Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)

Over the past six months, Stanley Black & Decker's stock (SWK) has experienced fluctuations. As of January 12, 2026, SWK's share price was $82.38, representing an increase of 1.84% over the past year. Despite weaker-than-expected Q3 2025 revenue, the stock recovered marginally due to strong profitability trends. In Q2 2025, revenues were down 2% year-over-year due to a slow outdoor buying season. In Q1 2025, shares fell due to a revenue decline and a drop in fastener sales. On December 22, 2025, Stanley Black & Decker announced an agreement to sell its Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing business. On November 20, 2024, Stanley Black & Decker hosted its 2024 Capital Markets Day.

Demand seasonality for Stanley Black & Decker's products and services is influenced by construction, housing, and outdoor activities. Housing starts and nonresidential construction slowdowns can reduce sales. The "Tools & Outdoor" segment can be affected by a slow outdoor buying season. Historically, January has shown a tendency to favor a long bias for the stock. The company's strategy includes focusing on profitable growth in Tools & Outdoor by shifting towards electrified, higher-margin cordless products and commercial channels through 2025.

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) is an American manufacturer specializing in industrial tools, household hardware, and security products, operating primarily in the Tools & Outdoor and Industrial segments. The Tools & Outdoor segment offers power tools, hand tools, accessories, and outdoor power equipment under brands like DEWALT and CRAFTSMAN. The Industrial segment focuses on engineered components, serving sectors like automotive and aerospace. The company has reshaped its portfolio through acquisitions and divestitures, focusing on its core strengths.

Stanley Black & Decker has a broad global footprint with significant revenue exposure to North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, serving customers in over 100 countries. North America is the largest market, with manufacturing facilities across 20 states in the United States. Europe is another key market, contributing substantially to net sales. The company also has a growing presence in Asia, with localized product lines aimed at value-conscious professionals and tradespeople.

Stanley Black & Decker has a long-standing history and a portfolio of iconic brands such as DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, and BLACK+DECKER. The company emphasizes innovation and corporate responsibility, being named to 3BL Media's 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking for the second consecutive year in 2021. In 2020, Fast Company also recognized Stanley Black & Decker as one of the "100 Best Workplaces for Innovators."

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) is predominantly owned by institutional investors, holding a substantial 87.77% of the company's stock. Major institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc., Capital Research Global Investors and BlackRock, Inc. Individual investors and company insiders hold smaller percentages of the company's shares.