
Stanley Black & Decker to cut hundreds of jobs, shut Connecticut plant
Stanley Black & Decker will eliminate about 300 jobs and close a Connecticut tape-measure plant as demand declines, part of its multiyear restructuring plan.
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Stanley Black & Decker will eliminate about 300 jobs and close a Connecticut tape-measure plant as demand declines, part of its multiyear restructuring plan.

SWK gains from 35% aerospace growth and $2.1B cost savings, but Tools & Outdoor weakness and high debt pose near-term risks.

State Rep. Dave DeFronzo said toolmaker is cutting half of its 600-person workforce in New Britain and closing a tape-measure manufacturing facility.

Creative Financial Designs Inc. ADV raised its stake in shares of Stanley Black and Decker, Inc. (NYSE: SWK) by 17,034.6% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 8,910 shares of the industrial products company's stock after purchasing an additional 8,858 shares

Stanley Black & Decker is downgraded from buy to hold due to weakening fundamentals and unattractive valuation. SWK's tools and outdoor segment saw significant volume declines, while engineered fastening delivered growth driven by aerospace and automotive demand. Despite soft demand, SWK improved gross margins to 33.3% and reduced net debt to adjusted EBITDA from 5.9x to 3.4x over two years.

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Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. grew its holdings in Stanley Black and Decker, Inc. (NYSE: SWK) by 1,077.4% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 17,190 shares of the industrial products company's stock after acquiring an additional 15,730 shares during

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), a global leader in tools and outdoor solutions, announced today that its Board of Directors approved a regular first quarter cash dividend of $0.83 per common share.

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) Presents at Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference Transcript

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Stanley Black & Decker delivered solid Q4 results, beating EPS estimates despite headwinds, and remains focused on debt reduction. SWK trades at less than 17x 2026 EPS estimates, with significant earnings growth projected through 2028, making it undervalued relative to the broader market. The upcoming $1.8B CAM divestiture will strengthen the balance sheet, enabling debt repayment and potentially unlocking share buybacks and dividend growth.

FY 2025: Record Revenue, Up 11% Year Over Year; Record Profit and Cash from Operations FY 2025: GAAP EPS Up 32% Year Over Year; Adjusted EPS * Up 40% Year Over Year FY 2025: $700 Million Deployed for Common Stock Repurchases; $265 Million Debt Reduction FY 2026: Revenue Growth Guidance at Approximately 10%, Expect Improved Profit and Cash Generation Fourth Quarter 2025 GAAP Financial Results Revenue of $2.2 billion, up 15% year over year (YoY), driven by Commercial Aerospace, up 13% Operating Income Margin of 22.6%, down 90 basis points YoY Net Income of $372 million versus $314 million in the fourth quarter 2024; Earnings per Share (EPS) of $0.92, up 19% YoY Generated $654 million of Cash from Operations; $449 million of Cash used for Financing Activities; and $122 million of Cash used for Investing Activities Share repurchases of $200 million; paid $0.12 per share common stock dividend Fourth Quarter 2025 Adjusted Financial Results Adjusted EBITDA excluding special items of $653 million, up 29% YoY Adjusted EBITDA margin excluding special items of 30.1%, up 330 basis points YoY Adjusted Operating Income Margin excluding special items of 26.8%, up 380 basis points YoY Adjusted EPS excluding special items of $1.05, up 42% YoY Generated $530 million of Free Cash Flow Full Year 2025 GAAP Financial Results Revenue of $8.3 billion, up 11% YoY, driven by Commercial Aerospace, up 12% Operating Income Margin of 24.8%, up 280 basis points YoY Net Income of $1.5 billion versus $1.2 billion in 2024; EPS of $3.71 versus $2.81 in 2024 Generated $1.9 billion of Cash from Operations; $1.3 billion of Cash used for Financing Activities; and $0.4 billion of Cash used for Investing Activities Share repurchases of $700 million; paid $0.44 per share common stock dividend Full Year 2025 Adjusted Financial Results Adjusted EBITDA excluding special items of $2.4 billion, up 26% YoY Adjusted EBITDA margin excluding special items of 29.3%, up 350 basis points YoY Adjusted Operating Income Margin excluding special items of 25.8%, up 380 basis points YoY Adjusted EPS excluding special items of $3.77, up 40% YoY Generated $1.4 billion of Free Cash Flow 2026 Guidance Q1 2026 Guidance FY 2026 Guidance Low Baseline High Low Baseline High Revenue $2.225B $2.235B $2.245B $9.000B $9.100B $9.200B Adj. EBITDA * 1 $680M $685M $690M $2.710B $2.760B $2.810B Adj.

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) invites investors and the general public to listen to a webcast of a presentation by Chris Nelson, President and CEO, at the Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:15 PM ET.

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From a technical perspective, Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support. SWK recently overtook the 20-day moving average, and this suggests a short-term bullish trend.

Full-Year Revenue: $15.1 billion, down about 1% organically.Adjusted Gross Margin: Expanded 70 basis points to 30.7% for full-year 2025.Adjusted EBITDA Margin:

SWK beat Q4 earnings estimates as margins expanded sharply, even as sales slipped and the company outlined wide-ranging 2026 guidance.

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

The headline numbers for Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.41 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.27 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.49 per share a year ago.