Stanley Black & Decker (SWK)
NYSE:SWK
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 04, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.21Last Year’s EPS
1.08Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 9 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call balanced clear operational and financial progress — including an EPS beat, a strategic divestiture that materially reduced debt, a share repurchase authorization, strong Engineered Fastening performance, and maintained upward margin and EPS guidance — against ongoing demand volatility, category-specific volume declines in Tools & Outdoor, modest quarter-to-quarter margin pressure, and inflation and tariff policy uncertainty. Management communicated confidence in margin recovery (targeting 35%+ adjusted gross margin by Q4 2026), continued investment in brands and pro channels, and disciplined capital allocation, signaling constructive momentum despite headwinds.Company Guidance
Q1 Revenue and EPS Outperformance
Reported revenue up 3% year-over-year (flat organically); adjusted EPS $0.80, $0.20 above the high end of prior guidance ($0.55–$0.60).
Successful CAM (Aerospace Fasteners) Divestiture and Debt Reduction
Closed sale of CAM for $1.8B (net proceeds ~ $1.57B) and applied the vast majority to debt reduction, materially strengthening the balance sheet.
Share Repurchase Authorization
Board authorized up to $500 million in share repurchases, enabling return of capital after debt paydown.
Engineered Fastening Strong Performance
Engineered Fastening revenue +10% reported, +7% organic (6% volume, 1% pricing, 3% currency); Aerospace organic +31%; adjusted segment margin 12%, up 190 basis points year-over-year.
Tools & Outdoor Preseason Strength and Professional Channel Momentum
Tools & Outdoor revenue ~$3.3B, +2% reported; Outdoor organic +1 driven by strong preseason sell-in (ride-on/zero-turn mowers); U.S. commercial & industrial channel delivered high single-digit organic growth, indicating successful brand activation and field investments.
Maintained 2026 Financial Guidance with EPS Growth
2026 adjusted EPS guidance $4.90–$5.70 (midpoint +13%); organic revenue expected to grow low single-digits; company still expects adjusted gross margin expansion of ~150 basis points for the year.
Free Cash Flow and Capital Allocation Targets
Free cash flow guidance $500M–$700M (including CAM divestiture taxes/fees) and $700M–$900M excluding those payments; targeted net debt/EBITDA ~2.5x by year-end.
Operational Progress — Tariff Mitigation, Inventory and USMCA
Progress on inventory reduction toward pre-pandemic norms, ongoing tariff mitigation (temporary tariff tailwind vs prior assumptions), USMCA qualification progress and plan to reduce China-origin U.S. sales to <5% by year-end.
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.
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SWK Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 29, 2026 | $78.33 | $75.89 | -3.12% |
Feb 04, 2026 | $80.07 | $83.70 | +4.53% |
Nov 04, 2025 | $64.87 | $65.13 | +0.41% |
Jul 29, 2025 | $71.46 | $66.32 | -7.20% |
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FAQ
When does Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) report earnings?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 04, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) earnings time?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) earnings time is at Aug 04, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is SWK EPS forecast?
SWK EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 1.21.
