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

SWK's revenue projections show a decrease from last year, which tends to make investors more cautious. This could have a negative impact on the company's bottom line, as lower revenues typically suggest reduced profitability and growth potential, prompting concern among investors.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.138000
forwardPE 12.812815
debtToEquity 77.606000
earningsGrowth -0.348000
revenueGrowth 0.027000
grossMargins 0.306230
operatingMargins 0.064370
trailingEps 2.440000
forwardEps 6.129020

SWK's current ratio, being 1.138, means the company is well-positioned to meet its short-term debt obligations. This reflects SWK's strong liquidity, as its cash reserves and current assets provide more than enough coverage for its immediate liabilities.
SWK's Forward PE is in a reasonable range, indicating the stock is priced well relative to its earnings. The stock isn't overpriced, which leaves room for future growth, making it an attractive option for investors seeking value and long-term gains.
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.'s low growth in both earnings and revenue indicates a likely decrease in profits. This suggests the company may be facing financial challenges, and investors should be cautious about its future performance.
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.'s negative gross and operating margins signal that the company is not profitable, struggling to cover costs associated with production and operations. This could be a red flag for its financial performance moving forward.
SWK's forward EPS exceeding its trailing EPS implies that the company is projected to be more profitable this year. This suggests an improvement in financial performance, with analysts expecting SWK to generate stronger earnings compared to the previous financial year.

Price projections:

Price projections for SWK
Price projections for SWK

SWK's price projections have been revised downward over time, reflecting a shift in sentiment among analysts. The steady decline in projections points to a more cautious outlook on the company's future performance.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for SWK
Insider Transactions for SWK


SWK had 1 sell transactions, while the market price was at 67.47000122070312 per share.There were no sell transactions during the given timeframe.The recent buying activity at current SWK price levels exceeds selling, suggesting a potential positive outlook. Investors may see this trend as an indicator that the stock is likely to perform well, reflecting growing confidence.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for SWK
Recommendations trend for SWK


SWK has been receiving a buy bias from analysts, signaling strong confidence in the stock's future performance. This positive outlook might drive investors to view SWK as an attractive option for their portfolios, positioning the company as a stable and profitable investment choice.