now owns 14,565 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,083,000 after purchasing an additional 159 shares in the last quarter. Crestwood Advisors Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of Stanley Black & Decker by 2.3% in the 3rd quarter. Crestwood Advisors Group LLC now owns 7,107 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $528,000 after buying an additional 161 shares during the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC raised its position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker by 2.7% during the 3rd quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 7,227 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $532,000 after buying an additional 192 shares in the last quarter. UMB Bank n.a. lifted its holdings in shares of Stanley Black & Decker by 10.8% during the 3rd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 2,070 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $154,000 after acquiring an additional 201 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Amalgamated Bank grew its position in Stanley Black & Decker by 0.7% in the second quarter. Amalgamated Bank now owns 29,882 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $2,025,000 after acquiring an additional 216 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.77% of the company’s stock.

Stanley Black & Decker Price Performance

Shares of Stanley Black & Decker stock opened at $86.37 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 0.35. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has a one year low of $53.91 and a one year high of $93.37. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $82.92 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $75.87. The stock has a market capitalization of $13.39 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.59, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.24 and a beta of 1.18.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The industrial products company reported $1.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.27 by $0.14. Stanley Black & Decker had a net margin of 2.66% and a return on equity of 7.90%. The firm had revenue of $3.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.78 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.49 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was down 1.0% on a year-over-year basis. Stanley Black & Decker has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.900-5.700 EPS. Analysts forecast that Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. will post 5.16 EPS for the current year.

Stanley Black & Decker Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 24th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 10th will be issued a dividend of $0.83 per share. This represents a $3.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.8%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 10th. Stanley Black & Decker’s dividend payout ratio is currently 125.28%.

More Stanley Black & Decker News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho raised its price target to $110 and reiterated an Outperform rating, citing improving peer valuations — a bullish signal for longer-term upside. Mizuho Lifts Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Price Target to $110
• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raised its price forecast to $87, pointing to margin‑recovery potential — supportive for the case that operational improvements could drive earnings and valuation expansion. Morgan Stanley Raises Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Price Forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks issued multiple estimate revisions: while some near‑term quarters were trimmed, it raised several quarterly and multi‑year forecasts (FY2026–FY2028), showing analysts see upside over the medium term. Zacks Research Estimates (MarketBeat)
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces continue to list SWK among long‑running dividend names and “blue‑chip” dividend lists — supports yield-oriented investor interest but is not an immediate catalyst. 5 US Blue Chip Giants That Have Paid Dividends for Over 100 Years
• Negative Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha piece downgraded SWK, arguing current valuation isn’t justified — a near‑term negative that can pressure sentiment given the article’s wide readership. Stanley Black & Decker: The Current Valuation Is Not Justified (Rating Downgrade)
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks also cut several near‑term quarterly EPS estimates (notably Q1/Q2 2027 and some quarterly revisions), which can create short‑term growth concerns and weigh on the stock until guidance/earnings clarity improves. Zacks Research Estimates (MarketBeat)

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. Citigroup raised their price target on Stanley Black & Decker from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on Stanley Black & Decker from $75.00 to $82.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Argus raised Stanley Black & Decker to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $84.00 price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Robert W. Baird boosted their price objective on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $75.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Stanley Black & Decker presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $86.89.

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.