Zacks Research Has Optimistic Outlook of SWK Q2 Earnings

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) – Zacks Research increased their Q2 2026 EPS estimates for shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research note issued on Wednesday, February 25th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the industrial products company will earn $1.15 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $0.95. 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 Q4 2026 earnings at $1.69 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.07 EPS and Q2 2027 earnings at $1.51 EPS.

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

Several other research firms have also commented on SWK. Argus upgraded Stanley Black & Decker to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Citigroup boosted their target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $80.00 to $87.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, UBS Group decreased their price objective on Stanley Black & Decker from $105.00 to $98.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, January 5th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $86.89.

Stanley Black & Decker Stock Performance

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

Institutional Trading of Stanley Black & Decker

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of SWK. GoalVest Advisory LLC purchased a new position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Chapman Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in Stanley Black & Decker in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker in the second quarter worth $28,000. Kovack Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker during the fourth quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Hanson & Doremus Investment Management acquired a new stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker in the third quarter valued at $30,000. 87.77% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Stanley Black & Decker Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 24th. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.83 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 10th. This represents a $3.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.8%. Stanley Black & Decker’s dividend payout ratio is presently 125.28%.

Stanley Black & Decker News Summary

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 Company 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.