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

Investors may react cautiously to news that SWK's revenues are forecasted to be lower than last year's. Such declines are likely to have a negative effect on the company's bottom line, which can lead to concerns about profitability and hinder investor confidence in the company's future performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.14000
forwardPE 12.27476
debtToEquity 70.02400
earningsGrowth -0.19300
revenueGrowth -0.01000
grossMargins 0.30628
operatingMargins 0.10351
trailingEps 2.65000
forwardEps 6.34880

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.'s current ratio being 1.14 suggests the company will have no issues paying off its short-term debt. With sufficient cash reserves and current assets, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. can easily cover its immediate liabilities, reflecting solid financial health.
SWK's Forward PE is in an attractive range, meaning its stock price aligns well with earnings and isn't inflated. This creates room for growth, making it a solid investment opportunity for those looking to benefit from potential price appreciation.
With both earnings and revenue growth in low territory, SWK is likely to see shrinking profits. This signals a possible downturn in the company's financial health and may raise concerns about its future profitability.
SWK's negative gross and operating margins suggest that the company is struggling to cover its production and operating costs, leading to losses. This reflects a weakened financial state and potential difficulties in sustaining profitability.
SWK's forward EPS surpassing its trailing EPS signals that the company is anticipated to be more profitable this year than last. This growth expectation highlights SWK's potential for increased earnings and a stronger financial performance in the upcoming year.

Price projections:

Price projections for SWK
Price projections for SWK

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.'s price projections have been revised downward gradually, indicating that analysts are tempering their expectations. This downward shift suggests a more cautious outlook on the company's growth prospects.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for SWK
Insider Transactions for SWK


2 sales transactions of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. were conducted, with market price at 76.96500015258789.Throughout the period under consideration, no sell transactions were recorded.More buys than sells near the current price levels of SWK might signal a favorable outlook for the stock. Investors seem to be showing confidence by purchasing more, potentially expecting positive future performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for SWK
Recommendations trend for SWK


With analysts showing a buy bias for SWK, investors may be more inclined to see the stock as an attractive investment. The favorable outlook could spur increased interest, positioning SWK as a safe and profitable place for investors to allocate their funds and seek growth.