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The 12 Days of CRAFTSMAN® Advent Calendar transforms a classic holiday tradition into a practical toolkit, revealing premium tools, workshop essentials and festive surprises over 12 days.
Filled with CRAFTSMAN® products designed to delight all kinds of DIYers, the limited-edition calendar features products totaling up to $200 in retail value* for just $49.99 (estimated retail price) at select retailers.
Items include a VERSASTACK™ case, ratchet, screwdrivers, sockets, a hidden bonus reward and more.
, /PRNewswire/ --This holiday season, CRAFTSMAN®, a Stanley Black & Decker brand (NYSE: SWK) and DIYers favorite brand in tools†, is introducing its first-ever, limited-edition 12 Days of CRAFTSMAN Advent Calendar, a first-of-its-kind unboxing experience featuring tools, workshop essentials and seasonal surprises for DIYers, homeowners, renters and makers alike.

Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/craftsman/9368253-en-craftsman-introduces-first-ever-holiday-advent-calendar-12-days-tools

The 12 Days of CRAFTSMAN® Advent Calendar transforms a classic holiday tradition into a practical toolkit, revealing premium tools, workshop essentials and festive surprises over 12 days.

CRAFTSMAN® is introducing its first-ever, limited-edition 12 Days of CRAFTSMAN Advent Calendar.

Filled with CRAFTSMAN® products designed to delight all kinds of DIYers, the limited-edition calendar features products totaling up to $200 in retail value*

Items include a VERSASTACK™ case, ratchet, screwdrivers, sockets, a hidden bonus reward and more.

Available at Lowe's, ACE, Amazon and other select retailers for as low as $49.99 (estimated retail price), the 12 Days of CRAFTSMAN Advent Calendar features up to $200 in retail value*, offering a practical and unexpected holiday gift to inspire DIYers next project.

"For generations, CRAFTSMAN has empowered people with trusted tools to confidently tackle projects big and small. As consumers continue to embrace DIY, home improvement and hands-on creativity, we're finding new ways to inspire and support them," said Wayne de Koker, President and General Manager, CRAFTSMAN. "Our first-ever advent calendar represents how we continue to evolve as a modern tool brand. Recognizing the continued popularity of advent calendars, we brought this new holiday experience to life while delivering the quality and value they've come to expect from CRAFTSMAN."

Across 12 days, recipients will uncover a collection of CRAFTSMAN tools, accessories and surprises, including a VERSASTACK™ case, a 90T 3/8" Ratchet, a Bit Driver, a 3" Extension Bar, Standard SAE and Metric Sockets, Stubby Screwdrivers, a hidden bonus reward and more.

The CRAFTSMAN Advent Calendar is available for purchase at Amazon, in participating Ace Hardware locations, online at Lowes.com and at other select retailers beginning in October.

To learn more about the 12 Days of CRAFTSMAN Advent Calendar, visit www.CRAFTSMAN.com.

*Based on MSRP of individually priced items

†Rated among 25 leading competitive brands, based on online national survey of 549 DIY tool owners ages 18+, conducted in 10/2024.,

About CRAFTSMAN

CRAFTSMAN® is the most trusted and recommended brand in Tools and Outdoor by DIYers±. With solutions for the home, yard and garage, CRAFTSMAN is committed to empowering DIYers at every stage of their journey. Crafted with the same innovation and expertise homeowners have come to expect and love, CRAFTSMAN is here to help DIYers BUILD ON™. For more information, visit www.craftsman.com or follow CRAFTSMAN on Facebook and Instagram.

± Rated among 25 leading competitive brands, based on an online national survey of 261 DIY tool and residential outdoor power equipment owners ages 18+, conducted in 10/2024.

About Stanley Black & Decker

Founded in 1843 and headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in Tools and Outdoor, operating manufacturing facilities globally. The Company's approximately 43,500 employees produce innovative end-user inspired power tools, hand tools, storage, digital jobsite solutions, outdoor and lifestyle products, and engineered fasteners to support the world's builders, tradespeople and DIYers. The Company's world class portfolio of trusted brands includes DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER®, and Cub Cadet®. To learn more, visit www.stanleyblackanddecker.com or follow Stanley Black & Decker on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

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DALE™, the world's first fleet-capable downward drilling robot, recognized in the Robotics category for advancing speed, precision, and safety in data center construction
Robot selected by TIME editors as one of 300 extraordinary innovations changing how we live, work, play, and think about what's possible
Developed in collaboration with August Robotics, DALE drills at speeds up to 10 times faster than traditional methods, reduced project timelines by more than 300 weeks across 44 data center construction phases, and achieved over 99% accuracy drilling more than 385,000 holes
, /PRNewswire/ -- DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand renowned for relentless innovation on the jobsite, today announced that DALE, its autonomous downward drilling robot developed in collaboration with global mobile robotics leader August Robotics, has been named to TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 list in the Robotics category. Nominated and evaluated by TIME editors and correspondents around the world, the winning 300 innovations were selected based on originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact.

DALE, the autonomous downward drilling robot from DEWALT and August Robotics, has been named to TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 list.

Designed to dramatically improve how concrete drilling is performed, DALE is helping redefine data center construction at a time when demand for new computing capacity continues to accelerate. To date, on live data center jobsites, DALE has achieved drilling speeds up to 10 times faster than conventional methods, helped reduce project timelines by more than 300 weeks across 44 phases of data center construction, and delivered over 99% accuracy across more than 385,000 holes.

"We are honored that TIME has recognized DALE as one of the Best Inventions of 2026. DALE is an example of DEWALT's drive to deliver hyper-focused innovation to our end users and how advanced technology can be applied in a practical, results-driven way," said Bill Beck, President, Tools & Outdoor, Stanley Black & Decker. "This is about bringing new capability to the jobsite and helping customers meet rising demands with greater productivity and improved safety."

After earning strong industry attention earlier this year and entering the market as a breakthrough solution optimized for data center construction, DALE continues to demonstrate how advanced automation can improve execution on large-scale infrastructure projects. Its recognition by TIME further validates the role robotics can play in helping customers increase output, simplify workflows, boost safety, and support the pace of modern building.

See the full list of TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 at: ti.me/best-inventions. 

To learn more about the robot and DEWALT's industry-leading solutions for jobsite professionals, visit www.dewalt.com.

For information on August Robotics and its autonomous mobile robotics solutions for construction, visit www.augustrobotics.com.

About DEWALT
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, celebrates 100 years in business by continuing to provide our customers with total jobsite and outdoor solutions. By applying its latest technology to the challenges of today's skilled trades, DEWALT is leading the charge for the jobsite of the future and is pioneering the next generation of tools, outdoor equipment and forward-looking technologies. DEWALT products. GUARANTEED TOUGH®. For more information, visit www.dewalt.com or follow DEWALT on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

About Stanley Black & Decker
Founded in 1843 and headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in Tools and Outdoor, operating manufacturing facilities globally. The Company's approximately 41,000 employees produce innovative end-user inspired power tools, hand tools, storage, digital jobsite solutions, outdoor and lifestyle products, and engineered fasteners to support the world's builders, tradespeople and DIYers. The Company's world class portfolio of trusted brands includes DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER®, and Cub Cadet®. To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com or follow Stanley Black & Decker on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

About August Robotics
August Robotics is a leading international mobile robotics company that builds robots to improve lives and boost productivity by automating dirty, dangerous and dull jobs. Founded in 2017, August Robotics has expanded worldwide and partners with market leaders to develop new robotic applications across industries including construction, commercial and industrial fit-outs, and exhibitions. For more information, visit www.augustrobotics.com, or follow August Robotics on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.

SOURCE DEWALT

It doesn't matter your age or experience: taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for all investors. Luckily, Zacks Premium offers several different ways to do both.

Featuring daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, full access to the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens, the research service can help you become a smarter, more self-assured investor.

Zacks Premium includes access to the Zacks Style Scores as well.

What are the Zacks Style Scores? Developed alongside the Zacks Rank, the Zacks Style Scores are a group of complementary indicators that help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.

Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

Value ScoreFinding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.

Growth ScoreWhile good value is important, growth investors are more focused on a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score takes projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow into account to uncover stocks that will see long-term, sustainable growth.

Momentum ScoreMomentum traders and investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." This investing style is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Employing factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, the Momentum Style Score can indicate favorable times to build a position in high-momentum stocks.

VGM ScoreIf you like to use all three kinds of investing, then the VGM Score is for you. It's a combination of all Style Scores, and is an important indicator to use with the Zacks Rank. The VGM Score rates each stock on their shared weighted styles, narrowing down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.

How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank is a proprietary stock-rating model that harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to help investors build a successful portfolio.

#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.86% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only has a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee as much upside potential as possible.

As mentioned above, the Scores are designed to work with the Zacks Rank, so any change to a company's earnings outlook should be a deciding factor when picking which stocks to buy.

A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Stanley Black & Decker (SWK - Free Report) Headquartered in New Britain, CT, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. manufactures and provides tools (power and hand tools) and related accessories, engineered fastening systems, and several other items and services.

SWK is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

It also boasts a Value Style Score of A thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 16.26; value investors should take notice.

Two analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.05 to $5.58 per share. SWK boasts an average earnings surprise of +23.3%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, SWK should be on investors' short list.

The proven Zacks Rank system focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find winning stocks. Nevertheless, we know that our readers all have their own perspectives, so we are always looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong picks.

Considering these trends, value investing is clearly one of the most preferred ways to find strong stocks in any type of market. Value investors use fundamental analysis and traditional valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are being undervalued by the market at large.

Zacks has developed the innovative Style Scores system to highlight stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will be interested in stocks with great grades in the "Value" category. When paired with a high Zacks Rank, "A" grades in the Value category are among the strongest value stocks on the market today.

One stock to keep an eye on is Stanley Black & Decker (SWK - Free Report) . SWK is currently holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. The stock holds a P/E ratio of 14.37, while its industry has an average P/E of 15.06. Over the past year, SWK's Forward P/E has been as high as 20.90 and as low as 10.21, with a median of 14.96.

We should also highlight that SWK has a P/B ratio of 1.31. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. SWK's current P/B looks attractive when compared to its industry's average P/B of 2.65. Over the past 12 months, SWK's P/B has been as high as 1.94 and as low as 0.98, with a median of 1.40.

Value investors also frequently use the P/S ratio. This metric is found by dividing a stock's price with the company's revenue. This is a popular metric because sales are harder to manipulate on an income statement, so they are often considered a better performance indicator. SWK has a P/S ratio of 0.88. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 1.23.

Finally, investors should note that SWK has a P/CF ratio of 11.37. This data point considers a firm's operating cash flow and is frequently used to find companies that are undervalued when considering their solid cash outlook. This stock's P/CF looks attractive against its industry's average P/CF of 14.45. SWK's P/CF has been as high as 49.69 and as low as 9.06, with a median of 13.87, all within the past year.

Value investors will likely look at more than just these metrics, but the above data helps show that Stanley Black & Decker is likely undervalued currently. And when considering the strength of its earnings outlook, SWK sticks out as one of the market's strongest value stocks.

Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

The dustbuster® mini™ is a compact, cordless handheld vacuum designed to tackle quick cleanups at home, in the car, and on the go Offered in 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 models, the dustbuster® mini™ combines handheld vacuuming with high-velocity blowing, with select models also featuring inflation and vacuum-pump functionality The dustbuster® mini™ is now available at select national retailers, including Amazon, Target, and Walmart.com , /PRNewswire/ -- BLACK+DECKER®, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, announced today the launch of the dustbuster® mini™, a cordless air tool cleaning solution, designed for quick cleanups and hard-to-reach spaces in the home, car and beyond.

The new BLACK+DECKER dustbuster mini is a cordless handheld vacuum weighing under 1 lb.

Through its compact design, the dustbuster mini tackles quick cleanups at home, in the car, and on the go.

Its powerful draw delivers up to 2X the suction for fast cleanup of dust, crumbs and everyday debris.

The dustbuster mini combines handheld vacuuming with high-velocity blowing, with select models also featuring inflation and vacuum-pump functionality. Weighing under 1 lb.* and delivering up to 2X the suction,** the dustbuster® mini™ combines handheld vacuuming and high-velocity blowing capabilities in one portable cleaning tool. Its compact design makes it easy to clean everyday messes in areas that can be difficult to reach with larger vacuums, including seat crevices, vehicle consoles, narrow drawers, vents, keyboards, and other little spaces.

"As a new generation makes the most of personal spaces, from college dorms to first apartments, the dustbuster® mini™ reflects what our brand has always stood for: accessible innovation designed to fit naturally into everyday life," said Michael Barnett, Group Category Manager, BLACK+DECKER.

The dustbuster® mini™ is available in two models: 2-in-1 and 3-in-1. The 3-in-1 model offers the same vacuuming and blowing capabilities, plus inflation and vacuum-pump functions for tasks like inflating pool toys and balloons or shrinking vacuum storage bags.

Key dustbuster® mini™ features include:

Compact and lightweight: Weighs under 1 lb. for easy maneuverability and portability Powerful suction: Delivers up to 2X the suction for quick cleanup of dust, crumbs and everyday debris Vacuum and blower functionality: Converts from a handheld vacuum into a high-velocity blower 3-in-1 option: Select models add inflation and vacuum-pump functionality Specialized attachments: Designed to clean flat surfaces, narrow gaps, vehicle vents, keyboards, electronics and other hard-to-reach areas Easy maintenance: Features a washable dust bowl and filter Portable design: USB charging capability (adapter sold separately) and an included drawstring storage bag make the unit easy to store or take "on the go" Functions, pricing, attachments and other product features vary by model and retailer.

The dustbuster® mini™ is now available at select national retailers, including Amazon, Target and Walmart.com.

To learn more about BLACK+DECKER and the dustbuster® mini™, visit www.blackanddecker.com. 

*Base unit weight with internal battery and dustbin; excludes attachments.

**With no attachments, based on ASTMF558 vs. HNVC115JB06.

About BLACK+DECKER

Since 1910, BLACK+DECKER® has been setting the standard for innovation and design of power tools, outdoor yard care equipment, and home products. The inventor of the first portable electric drill with pistol grip and trigger switch, BLACK+DECKER® has evolved from a small machine shop in Baltimore, Maryland to a global manufacturing powerhouse with a broad line of quality products used in and around the home. When homeowners have work to get done, they trust that BLACK+DECKER® products will do the job efficiently and reliably. For more information on BLACK+DECKER® products, visit the website or follow BLACK+DECKER® on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok + YouTube.

About Stanley Black & Decker

Founded in 1843 and headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in Tools and Outdoor, operating manufacturing facilities globally. The Company's approximately 41,000 employees produce innovative end-user inspired power tools, hand tools, storage, digital jobsite solutions, outdoor and lifestyle products, and engineered fasteners to support the world's builders, tradespeople and DIYers. The Company's world class portfolio of trusted brands includes DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER®, and Cub Cadet®. To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com or follow Stanley Black & Decker on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

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For new and old investors, taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals. Zacks Premium provides lots of different ways to do both.

The research service features daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, full access to the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens, all of which will help you become a smarter, more confident investor.

It also includes access to the Zacks Style Scores.

What are the Zacks Style Scores? Developed alongside the Zacks Rank, the Zacks Style Scores are a group of complementary indicators that help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.

Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

Value ScoreFinding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.

Growth ScoreWhile good value is important, growth investors are more focused on a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score takes projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow into account to uncover stocks that will see long-term, sustainable growth.

Momentum ScoreMomentum traders and investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." This investing style is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Employing factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, the Momentum Style Score can indicate favorable times to build a position in high-momentum stocks.

VGM ScoreWhat if you like to use all three types of investing? The VGM Score is a combination of all Style Scores, making it one of the most comprehensive indicators to use with the Zacks Rank. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, which helps narrow down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.

How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank is a proprietary stock-rating model that harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to help investors build a successful portfolio.

#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.8% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

To have the best chance of big returns, you'll want to always consider stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B, which will give you the highest probability of success. If you're looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, it's important they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.

Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.

A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Stanley Black & Decker (SWK - Free Report) Headquartered in New Britain, CT, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. manufactures and provides tools (power and hand tools) and related accessories, engineered fastening systems, and several other items and services.

SWK is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 16.19; value investors should take notice.

Six analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.22 to $5.57 per share. SWK boasts an average earnings surprise of +23.3%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, SWK should be on investors' short list.

La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB – Get Free Report) and Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK – Get Free Report) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

Profitability This table compares La-Z-Boy and Stanley Black & Decker’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets La-Z-Boy 3.86% 11.79% 6.12% Stanley Black & Decker 4.07% 8.78% 3.73% Risk and Volatility La-Z-Boy has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its share price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Stanley Black & Decker has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its share price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership 99.6% of La-Z-Boy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.8% of Stanley Black & Decker shares are held by institutional investors. 3.1% of La-Z-Boy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Stanley Black & Decker shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term. Valuation and Earnings This table compares La-Z-Boy and Stanley Black & Decker”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio La-Z-Boy $2.13 billion 0.56 $101.99 million $1.97 15.19 Stanley Black & Decker $15.25 billion 0.89 $401.90 million $4.10 22.01 Stanley Black & Decker has higher revenue and earnings than La-Z-Boy. La-Z-Boy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Stanley Black & Decker, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for La-Z-Boy and Stanley Black & Decker, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score La-Z-Boy 1 1 3 0 2.40 Stanley Black & Decker 1 6 3 0 2.20 La-Z-Boy currently has a consensus target price of $39.50, suggesting a potential upside of 32.00%. Stanley Black & Decker has a consensus target price of $92.88, suggesting a potential upside of 2.93%. Given La-Z-Boy’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe La-Z-Boy is more favorable than Stanley Black & Decker.

Dividends La-Z-Boy pays an annual dividend of $0.97 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Stanley Black & Decker pays an annual dividend of $3.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. La-Z-Boy pays out 49.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Stanley Black & Decker pays out 82.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. La-Z-Boy has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Stanley Black & Decker has raised its dividend for 58 consecutive years. Stanley Black & Decker is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

About La-Z-Boy (Get Free Report)

La-Z-Boy Incorporated manufactures, markets, imports, exports, distributes, and retails upholstery furniture products, accessories, and casegoods furniture products in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through Wholesale, Retail, Corporate and Other segments. The Wholesale segment manufactures, and imports upholstered furniture, such as recliners and motion furniture, sofas, loveseats, chairs, sectionals, modulars, ottomans, and sleeper sofas; and imports, distributes, and retails casegoods (wood) furniture, including occasional pieces, bedroom sets, dining room sets, entertainment centers, and occasional pieces. This segment sells its products directly to La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries stores, operators of La-Z-Boy Comfort Studio locations, England Custom Comfort Center locations, dealers, and other independent retailers. The Retail segment sells upholstered furniture, casegoods, and other accessories to the end consumer through its retail network. The company also produces reclining chairs; and manufactures and distributes residential furniture. Its Corporate and Other segment sells the products through its website. The company was formerly known as La-Z-Boy Chair Company and changed its name to La-Z-Boy Incorporated in 1996. La-Z-Boy Incorporated was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Monroe, Michigan.

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Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. engages in the provision of power and hand tools, and related accessories, products, services and equipment for oil and gas, infrastructure applications, commercial electronic security and monitoring systems, healthcare solutions, and mechanical access solutions. It operates through the Tools and Outdoor and Industrial segments. The Tools and Outdoor segment refers to power tools, hand tools, accessories and storage, and outdoor power equipment product lines. The Industrial segment includes the engineered fastening and infrastructure businesses. The company was founded by Frederick T. Stanley in 1843 and is headquartered in New Britain, CT.

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Investors in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK - Free Report) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Oct 16, 2026 $35 Put had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.

What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could also mean there is an event coming up soon that may cause a big rally or a huge sell-off. However, implied volatility is only one piece of the puzzle when putting together an options trading strategy.

What do the Analysts Think?Clearly, options traders are pricing in a big move for Stanley Black & Decker shares, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, Stanley Black & Decker is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) in the Manufacturing - Tools & Related Products industry that ranks in the Top 33% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, no analysts have increased their earnings estimates for the current quarter, while five analysts have revised their estimates downward. The net effect has taken our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter from $1.66 per share to $1.53 in that period.

Given the way analysts feel about Stanley Black & Decker right now, this huge implied volatility could mean there’s a trade developing. Oftentimes, options traders look for options with high levels of implied volatility to sell premium. This is a strategy many seasoned traders use because it captures decay. At expiration, the hope for these traders is that the underlying stock does not move as much as originally expected.

Stanley Black and Decker and Target both just raised their dividends, but a payout increase means nothing if the underlying cash flow cannot support it. One of these two household names is quietly living beyond its means.

5 Dividend Kings to Buy in July with Irresistible Value and YieldStanley Black & Decker NYSE: SWK CEO Chris Nelson said the company is progressing against three priorities: strengthening its core brands, improving operational execution and accelerating innovation.

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Speaking at the Morgan Stanley 14th Annual Laguna Conference, Nelson said the company reported growth in its three core focus brands during the most recent quarter and remains on track toward its margin objectives despite what he described as a less-than-robust volume environment.

3 Dividend Kings With Income, Stability, and a Possible Catalyst“Our say/do ratio has been high,” Nelson said, adding that the company remains aligned with the three-year plan outlined at its investor day. While demand conditions have been relatively flat and geopolitical and trade-policy volatility have been greater than expected, he said the company has developed greater organizational flexibility and resilience.

Market demand and brand strategy Nelson said commercial and industrial professional markets have been strong for the company, while the housing market has not shown a meaningful inflection. Consumer and do-it-yourself demand has remained resilient, he said, though it has not been a major source of growth.

Father's Day Investing: 3 Stocks Built for Long-Term ReturnsDEWALT remains the company’s largest franchise, accounting for about half of company revenue, according to Nelson. The brand has historically been strong in residential and carpentry trades, but Stanley Black & Decker has been expanding its offerings and market presence in commercial, industrial, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and concrete applications.

Nelson said DEWALT has been growing above the market and taking share, supported by product development and investments in customer service capabilities such as training, product availability and replacement support. He said the company sees durable opportunities in areas including data centers and energy-related construction.

The company is also working to reposition and refresh its Stanley and Craftsman brands. Nelson said Stanley, which generates more than 60% of its business in Europe, is being positioned around smaller residential contractors and certain DIY users, with an emphasis on layout, measurement, cutting and hand tools. The company has been adding dedicated sales resources in Europe and is launching a product refresh this year and next year.

For Craftsman, Nelson said the company has refined the product line for DIY customers in areas including garage mechanics, lawn and garden, and home renovation. He said Craftsman is expected to have its largest product launch cycle since Stanley Black & Decker acquired the brand in 2017, with launches continuing into next year.

Tariff actions and manufacturing footprint Nelson said the company has adjusted its manufacturing and supply-chain footprint to reduce tariff exposure. By the end of the year, Stanley Black & Decker expects products consumed in the U.S. that are sourced from China to represent about 5% of the total, he said.

The company is also on pace to meet or exceed industry-normal levels of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement-qualified product, Nelson said. Much of the company’s production serving the U.S. market has moved to North America.

Looking ahead, Nelson said the company’s next focus will be consolidating production into fewer facilities. That effort is intended to improve flexibility, reduce complexity and make it easier to respond to future policy changes.

Margin path and productivity initiatives Stanley Black & Decker is working toward a 35% gross margin, up from roughly 32%, without relying on a major recovery in market volumes, Nelson said. He identified three principal drivers of further improvement:

Product platforming, including reducing the number of components used across product designs. Lean manufacturing and targeted automation to lower labor content in production. Further consolidation of the company’s manufacturing footprint. Nelson said the company is furthest along in product platforming, which has been embedded in new product development and is now being applied to existing product lines. About half of the company’s material-productivity savings this year are enabled by the platforming program, he said.

He also said the same initiatives could improve working-capital efficiency by reducing component counts, stock-keeping units and facilities. The company intends to preserve inventory availability for customers while seeking additional cash productivity.

On pricing, Nelson said 2025 list-price actions have held in the market. The company also adjusted promotional pricing and mix, particularly in power tools, after assessing customer demand elasticity. Future pricing decisions will depend in part on tariff developments, he said.

Capital allocation and portfolio Nelson said the company has largely completed major structural portfolio changes following its recently announced divestiture of Excel. Stanley Black & Decker will continue to review individual product lines and may use alternatives such as licensing arrangements where appropriate, he said.

With its balance sheet in better condition, Nelson said share repurchases are likely to be the company’s first capital-allocation priority in the near term as it develops an acquisition pipeline. Potential acquisitions would likely focus on tools-related brands or technologies that could accelerate growth in targeted professional end markets, rather than diversification into unrelated businesses.

Nelson said the company expects to emphasize professional markets when allocating incremental investment, using that scale to support its DIY operations. Over the next 12 to 24 months, he said he expects the company’s productivity efforts and commercial growth initiatives to support EBITDA growth, cash generation and broader capital-deployment options.

About Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK)Stanley Black & Decker, Inc is a global manufacturer of tools, outdoor products and related storage solutions. The company serves professional contractors, industrial users and consumers with power tools, hand tools, accessories, tool storage systems and outdoor equipment.

Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY and BLACK+DECKER. Products are sold through retailers, distributors and direct commercial channels, supporting construction, manufacturing, maintenance, do-it-yourself and outdoor applications.

The company was formed in 2010 through the merger of The Stanley Works and The Black & Decker Corporation, combining businesses with roots dating to the 19th century.

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SWK gains from automotive and industrial strength, cost savings and brand investments, while higher expenses and currency risks persist.

A handful of Dividend Kings with 50-plus years of consecutive payout growth now trade at forward multiples well below their own historical norms, but a closer look at the earnings behind those discounts reveals some uncomfortable truths about why the…

The rarest label in income investing is Dividend King, reserved for companies with a verifiable multi-decade streak of annual dividend increases. Five of them currently trade at forward earnings multiples materially below their trailing multiples and, in most cases, well below their own multi-year price peaks. Here is how each of these long-tenured payers looks on yield, coverage, and valuation right now.

PepsiCo (PEP) PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP | PEP Price Prediction) yields 4.22% at a share price of $135.53, a level that sits below the 50-day moving average of $139.32 and the 200-day moving average of $148.54, and well beneath the 52-week high of $166.41. The trailing P/E of 18 and forward P/E of 15 put shares near the low end of PepsiCo’s multi-year valuation band.

On dividend safety, the company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.14% with interest coverage of 12.03x and net debt to EBITDA of 2.31. Management guided FY2026 to total cash returns of about $8.9 billion, split $7.9 billion in dividends and $1.0 billion in buybacks, with core EPS growth of 4-6% at constant currency. The dividend streak is directly verified: the payout rose from $0.13 quarterly in March 1999 to $1.48 in September 2026, and the CEO has now marked a 54th consecutive annual increase.

The bull case for income buyers is straightforward: a diversified global snacks and beverage cash-flow machine trading at a discount to its own historical multiple while paying its highest yield in years. International accelerated in Q2 with Latin America Foods +15%, EMEA +10%, and Asia Pacific Foods +12%. The risk is North America: core operating margin contracted 40 basis points in Q2 and PFNA revenue declined, meaning the multiple compression partly reflects a real slowdown in the domestic snacks business rather than pure market pessimism.

Target (TGT) Target (NYSE:TGT) yields 2.87% at $155.18 with a trailing P/E of 16 and a forward P/E of 16, low double-digits territory that historically has been rare for the discount retailer. The stock has run hard, up 82.2% over one year, yet the earnings multiple has not re-rated because forward estimates keep climbing.

Coverage looks sturdy. The quarterly dividend rose to $1.16 with the September 2026 payment, and the dividend-history record shows steady annual step-ups from $0.06 in 2003 to $1.16 in 2026. Analysts model FY-ending-January-2027 EPS of $10.2370 on average against a $4.56 dividend per share, leaving plenty of room. Q2 FY27 delivered revenue of $26.54B, adjusted EPS of $4.11 versus $2.34 consensus, comparable sales up 3.8%, and digital growth of 8.7%, with $8.3 billion in remaining buyback capacity.

The bull case: consumer-traffic recovery, digital re-acceleration, and decades of dividend hikes at a forward P/E in the mid-teens. The risk is that Q2 was flattered by a $994 million IEEPA tariff refund contributing $1.65 per share. Strip that out and the underlying earnings trajectory is less impressive, which is why the multiple has stayed compressed despite the share-price rally.

Hormel Foods (HRL) Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) is the highest yielder in this group at 5.57%, sitting at $20.80, which is down 41.08% over five years and 25.05% over ten years. The trailing P/E of 34 is distorted by one-time items, but the forward P/E is 14, well below the low-20s multiple Hormel historically commanded.

The dividend record is the strongest in the bundle. Interim CFO Paul Kuehneman said on the Q3 call, “We remain committed to the dividend and are proud to have reached our 392nd consecutive quarterly payout.” The quarterly dividend has climbed each year in the recent record, from $0.17 in 2017 to $0.2925 in 2026. Hormel ended Q3 with $840 million of cash on hand, up $169 million since the end of fiscal 2025, and generated cash from operations of $241 million, up 54% year over year. Incoming CEO John Ghingo added, “Certainly the dividend continues to be very important to us and so you know that will continue to remain a priority for us going forward.”

The bull case rests on a high-yield entry into a defensive food name whose Foodservice segment posted a 12th consecutive quarter of organic net sales growth and whose adjusted operating margin expanded to 9.0% from 8.4%. Management raised FY26 adjusted EPS guidance to $1.45 to $1.51, representing 6-10% growth. The risk is real: the discount reflects real business deterioration, with retail segment revenue down 4.3% and Ghingo saying, “Our expectation is the environment will continue to be choppy. It will continue to be volatile.”

Genuine Parts (GPC) Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC) yields 3.13% at $132.04. The trailing P/E of 533 is meaningless because of restructuring and separation charges; the more useful figure is the forward P/E of 16, versus a historical range that has typically sat in the high teens to low twenties for the NAPA parent.

The dividend record shows uninterrupted quarterly payments through the entire dataset, with the quarterly amount stepping up each year from $0.26 in 1999 to $1.0625 in 2026. Q2 delivered revenue of $6.54B, up 6.0% total and 3.4% comparable, with adjusted diluted EPS of $2.15. The Industrial segment posted sales +7.1%, comp +6.1%, and EBITDA margin expansion of 30 basis points to 13.1%. Management reaffirmed FY26 adjusted EPS of $7.50 to $8.00 and free cash flow of $550 to $700 million, giving dividend coverage a comfortable cushion against the $4.185 dividend per share.

The bull case is a NAPA franchise plus a recovering industrial book at a forward multiple below its long-run average, ahead of a value-unlocking split. CEO Will Stengel confirmed the planned separation of Global Automotive and Global Industrial into two independent public companies targeted for Q1 2027. The risk is precisely that separation: execution missteps, elevated restructuring charges ($92.6 million pre-tax in Q2), and tariff exposure could all delay the payoff.

Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) yields 3.73% at $88.80, a share price still down 43.13% over five years. The trailing P/E of 22 compresses to a forward P/E of 14 on rising estimates, and the price-to-book of 1.498 sits near multi-decade lows for this industrial.

Dividend coverage is repairing quickly. The record shows quarterly payments rising each year from $0.215 in March 1999 to $0.84 in September 2026. Q2 delivered adjusted EPS of $1.57 versus $1.20 consensus, gross margin of 33.0%, and free cash flow of $698.2 million. Management used $1.6 billion of aerospace divestiture proceeds to pay down $1.7 billion in debt and repurchased $250 million of stock in Q2. FY26 adjusted EPS guidance was raised to $5.20 to $5.80, representing roughly 18% growth at the midpoint, comfortable coverage on the $3.32 dividend per share. CEO Chris Nelson framed the priorities directly: “Our priorities remain to invest in growth, support the dividend, repurchase shares, and pursue M&A if and when appropriate.”

The bull case is DEWALT-led organic growth, balance-sheet deleveraging, and a forward P/E of 14 for a long-tenured dividend payer. The risk is dependence on tariff mechanics: net tariff refunds added about 250 basis points to gross margin and $0.17 to adjusted EPS in Q2, and Europe organic revenue was down 2%.

Bottom Line These five long-tenured dividend payers share a specific setup: rising forward earnings, verified multi-decade histories of quarterly payments, and forward multiples below the trailing multiples the market has typically assigned them. PepsiCo and Hormel offer the highest current yields and the clearest secular defensiveness, while Target, Genuine Parts, and Stanley Black & Decker layer in earnings recovery and capital-return optionality at forward P/Es in the mid-teens. For income investors focused on getting paid while waiting for a re-rating, this is the corner of the Dividend King roster where the math currently lines up (we ranked ten of these 50-year raisers by valuation in a free Dividend Kings report if you want to see which names screen cheapest right now).

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NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) today announced that Chris Nelson, President & CEO, will speak at the Morgan Stanley 14th Annual Laguna Conference on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM PT (2:30 PM ET).

Transaction Further Refines the Company's Portfolio to Focus on Growing Its Biggest Brands and Businesses  

, /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Excel Industries ("Excel") business to Bad Boy Mowers. Excel, which is primarily made up of the professional-grade, gas-powered, ride-on and zero-turn mowers under the Hustler® brand, is expected to generate FY 2026 revenue of approximately $300 million.  

Chris Nelson, Stanley Black & Decker's President & CEO, commented, "The sale of Excel further refines our portfolio and unlocks greater shareholder value by concentrating resources on the areas where we see the most compelling opportunities to grow and win.

We remain committed to growing our Outdoor business through innovation and our strong family of brands, including Cub Cadet, Dewalt, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, and Black+Decker. We are excited about the high-growth opportunities presented in electric outdoor products, and we will continue to thoughtfully invest in high-performance, residential ride-on and zero-turn mowers. We are confident in our plans to drive organic growth and margin expansion across this portion of our business."

Bill Beck, President, Tools & Outdoor, Stanley Black & Decker, stated, "Our Outdoor business and brands remain a strong asset, with meaningful value and opportunity ahead. As we take this next step, I want to recognize and thank our Excel team members for their exceptional dedication, hard work, and valuable contributions. Because of their efforts, the business has strong momentum and is well positioned for the future."

"We are excited to welcome Hustler and its talented team to the Bad Boy family," said Peter Ballantyne, CEO of Bad Boy Mowers. "We have tremendous respect for the business and the team that has built it over many decades. We look forward to supporting Hustler's continued success as a leader in professional grade mowers."

The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. The Company does not expect the transaction to be dilutive to adjusted EPS. Until the transaction closes, the results of Excel will remain in continuing operations and will not be reclassified as discontinued operations.

BofA Securities, Inc. is acting as financial advisor and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is acting as external legal counsel to Stanley Black & Decker.

About Excel Industries
Excel is a leading designer and manufacturer of premium commercial and residential turf-care equipment under the distinct brand of Hustler Turf Equipment (Hustler). Excel serves an extensive network of independent equipment dealer outlets that stock, sell, and service Hustler products in the United States and Canada. Excel has a strong legacy of innovation and launched the first hydrostatic zero-turn mower in 1964. Excel is located in Hesston, Kansas.

About Stanley Black & Decker
Founded in 1843 and headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in Tools and Outdoor, operating manufacturing facilities globally. The Company's approximately 41,000 employees produce innovative end-user inspired power tools, hand tools, storage, digital jobsite solutions, outdoor and lifestyle products, and engineered fasteners to support the world's builders, tradespeople and DIYers. The Company's world class portfolio of trusted brands includes DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER®, and Cub Cadet®. To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com or follow Stanley Black & Decker on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Stanley Black & Decker makes forward-looking statements in this press release which represent its expectations or beliefs about future events and financial performance. Forward-looking statements are identifiable by words such as "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "will," "may" and other similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections, proceeds or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements made in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements concerning: consummation of the transaction described herein; the Company's ability to maximize value to shareholders through active portfolio management and capital allocation; the Company's capital allocation strategy; and the expected impact of the transaction on adjusted EPS.

You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events and involve risks, uncertainties and other known and unknown factors that may cause actual results and performance to be materially different from any future results or performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the failure to realize the expected benefits of the Company's value creation and capital allocation strategies or the expected impact of the transaction on adjusted EPS.

Forward-looking statements made herein are also subject to risks and uncertainties described in Stanley Black & Decker's 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K, its subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other filings Stanley Black & Decker makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, actual results could differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements, and therefore you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Stanley Black & Decker makes no commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring or existing after the date of any forward-looking statement.

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The Zacks Manufacturing-Tools & Related Products industry is poised for growth on the back of strength in the manufacturing sector, increased investments in product development and technological advancements. The industry participants’ efforts to digitalize business operations and expand market presence through strategic acquisitions are expected to foster the growth of the industry.

However, cost inflation and challenges due to a shortage of skilled labor have marred the industry's outlook. Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO - Free Report) , Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK - Free Report) , Core & Main, Inc. (CNM - Free Report) and Kennametal Inc. (KMT - Free Report) are a few industry participants that can capitalize on the opportunities.

About the Industry The Zacks Manufacturing-Tools & Related Products industry comprises companies that develop and distribute hand and mechanics tools, hydraulic tools, engineered fastening systems and heavy-lifting technology solutions. Arc-welding products, robotic-welding packages, fume-extraction equipment, oxy-fuel cutting equipment, plasma cutters, healthcare solutions, electronic security solutions and other products are also produced by some tool-makers. The highly advanced tools are used in industrial, commercial, oil & gas, mining, automotive and other industries. The providers of electronic security solutions cater to commercial, retail, government, financial and healthcare markets. Regarding international operations, some industry players provide products and services to customers in North and South America, Japan, Europe, Canada, Asia and the Middle East.

Major Trends Shaping the Future of the Manufacturing Tools Industry Strength in the Manufacturing Sector: The industry has been benefiting from an increase in manufacturing activities. After witnessing a contraction in economic activities for 10 successive months till December 2025, the manufacturing sector expanded for the eighth consecutive month in August. Per the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) report, the Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index touched 54.6% in August. A figure more than 50% indicates an expansion in manufacturing activity. Also, the New Orders Index expanded, registering 53.7% in the same month.

Investments in Product Development & Innovation: The industry participants’ constant focus on innovation, product upgrades and the development of new products to stay competitive in the market should drive growth. With the gradual development of business models and cutting-edge technologies, several industry players have been banking on digitizing their business operations for a while now. Digitization enables industry participants to boost their competitiveness through enhanced operational productivity, product quality and better cost management.

Acquisition-Based Growth Strategy: The industry participants bank on an acquisition-based growth strategy to expand their customer reach and product offerings. This helps them foray into new markets and solidify their competitive position. Exposure to various end markets helps tool manufacturing companies offset risks associated with a single market.

Rising Costs Hurt Margins: Industry participants have been encountering input cost inflation and other expenses, which have been denting profitability. Also, supply-chain issues might increase raw material and other logistics expenses. The latest ISM report’s Supplier Deliveries Index reflects slower deliveries for the ninth straight month in August. The rise in expenses, along with a tough labor market, poses a threat to margins. However, companies have been focused on cost management initiatives to mitigate cost-related challenges. These efforts include simplifying operations, improving supply-chain efficiency and applying disciplined pricing strategies.

Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Solid Prospects The Zacks Manufacturing-Tools & Related Products industry, housed within the broader Zacks Industrial Products sector, currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank #82. This rank places it in the top 34% of 243 Zacks industries.

The group’s Zacks Industry Rank, which is the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates strong prospects in the near term. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than two to one.

The industry’s positioning in the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries is a result of the robust earnings outlook for the constituent companies in aggregate. Looking at the aggregate earnings estimate revisions, it appears that analysts are keeping more faith in this group's earnings growth potential. The industry’s earnings estimates for 2026 have increased 16.3% since the end of September 2025.

We will present a few stocks from the industry that you may want to consider for your portfolio. But before that, it is worth taking a look at the industry’s shareholder returns and current valuation first.

Industry Underperforms Sector & S&P 500 The Zacks Manufacturing-Tools & Related Products industry has underperformed the sector and the S&P 500 composite index in the past year.

Over this period, the industry has appreciated 4.8% compared with the sector and the S&P 500 index’s growth of 18.4% and 20.6%, respectively.

One-Year Price Performance

Industry's Current Valuation On the basis of forward 12-month Price-to-Earnings (P/E), which is a commonly used multiple for valuing manufacturing tools and related product stocks, the industry is currently trading at 15.98X compared with the S&P 500’s 20.1X. It is also below the sector’s P/E (F12M) ratio of 20.62X.

Over the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 22.13X and as low as 11.65X, with a median of 17.55X, as the chart below shows:

Price-to-Earnings Ratio vs. SP500

Price-to-Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

Four Manufacturing Tool Stocks to Keep a Tab on Lincoln Electric: Based in Cleveland, OH, Lincoln Electric is engaged in manufacturing and reselling welding and cutting products. The company is poised to gain from solid momentum in the Harris Products segment, which is witnessing volume growth across all product areas, led by heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Product launches in the automation solutions market and investments in new technologies are also expected to support this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company’s growth. You can see  the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here..

Lincoln Electric reported better-than-expected results in each of the last four quarters, the earnings surprise being 3.9%, on average.

Price and Consensus: LECO

Kennametal: Based in Latrobe, PA, Kennametal is a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of high-speed metal cutting tools, tooling systems and wear-resistant parts. Its products are marketed through several channels to end users, including manufacturers of machine tools, vehicles and others. The company is benefiting from higher aerospace build rates and project wins in the energy market within the Metal Cutting segment. Favorable pricing, share gains and project execution across several end markets also augur well for the company.

This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company reported better-than-expected results in each of the last four quarters, the earnings surprise being 29.3%, on average.

Price and Consensus: KMT

Core & Main: Based in Saint Louis, MO, CNM provides wastewater, water, storm drainage and fire protection products and services to private water companies, municipalities and professional contractors. The company's products and services are used in the maintenance, repair, replacement and construction of infrastructure for water, storm drainage, wastewater and fire protection systems. CNM is benefiting from increased demand for fire protection products. Disciplined purchasing and pricing management also bode well for Core & Main.

CNM currently carries a Zacks Rank #3. The company reported better-than-expected results in two of the last three quarters, while matching the mark in one, the earnings surprise being 3.7%, on average.

Price and Consensus: CNM

Stanley Black: Headquartered in New Britain, CT, Stanley Black manufactures tools (power and hand tools) and related accessories and engineered fastening systems, among other items. SWK is benefiting from healthy automotive fastener demand. The company’s commitment to rewarding shareholders through dividend payments adds to its appeal. Cost-reduction efforts and supply-chain optimization programs are also expected to support Stanley Black’s margin in the quarters ahead.

SWK currently carries a Zacks Rank of 3. The company reported better-than-expected results in each of the last four quarters, the earnings surprise being 23.3%, on average.

Price and Consensus: SWK

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. remains a Buy after a 49.9% stock surge, driven by a successful cost transformation and improved financials. SWK raised its 2026 EPS guidance to $4.60–$5.45, with management targeting mid-single-digit organic revenue growth and EBITDA margin expansion through 2028. The Tools & Outdoor segment led revenue and profit growth, while Engineered Fastening showed organic improvement despite divestitures; cash flows and EBITDA are rising.

Allworth Financial LP purchased a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 6,297 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $593,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Cardinal Point Capital Management ULC lifted its holdings in shares of Stanley Black & Decker by 2.7% during the fourth quarter. Cardinal Point Capital Management ULC now owns 4,800 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $357,000 after purchasing an additional 125 shares during the last quarter. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. increased its stake in Stanley Black & Decker by 2.8% in the 4th quarter. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. now owns 4,606 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $342,000 after purchasing an additional 126 shares in the last quarter. Boothbay Fund Management LLC raised its holdings in Stanley Black & Decker by 4.0% during the 4th quarter. Boothbay Fund Management LLC now owns 3,471 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $258,000 after buying an additional 132 shares during the period. Bessemer Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker by 1.5% in the 1st quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 9,223 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $654,000 after acquiring an additional 134 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Assetmark Inc. boosted its stake in Stanley Black & Decker by 19.9% in the 1st quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 880 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $63,000 after purchasing an additional 146 shares during the period. 87.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several brokerages have recently commented on SWK. Citigroup raised their target price on Stanley Black & Decker from $100.00 to $107.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Stanley Black & Decker from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Saturday, August 1st. Morgan Stanley set a $96.00 price objective on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research note on Monday, August 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $93.00 target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Stanley Black & Decker from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Stanley Black & Decker currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $92.25.

Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on Stanley Black & Decker Stanley Black & Decker Trading Down 0.1% NYSE:SWK opened at $99.91 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $15.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.37, a P/E/G ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.16. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $93.06 and its 200 day moving average price is $83.23. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 0.55 and a current ratio of 1.43. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has a 52 week low of $61.90 and a 52 week high of $104.68.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The industrial products company reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.21 by $0.36. The firm had revenue of $3.96 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.97 billion. Stanley Black & Decker had a net margin of 4.07% and a return on equity of 8.78%. The company’s revenue was up .4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.08 earnings per share. Stanley Black & Decker has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.900-5.700 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. will post 5.57 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Stanley Black & Decker Increases Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 22nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.84 per share. This is a boost from Stanley Black & Decker’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 8th. This represents a $3.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.4%. Stanley Black & Decker’s dividend payout ratio is currently 80.98%.

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Positive Sentiment: CNBC commentator Jim Cramer called SWK a “pick-and-shovel” beneficiary of a potential home-renovation cycle, citing strong results from Home Depot and Lowe’s as evidence that demand for tools could improve. Cramer Targets Stanley Black & Decker as the Pick-and-Shovel Play on Home Renovation Boom Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS forecast to $5.53 from $5.30, FY2027 EPS to $6.10 from $5.77, and FY2028 EPS to $6.60 from $6.55. It also increased several quarterly estimates, suggesting better expected earnings momentum. Stanley Black & Decker analyst estimates Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary highlighted traction in the Engineered Fastening segment, supported by automotive and industrial demand, while the company’s $2.1 billion cost-savings program could provide additional operating leverage. Will Strength in Engineered Fastening Unit Continue to Drive SWK’s Growth? Positive Sentiment: From a technical perspective, SWK moved above its 20-day moving average and was described as showing a potential short-term bullish trend, supporting the recent price strength. Stanley Black & Decker Just Flashed Golden Cross Signal Neutral Sentiment: A report noted that Stanley Black & Decker’s 2026 outlook and planned $1 billion U.S. investment are reshaping the company’s longer-term growth narrative, although the investment could require substantial upfront spending. Stanley Black & Decker stock holds gains Neutral Sentiment: Zacks reduced its Q3 2026 EPS estimate to $1.52 from $1.66 and made a minor cut to its Q4 estimate, partially offsetting the broader upward revisions. Full-year consensus remains $5.58 per share. Stanley Black & Decker earnings estimates Stanley Black & Decker Company Profile (Free Report)

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc (NYSE:SWK) is a leading global manufacturer of industrial tools, engineered fastening systems, and security products. The company’s portfolio includes power tools, hand tools, accessories, and storage solutions marketed under well-known brands such as DEWALT, Stanley, Craftsman and Black & Decker. In addition to its core tools and hardware offerings, the company provides customized assembly and installation systems for the automotive, electronics and aerospace industries.

Operations are organized across three principal business segments.

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Jim Cramer used his Stop Trading segment on CNBC to argue that Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK | SWK Price Prediction) is a buy, connecting strong quarters from Home Depot (NYSE:HD) and Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW) to a renovation cycle. Hand tool sell-through was strong at both retailers; single-family housing starts remain weak, yet DIY buyers at Lowe’s and small contractors at Home Depot continue to pull DeWalt and Black & Decker products off the shelves.

“The renovation trade has come back on the do it yourself renovation at Lowe’s and the small contractor renovation at Home Depot are powering what I think are great sales for DeWalt, for Home Depot, and then for regular Black and Decker for Lowe’s,” Cramer said.

SWK closed at $98.85 on Thursday, down 0.95% on the day but up roughly 36% year to date. The market has partly priced in the thesis Cramer is amplifying.

What Cramer Said About the Renovation Trade Cramer frames SWK as the pick-and-shovel supplier to both big-box retailers. “Hand tools very strong for both. That’s Stanley Black and Decker SWK. I think they have to be having an unbelievable quarter,” he said.

He flagged a cleaner balance sheet from an asset sale, which meaningfully reduced leverage. The Q2 filing showed $1.7 billion in debt retired using divestiture proceeds, disclosed in the company’s 8-K exhibit.

“This may be a way to be able to play both of them because I know that they’re disparate and they’re different product lines except for when it comes to hand tools,” he added.

He stopped short of calling it a long-term position, saying, “the trade works, I really do. May develop into an investment. Frankly it’s a good place to be.”

Retailer Read-Through Only Gets You Halfway Home Depot said Q2 was a record-setting sales quarter for portable power tools, and Lowe’s plans to add over 150 new DeWalt items. That shows unit demand for SWK’s premium line.

Strong sell-through tells you what moved off shelves rather than what the supplier earned on it. SWK’s Q2 showed 3% organic revenue growth, with power tools organic revenue up 8%.

Margin benefited from a temporary source. Roughly 250 basis points of gross margin and about $0.17 of adjusted EPS came from IEEPA tariff refunds, which management has not extended into second-half guidance.

CFO Patrick Hallinan said the company keeps “dialing in promotional activity as we’ve learned more about elasticity kind of in this post-tariff high inflation environment.” A tool maker can post good volume while promotional cadence squeezes contribution margin.

Why the Composition of Demand Matters More Than the Level The durable part of the thesis is the mix. Renovation and repair spending is funded from home equity and cash flow, so it does not depend on housing turnover. Home Depot management described the housing market as frozen, noting that turnover had been at historically low levels for four years with no clear inflection point. Even so, 13 of 16 merchandising departments posted positive comparable sales.

Lowe’s described steady Pro backlogs alongside cautious homeowners choosing smaller repair and maintenance projects. That mix favors a tool supplier because tools are consumables on a work cycle.

The professional channel is the higher-quality half of the story. SWK’s U.S. commercial and industrial channel grew low double digits, and Chris Nelson described “DeWalt, which continues to lead as our growth engine focused on the pro.”

Trade or Investment: How to Frame the Setup Cramer hedged on duration, and that hedge is right. The current setup looks like a catalyst-driven trade with a cleaner balance sheet underneath, and the compounder case still needs to be earned.

Valuation reflects some of that already. Trailing PE is near 24x, forward PE is closer to 18x, and the analyst consensus target of $99.36 is essentially at the current quote.

Income is real support. The forward dividend is $3.36 annualized, with the payout raised to $0.84 for the September payment, backed by higher free cash flow guidance of $600 million to $800 million.

The risk is that the tariff refund fades, Europe stays soft, and a promotional consumer keeps pressuring pricing even as unit demand holds. Cramer’s read-through is directionally right. For readers weighing the name, the professional channel and the repair-and-maintenance mix are the parts worth underwriting while the housing recovery remains on hold.

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Stanley Black & Decker (SWK - Free Report) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, SWK crossed above the 20-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.

The 20-day simple moving average is a popular trading tool. It provides a look back at a stock's price over a 20-day period, and is beneficial to short-term traders since it smooths out price fluctuations and provides more trend reversal signals than longer-term moving averages.

Similar to other SMAs, if a stock's price moves above the 20-day, the trend is considered positive, while price falling below the moving average can signal a downward trend.

SWK has rallied 11.8% over the past four weeks, and the company is a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at the moment. This combination suggests SWK could be on the verge of another move higher.

The bullish case only gets stronger once investors take into account SWK's positive earnings estimate revisions. There have been 5 revisions higher for the current fiscal year compared to none lower, and the consensus estimate has moved up as well.

With a winning combination of earnings estimate revisions and hitting a key technical level, investors should keep their eye on SWK for more gains in the near future.

Investors looking for stocks in the Manufacturing - Tools & Related Products sector might want to consider either Stanley Black & Decker (SWK - Free Report) or Techtronic Industries Co. (TTNDY - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? Let's take a closer look.

We have found that the best way to discover great value opportunities is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with a great grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The Zacks Rank is a proven strategy that targets companies with positive earnings estimate revision trends, while our Style Scores work to grade companies based on specific traits.

Stanley Black & Decker has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Techtronic Industries Co. has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now. Investors should feel comfortable knowing that SWK likely has seen a stronger improvement to its earnings outlook than TTNDY has recently. However, value investors will care about much more than just this.

Value investors are also interested in a number of tried-and-true valuation metrics that help show when a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.

The Value category of the Style Scores system identifies undervalued companies by looking at a number of key metrics. These include the long-favored P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that help us determine a company's fair value.

SWK currently has a forward P/E ratio of 17.90, while TTNDY has a forward P/E of 22.67. We also note that SWK has a PEG ratio of 1.34. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. TTNDY currently has a PEG ratio of 1.47.

Another notable valuation metric for SWK is its P/B ratio of 1.68. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, TTNDY has a P/B of 4.67.

These are just a few of the metrics contributing to SWK's Value grade of B and TTNDY's Value grade of C.

SWK stands above TTNDY thanks to its solid earnings outlook, and based on these valuation figures, we also feel that SWK is the superior value option right now.

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Benjamin Edwards Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 11,842 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,115,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Cape Investment Advisory Inc. bought a new position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker during the second quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Chapman Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new position in Stanley Black & Decker during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Motiv8 Investments LLC bought a new position in Stanley Black & Decker during the 4th quarter worth $31,000. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker in the second quarter worth $31,000. 87.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on SWK shares. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $93.00 target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $65.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Friday, May 1st. Robert W. Baird set a $84.00 price objective on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Citigroup boosted their target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $100.00 to $107.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $80.00 to $90.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $91.56.

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Stanley Black & Decker Stock Performance SWK stock opened at $102.20 on Friday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $90.73 and a 200 day simple moving average of $82.39. The company has a market capitalization of $15.43 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.93, a PEG ratio of 1.39 and a beta of 1.16. The company has a quick ratio of 0.55, a current ratio of 1.43 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $61.90 and a fifty-two week high of $104.68.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The industrial products company reported $1.57 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.21 by $0.36. The company had revenue of $3.96 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.97 billion. Stanley Black & Decker had a net margin of 4.07% and a return on equity of 8.78%. Stanley Black & Decker’s revenue was up .4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.08 EPS. Stanley Black & Decker has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.900-5.700 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. will post 5.53 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Stanley Black & Decker Increases Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 22nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 8th will be issued a dividend of $0.84 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 8th. This is a positive change from Stanley Black & Decker’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. This represents a $3.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.3%. Stanley Black & Decker’s dividend payout ratio is presently 80.98%.

Stanley Black & Decker Company Profile (Free Report)

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc (NYSE:SWK) is a leading global manufacturer of industrial tools, engineered fastening systems, and security products. The company’s portfolio includes power tools, hand tools, accessories, and storage solutions marketed under well-known brands such as DEWALT, Stanley, Craftsman and Black & Decker. In addition to its core tools and hardware offerings, the company provides customized assembly and installation systems for the automotive, electronics and aerospace industries.

Operations are organized across three principal business segments.

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Assenagon Asset Management S.A. grew its stake in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK – Free Report) by 533.7% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 96,322 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 81,121 shares during the quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. owned approximately 0.06% of Stanley Black & Decker worth $9,066,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Chapman Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new position in Stanley Black & Decker in the 2nd quarter valued at $28,000. Kovack Advisors Inc. bought a new position in Stanley Black & Decker during the 4th quarter worth $28,000. Motiv8 Investments LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker during the fourth quarter worth $31,000. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker in the second quarter valued at about $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.77% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades SWK has been the topic of several research reports. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $93.00 price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Stanley Black & Decker from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Saturday, August 1st. Robert W. Baird set a $84.00 target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $65.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Friday, May 1st. Finally, Citigroup lifted their price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $100.00 to $107.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $91.56.

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Stanley Black & Decker Price Performance SWK stock opened at $103.95 on Wednesday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $89.78 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $82.11. The firm has a market cap of $15.70 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.35, a P/E/G ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 1.16. The company has a quick ratio of 0.55, a current ratio of 1.43 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has a 12 month low of $61.90 and a 12 month high of $104.68.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The industrial products company reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.21 by $0.36. The company had revenue of $3.96 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.97 billion. Stanley Black & Decker had a net margin of 4.07% and a return on equity of 8.78%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up .4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.08 EPS. Stanley Black & Decker has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.900-5.700 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. will post 5.48 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Stanley Black & Decker Increases Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 22nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 8th will be paid a $0.84 dividend. This represents a $3.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.2%. This is a boost from Stanley Black & Decker’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 8th. Stanley Black & Decker’s payout ratio is 80.98%.

Stanley Black & Decker Profile (Free Report)

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc (NYSE:SWK) is a leading global manufacturer of industrial tools, engineered fastening systems, and security products. The company’s portfolio includes power tools, hand tools, accessories, and storage solutions marketed under well-known brands such as DEWALT, Stanley, Craftsman and Black & Decker. In addition to its core tools and hardware offerings, the company provides customized assembly and installation systems for the automotive, electronics and aerospace industries.

Operations are organized across three principal business segments.

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Global campaign celebrates the real standards, real work and real pride behind every job Campaign introduces Stan as the voice of the campaign; a sharp-witted talking toolbox who calls out jobsite nonsense with humor and honesty , /PRNewswire/ -- STANLEY, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and global leader in tools, today reintroduced itself through a bold new positioning, ALL BUILD. NO BULL., launching strong with an overhauled product portfolio and a global campaign that speaks to professionals in small business construction. Rooted in the experiences of residential pros, the campaign cuts through the noise, exaggeration and jobsite nonsense that stand in the way of getting the job done right—championing the pride, independence and reputation earned through honest work, and reinforcing STANLEY's commitment to equipping pros with the tools and confidence to build it.

Rooted in the experiences of residential pros, STANLEY's ALL BUILD. NO BULL. campaign takes aim at the noise, exaggeration and jobsite nonsense that stand in the way of getting the job done right. "The people who rely on STANLEY every day know the difference between noise and substance," said Guilhaume Bonafe, Brand President of STANLEY. "The new campaign sets the clear direction we are taking as a brand in everything we do: direct, confident and grounded in the realities of the job."

Introducing Stan, the Talking No-Nonsense Toolbox

At the center of the campaign is a sharp-witted talking toolbox who has been around enough jobsites to know exactly what it means to be ALL BUILD. NO BULL. Across a series of 10 ad spots, the toolbox calls out the marketing hype, overcomplicated features, and category nonsense that don't serve the pro. This character gives the campaign a voice with personality and makes a clear point: small business pros do not need more hype. They need tools that let them get more jobs done solo. At launch, the toolbox, Stan, shared: "If it sounds like bull, it usually is. Now let's get back to work."

That idea runs straight through the new STANLEY platform. ALL BUILD. NO BULL. is more than a tagline, it's the standard the brand stands behind.

"Residential pros—especially the youngest among them—are savvy enough to be skeptical and quickly tune out anything that feels like empty talk or posturing," said Tim Buszka, Senior Director, Global Brand Marketing for STANLEY. "We're showing up and making a promise other tool brands won't, and capturing attention using a sense of humor that was born on the jobsite. When STANLEY unapologetically calls out the same bull they deal with in the field every day, we show that we've understood the job from day one—and prove it through the performance of every STANLEY tool."

The campaign execution is designed for digital, social and retail media with in-store promotions planned in partnership with select retailers. The campaign will run across markets in North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand starting in August.

All Build from Day One

The all-work mentality has been part of STANLEY's DNA from the start. When the brand was founded in 1843, Founder Frederick Stanley saw the need for a brand that made tools shaped by the work, and workers themselves. He developed tools built to stand up to pressure, solve practical problems and help one person do more on their own.

From the No. 99 Utility Knife to the first steel tape measure to innovations like the TradeLift™, STANLEY has stayed focused on what real jobs demand. More than 180 years later, that belief still holds. Professionals build their reputations the same way STANLEY built its own: through good work, hard-won skill and problems solved. There is no room for shortcuts. No room for tools that look the part but do not hold up. And no room for bull.

To learn more about ALL BUILD. NO BULL., visit bit.ly/AllBuildNoBull, and look for the campaign across social and in retailers where STANLEY is sold.

To learn more about STANLEY, visit www.stanleytools.com.

About STANLEY
STANLEY has set the precedent for quality tools for professionals around the globe for more than 175 years. With a legacy of precision, reliability and durability, STANLEY continues to drive the industry forward with innovative solutions in hand tools, power tools, storage and accessories. For more information, visit www.stanleytools.com or follow STANLEY on Facebook and Instagram.

About Stanley Black & Decker

Founded in 1843 and headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in Tools and Outdoor, operating manufacturing facilities globally. The Company's approximately 41,000 employees produce innovative end-user inspired power tools, hand tools, storage, digital jobsite solutions, outdoor and lifestyle products, and engineered fasteners to support the world's builders, tradespeople and DIYers. The Company's world class portfolio of trusted brands includes DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER®, and Cub Cadet®. To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com or follow Stanley Black & Decker on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

Rooted in the experiences of residential pros, the campaign cuts through the noise, exaggeration and jobsite nonsense that stand in the way of getting the job done right—championing the pride, independence and reputation earned through honest work, and reinforcing STANLEY's commitment to equipping pros with the tools and confidence to build it.

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