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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.
STANLEY (NYSE: SWK) launched ALL BUILD. NO BULL., a new global brand platform and marketing campaign aimed at residential construction professionals and small business pros. The initiative features an overhauled product portfolio and focuses on cutting through “noise, exaggeration and jobsite nonsense” to emphasize practical, reliable tools and honest work.
The campaign introduces “Stan,” a sharp‑witted talking toolbox appearing in 10 ad spots that humorously calls out overcomplicated features and marketing hype. According to STANLEY, the campaign is designed for digital, social and retail channels and will run across North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand starting in August. The brand positions ALL BUILD. NO BULL. as a long‑term standard guiding its tools and communications.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) reported 2Q 2026 net sales of $4.0 billion, flat year over year and up 3% organically. Tools & Outdoor grew 3% organically, while Engineered Fastening organic sales rose 3% despite an 18% reported decline from the CAM divestiture.
Gross margin was 33.0% and adjusted gross margin 33.7%, up 600 and 620 basis points, respectively, including roughly 250 bps benefit from net tariff refunds. GAAP EPS was $2.33 and adjusted EPS $1.57, each aided by about $0.17 from tariff refunds. Operating cash flow reached $763 million and free cash flow $698 million.
The company completed the sale of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, recognized a $273.7 million gain on business sales, reduced debt by $1.7 billion, and repurchased 3.2 million shares for $250 million. For 2026, it raised GAAP EPS guidance to $4.60–$5.45, adjusted EPS to $5.20–$5.80, and free cash flow to $600–$800 million.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) announced that its Board of Directors approved a $0.01 increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.84 per common share. The dividend will be payable on September 22, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 8, 2026.
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 8:00 AM ET.
Investors can access a live teleconference, listen-only webcast, slides, and replay via the company’s investor website.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) announced a new CRAFTSMAN “Longest Day Build Hub” on CRAFTSMAN.com, timed to Father’s Day and the summer solstice. The hub offers family-focused DIY outdoor project guides plus links to a promotion on new V20* ADVANCED™ batteries.
The V20* ADVANCED™ 6Ah and 3Ah batteries, compatible with 100+ CRAFTSMAN V20* tools, are marketed as delivering significantly more power and runtime†. A featured deal on the 6Ah battery (model CMCB2106-CK) offers $100 in savings at Lowe’s, Amazon and Ace Hardware from June 1 to July 22, 2026, while supplies last.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand DEWALT was named a premium partner and tools sponsor for SkillsUSA and WorldSkills International, supporting workforce development in skilled trades.
DEWALT will back two American competitors, plumber Charles "Charlie" Goede and carpenter Tristan Coates, at the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 competition and ties this partnership to its $60 million Grow the Trades education investment through 2030.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) announced that President & CEO Chris Nelson will present at the 2026 Wells Fargo Industrials & Materials Conference on June 9, 2026, at 12:45 PM CT (1:45 PM ET).
A live webcast and 30-day replay will be available in the company’s Investors section online.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) brand CRAFTSMAN launched new V20* ADVANCED™ batteries, compatible with over 100 existing V20* tools.
The 6Ah version delivers up to 3X power and 3X runtime***, while the 3Ah offers 96% more power and up to 50% more runtime†***. Both are sold as battery-and-charger kits, MSRP $139 (3Ah) and $199 (6Ah).
CRAFTSMAN is also running nationwide Battery Trade-In Events at participating Lowe's and Ace Hardware. Customers who trade in a qualifying rechargeable power tool battery from any brand receive one free V20* 3Ah ADVANCED™ Battery + Charger Starter Kit (valued at $139) and a $50 coupon toward CRAFTSMAN V20* products, while supplies last, subject to limits and event-specific terms.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) announced a $300,000 contribution to the Trust for the National Mall to support National Park Service preservation, maintenance, and enhancement of the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C.
The support combines funding with in-kind DEWALT tools for restoration and beautification projects, tied to preparations for America's 250th anniversary. Company leaders and employees will also volunteer on-site in June to assist with repair and restoration work.
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.