Ieq Capital LLC Makes New $11.51 Million Investment in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. $SWK

Ieq Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 122,288 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,510,000. Ieq Capital LLC owned 0.08% of Stanley Black & Decker at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Cardinal Point Capital Management ULC boosted its stake in Stanley Black & Decker by 2.7% during the 4th quarter. Cardinal Point Capital Management ULC now owns 4,800 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $357,000 after acquiring an additional 125 shares during the last quarter. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. increased its stake in Stanley Black & Decker by 2.8% in the fourth quarter. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. now owns 4,606 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $342,000 after purchasing an additional 126 shares in the last quarter. Boothbay Fund Management LLC raised its holdings in Stanley Black & Decker by 4.0% in the fourth quarter. Boothbay Fund Management LLC now owns 3,471 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $258,000 after purchasing an additional 132 shares during the period. Bessemer Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker by 1.5% during the first quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 9,223 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $654,000 after purchasing an additional 134 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Assetmark Inc. boosted its position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker by 19.9% during the first quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 880 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $63,000 after purchasing an additional 146 shares in the last quarter. 87.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Stanley Black & Decker Price Performance

SWK stock opened at $99.91 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $93.06 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $83.20. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has a 1 year low of $61.90 and a 1 year high of $104.68. The stock has a market cap of $15.09 billion, a PE ratio of 24.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.16. The company has a current ratio of 1.43, a quick ratio of 0.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The industrial products company reported $1.57 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.21 by $0.36. The company had revenue of $3.96 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.97 billion. Stanley Black & Decker had a return on equity of 8.78% and a net margin of 4.07%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up .4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.08 earnings per share. Stanley Black & Decker has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.900-5.700 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. will post 5.57 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Stanley Black & Decker Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 22nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 8th will be paid a $0.84 dividend. This represents a $3.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.4%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 8th. This is a positive change from Stanley Black & Decker’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. Stanley Black & Decker’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 80.98%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts recently commented on SWK shares. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $100.00 to $107.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on Stanley Black & Decker from $80.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, June 18th. Morgan Stanley set a $96.00 price target on Stanley Black & Decker in a report on Monday, August 10th. Wall Street Zen raised Stanley Black & Decker from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 1st. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Stanley Black & Decker from $65.00 to $75.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $92.25.

Trending Headlines about Stanley Black & Decker

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

• Positive Sentiment: CNBC commentator Jim Cramer called SWK a “pick-and-shovel” beneficiary of a potential home-renovation cycle, citing strong results from Home Depot and Lowe’s as evidence that demand for tools could improve. Cramer Targets Stanley Black & Decker as the Pick-and-Shovel Play on Home Renovation Boom
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS forecast to $5.53 from $5.30, FY2027 EPS to $6.10 from $5.77, and FY2028 EPS to $6.60 from $6.55. It also increased several quarterly estimates, suggesting better expected earnings momentum. Stanley Black & Decker analyst estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary highlighted traction in the Engineered Fastening segment, supported by automotive and industrial demand, while the company’s $2.1 billion cost-savings program could provide additional operating leverage. Will Strength in Engineered Fastening Unit Continue to Drive SWK’s Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: From a technical perspective, SWK moved above its 20-day moving average and was described as showing a potential short-term bullish trend, supporting the recent price strength. Stanley Black & Decker Just Flashed Golden Cross Signal
• Neutral Sentiment: A report noted that Stanley Black & Decker’s 2026 outlook and planned $1 billion U.S. investment are reshaping the company’s longer-term growth narrative, although the investment could require substantial upfront spending. Stanley Black & Decker stock holds gains
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks reduced its Q3 2026 EPS estimate to $1.52 from $1.66 and made a minor cut to its Q4 estimate, partially offsetting the broader upward revisions. Full-year consensus remains $5.58 per share. Stanley Black & Decker earnings estimates

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.