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Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

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Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • NYSE
$71.52 ▼ -0.43% (-0.31)
Market Cap $11.08 B
52w High $91.06
52w Low $53.91
Dividend Yield 2.47%
P/E 24.66
Volume 770.86K
Outstanding Shares 154.88M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2025 $3.756B ▼ $786.9M ▼ $51.4M ▼ 1.368% ▼ $0.34 ▼ $293.7M ▲
Q2-2025 $3.945B ▲ $820.5M ▼ $101.9M ▲ 2.583% ▲ $0.67 ▲ $285.1M ▼
Q1-2025 $3.745B ▲ $845M ▲ $90.4M ▼ 2.414% ▼ $0.6 ▼ $380.7M ▲
Q4-2024 $3.72B ▼ $836.7M ▲ $194.9M ▲ 5.239% ▲ $1.29 ▲ $377.9M ▲
Q3-2024 $3.751B $782M $91.1M 2.428% $0.61 $374.1M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2025 $268.3M ▼ $21.754B ▼ $12.777B ▼ $8.977B ▼
Q2-2025 $311.8M ▼ $22.493B ▼ $13.43B ▼ $9.063B ▲
Q1-2025 $344.8M ▲ $22.496B ▲ $13.655B ▲ $8.842B ▲
Q4-2024 $290.5M ▼ $21.849B ▼ $13.129B ▼ $8.72B ▼
Q3-2024 $298.7M $22.482B $13.623B $8.859B

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2025 $51.4M ▼ $221.2M ▲ $-65.1M ▲ $-188.1M ▲ $-37.8M ▼ $155.3M ▲
Q2-2025 $101.9M ▲ $214.3M ▲ $-67.2M ▼ $-223M ▼ $-33.3M ▼ $134.7M ▲
Q1-2025 $90.4M ▼ $-420M ▼ $-57.7M ▲ $502M ▲ $55.8M ▲ $-485M ▼
Q4-2024 $194.9M ▲ $679.1M ▲ $-106.6M ▼ $-502.9M ▼ $-8.1M ▲ $564.6M ▲
Q3-2024 $91.1M $285.8M $-85.4M $-234.3M $-19.8M $199.3M

Revenue by Products

Product Q1-2024Q2-2024Q3-2024Q4-2024
Industrial Segment
Industrial Segment
 $580.00M ▲$500.00M ▼$490.00M ▼$490.00M ▲
Construction And Do It Yourself
Construction And Do It Yourself
 $0 ▲$3.53Bn ▲$0 ▼$0 ▲

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement Revenue has been fairly steady over the last several years, with a bump during the pandemic period and then some cooling off more recently. The bigger story is on profitability: margins were strong a few years ago, then were squeezed hard by inflation, supply-chain issues, and restructuring, which led to a loss in 2023. Results in 2024 show a return to profitability and improved operating performance, but earnings are still well below the peak years. Overall, the income statement suggests a franchise with solid sales power but earnings that have been volatile and still in a rebuilding phase.

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet shows a company that has carried meaningful debt and seen its overall size trim down from earlier peaks. Debt is notably higher than it was five years ago, while equity has drifted lower from prior highs, which points to some pressure on the financial cushion. Cash on hand is relatively modest compared with total debt, so the company relies on its ongoing cash generation and access to capital markets. On the positive side, assets and leverage appear to be moving in a more controlled direction recently, but the balance sheet is not in a “fortress” position and needs continued careful management.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow Cash flow has been through a full cycle: very strong earlier in the period, then deeply negative when working capital and inventories became a drag, and then gradually repaired. The last two years show much healthier operating cash flow and positive free cash flow again, helped by tighter cost control and more disciplined inventory management, while investment spending has remained relatively steady and measured. This pattern suggests that the worst of the cash strain is likely behind them, but also that the business is sensitive to swings in demand and execution, which can quickly impact cash generation.

Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge Stanley Black & Decker holds a strong position in tools and accessories, anchored by a powerful stable of brands such as DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, and BLACK+DECKER. Its cordless battery platforms create a “stickiness” for professionals who invest in one system, raising switching costs and helping to lock in repeat purchases. Global distribution through big-box retailers, industrial channels, and online platforms, combined with very large scale in manufacturing, reinforces its cost advantages and shelf presence. The main competitive risks come from aggressive rivals in cordless power tools, heavy promotion by competitors, and the cyclical nature of construction and DIY spending, which can pressure volumes and pricing during downturns.

Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D The company’s strategy leans heavily on innovation, particularly in batteries, cordless systems, and connected tools. Systems like FLEXVOLT and POWERSTACK show a clear push to deliver better power, lighter weight, and longer life, while digital features such as tool tracking and jobsite data aim to deepen relationships with professional users. The brand portfolio lets Stanley Black & Decker tailor innovation to different customer segments, from pros to casual DIYers, and it is also moving into electrified outdoor equipment and more sustainable product lines. The company is experimenting with artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing, which could improve productivity and product design over time. The opportunity is significant, but execution risk is real, since competitors are also investing heavily in similar technologies.

Summary

Overall, Stanley Black & Decker looks like a high-quality industrial franchise that has gone through a difficult earnings and cash-flow reset. The business still enjoys strong brands, wide distribution, and technology platforms that provide real competitive advantages, especially in cordless and professional tools. At the same time, recent years highlight the company’s vulnerabilities: margin compression, higher leverage than in the past, and sensitivity to economic cycles and operational missteps. The current trajectory shows improving profitability and healthier cash flow, supported by a clear innovation roadmap in batteries, connected tools, and sustainable products. Future performance will hinge on how well management can convert these strategic strengths into consistently higher margins and disciplined balance-sheet management in what remains a very competitive global tools market.

NEWS

November 20, 2025 · 9:00 AM UTC

Stanley Black & Decker To Present At The 2025 Goldman Sachs Industrials And Materials Conference

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November 5, 2025 · 9:00 AM UTC

Stanley Black & Decker To Present At Baird's 2025 Global Industrial Conference

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November 4, 2025 · 6:00 AM UTC

Stanley Black & Decker Reports 3Q 2025 Results

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October 31, 2025 · 4:15 PM UTC

Mary Laschinger Elected to Stanley Black & Decker Board of Directors

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October 30, 2025 · 5:00 PM UTC

Stanley Black & Decker Announces 4th Quarter 2025 Dividend

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