BlackRock Inc. Buys Shares of 10,692,910 Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. $SWK

BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 10,692,910 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,006,417,000. BlackRock Inc. owned approximately 0.07% of Stanley Black & Decker as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of SWK. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership acquired a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker in the first quarter valued at $47,448,000. New York Life Investment Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker by 67.5% in the fourth quarter. New York Life Investment Management LLC now owns 34,766 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $2,582,000 after buying an additional 14,005 shares during the period. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. raised its position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker by 533.7% during the second quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 96,322 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $9,066,000 after acquiring an additional 81,121 shares during the last quarter. Oak Thistle LLC bought a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker in the second quarter valued at approximately $1,440,000. Finally, Benjamin Edwards Inc. acquired a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $1,115,000. 87.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Stanley Black & Decker Price Performance

Shares of NYSE SWK opened at $99.91 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $15.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.37, a PEG ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 1.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 0.55 and a current ratio of 1.43. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $61.90 and a fifty-two week high of $104.68. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $93.06 and its 200 day simple moving average is $83.20.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The industrial products company reported $1.57 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.21 by $0.36. The firm had revenue of $3.96 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate 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 prior year, the business posted $1.08 earnings per share. Stanley Black & Decker has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.900-5.700 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. will post 5.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Stanley Black & Decker Increases Dividend

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

Stanley Black & Decker News Roundup

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on SWK shares. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $93.00 price objective on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on Stanley Black & Decker from $65.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Friday, May 1st. Robert W. Baird set a $84.00 target price on Stanley Black & Decker in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Wall Street Zen raised Stanley Black & Decker from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 1st. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $96.00 price objective on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $92.25.

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.