STANLEY BLACK & DECKER (SWK) Company Report

Three strategic pillars: brand activation, operational excellence (including $2.1 billion of cost-out and 3% annual productivity), and accelerated innovation (20% reduction in cycle time) to drive growth and margins.
Tariff mitigation and pricing: implemented two sizable price increases to achieve cash-neutral tariff relief; expects a more stable 2026 pricing environment with competitors aligning and tactical repricing on entry-level SKUs.
Brand investments: DEWALT continues market-share gains; STANLEY is receiving a full product refresh and dedicated European sales resources; CRAFTSMAN® is being retooled as a DIY line with a new five-tool suite launching, targeting an inflection to growth in late 2026.
Portfolio and divestiture: CAM sale will strengthen the balance sheet; remaining Auto and Engineered Fastening businesses are positioned for organic volume growth; outdoor gas walk-behinds shift to a licensing model to focus on electrification.
Margin and financial targets: on track for 34–35% gross margin by year-end 2026 through capacity actions, lean productivity, and USMCA qualification; medium-term goal of mid-high teens EBITDA margin by 2028.

Feb 18, 2026, 6:15 PM

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Stanley Black & Decker outlines 2026 strategic roadmap

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CEO Chris Nelson emphasized strategic priorities: brand activation across DEWALT, STANLEY and CRAFTSMAN; operational excellence with $2.1 billion in cost savings and ongoing 3% annual gross productivity; and accelerated innovation yielding a 20% cycle-time reduction
In response to last year’s tariff shock, the company implemented two price increases to remain cash neutral, and is now recalibrating entry-level SKUs and promotional levels to ensure a stable pricing environment in 2026
The pending divestiture of CAM will bolster the balance sheet, enabling sharper focus on the remaining auto and industrial fastening segments, which are targeting organic volume growth through enhanced application-engineering support
Gross margin is projected at 34–35% by year-end 2026, with a mid-high-teens EBITDA margin aspiration by 2028, driven by capacity realignment, continued lean productivity, USMCA qualification, and reduced China exposure
Brand revitalization efforts include DEWALT’s ongoing share gains, a major STANLEY hand-tool refresh and expanded European sales resources, and a new CRAFTSMAN DIY platform launching late 2026 with an expected growth inflection

Feb 18, 2026, 6:15 PM

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Stanley Black & Decker outlines strategic priorities and outlook at Barclays conference

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CEO Chris Nelson reaffirmed the company’s three-pillar growth strategy—brand activation, operational excellence and accelerated innovation—targeting 3% annual gross productivity improvement and having cut product development cycle time by 20%.
Stanley Black & Decker has taken $2.1 billion out of its cost structure, implemented proactive price increases to remain dollar-for-dollar cash neutral against tariffs, and is shifting production to achieve >75% USMCA qualification and reduce China-sourced output to <5% by year-end.
The company is confident in reaching 34–35% gross margin in FY 2026, with a medium-term goal of 35–37%, driven by capacity optimization, lean-driven productivity and ongoing tariff mitigation.
Major product investments include a full refresh of STANLEY hand-tool ranges in Europe—backed by ~100 dedicated field resources by end-2026—and a new five-tool CRAFTSMAN DIY platform launching this year, with growth expected to inflect in late 2026.
Following the pending CAM divestiture to strengthen the balance sheet, the outdoor business will focus on electrification; gas-powered walk-behinds will move to a licensing model to reallocate resources to higher-margin growth areas.

Feb 18, 2026, 6:15 PM

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Stanley Black & Decker presents strategic and financial roadmap

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Guidance Update

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Tools & Outdoor comprises 87% of revenue (Power Tools ~49%, Hand Tools ~28%, Outdoor Power Equipment ~23%), while Engineered Fastening represents 13% of sales.
Adjusted gross margin rose to 33.3% in Q4 2025 (vs. 31.2% in Q4 2024) and 30.7% for FY 2025, as net debt/EBITDA leverage improved to 3.4x at Dec 2025 from 5.9x at Dec 2023.
By 2028, targets include 35–37% adjusted gross margin, mid-to-high-teens adjusted EBITDA margin, and low-to-mid-teens CFROI, with mid-single-digit organic growth in a low-single-digit market.
2026 outlook: low single-digit net sales growth; adjusted EPS of $4.90–$5.70; free cash flow of $700–$900 million; CAM divestiture in H1 2026 expected to net $1.525–$1.6 billion for debt reduction.

Feb 17, 2026, 12:00 PM

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Stanley Black & Decker reports Q4 2025 results

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Stanley Black & Decker reported Q4 net sales of $3.7 billion, down 1% YoY and 3% organically, driven by price (+4%) offset by volume (−7%).
Adjusted gross margin expanded to 33.3%, up 210 bps YoY from higher pricing, tariff mitigation, and supply chain efficiencies.
Adjusted EPS was $1.41, and Q4 free cash flow totaled $883 million, supporting a year-end leverage ratio of 3.4x.
For 2026, the company projects low single-digit net sales growth, Adjusted EPS of $4.90–$5.70, and free cash flow of $700–$900 million.

Feb 4, 2026, 1:00 PM

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Stanley Black & Decker reports Q4 2025 results

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Full-year 2025 revenues of $15.1 billion; organic sales down 1%; DEWALT up low single digits, Aerospace Fasteners up 25%; adjusted gross margin 30.7% (+70 bps); adjusted EBITDA +5%; adjusted EPS $4.67; free cash flow $688 million
Q4 2025 revenue down 1% (organic −3%); achieved adjusted gross margin 33.3% (+210 bps), adjusted EBITDA margin 13.5% (+330 bps), adjusted EPS $1.41, and free cash flow $883 million
Generated $883 million of Q4 free cash flow and $688 million for 2025; reduced debt by $240 million; returned $500 million in dividends; announced sale of Aerospace Fasteners with net proceeds >$1.5 billion to reduce debt
2026 guidance: adjusted EPS $4.90–$5.70, free cash flow $700–$900 million, revenue and organic growth in low single digits; Q1 sales ~ $3.7 billion, EPS $0.55–$0.60, flat gross margin

Feb 4, 2026, 1:00 PM

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Stanley Black & Decker reports Q4 and full-year 2025 results

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Full-year 2025: revenues of $15.1 billion (organic –1%), Adjusted Gross Margin 30.7% (+70 bps), Adjusted EBITDA up 5%, Adjusted EPS $4.67 (+7%), and free cash flow of $688 million.
Q4 2025: revenue down 1% (organic –3%; pricing +4%, FX +2%, volume –7%), Adjusted Gross Margin 33.3%, Adjusted EBITDA margin 13.5% (+330 bps), Adjusted EPS $1.41, and free cash flow of $883 million.
Tools & Outdoor Q4: revenue of $3.2 billion (–2% y/y; organic –4%; pricing +5%, volume –9%), segment margin 13.6% (+340 bps); Power Tools organic –8%, Hand Tools flat, Outdoor organic +2%.
2026 outlook: Adjusted EPS of $4.90–$5.70, revenue growth in low single digits, and free cash flow of $700–$900 million.

Feb 4, 2026, 1:00 PM

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Stanley Black & Decker reports Q4 2025 results

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Adjusted gross margin of 33.3%, adjusted EBITDA margin of 13.5%, adjusted EPS of $1.41, and Q4 free cash flow of $883 million
Tools & Outdoor Q4 revenue of $3.2 billion (–2% y/y; organic –4%) with segment margin up 340 bps to 13.6%
Engineered Fastening Q4 revenue grew 6% (8% organic), led by 35% organic growth in aerospace, achieving a 12.1% segment margin
Full-year free cash flow of $688 million, debt reduced by $240 million, net debt/EBITDA leverage cut by 2.5 turns, and $2.1 billion of run-rate cost savings delivered
2026 outlook: adjusted EPS of $4.90–$5.70, revenue up low single digits, and free cash flow of $700–$900 million

Feb 4, 2026, 1:00 PM

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Stanley Black & Decker reports Q4 and full-year 2025 results

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Stanley Black & Decker delivered Q4 2025 net sales of $3.7 billion, down 1% year-over-year (organic –3%), with gross margin expanding to 33.2% (+240 bps).
Full-year 2025 net sales were $15.1 billion (–2%; organic –1%) with gross margin of 30.3% (+90 bps); GAAP EPS was $2.65 and adjusted EPS $4.67.
Q4 free cash flow reached $883 million and full-year free cash flow was $688 million, enabling approximately $240 million of debt reduction and continued dividend support.
The company signed a definitive agreement to divest its Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing business for $1.8 billion in cash, expected to close in H1 2026 to accelerate leverage reduction.
For 2026, management forecasts GAAP EPS of $3.15–$4.35, adjusted EPS of $4.90–$5.70, and free cash flow of $700–$900 million.

Feb 4, 2026, 11:05 AM

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Stanley Black & Decker reports Q4 and full-year 2025 results

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Guidance Update

4Q 2025 net sales of $3.7 billion (-1% YoY), gross margin of 33.2%, GAAP EPS of $1.04 and adjusted EPS of $1.41; free cash flow of $883 million
FY 2025 net sales of $15.1 billion (-2% YoY), adjusted EPS of $4.67, free cash flow of $688 million, enabling ~$240 million of debt reduction
Announced agreement to divest the Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) business for $1.8 billion in cash, with proceeds to reduce net debt
2026 planning: GAAP EPS guidance of $3.15–$4.35, adjusted EPS of $4.90–$5.70 and free cash flow targeted at $700–$900 million