Stanley Black & Decker

SWK

Market cap $13.6B

Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.

Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

SWK benefits from aerospace and automotive demand, debt reduction and shareholder returns, but weak Tools & Outdoor demand and high debt remain concerns.

Passive income is characterized by its ability to generate revenue without requiring the earner's continuous active effort, making it a desirable financial strategy for those seeking to diversify their income streams or achieve financial independence.

The S&P 500 is up about 10% this year, yet 80% of that gain comes from technology stocks, many of which are tied to artificial intelligence.

Dividend Aristocrats rebounded in June and are now outperforming SPY YTD with a 9.61% return versus SPY's 6.91%. CAT leads 2026 performance at +76.98%, with 46 Aristocrats now ahead of SPY and 39 posting double-digit total returns. Recent dividend increases averaged 4.09%, slightly below the 2025 average, with 2026's average dividend growth rate at 3.97%.

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

Stanley Black & Decker faces headwinds in the Tools & Outdoor segment, reflecting broader consumer sentiment and sluggish U.S. housing activity. SWK is prioritizing debt reduction, with recent cash flow improvements as well as the divestiture of consolidated aerospace manufacturing, supporting deleveraging efforts and financial stability. Valuation metrics and insider activity suggest a cautious stance, as the company navigates mixed fundamentals and macroeconomic uncertainty.

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) will release its second quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, before the market opens, followed by an earnings call at 8:00AM ET.