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Stanley Black & Decker (SWK)
NYSE:SWK
SWK Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
3 Buy
2 Hold
1 Sell
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SWK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$77.50
▲(20.83%Upside)
| Highest Price Target$100.00 | Average Price Target$77.50 | Lowest Price Target$60.00 |
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Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
TipRanks
$71
Hold
10.70%
Upside
Reiterated
06/14/25
Stanley Black & Decker's overall stock score of 66 reflects strong financial performance and effective cost management, although revenue growth is challenged. Technical signals are mixed, and valuation suggests limited upside due to high P/E ratio, offset by a strong dividend yield. The company is actively addressing external challenges, as highlighted in the earnings call.
J.P. Morgan
$60
Sell
-6.45%
Downside
Reiterated
06/06/25
Mizuho Securities
$80→$90
Buy
40.32%
Upside
Reiterated
05/16/25
Barclays
$69→$90
Buy
40.32%
Upside
Upgraded
05/13/25
UBS
$120→$100
Buy
55.91%
Upside
Reiterated
05/13/25
Robert W. Baird
$60→$65
Hold
1.34%
Upside
Reiterated
05/01/25
Wells Fargo
$70→$60
Hold
-6.45%
Downside
Reiterated
04/30/25
Morgan Stanley
$93→$102
Hold
59.03%
Upside
Reiterated
02/21/25
Jefferies
$103
Buy
60.59%
Upside
Initiated
02/19/25
Strategic Transformation and Market Positioning Drive Buy Rating for Stanley Black & DeckerWe see ~20% upside to shares as DEWALT momentum, CRAFTSMAN stabilization, and gross margin recapture materializes in '25. We expect multiple expansion in 2H as the stock's narrative shifts from transformation to organic growth, and upward revisions to '26 Street EPS as investors embrace the idea that mgmt's go-forward playbook for margin expansion adds to the profit improvement from 'heavy-lifting' since 2022. Initiate Buy. Compelling Set-Up. SWK has orchestrated a comprehensive transformation since mid-'22 which substantially culminates in '25, so execution risk from 'heavy lifting' is largely in the rearview. The biz is stable (inventory down $2.1B & debt cut $5.6B vs. peak), focused ($2.6B in divestitures), and agile (centralized org. structure) as buybacks soon return (~$930M in '26 FCF). Aging Housing Stock Helps Neutralize Anemic Housing Turnover.
Citi
$135→$118
Buy
83.97%
Upside
Reiterated
02/06/25
Goldman Sachs
$107→$94
Hold
46.55%
Upside
Reiterated
10/30/24
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$71
Hold
10.70%
Upside
Reiterated
06/14/25
Stanley Black & Decker's overall stock score of 66 reflects strong financial performance and effective cost management, although revenue growth is challenged. Technical signals are mixed, and valuation suggests limited upside due to high P/E ratio, offset by a strong dividend yield. The company is actively addressing external challenges, as highlighted in the earnings call.
J.P. Morgan
$60
Sell
-6.45%
Downside
Reiterated
06/06/25
Mizuho Securities
$80→$90
Buy
40.32%
Upside
Reiterated
05/16/25
Barclays
$69→$90
Buy
40.32%
Upside
Upgraded
05/13/25
UBS
$120→$100
Buy
55.91%
Upside
Reiterated
05/13/25
Robert W. Baird
$60→$65
Hold
1.34%
Upside
Reiterated
05/01/25
Wells Fargo
$70→$60
Hold
-6.45%
Downside
Reiterated
04/30/25
Morgan Stanley
$93→$102
Hold
59.03%
Upside
Reiterated
02/21/25
Jefferies
$103
Buy
60.59%
Upside
Initiated
02/19/25
Strategic Transformation and Market Positioning Drive Buy Rating for Stanley Black & DeckerWe see ~20% upside to shares as DEWALT momentum, CRAFTSMAN stabilization, and gross margin recapture materializes in '25. We expect multiple expansion in 2H as the stock's narrative shifts from transformation to organic growth, and upward revisions to '26 Street EPS as investors embrace the idea that mgmt's go-forward playbook for margin expansion adds to the profit improvement from 'heavy-lifting' since 2022. Initiate Buy. Compelling Set-Up. SWK has orchestrated a comprehensive transformation since mid-'22 which substantially culminates in '25, so execution risk from 'heavy lifting' is largely in the rearview. The biz is stable (inventory down $2.1B & debt cut $5.6B vs. peak), focused ($2.6B in divestitures), and agile (centralized org. structure) as buybacks soon return (~$930M in '26 FCF). Aging Housing Stock Helps Neutralize Anemic Housing Turnover.
Citi
$135→$118
Buy
83.97%
Upside
Reiterated
02/06/25
Goldman Sachs
$107→$94
Hold
46.55%
Upside
Reiterated
10/30/24
Best Analysts Covering Stanley Black & Decker
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
6/12 ratings generated profit
Average Return
-2.33%
reiterated a xxx
rating 4 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 50.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of -2.33% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
9/14 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+5.09%
reiterated a xxx
rating 13 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 64.29% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +5.09% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
11/14 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+7.36%
reiterated a sell rating 13 days ago
Copying Michael Rehaut's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 78.57% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +7.36% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
12/14 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+15.34%
reiterated a xxx
rating 13 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 85.71% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +15.34% per trade.
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SWK Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Feb 25
Mar 25
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
6
5
6
4
4
Hold
9
10
9
7
6
Sell
2
2
1
1
2
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
17
17
16
12
12
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
SWK Financial Forecast
SWK Stock Forecast FAQ
What is SWK’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Stanley Black & Decker’s 12-month average price target is 77.50.
What is SWK’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Stanley Black & Decker has 20.83% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
Head over to our Expert Center to see a list of the top 100 Wall Street analysts and follow the analysts of your choice. Visit their profiles for more details about their stock ratings and see how they perform on a stock-by-stock basis.
Is SWK a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Stanley Black & Decker has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
What is Stanley Black & Decker’s price target?
The average price target for Stanley Black & Decker is 77.50. This is based on 6 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $100.00 ,the lowest forecast is $60.00. The average price target represents 20.83% Increase from the current price of $64.14.
The highest analyst price target is $100.00 ,the lowest forecast is $60.00. The average price target represents 20.83% Increase from the current price of $64.14.
What do analysts say about Stanley Black & Decker?
Stanley Black & Decker’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 6 Wall Streets Analysts.
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