Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. ("the Company") was founded in 1843 by Frederick T. Stanley and incorporated in Connecticut in 1852. In March 2010, the Company completed a merger with The Black & Decker Corporation (“Black & Decker”), a company founded by S. Duncan Black and Alonzo G. Decker and incorporated in Maryland in 1910. At that time, the Company changed its name from The Stanley Works to Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. The Company’s principal executive office is located at 1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain, Connecticut 06053 and its telephone number is (860) 225-5111. The Company is a global provider of hand tools, power tools, outdoor products and related accessories, as well as a leading provider of engineered fastening solutions, with 2025 consolidated annual revenues of $15.1 billion. Approximately 62% of the Company’s 2025 revenues were generated in the United States, with the remainder largely from Europe (16%), emerging markets (13%) and Canada (4%).
| Metric | TTM | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 15.1B | 15.1B | 15.1B | 15.4B | 15.8B | 15.3B |
| Net Income | 402M | 402M | 402M | 294M | -282M | 1.5B |
| EPS | $2.65 | $2.65 | $2.65 | $1.95 | $-2.07 | $10.16 |
| Free Cash Flow | 688M | 688M | 688M | 753M | 853M | 144M |
| ROIC | 6.1% | 6.3% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 10.5% |
| Gross Margin | 30.3% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 29.4% | 24.9% | 33.3% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.70 | 0.79 | 0.77 |
| Dividends/Share | $3.30 | $3.30 | $3.30 | $3.26 | $3.22 | $3.18 |
| Operating Income | 934M | 934M | 934M | 748M | 184M | 1.8B |
| Operating Margin | 6.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 11.6% |
| ROE | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.5% | 3.4% | -3.1% | 15.8% |
| Shares Outstanding | 152M | 152M | 152M | 151M | 136M | 151M |
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. passes 2 of 9 quality checks, indicating weak fundamentals.
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. trades at 27.3x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 20.2x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 16.0x vs a median of 17.3x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 5.9% with a gross margin of 29.7%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 4.7%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is -9.8%.
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (SWK) has a current P/E ratio of 27.3, compared to its historical median P/E of 20.2. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (SWK) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5.9%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (SWK) has a market capitalization of $11.0B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (SWK) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 4.56%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 0.18%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (SWK) appears fair. The current P/E of 27.3 is 35% above its historical median of 20.2. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is -21.7%.
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (SWK) operates in the Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware industry, within the Industrials sector.
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (SWK) reported annual revenue of $15.1 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (SWK) has a net profit margin of 2.7%. This is a modest margin.
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (SWK) generated $688 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (SWK) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65. This indicates moderate leverage.
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (SWK) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.65 in its most recent fiscal year.
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (SWK) has a return on equity (ROE) of 4.4%. This indicates moderate shareholder returns.
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (SWK) has a 5-year average gross margin of 29.7%. This lower margin is typical of capital-intensive or commodity businesses.
The Ledger Terminal provides 18 years of financial data for STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (SWK), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (SWK) has a book value per share of $59.70, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.