Erste Asset Management GmbH Has $1.94 Million Holdings in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. $SWK

Erste Asset Management GmbH boosted its holdings in shares of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) by 43.5% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 26,258 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,955 shares during the period. Erste Asset Management GmbH’s holdings in Stanley Black & Decker were worth $1,940,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of SWK. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its holdings in shares of Stanley Black & Decker by 3.7% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 15,648 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,203,000 after buying an additional 559 shares during the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC grew its holdings in Stanley Black & Decker by 8.2% during the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 4,645 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $357,000 after acquiring an additional 353 shares during the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth increased its position in Stanley Black & Decker by 18.8% in the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 6,981 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $537,000 after acquiring an additional 1,105 shares in the last quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker by 3.3% during the second quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 87,836 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $5,951,000 after purchasing an additional 2,767 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker during the second quarter valued at approximately $1,468,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.77% of the company’s stock.

Stanley Black & Decker Stock Down 1.5%

Stanley Black & Decker stock opened at $86.37 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $13.39 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.59, a PEG ratio of 1.24 and a beta of 1.21. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $82.92 and its 200 day simple moving average is $75.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 0.35. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $53.91 and a fifty-two week high of $93.37.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The industrial products company reported $1.41 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.27 by $0.14. The firm had revenue of $3.68 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate 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 quarterly revenue was down 1.0% on a year-over-year basis. 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. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. will post 5.16 EPS for the current year.

Stanley Black & Decker Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced 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. This represents a $3.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 10th. Stanley Black & Decker’s payout ratio is presently 125.28%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have issued reports on the company. Argus raised Stanley Black & Decker to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $100.00 price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Robert W. Baird lifted their price objective on Stanley Black & Decker from $75.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $80.00 to $87.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, Citigroup raised their target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Stanley Black & Decker currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $86.89.

More Stanley Black & Decker News

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)

Stanley Black & Decker 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.