Kiltearn Partners LLP purchased a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 121,847 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,468,000. Stanley Black & Decker accounts for approximately 2.8% of Kiltearn Partners LLP’s holdings, making the stock its 13th largest holding. Kiltearn Partners LLP owned approximately 0.08% of Stanley Black & Decker as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of SWK. Chapman Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in Stanley Black & Decker during the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker in the 2nd quarter valued at about $28,000. Kovack Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker in the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Motiv8 Investments LLC purchased a new position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker in the 4th quarter valued at about $31,000. Finally, Compass Financial Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker during the second quarter worth about $31,000. 87.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of research analysts recently issued reports on SWK shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $65.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Robert W. Baird set a $84.00 price objective on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $93.00 price objective on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Stanley Black & Decker from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Stanley Black & Decker from $80.00 to $90.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, June 18th. 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 company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus 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 Trading Up 1.1%
Shares of Stanley Black & Decker stock opened at $99.91 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.43, a quick ratio of 0.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $93.06 and a 200-day simple moving average of $83.20. The stock has a market cap of $15.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.37, a PEG ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.16. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has a 12-month low of $61.90 and a 12-month high of $104.68.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results 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. Stanley Black & Decker had a net margin of 4.07% and a return on equity of 8.78%. The firm had revenue of $3.96 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.97 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.08 EPS. Stanley Black & Decker’s revenue for the quarter was up .4% compared to the same quarter last year. Stanley Black & Decker has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.900-5.700 EPS. On average, 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. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 8th will be given a dividend of $0.84 per share. This represents a $3.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.4%. This is an increase from Stanley Black & Decker’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 8th. Stanley Black & Decker’s payout ratio is presently 80.98%.
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.
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