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 1.140000
forwardPE 12.505792
debtToEquity 70.024000
earningsGrowth -0.193000
revenueGrowth -0.010000
grossMargins 0.306280
operatingMargins 0.103510
trailingEps 2.650000
forwardEps 6.065190

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.'s current ratio, being 1.14, means the company is well-positioned to meet its short-term debt obligations. This reflects Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.'s strong liquidity, as its cash reserves and current assets provide more than enough coverage for its immediate liabilities.
SWK's Forward PE is at a healthy level, indicating that the stock price is well-positioned relative to its earnings. With the stock not being overvalued, there remains room for future growth, suggesting a balanced opportunity for investors seeking potential upside.
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.'s low earnings and revenue growth suggest that the company may see declining profits. This indicates potential financial challenges ahead, and could lead to a more cautious outlook from investors.
SWK's negative gross and operating margins indicate that the company is unable to generate profit from its core business activities. This suggests financial strain and could be a sign of deeper cost management issues.
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.'s forward EPS being higher than its trailing EPS indicates that the company is expected to achieve greater profitability this financial year. This suggests improving earnings and a stronger financial position compared to the previous year's performance.

Price projections:

Price projections for SWK
Price projections for SWK

The gradual downward revision of SWK's price projections signals decreasing confidence in the company's future performance. Analysts are adjusting their expectations, reflecting uncertainty about SWK's growth potential.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for SWK
Insider Transactions for SWK


1 sell transactions of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. were recorded, with market price hovering near 67.47000122070312.During the period under review, no sell transactions were recorded.With more buys than sells around Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.'s current price, there seems to be increased confidence among investors. This shift may indicate a favorable outlook, as the buying behavior suggests optimism for the stock's future growth or resilience.

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.