Ieq Capital LLC Buys New Shares in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. $SWK

Ieq Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) during the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm purchased 122,288 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,510,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Paralel Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker in the 2nd quarter valued at about $49,884,000. Allworth Financial LP bought a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker during the second quarter worth about $593,000. MJP Associates Inc. ADV acquired a new position in Stanley Black & Decker during the second quarter valued at approximately $206,000. Vise Technologies Inc. acquired a new position in Stanley Black & Decker during the second quarter valued at approximately $1,550,000. Finally, Tocqueville Asset Management L.P. bought a new position in Stanley Black & Decker in the second quarter valued at approximately $29,818,000. 87.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on SWK shares. Weiss Ratings upgraded Stanley Black & Decker from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Robert W. Baird set a $84.00 target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Citigroup upped their price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $100.00 to $107.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $93.00 price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $96.00 price objective on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $92.25.

Stanley Black & Decker Stock Performance

SWK opened at $99.91 on Friday. 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. The business has a 50 day moving average of $93.06 and a 200-day moving average of $83.20. The stock has a market cap of $15.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.37, a PEG ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.16.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) last posted its 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. Stanley Black & Decker had a return on equity of 8.78% and a net margin of 4.07%.The business had revenue of $3.96 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.97 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.08 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up .4% compared to the same quarter last year. Stanley Black & Decker has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.900-5.700 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. will post 5.57 earnings per share for the current year.

Stanley Black & Decker Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 22nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 8th will be issued a $0.84 dividend. This is an increase from Stanley Black & Decker’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. This represents a $3.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.4%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 8th. Stanley Black & Decker’s dividend payout ratio is presently 80.98%.

Trending Headlines about Stanley Black & Decker

Here are the key news stories impacting Stanley Black & Decker this week:

• 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 Profile

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.