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Stanley Black & Decker (SWK)
NYSE:SWK
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 30, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.62Last Year’s EPS
0.75Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 10 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call highlights meaningful operational progress: margin expansion, large run-rate cost savings ($2.1B), improved profitability (adjusted EBITDA and EPS growth), strong free cash flow, and a clear deleveraging plan supported by the CAM sale. However, persistent top-line pressures — notable volume declines, retail/promotional sensitivity at opening price points, tariff-driven near-term P&L timing effects, and expected revenue reductions from portfolio/model changes — create material near-term uncertainty. Management presented a balanced plan to improve margins and deleverage in 2026 while acknowledging likely first-half choppiness, producing a mixed but controlled outlook.Company Guidance
Full-Year Revenue and Segment Gains
Full-year revenues of $15.1 billion; DEWALT delivered low single-digit organic growth for the full year and aerospace fasteners/aerospace business grew strongly (aerospace fasteners +25% year; aerospace within engineered fastening +35% organic in Q4).
Adjusted Gross Margin Expansion
Full-year adjusted gross margin expanded 70 basis points to 30.7% in 2025; fourth-quarter adjusted gross margin was 33.3% (up ~210 bps year-over-year) and management expects ~150 bps year-over-year gross margin expansion in 2026.
Significant Cost Savings Realized
Completed global cost reduction program capturing $2.1 billion of run-rate pretax cost savings since mid-2022, including approximately $120 million of incremental savings in Q4.
Improved Profitability and Cash Generation
Full-year adjusted EBITDA grew ~5% with adjusted EBITDA margin up ~70 bps year-over-year; adjusted EPS grew 7% to $4.67 for 2025; free cash flow of $883 million in Q4 and $688 million for the year (above $600M plan).
Balance Sheet Deleveraging and Portfolio Simplification
Reduced debt by $240 million in 2025 and by $1.3 billion over two years; announced CAM/aerospace fastener sale for $1.8 billion (expected net proceeds $1.525–$1.6B) to materially reduce leverage (expected 1.0–1.25 turns reduction) and reach target leverage at/under 2.5x.
Q4 Price, FX and Margin Drivers
Fourth quarter pricing actions contributed +4% to revenue, a +2% currency tailwind, and management attributes margin gains to pricing, tariff mitigation and supply-chain cost reductions; Tools & Outdoor adjusted segment margin expanded 340 bps to 13.6% in Q4.
2026 Guidance and Strategic Targets
Management provided 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $4.90–$5.70 (midpoint ~+13%), free cash flow target $700–$900M, revenue growth planned in low single digits, and reiterated objective to exceed 35% adjusted gross margin by 2026/2028 roadmap (35–37% by 2028).
SWK Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
SWK Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 04, 2026 | $80.96 | $84.63 | +4.53% |
Nov 04, 2025 | $65.59 | $65.86 | +0.41% |
Jul 29, 2025 | $72.25 | $67.06 | -7.20% |
Apr 30, 2025 | $59.10 | $57.91 | -2.02% |
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FAQ
When does Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) report earnings?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 30, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) earnings time?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) earnings time is at Apr 30, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is SWK EPS forecast?
SWK EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.62.
