Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Industrials
Industry: Tools & Accessories

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. provides hand tools, power tools, outdoor products, and related accessories in the United States, Canada, Other Americas, Europe, and Asia. Its Tools & Outdoor segment offers professional grade corded and cordless electric power tools and equipment, including drills, impact wrenches and drivers, grinders, saws, routers, concrete prep and placement tools, and sanders; pneumatic tools and fasteners, such as nail guns, nails, staplers and staples, and concrete and masonry anchors; corded and cordless electric power tools; household power tools, hand-held vacuums, and small appliances; leveling and layout tools, planes, hammers, demolition tools, clamps, vises, knives, saws, chisels, and industrial and automotive tools; drill, screwdriver, router bits, abrasives, saw blades, and threading products; tool boxes, sawhorses, medical cabinets, and engineered storage solutions; and electric and gas-powered lawn and garden products. This segment sells its products under the DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, CUB ADET, BLACK+DECKER, and HUSTLER brands through retailers, third-party distributors, independent dealers, and a direct sales force. Its Industrial segment provides threaded fasteners, blind rivets and tools, blind inserts and tools, drawn arc weld studs and systems, engineered plastic and mechanical fasteners, self-piercing riveting systems, precision nut running systems, micro fasteners, high-strength structural fasteners, axel swage, latches, heat shields, pins, couplings, fitting, and other engineered products. This segment sells its products through direct sales force and third-party distributors to the automotive, manufacturing, electronics, construction, aerospace, and other industries. The company was formerly known as The Stanley Works and changed its name to Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in March 2010. The company was founded in 1843 and is headquartered in New Britain, Connecticut.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for SWK
Revenue projections for SWK

With SWK's revenues forecasted to be lower than last year's, investors are expected to be cautious. A decline in revenue typically harms the company's bottom line, reducing profitability and making investors less confident about the company's ability to sustain its financial health.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.432000
forwardPE 15.424649
debtToEquity 58.172000
earningsGrowth 2.478000
revenueGrowth 0.004000
grossMargins 0.322130
operatingMargins 0.084430
trailingEps 4.090000
forwardEps 6.379400

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.'s current ratio being 1.432 suggests that the company has no issue servicing its short-term debt. Its strong liquidity position, supported by sufficient cash reserves and current assets, ensures that Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. can meet its financial obligations with ease.
SWK's Forward PE ratio is favorable, meaning the stock price aligns well with earnings and isn't overvalued. This allows room for growth, making it an attractive investment for those seeking potential upside while ensuring the stock is not overpriced.
SWK's forward EPS being higher than its trailing EPS signals anticipated growth in profitability for the current financial year. This suggests that SWK is on track to improve its earnings, outpacing the previous year's performance and reflecting positive market expectations.

Price projections:

Price projections for SWK
Price projections for SWK

Price projections for Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. have consistently been revised upward, indicating positive sentiment toward the company. This gradual adjustment reflects growing confidence in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.'s future potential and financial outlook among analysts.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for SWK
Insider Transactions for SWK


There were 2 Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. sales transactions, at market price of 85.68000030517578.During the period under review, no sell transactions were recorded.The recent trend of more purchases than sales at SWK's current price could signal investor optimism. This pattern may point to a positive outlook for the stock, as it indicates growing confidence in its potential to perform well in the future.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for SWK
Recommendations trend for SWK


Analysts have maintained a buy bias for SWK, which could prompt investors to consider the stock as a viable investment. With this positive outlook, SWK is positioned as an attractive option for those looking to park their money in a stable and potentially lucrative company.