SWK Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Stanley Black & Decker has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 10.9%. The stock now trades at $89.05, marking a 32.1% gain. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

Toro (TTC) trades within about 4% of its 52-week high, and it keeps buying back shares with cash from zero-turn mowers, golf equipment and Ditch Witch drills. But over three years the buybacks have only softened a fall in earnings per share, and today's price assumes profit growth comes back.

Three companies with nothing in common all sent dividend checks on the same September day, but only one of them handed shareholders a freshly raised rate. Which one broke from the pack, and what does each payout actually earn against the price investors paid?

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Higher for longer now sounds less like a slogan and more like the Fed’s base case, with rates at 3.75% to 4.00% and another hike on the table. That backdrop can punish growth stories that rely on cheap money, while investors who want income and sturdier balance sheets start paying closer attention to large-cap value and dividend stocks. This article examines three such U.S. large-cap dividend stocks that are closely tied to this rate environment and why they may warrant a closer look...

Recent commentary around Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has focused on its margin expansion, productivity gains, and product mix shifts, along with the use of tariff refunds to fund innovation and commercial projects. Recent trading in Stanley Black & Decker has been choppy, with the share price down 6.85% over the past month after a 19.99% year to date share price gain. The 1 year total shareholder return of 27.44% and 3 year total shareholder return of 24.86% point to improving momentum as...

Investors need to pay close attention to SWK stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

Stanley Black & Decker has outperformed the Industrial industry over the past year, and analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

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Stanley Black and Decker and Target both just raised their dividends, but a payout increase means nothing if the underlying cash flow cannot support it. One of these two household names is quietly living beyond its means.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) CEO Chris Nelson said the company is progressing against three priorities: strengthening its core brands, improving operational execution and accelerating innovation. Speaking at the Morgan Stanley 14th Annual Laguna Conference, Nelson said the company reported

Trane Technologies (TT) and Allegion (ALLE) sell into the same buildings. A data center buys cooling from Trane and locks, readers and credentials from Allegion. Both raised their 2026 guidance at their latest reports, and that is where the agreement stops. Trane is spending to build capacity for an order book that runs into 2027, while Allegion raised on price and on demand it can already see.

SWK gains from automotive and industrial strength, cost savings and brand investments, while higher expenses and currency risks persist.

A handful of Dividend Kings with 50-plus years of consecutive payout growth now trade at forward multiples well below their own historical norms, but a closer look at the earnings behind those discounts reveals some uncomfortable truths about why the market keeps them cheap.

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) entered into a definitive agreement to sell Excel Industries to Bad Boy Mowers. Excel Industries, which includes the Hustler Turf Equipment brand, is expected to generate approximately $300 million of fiscal 2026 revenue. The purchase price and expected proceeds were not disclosed. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval […]

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Lincoln Electric, Stanley Black & Decker, Core & Main and Kennametal stand to benefit as manufacturing activity, innovation and acquisitions support growth.

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Three industrial leaders have the cash flow and competitive moats to keep growing their payouts.

The iconic tool company begins layoffs in October 2026, with plans to complete the factory closure by March 2027.

Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

HWM's commercial and defense strength, rising estimates and share gains outweigh its premium valuation, making it the better pick over GE.

The majority of US companies holding $100 billion in potential tariff refunds haven't pledged to ret

DCI heads into fiscal Q4 with higher sales and earnings estimates, supported by segment growth and the Facet Filtration acquisition.

Earlier in August 2026, Stanley Black & Decker announced plans to invest US$1.00 billion in the U.S. through 2028, splitting funds between research and development for next-generation tools and strengthening domestic manufacturing, while also committing US$60.00 million to its DEWALT Grow the Trades workforce training initiative through 2030. This combination of heavy innovation spending, manufacturing investment, and trade-skills training support highlights how Stanley Black & Decker is...

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) announced a US$1b multi year investment in the U.S. to support growth plans. The program focuses on research and development, expanding U.S. manufacturing capacity, and advancing skilled trades training. Funding includes support for the DEWALT Grow the Trades initiative aimed at developing the skilled trades workforce. This level of commitment to automation and advanced manufacturing is not unique to Stanley Black & Decker, so it is worth comparing this...

Jim Cramer sees Home Depot and Lowe's blowout quarters as a signal pointing straight at a supplier most investors are overlooking, but the numbers behind Stanley Black and Decker tell a more complicated story about whether this is a trade or something worth holding.

The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs. When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds.

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Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) isn’t usually the first name that comes to mind when investors talk about dividend stocks. Still, its record is difficult to overlook. The company has raised its dividend for 58 consecutive years, putting it one increase away from Dividend King status. Its latest hike took the quarterly payout to […]

Wrapping up Q2 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the professional tools and equipment stocks, including Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) and its peers.

NDSN heads into fiscal Q3 with expected sales and earnings growth, supported by demand across key segments, while rising costs may pressure margins.

Exciting developments are taking place for the stocks in this article. They’ve all surged ahead of the broader market over the last month as catalysts such as new products and positive media coverage have propelled their returns.

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The Dewalt and Craftsman tools maker is also making progress on its goal to spend $60 million on its skilled trades training programs.

Crocs on Thursday is introducing a new member of its marketing team: a smiling, 6-foot crocodile mascot named Niles. After hatching from an egg in videos across social media, Niles will soon turn up in mockumentary-style content as an endearingly awkward addition to the footwear company’s offices. The character, the first full-fledged advertising mascot for Crocs, is a sort of emotional support animal embodying the casual vibe associated with its slip-on shoes, according to Chief Marketing Officer Carly Gomez.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) plans to invest $1 billion across its U. S.

Stanley Black & Decker stock has delivered a 55.9% gain over the past year, and current checks suggest it now sits closer to fair value on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) basis while still looking supportive on earnings-based multiples. That mix leaves investors weighing a solid share price run against an intrinsic value estimate that no longer points to a clear discount. The 55.9% return over the past year highlights how strongly sentiment has improved around Stanley Black & Decker and raises...

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Surging oil prices, a CPI spike not seen in three years, and Treasury yields at levels last touched in 2007 are forcing a September rate decision that could reshape which stocks lead the market through the rest of 2026.

Stanley Black & Decker has outpaced the broader market over the past year, while Wall Street remains cautiously optimistic about the stock’s outlook.

Tariff refunds and margin gains lifted full-year EPS guidance to $5.20–$5.80.

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