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SWKStanley Black & Decker, Inc.Sell5.5·$91.90+0.61%
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

Stanley Black & Decker has delivered perfect earnings execution over four consecutive quarters, averaging a 56% upside surprise, and its technical momentum is strong despite a negative reward-to-risk ratio that limits new entry appeal at current prices.

Thesis pillars

  • Earnings Beat StreakStable
  • Technical Momentum BreakoutStable
  • Free Cash Flow QualityStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup · Catalyst-Driven edge

SellModerate Confidence

Industrials · Tools & Accessories

Sell if holding. At $91.90, A.R:R is negative (-0.8) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Geographic: United States (62.0%); Concentration risk — Supplier: sole-source suppliers (rare earth components).

Stanley Black & Decker manufactures hand tools, power tools, outdoor products, and engineered fastening systems globally, generating $15.1 billion in 2025 consolidated revenues across Tools & Outdoor ($13.2 billion, 87%) and Engineered Fastening ($2.0 billion, 13%). The company... Read more

$91.90+1.5% A.UpsideScore 5.5/10#2 of 8 Tools & Accessories
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield5.90%
IncomeYield3.61%(5y avg 3.49%)Payout135.66%at-risk
Stop $85.47Target $93.26(resistance)A.R:R -0.8:1
Analyst target$92.78+1.0%13 analysts
$93.26our TP
$91.90price
$92.78mean
$80
$120

Sell if holding. At $91.90, A.R:R is negative (-0.8) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Geographic: United States (62.0%); Concentration risk — Supplier: sole-source suppliers (rare earth components). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 67, MACD bullish. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity 25d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Jul 29, 202625d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Positive momentum
Risks
Concentration risk — Geographic: United States (62.0%)
Concentration risk — Supplier: sole-source suppliers (rare earth components)
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)37.7
P/E (Fwd)14.8
Mkt Cap$14.3B
EV/EBITDA12.5
Profit Mgn2.4%
ROE4.2%
Rev Growth2.7%
Beta1.16
Dividend3.61%
Rating analysts24

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9

Options Flow

P/C0.18bullish
IV52%elevated

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHGeographicUnited States62%
    10-K Item 1: 'Approximately 62% of the Company's 2025 revenues were generated in the United States'
  • LOWCustomerHome Depot15%
    10-K Item 1: 'The Home Depot accounted for approximately 15%...of the Company's consolidated net sales in 2025'
  • LOWCustomerLowe's12%
    10-K Item 1: 'Lowe's accounted for approximately 12%...of the Company's consolidated net sales in 2025'
  • MEDIUMCustomertwo largest customers27%
    10-K Item 1A: 'the two largest customers comprised approximately 27% of consolidated net sales'
  • HIGHSuppliersole-source suppliers (rare earth components)
    10-K Item 1A: 'components requiring rare earth minerals sourced from China...the Company and its suppliers may rely on one or very few suppliers'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-04-27Item 5.02LOW
    Shareholders approved the Amended and Restated 2024 Omnibus Award Plan at the April 24, 2026 Annual Meeting, authorizing 7,750,000 additional shares, adjusting the fungible ratio to 2.71, adding a one-year minimum vesting period, and extending the plan term. Routine compensatory arrangement; no officer departure.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Growth Rank
0.0
Quality Rank
1.3
Value Rank
5.6
GatesA.R:R -0.8=NEGATIVEExecutive change: officer departure/appointmentMomentum 7.1>=5.5Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 25d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Moderate
RSI
67 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $76.93Resistance $95.16

Price Targets

$85
$93
A.Upside+1.5%
A.R:R-0.8:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-12.2% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-29 (25d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SWK stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. At $91.90, A.R:R is negative (-0.8) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Geographic: United States (62.0%); Concentration risk — Supplier: sole-source suppliers (rare earth components). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 67, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $85.47. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

What is the SWK stock price target?

Take-profit target: $93.26 (+1.5% upside). Prior stop was $85.47. Stop-loss: $85.47.

What are the risks of investing in SWK?

Concentration risk — Geographic: United States (62.0%); Concentration risk — Supplier: sole-source suppliers (rare earth components); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Is SWK overvalued or undervalued?

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. trades at a P/E of 37.7 (forward 14.8). TrendMatrix value score: 6.5/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about SWK?

24 analysts cover SWK with a consensus score of 3.5/5. Average price target: $93.

What does Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. do?Stanley Black & Decker manufactures hand tools, power tools, outdoor products, and engineered fastening systems...

Stanley Black & Decker manufactures hand tools, power tools, outdoor products, and engineered fastening systems globally, generating $15.1 billion in 2025 consolidated revenues across Tools & Outdoor ($13.2 billion, 87%) and Engineered Fastening ($2.0 billion, 13%). The company sells primarily through home centers and mass merchants, with Home Depot and Lowe's representing approximately 15% and 12% of consolidated net sales respectively.

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