Research Analysts Offer Predictions for SWK Q2 Earnings

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research increased their Q2 2026 EPS estimates for Stanley Black & Decker in a note issued to investors 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 forecast 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 posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 4th. The industrial products company reported $1.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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 company had revenue of $3.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.78 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.49 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly 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.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on SWK. UBS Group reduced their target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $105.00 to $98.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, January 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $84.00 price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $100.00 price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $75.00 to $82.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased 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. 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 a consensus target price of $86.89.

Stanley Black & Decker Stock Performance

Shares of SWK stock opened at $87.76 on Friday. Stanley Black & Decker has a 12-month low of $53.91 and a 12-month high of $93.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 0.35. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $82.65 and a 200 day simple moving average of $75.72. The firm has a market capitalization of $13.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.12, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 1.21.

Stanley Black & Decker Announces Dividend

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

Institutional Trading of Stanley Black & Decker

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. GoalVest Advisory LLC bought a new stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Chapman Financial Group LLC bought a new position in Stanley Black & Decker during the second quarter worth $26,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new position in Stanley Black & Decker in the 2nd quarter valued at about $28,000. Kovack Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker in the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Hanson & Doremus Investment Management bought a new position in Stanley Black & Decker during the 3rd quarter valued at $30,000. 87.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Stanley Black & Decker News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised several near‑term and multi‑year EPS estimates for SWK (Q1 2026 to $0.68 from $0.66; Q3 2026 to $1.57; Q3 & Q4 2027 to $1.59 and $1.83; FY2026 to $5.09 from $4.93; FY2027 to $5.99; FY2028 to $6.69). The upgrades signal improving analyst outlook for profit recovery. MarketBeat SWK Coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raised its price target on SWK to $87 (from $80), citing margin‑recovery potential while maintaining an Equal Weight rating — a notable vote of confidence that can support near‑term buying interest. Morgan Stanley Price Forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Stanley Black & Decker declared a $0.83 quarterly dividend (annualized yield ~3.9%), with an ex‑dividend date of March 10 and pay date March 24 — supporting income investors and reducing downside for yield‑seeking holders. Dividend Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and media pieces are reassessing SWK’s valuation and long‑term returns as recent momentum meets mixed historical performance — useful context but less actionable than the direct estimate and target changes. Valuation Assessment

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.