Vise Technologies Inc. Makes New $1.55 Million Investment in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. $SWK

Vise Technologies Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) during the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund acquired 16,473 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,550,000.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Chapman Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker during the second quarter worth about $26,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new position in Stanley Black & Decker in the 2nd quarter valued at about $28,000. Kovack Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker in the 4th quarter worth about $28,000. Motiv8 Investments LLC purchased a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker during the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker during the second quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.77% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

SWK has been the topic of several research reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded Stanley Black & Decker from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 1st. Robert W. Baird set a $84.00 price objective on Stanley Black & Decker in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on Stanley Black & Decker from $65.00 to $75.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Friday, May 1st. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Stanley Black & Decker from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $80.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, June 18th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $92.25.

Stanley Black & Decker Stock Up 1.1%

NYSE SWK opened at $99.91 on Friday. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $93.06 and its 200-day simple moving average is $83.20. The company has a quick ratio of 0.55, a current ratio of 1.43 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53. The firm has a market cap of $15.09 billion, a PE ratio of 24.37, a P/E/G ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.16. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has a 52 week low of $61.90 and a 52 week high of $104.68.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The industrial products company reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.21 by $0.36. Stanley Black & Decker had a net margin of 4.07% and a return on equity of 8.78%. The firm had revenue of $3.96 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.97 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.08 earnings per share. Stanley Black & Decker’s quarterly revenue was up .4% on a year-over-year basis. Stanley Black & Decker has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.900-5.700 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. will post 5.57 earnings per share for the current year.

Stanley Black & Decker Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 22nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 8th will be issued a dividend of $0.84 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 8th. This represents a $3.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.4%. This is an increase from Stanley Black & Decker’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. Stanley Black & Decker’s payout ratio is 80.98%.

Key Stories Impacting Stanley Black & Decker

Here are the key news stories impacting Stanley Black & Decker this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CNBC commentator Jim Cramer called SWK a “pick-and-shovel” beneficiary of a potential home-renovation cycle, citing strong results from Home Depot and Lowe’s as evidence that demand for tools could improve. Cramer Targets Stanley Black & Decker as the Pick-and-Shovel Play on Home Renovation Boom
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS forecast to $5.53 from $5.30, FY2027 EPS to $6.10 from $5.77, and FY2028 EPS to $6.60 from $6.55. It also increased several quarterly estimates, suggesting better expected earnings momentum. Stanley Black & Decker analyst estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary highlighted traction in the Engineered Fastening segment, supported by automotive and industrial demand, while the company’s $2.1 billion cost-savings program could provide additional operating leverage. Will Strength in Engineered Fastening Unit Continue to Drive SWK’s Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: From a technical perspective, SWK moved above its 20-day moving average and was described as showing a potential short-term bullish trend, supporting the recent price strength. Stanley Black & Decker Just Flashed Golden Cross Signal
• Neutral Sentiment: A report noted that Stanley Black & Decker’s 2026 outlook and planned $1 billion U.S. investment are reshaping the company’s longer-term growth narrative, although the investment could require substantial upfront spending. Stanley Black & Decker stock holds gains
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks reduced its Q3 2026 EPS estimate to $1.52 from $1.66 and made a minor cut to its Q4 estimate, partially offsetting the broader upward revisions. Full-year consensus remains $5.58 per share. Stanley Black & Decker earnings estimates

Stanley Black & Decker Company Profile

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc (NYSE:SWK) is a leading global manufacturer of industrial tools, engineered fastening systems, and security products. The company’s portfolio includes power tools, hand tools, accessories, and storage solutions marketed under well-known brands such as DEWALT, Stanley, Craftsman and Black & Decker. In addition to its core tools and hardware offerings, the company provides customized assembly and installation systems for the automotive, electronics and aerospace industries.

Operations are organized across three principal business segments.