Research Analysts Offer Predictions for SWK FY2028 Earnings

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) – Zacks Research cut their FY2028 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a report issued on Thursday, March 19th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the industrial products company will post earnings of $6.65 per share for the year, down from their previous estimate of $6.69. The consensus estimate for Stanley Black & Decker’s current full-year earnings is $5.16 per share.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The industrial products company reported $1.41 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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 return on equity of 7.90% and a net margin of 2.66%.The business’s revenue was down 1.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.49 earnings per share. Stanley Black & Decker has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.900-5.700 EPS.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. Citigroup lifted their target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Stanley Black & Decker from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday. Robert W. Baird boosted their price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $75.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $100.00 price objective on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $80.00 to $87.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $86.89.

Stanley Black & Decker Stock Down 2.7%

Shares of SWK opened at $67.21 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $82.13 and a 200 day moving average price of $75.76. Stanley Black & Decker has a one year low of $53.91 and a one year high of $93.37. 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 $10.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.36, a PEG ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 1.18.

Stanley Black & Decker Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 24th. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 10th will be issued a $0.83 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 10th. This represents a $3.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.9%. Stanley Black & Decker’s dividend payout ratio is currently 125.28%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Stanley Black & Decker

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. GoalVest Advisory LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Chapman Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in Stanley Black & Decker in the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new position in Stanley Black & Decker in the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Kovack Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in Stanley Black & Decker in the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Hanson & Doremus Investment Management acquired a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker during the third quarter worth $30,000. 87.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.