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Stanley Black & Decker (SWK)
NYSE:SWK
SWK Analyst Ratings
Hold
3 Buy
4 Hold
1 Sell
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SWK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$78.00
▲(5.62%Upside)
| Highest Price Target$100.00 | Average Price Target$78.00 | Lowest Price Target$60.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
TipRanks
$75
Buy
1.56%
Upside
Upgraded
07/01/25
Stanley Black & Decker's overall stock score reflects solid financial performance and positive technical indicators. The valuation indicates some overvaluation concerns, but a strong dividend yield offsets this. The recent earnings call and corporate events also contribute positively, though tariff and market challenges need monitoring.
Barclays
$90
Buy
21.87%
Upside
Reiterated
07/09/25
Wolfe Research
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Hold
―
Upgraded
07/08/25
J.P. Morgan
$71.56→$60
Sell
-18.75%
Downside
Reiterated
07/03/25
Wells Fargo
$60→$70
Hold
-5.21%
Downside
Reiterated
07/01/25
Mizuho Securities
$80→$90
Buy
21.87%
Upside
Reiterated
05/16/25
UBS
$120→$100
Buy
35.41%
Upside
Reiterated
05/13/25
Robert W. Baird
$60→$65
Hold
-11.98%
Downside
Reiterated
05/01/25
Morgan Stanley
$93→$102
Hold
38.12%
Upside
Reiterated
02/21/25
Jefferies
$103
Buy
39.47%
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
59.78%
Upside
Reiterated
02/06/25
Goldman Sachs
$107→$94
Hold
27.29%
Upside
Reiterated
10/30/24
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Analyst Rating
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Upside/ Downside
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TipRanks
$75
Buy
1.56%
Upside
Upgraded
07/01/25
Stanley Black & Decker's overall stock score reflects solid financial performance and positive technical indicators. The valuation indicates some overvaluation concerns, but a strong dividend yield offsets this. The recent earnings call and corporate events also contribute positively, though tariff and market challenges need monitoring.
Barclays
$90
Buy
21.87%
Upside
Reiterated
07/09/25
Wolfe Research
―
Hold
―
Upgraded
07/08/25
J.P. Morgan
$71.56→$60
Sell
-18.75%
Downside
Reiterated
07/03/25
Wells Fargo
$60→$70
Hold
-5.21%
Downside
Reiterated
07/01/25
Mizuho Securities
$80→$90
Buy
21.87%
Upside
Reiterated
05/16/25
UBS
$120→$100
Buy
35.41%
Upside
Reiterated
05/13/25
Robert W. Baird
$60→$65
Hold
-11.98%
Downside
Reiterated
05/01/25
Morgan Stanley
$93→$102
Hold
38.12%
Upside
Reiterated
02/21/25
Jefferies
$103
Buy
39.47%
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
59.78%
Upside
Reiterated
02/06/25
Goldman Sachs
$107→$94
Hold
27.29%
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 5 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
7/12 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+2.19%
reiterated a xxx
rating 5 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 58.33% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +2.19% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
10/15 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+2.71%
reiterated a sell rating 9 days ago
Copying Michael Rehaut's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 66.67% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +2.71% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
11/15 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+7.54%
reiterated a xxx
rating 9 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 73.33% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +7.54% per trade.
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SWK Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Mar 25
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
5
6
4
4
4
Hold
10
9
8
7
5
Sell
2
1
1
4
5
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
17
16
13
15
14
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 78.00.
What is SWK’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Stanley Black & Decker has 5.62% 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 Hold which is based on 3 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
What is Stanley Black & Decker’s price target?
The average price target for Stanley Black & Decker is 78.00. This is based on 8 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 5.62% Increase from the current price of $73.85.
The highest analyst price target is $100.00 ,the lowest forecast is $60.00. The average price target represents 5.62% Increase from the current price of $73.85.
What do analysts say about Stanley Black & Decker?
Stanley Black & Decker’s analyst rating consensus is a Hold. This is based on the ratings of 8 Wall Streets Analysts.
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