Centric Wealth Management bought a new stake in shares of Snap-On Incorporated (NYSE:SNA – Free Report) in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor bought 9,023 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,358,000.
Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in Snap-On by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 6,525,488 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,248,683,000 after purchasing an additional 31,073 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp lifted its position in Snap-On by 1.3% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 2,272,041 shares of the company’s stock worth $782,945,000 after purchasing an additional 28,071 shares during the period. First Trust Advisors LP grew its stake in Snap-On by 3.3% during the first quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 2,033,129 shares of the company’s stock worth $738,473,000 after buying an additional 65,521 shares in the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its stake in Snap-On by 2.0% during the fourth quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 2,011,914 shares of the company’s stock worth $693,306,000 after buying an additional 39,765 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Auto Owners Insurance Co increased its holdings in Snap-On by 34,360.0% in the 4th quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 1,025,185 shares of the company’s stock valued at $353,279,000 after buying an additional 1,022,210 shares during the period. 84.88% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
More Snap-On News
Here are the key news stories impacting Snap-On this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Long-term earnings outlook improved: Zacks Research raised its FY2028 EPS estimate to $22.13 from $21.75. Estimates for Q1 2027, Q2 2027 and Q1–Q2 2028 were also increased, suggesting expectations for continued earnings growth. Snap-On stock information
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains favorable: Snap-On has an overall “Moderate Buy” rating, with five Buy ratings and one Hold rating. The average price target is $426.20, above the recent trading level. Snap-On receives Moderate Buy rating
- Positive Sentiment: Shareholder returns provide support: The company has authorized a $500 million share-repurchase program and recently declared a quarterly dividend of $2.44, equivalent to a 2.4% annualized yield at the reported valuation.
- Neutral Sentiment: Recent operating performance was solid: Snap-On’s latest quarterly earnings were $4.96 per share, slightly above estimates, while revenue increased 4.7% year over year to $1.24 billion. The stock trades near its 12-month high, with a price-to-earnings ratio of approximately 20.6.
- Negative Sentiment: Near-term estimates were trimmed: Zacks lowered its Q3 2026 EPS forecast to $4.90 from $4.96 and its Q4 2026 estimate to $5.07 from $5.13. It also reduced Q3 and Q4 2027 estimates slightly, indicating some caution about upcoming results.
- Negative Sentiment: CFO insider sale may weigh on sentiment: CFO Aldo John Pagliari sold 5,531 shares for approximately $2.24 million, reducing his holdings by 4.38%. Because the transaction occurred under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan and he retains more than 120,000 shares, the signal is less concerning but remains a potential overhang. Snap-On CFO stock sale
Insider Activity at Snap-On
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several brokerages have recently commented on SNA. Tigress Financial boosted their target price on shares of Snap-On from $445.00 to $485.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Roth Capital reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $461.00 price objective (up from $409.00) on shares of Snap-On in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Robert W. Baird set a $415.00 price objective on shares of Snap-On in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Snap-On in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Barclays assumed coverage on Snap-On in a report on Thursday, May 28th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $420.00 target price on the stock. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Snap-On presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $426.20.
Snap-On Stock Down 0.3%
SNA stock opened at $403.25 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $402.16 and a 200-day moving average price of $383.62. Snap-On Incorporated has a 12 month low of $319.20 and a 12 month high of $423.02. The company has a current ratio of 3.43, a quick ratio of 2.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15. The stock has a market capitalization of $20.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.56, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.84 and a beta of 0.73.
Snap-On (NYSE:SNA – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The company reported $4.96 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.95 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $1.24 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.22 billion. Snap-On had a net margin of 21.25% and a return on equity of 17.07%. The firm’s revenue was up 4.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $4.72 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Snap-On Incorporated will post 19.7 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Snap-On announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback plan on Thursday, April 30th that permits the company to buyback $500.00 million in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the company to repurchase up to 2.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are typically a sign that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.
Snap-On Announces Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be paid a dividend of $2.44 per share. This represents a $9.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, August 19th. Snap-On’s payout ratio is presently 49.77%.
Snap-On Profile
Snap‑On Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostic equipment, repair information and shop equipment for professional users. The company’s product range includes hand and power tools, tool storage and cabinets, diagnostic scan tools and software, shop equipment such as lifts and tire changers, and specialized specialty tools for automotive, aviation, marine and industrial applications. Snap‑On also offers information and workflow solutions that combine diagnostic data, repair procedures and parts information to support professional technicians.
Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Snap‑On has established a long history in the professional tools market.
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