Zacks Research Issues Negative Estimate for SWK Earnings

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research decreased their Q3 2027 earnings estimates for Stanley Black & Decker in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, April 22nd. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the industrial products company will post earnings of $1.58 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $1.59. The consensus estimate for Stanley Black & Decker’s current full-year earnings is $5.22 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Stanley Black & Decker’s Q4 2027 earnings at $1.82 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $5.98 EPS and Q1 2028 earnings at $1.14 EPS.

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. The business had revenue of $3.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.78 billion. Stanley Black & Decker had a net margin of 2.66% and a return on equity of 7.90%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.49 earnings per share. Stanley Black & Decker has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.900-5.700 EPS.

Several other research analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a report on Monday. Robert W. Baird reduced their price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $85.00 to $82.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $84.00 price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Barclays reduced their price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $100.00 to $95.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $82.00 to $75.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Stanley Black & Decker presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $85.22.

Stanley Black & Decker Stock Up 0.9%

Shares of Stanley Black & Decker stock opened at $76.67 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a current ratio of 1.14. The stock has a market capitalization of $11.91 billion, a PE ratio of 28.93, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.09 and a beta of 1.20. Stanley Black & Decker has a 52-week low of $58.23 and a 52-week high of $93.37. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $75.69 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $74.98.

Stanley Black & Decker Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 24th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 10th were paid a $0.83 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 10th. This represents a $3.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.3%. Stanley Black & Decker’s payout ratio is currently 125.28%.

Institutional Trading of Stanley Black & Decker

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. GoalVest Advisory LLC purchased a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Chapman Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker during the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker during the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Kovack Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Finally, Hanson & Doremus Investment Management purchased a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker during the third quarter valued at approximately $30,000. 87.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Stanley Black & Decker Company Profile

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.