Stanley Black Reports Q3 Earnings Exceeding Expectations, But Revenues Fall Short
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: NASDAQ.COM
Stanley Black & Decker Earnings: In Q3 2025, Stanley Black & Decker reported adjusted earnings of $1.43 per share, exceeding estimates, while net sales of $3.76 billion fell slightly short of expectations. The company renamed its Industrial segment to Engineered Fastening without impacting financial results.
Financial Performance: The Tools & Outdoor segment generated $3.26 billion in revenue, consistent with the previous year, while the Engineered Fastening segment saw a 3% year-over-year increase to $501 million. Gross profit rose 5.2% to $1.18 billion, with a gross margin increase to 31.4%.
Cash Flow and Debt: By the end of Q3, Stanley Black had cash and cash equivalents of $268.3 million and reduced long-term debt to $4.70 billion. However, net cash from operating activities significantly decreased to $15.5 million compared to $427.8 million in the prior year.
Future Outlook: The company anticipates flat to 1% revenue growth year-over-year and adjusted earnings of approximately $4.55 per share, with a target of generating $600 million in annual free cash flow.
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Analyst Views on SWK
Wall Street analysts forecast SWK stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SWK is 84.89 USD with a low forecast of 69.00 USD and a high forecast of 98.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
9 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 79.100
Low
69.00
Averages
84.89
High
98.00
Current: 79.100
Low
69.00
Averages
84.89
High
98.00
About SWK
Stanley Black & Decker Inc. is a global provider of hand tools, power tools, outdoor products and related accessories, as well as a provider of engineered fastening solutions. The Company’s segments include Tools & Outdoor and Engineered Fastening. The Tools & Outdoor segment is comprised of the Power Tools Group (PTG), Hand Tools, Accessories & Storage (HTAS) and Outdoor Power Equipment (Outdoor) product lines. The PTG product line includes both professional and consumer products. The HTAS product line sells hand tools, power tool accessories and storage products. The Outdoor product line primarily sells corded and cordless electric lawn and garden products. The Engineered Fastening segment primarily sells highly engineered components such as fasteners, fittings and various engineered products, which are designed for specific application across multiple verticals. The Company's portfolio of brands includes DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, and Cub Cadet.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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