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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-14
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Rating · 90D
▼ Bearish
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Alpha
Rank in coverage
Bottom 35%
of 4004 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
n/a
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Market Cap
$13.70B
large-cap · #2 of 7 peers
Summary
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $13.70B. It ranks number 2 by market capitalization among the 7 Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for SWK is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.2%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.6%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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How SWK ranks among 4004 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | SWK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $13.70B | 2/7 |
| P/E Ratio | 22.08x | 2/6 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.53x | 4/7 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.67% | 2/5 |
| EPS | $4.31 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $59.32 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $100.97 | – |
| FCF/Share | $8.54 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | SWK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 6.9% | 5/6 |
| ROA | 3.1% | 5/6 |
| Gross Margin | 31.9% | 4/6 |
| Net Margin | 4.1% | 5/6 |
| EBT Margin | 5.6% | 5/7 |
| Tax Rate | 26.8% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | SWK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43x | 7/7 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.55x | 7/7 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.24x | 2/7 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.24x | 2/7 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.0x | – |
| Working Capital | $1.91B | 2/7 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | SWK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.55B | 1/7 |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.29B | 1/5 |
| Capital Spending | -$262M | 5/5 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 104.3% | 1/7 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 211.7% | 1/5 |
| FCF/Sales | 8.4% | 3/5 |
| CapEx/Sales | 1.7% | 4/5 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | SWK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.76x | 4/6 |
| Receivables Turnover | 12.7x | 1/6 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.7x | 3/6 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 8.9x | 3/6 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 29 days | 6/6 |
| Days Inventory | 137 days | 4/6 |
| Payables Period | 85 days | 1/6 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 81 days | 5/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | SWK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $15.25B | 1/6 |
| Net Income | $620M | 2/6 |
| SG&A Expense | $3.41B | 1/6 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $10.38B | 1/6 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | SWK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $3.33 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 77.3% | 2/5 |
| Shares Outstanding | 151M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $6.34B | 31.6% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $592M | 2.9% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.20B | 6.0% of assets |
| Inventory | $3.90B | 19.4% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $11.13B | 55.4% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $2.01B | 10.0% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
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Industry Peers · Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware): 8 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| SWK Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | ▼ | $13.70B |
| SNA Snap-On Inc | ▼ | $18.81B |
| SSD Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | ▶ | $7.06B |
| HLMN Hillman Solutions Corp. | ▲ | $1.38B |
| CIX Compx International Inc | ▲ | $469M |
| LCUT Lifetime Brands, Inc | ▶ | $212M |
| EML Eastern Co | ▲ | $145M |
| RECT Rectitude Holdings Ltd. | ▼ | N/A |
Where SWK sits on the market map
Manufacturing · Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware
News
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FAQ
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for SWK is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. forecasts updated?
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.'s industry peers?
8 issuers in our coverage, SWK included, share the SEC industry code Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware. The largest are: Snap-On Inc (SNA), Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD), Hillman Solutions Corp. (HLMN), Compx International Inc (CIX), Lifetime Brands, Inc (LCUT), Eastern Co (EML).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.