UBS Lifts Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Target, Reaffirms Buy Rating

Group 1 - Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) is recognized as one of the 15 Best Passive Income Stocks to buy currently [1] - UBS raised its price target for Stanley Black & Decker to $105 from $100 while maintaining a Buy rating [2] - For Q3 2025, the company reported revenue of $3.8 billion, which was flat year-over-year and $12 million below analyst expectations [3] Group 2 - The company achieved a gross margin of 31.4% and an adjusted gross margin of 31.6% [3] - The CEO highlighted a strategic shift and stronger brand activity across core product lines [3] - Stanley Black & Decker is on track with its $2 billion cost-reduction plan, expected to be completed by the end of 2025, and aims for a 35% adjusted gross margin [4] Group 3 - The company is focusing on additional investments in its DEWALT, STANLEY, and CRAFTSMAN brands, transitioning to a brand-focused, market-supported model [4]