Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. $SWK Shares Bought by Clean Energy Transition LLP

Clean Energy Transition LLP lifted its stake in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) by 56.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,799,218 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,013,756 shares during the period. Stanley Black & Decker makes up 15.3% of Clean Energy Transition LLP’s portfolio, making the stock its 2nd largest holding. Clean Energy Transition LLP’s holdings in Stanley Black & Decker were worth $208,066,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Chapman Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker in the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker during the second quarter valued at about $28,000. Hanson & Doremus Investment Management bought a new stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker in the third quarter valued at about $30,000. Sentry Investment Management LLC bought a new position in Stanley Black & Decker during the third quarter valued at about $31,000. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in Stanley Black & Decker in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $31,000. 87.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on SWK. Argus upgraded Stanley Black & Decker to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. UBS Group decreased their price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $105.00 to $98.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Citigroup increased their price objective on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $100.00 target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $75.00 to $82.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Stanley Black & Decker currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $86.89.

Stanley Black & Decker Stock Down 1.5%

Shares of NYSE:SWK opened at $86.37 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $82.92 and its 200-day moving average is $75.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a current ratio of 1.14. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has a 52 week low of $53.91 and a 52 week high of $93.37. The company has a market capitalization of $13.39 billion, a PE ratio of 32.59, a P/E/G ratio of 1.24 and a beta of 1.21.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The industrial products company reported $1.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.27 by $0.14. The firm had revenue of $3.68 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.78 billion. Stanley Black & Decker had a net margin of 2.66% and a return on equity of 7.90%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 1.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.49 EPS. Stanley Black & Decker has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.900-5.700 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. will post 5.16 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Stanley Black & Decker Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 24th. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 10th will be given a dividend of $0.83 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 10th. This represents a $3.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.8%. Stanley Black & Decker’s dividend payout ratio is 125.28%.

More Stanley Black & Decker News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho raised its price target to $110 and reiterated an Outperform rating, citing improving peer valuations — a bullish signal for longer-term upside. Mizuho Lifts Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Price Target to $110
• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raised its price forecast to $87, pointing to margin‑recovery potential — supportive for the case that operational improvements could drive earnings and valuation expansion. Morgan Stanley Raises Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Price Forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks issued multiple estimate revisions: while some near‑term quarters were trimmed, it raised several quarterly and multi‑year forecasts (FY2026–FY2028), showing analysts see upside over the medium term. Zacks Research Estimates (MarketBeat)
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces continue to list SWK among long‑running dividend names and “blue‑chip” dividend lists — supports yield-oriented investor interest but is not an immediate catalyst. 5 US Blue Chip Giants That Have Paid Dividends for Over 100 Years
• Negative Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha piece downgraded SWK, arguing current valuation isn’t justified — a near‑term negative that can pressure sentiment given the article’s wide readership. Stanley Black & Decker: The Current Valuation Is Not Justified (Rating Downgrade)
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks also cut several near‑term quarterly EPS estimates (notably Q1/Q2 2027 and some quarterly revisions), which can create short‑term growth concerns and weigh on the stock until guidance/earnings clarity improves. Zacks Research Estimates (MarketBeat)

About Stanley Black & Decker

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.