Q1 EPS Estimate for Stanley Black & Decker Lifted by Analyst

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) – Analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for Stanley Black & Decker in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, February 25th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the industrial products company will earn $0.68 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $0.66. The consensus estimate for Stanley Black & Decker’s current full-year earnings is $5.16 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Stanley Black & Decker’s Q3 2026 earnings at $1.57 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $5.09 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.59 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.83 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $5.99 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $6.69 EPS.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The industrial products company reported $1.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.27 by $0.14. The firm had revenue of $3.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.78 billion. Stanley Black & Decker had a return on equity of 7.90% and a net margin of 2.66%.The business’s revenue was down 1.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.49 earnings per share. Stanley Black & Decker has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.900-5.700 EPS.

Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. UBS Group lowered their target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $105.00 to $98.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, January 5th. Citigroup raised their price objective on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $84.00 target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on Stanley Black & Decker from $80.00 to $87.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday. Finally, Argus raised Stanley Black & Decker to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $86.89.

Stanley Black & Decker Stock Performance

Shares of SWK opened at $86.37 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $13.39 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.59, a P/E/G ratio of 1.26 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a current ratio of 1.14. Stanley Black & Decker has a 1 year low of $53.91 and a 1 year high of $93.37. The company’s fifty day moving average is $82.92 and its two-hundred day moving average is $75.84.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Stanley Black & Decker

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of SWK. GoalVest Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Chapman Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker during the second quarter worth approximately $26,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker in the second quarter worth $28,000. Kovack Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker in the fourth quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Hanson & Doremus Investment Management purchased a new position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker in the 3rd quarter valued at $30,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.77% of the company’s stock.

Stanley Black & Decker Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared 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 dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 125.28%.

Key Stories Impacting Stanley Black & Decker

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)

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.