What to Expect From Snap-on's Next Quarterly Earnings Report

Company Overview - Snap-on Incorporated (SNA) is based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and specializes in manufacturing and marketing tools, equipment, diagnostics, and repair information systems for professional users, with a market cap of $18.9 billion [1] Earnings Expectations - Analysts anticipate SNA to report a profit of $4.68 per share on a diluted basis for the fiscal first quarter of 2026, reflecting a 3.8% increase from $4.51 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For the full fiscal year 2026, the expected EPS is $19.86, which is a 3.3% increase from $19.23 in fiscal 2025, and projected to rise to $21.07 in fiscal 2027, marking a year-over-year growth of 6.1% [3] Earnings History - In the previous quarters, SNA reported the following EPS: $4.51 for Q1, $4.72 for Q2, $4.71 for Q3, and $4.94 for Q4, with the Q4 EPS exceeding Wall Street expectations of $4.86 [4][5] - The company has beaten consensus estimates in three of the last four quarters, with a notable surprise of +2.39% in Q2 and +2.61% in Q3 [4] Stock Performance - SNA stock has underperformed the S&P 500 Index, which gained 14.1% over the past 52 weeks, with SNA shares increasing by only 9.4% during the same period [4] - The stock also lagged behind the State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF, which saw a 22.8% gain [4] Analyst Ratings - The consensus opinion on SNA stock is moderately bullish, with a "Moderate Buy" rating overall. Among 10 analysts, three recommend a "Strong Buy," one a "Moderate Buy," five a "Hold," and one a "Moderate Sell" [6] - The average analyst price target for SNA is $376.86, indicating a potential upside of 2.5% from current levels [6]