Zacks Research Issues Optimistic Forecast for SWK Earnings

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research upped their Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a report issued on Wednesday, February 25th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the industrial products company will post earnings of $1.15 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $0.95. The consensus estimate for Stanley Black & Decker’s current full-year earnings is $5.16 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Stanley Black & Decker’s Q4 2026 earnings at $1.69 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.07 EPS and Q2 2027 earnings at $1.51 EPS.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) last announced its quarterly earnings data 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 return on equity of 7.90% and a net margin of 2.66%.The firm had revenue of $3.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.78 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.49 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter 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.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $100.00 target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Robert W. Baird boosted their price objective on Stanley Black & Decker from $75.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Morgan Stanley raised their target price on Stanley Black & Decker from $80.00 to $87.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $75.00 to $82.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $86.89.

Stanley Black & Decker Trading Down 1.5%

Stanley Black & Decker stock opened at $86.37 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. Stanley Black & Decker has a 1 year low of $53.91 and a 1 year high of $93.37. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $82.92 and its 200-day moving average is $75.84. The company has a market cap of $13.39 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.59, a PEG ratio of 1.26 and a beta of 1.21.

Institutional Trading of Stanley Black & Decker

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Tred Avon Family Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker during the 3rd quarter worth about $939,000. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA lifted its holdings in Stanley Black & Decker by 0.5% in the 3rd quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 3,199,427 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $237,813,000 after purchasing an additional 17,084 shares during the last quarter. Godsey & Gibb Inc. boosted its position in Stanley Black & Decker by 14.6% during the third quarter. Godsey & Gibb Inc. now owns 212,480 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $15,794,000 after purchasing an additional 27,140 shares during the period. Baird Financial Group Inc. grew its holdings in Stanley Black & Decker by 773.1% during the second quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 53,278 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $3,610,000 after purchasing an additional 47,176 shares during the last quarter. Finally, ProShare Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker by 38.8% in the second quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 2,723,331 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $184,506,000 after purchasing an additional 761,191 shares during the period. 87.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Stanley Black & Decker Announces Dividend

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

Trending Headlines about Stanley Black & Decker

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)

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.