Zacks Research Weighs in on Snap-On’s Q1 Earnings (NYSE:SNA)

Snap-On Incorporated (NYSE:SNA) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research reduced their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Snap-On in a research report issued on Thursday, February 19th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $4.67 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $4.79. The consensus estimate for Snap-On’s current full-year earnings is $19.79 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Snap-On’s Q2 2026 earnings at $4.98 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $5.04 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $5.21 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $19.90 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $4.98 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $5.21 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $5.37 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $5.38 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $20.93 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $21.77 EPS.

Snap-On (NYSE:SNA) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $4.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.86 by $0.08. Snap-On had a net margin of 21.44% and a return on equity of 17.34%. The company had revenue of $1.23 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.24 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $4.82 earnings per share. Snap-On’s revenue was up 2.8% on a year-over-year basis.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. Robert W. Baird set a $375.00 price target on Snap-On in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Snap-On from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 7th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Snap-On in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Roth Mkm reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $409.00 target price (up previously from $385.00) on shares of Snap-On in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $370.67.

Snap-On Stock Down 0.2%

SNA stock opened at $383.49 on Friday. Snap-On has a fifty-two week low of $289.81 and a fifty-two week high of $390.13. The company has a market capitalization of $19.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 0.81. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $363.27 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $345.05. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20, a quick ratio of 3.68 and a current ratio of 4.79.

Snap-On Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Investors of record on Tuesday, February 24th will be given a dividend of $2.44 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 24th. This represents a $9.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.5%. Snap-On’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 50.86%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Snap-On news, VP Richard Thomas Miller sold 2,000 shares of Snap-On stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $348.27, for a total value of $696,540.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 4,158 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,448,106.66. This trade represents a 32.48% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Nicholas T. Pinchuk sold 22,607 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $339.15, for a total value of $7,667,164.05. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 826,364 shares in the company, valued at approximately $280,261,350.60. The trade was a 2.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 55,079 shares of company stock worth $19,482,806 over the last 90 days. 3.90% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Snap-On

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of SNA. Kennebec Savings Bank boosted its holdings in shares of Snap-On by 3.6% during the 4th quarter. Kennebec Savings Bank now owns 783 shares of the company’s stock valued at $270,000 after acquiring an additional 27 shares during the last quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Snap-On by 36.4% in the fourth quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 105 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 28 shares during the last quarter. Verition Fund Management LLC grew its position in Snap-On by 1.5% in the 4th quarter. Verition Fund Management LLC now owns 1,844 shares of the company’s stock worth $635,000 after purchasing an additional 28 shares during the period. BankPlus Trust Department grew its position in Snap-On by 5.9% in the 3rd quarter. BankPlus Trust Department now owns 541 shares of the company’s stock worth $187,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares during the period. Finally, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC raised its stake in Snap-On by 0.4% during the 3rd quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 7,346 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,546,000 after buying an additional 31 shares during the last quarter. 84.88% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Snap-On Company Profile

Snap‑On Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostic equipment, repair information and shop equipment for professional users. The company’s product range includes hand and power tools, tool storage and cabinets, diagnostic scan tools and software, shop equipment such as lifts and tire changers, and specialized specialty tools for automotive, aviation, marine and industrial applications. Snap‑On also offers information and workflow solutions that combine diagnostic data, repair procedures and parts information to support professional technicians.

Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Snap‑On has established a long history in the professional tools market.