Company Overview - Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) has a market cap of $10.5 billion and is a leading global manufacturer of industrial tools, household hardware, and security products, with brands like DeWalt, Stanley, Craftsman, and Black+Decker [1] - The company operates through two main segments: Tools & Outdoor and Industrial, with a strong presence in North America and international markets [1] Earnings Expectations - SWK is set to report its fiscal 2025 Q3 earnings on November 4, with analysts expecting a profit of $1.19 per share, a decrease of 2.5% from $1.22 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For the current fiscal year, analysts project an EPS of $4.56, which is an increase of 4.6% from $4.36 in fiscal 2024 [3] - Looking ahead, earnings are expected to surge 21.7% year-over-year to $5.55 per share in fiscal 2026 [3] Stock Performance - Over the past year, SWK shares have declined by 36.2%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's gains of 13.5% and the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund's increase of 8.9% [4] - On October 7, SWK shares fell by 1.6% after Wells Fargo analyst Joe O'Dea reaffirmed a "Hold" rating and set a price target of $80 [5] Analyst Ratings - Analysts maintain a moderately bullish outlook on SWK, with an overall "Moderate Buy" rating; among 16 analysts, six recommend a "Strong Buy," nine suggest a "Hold," and one recommends a "Strong Sell" [6] - The mean price target for SWK is $83.75, indicating a potential premium of 23.3% from its current price level [6]
Earnings Preview: What to Expect From Stanley Black & Decker’s Report