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Stanley Black & Decker reports news tied to its tools, outdoor products and engineered fastening businesses. The company makes power tools, hand tools, storage products, digital jobsite solutions, outdoor and lifestyle products, and engineered fasteners under brands that include DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER and Cub Cadet.
Recurring developments include earnings releases for Tools & Outdoor and Engineered Fastening, margin and cash-flow commentary, tariff and macroeconomic updates, dividend and share-repurchase actions, and portfolio changes such as the completed sale of the Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing business. Brand-level updates often center on DEWALT jobsite solutions, trades education and construction-workforce technology.
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand (NYSE: SWK), awarded $200,000 in scholarships to 40 trade students across the U.S. and Canada. The awards support nine skilled trades through DEWALT's Grow the Trades initiative, a planned $60 million investment in trades education by 2030.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) reported 1Q 2026 net sales of $3.8 billion (up 3% year‑over‑year; flat organically), GAAP EPS of $0.39 and adjusted EPS of $0.80. The company completed the CAM divestiture, generating ~$1.6 billion net proceeds used largely to reduce debt. 2026 GAAP EPS guidance was raised to $4.15–$5.35; adjusted EPS remains $4.90–$5.70. Free cash flow guidance is $500–$700 million including divestiture taxes and fees.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) announced a regular second-quarter cash dividend of $0.83 per share, payable June 23, 2026, to holders of record June 8, 2026. The board also approved a $500 million common stock repurchase authorization expiring 36 months after April 23, 2026.
The prior authorization of up to 20 million shares was terminated effective April 23, 2026, with those 20 million shares still available under the prior program at termination. Repurchases may be executed in the open market, privately, or via accelerated programs and funded from cash, short-term borrowings, or other sources.
DEWALT (NYSE: SWK) released a U.S. survey showing a skills gap: 90% of construction pros expect AI to be indispensable within five years, but only 8% currently use AI. DEWALT is launching a pilot with ABC Central Florida, a $75,000 education grant, and links to its $60M Grow the Trades commitment.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) said on April 20, 2026 that recent changes to the Section 232 tariff regime are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's full-year 2026 guidance. The company will discuss details on its Q1 earnings call on April 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.
The release reiterates forward-looking caution and directs investors to the upcoming earnings call for further information.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) announced it earned the No. 36 ranking on Fortune's America's Most Innovative Companies 2026 on April 7, 2026. The company said the rise—nearly 60 spots year-over-year—reflects advances across product, process and culture innovation.
DEWALT innovations cited include a partnership with August Robotics on a downward drilling, fleet-capable robot for data center construction and two new DEWALT POWERSHIFT products: a 12 in. Cut-Off Saw and Hex Demolition Hammer. The company noted its global workforce of ~43,500 supports its tools and outdoor portfolio.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) completed the sale of its Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) business to Howmet Aerospace for approximately $1.8 billion in cash on April 6, 2026. The company expects to receive about $1.57 billion net of taxes and fees and plans to use the proceeds to reduce debt and pursue a more dynamic capital allocation strategy.
Management said the transaction sharpens the companys portfolio focus on core businesses and aims to reach a target leverage of around 2.5x net debt to adjusted EBITDA by year-end, enabling additional shareholder-focused capital deployment.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) will report first quarter 2026 results and host a live earnings webcast on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET. A news release with financial results will be issued before markets open that day.
A slide presentation will accompany the call and be posted in the Investors "News & Events" section at www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/investors. The call is listen-only with teleconference access and a replay available about two hours after the live call.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) will present at the 2026 J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference on March 17, 2026 at 12:20 PM ET. Pat Hallinan, EVP and CFO, will deliver the presentation.
The live webcast will be available in the Investors section of the company website and a replay will be posted for 30 days.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) announced a regular first quarter cash dividend of $0.83 per common share. The dividend is payable on March 24, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 10, 2026.
This declaration was approved by the Board of Directors and applies to common shareholders of record on the stated date.