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Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE: SWK) generates a steady flow of news as a global Tools and Outdoor manufacturer with a portfolio of brands such as DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER and Cub Cadet. Founded in 1843 and headquartered in the USA, the company operates manufacturing facilities worldwide and serves builders, tradespeople and DIY users with power tools, hand tools, storage, outdoor products, digital jobsite solutions and engineered fasteners.
News coverage for SWK commonly includes quarterly earnings announcements, where the company discusses segment performance in Tools and Outdoor and Engineered Fastening, margin trends, cash flow and progress on cost reduction and supply chain transformation programs. Investors also see updates on portfolio actions, such as the agreement to sell its Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) business to Howmet Aerospace, which reflects the company’s approach to active portfolio management and debt reduction.
Another category of news involves product and brand developments. As a Stanley Black & Decker brand, DEWALT issues announcements on new jobsite tools and systems, including concrete solutions and cordless equipment showcased at industry trade shows. These updates illustrate how the company introduces new tools and technologies for demanding professional applications.
Corporate governance and leadership items also appear in the news stream, including board appointments, changes in executive roles and the appointment of leaders for areas such as global supply chain. In addition, SWK issues releases on dividends, investor conference presentations and upcoming earnings webcasts, providing context for shareholders and analysts.
This news page aggregates these items in one place, allowing readers to review financial updates, strategic transactions, product launches and corporate announcements related to Stanley Black & Decker over time.
CRAFTSMAN, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, has released results from a national survey revealing DIYers' preferences for home improvement projects. The survey highlights key findings in three main areas:
Project Partners:
- Spouses lead as top choice (30%)
- Best friends follow at 23%
- Parents (11%) and neighbors (7%) round out the selection
Essential Power Tools:
- Powered Cordless Screwdriver ranks highest (64%)
- Circular Saw places second (42%)
- Hammer Drill follows closely (41%)
Preferred Work Music:
- Rock music leads at 22%
- Hip-hop/Rap follows at 17%
- Country music ranks third at 16%
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings release and webcast for Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The company will distribute a news release detailing financial results before market opening, followed by a webcast starting at 8:00 AM ET.
The earnings presentation will be accessible through a live, listen-only webcast or teleconference. Accompanying slide presentations will be available on the company's investor relations website and will remain accessible after the event. A replay of the call will be made available two hours after the presentation.
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand, has announced an expansion of its outdoor power equipment lineup with new gas and battery-powered products. The release comes as 81% of Americans maintain lawns, according to NALP data.
The new product line includes:
- 28-inch and 21-inch 3-in-1 RWD Gas Mowers
- 60V MAX 21-inch Cordless Brushless RWD Self-Propelled Mower
- 2600 PSI Electric Jobsite Pressure Washer
- Various 60V MAX and 20V MAX tools including pole saws, chainsaws, hedge trimmers
- 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Backpack Blower (available fall 2025)
These products are designed to enhance productivity and efficiency for professional landscaping tasks, featuring improvements in power, performance, and user comfort.
KB Home (NYSE: KBH) has appointed Robert R. Dillard as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 31, 2025. Dillard joins from Sonoco Products Company where he served as CFO, overseeing net sales of $5.3 billion in 2024.
Dillard brings diverse experience, having previously held positions as President of Domtar Personal Care Europe and President of Stanley Hydraulics at Stanley Black & Decker. Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Mezger highlighted Dillard's combined operations and finance expertise, emphasizing his proven leadership and focus on driving profitability and returns.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) has announced its first quarter 2025 dividend of $0.82 per common share. The dividend will be paid on March 18, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 4, 2025. This announcement maintains the company's distinguished position as having the longest consecutive annual and quarterly dividend payments among industrial companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) has announced its participation in two major upcoming investor conferences. The company will present at the Barclays 42nd Annual Industrial Select Conference on February 20, 2025, featuring COO Chris Nelson and CFO Pat Hallinan, and at the 46th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference on March 4, 2025, with CEO Don Allan.
Both presentations will be accessible via live webcasts in the 'Investors' section of the company's website, with replays available for 30 days. Founded in 1843, Stanley Black & Decker is a global leader in Tools and Outdoor products, employing approximately 48,500 people worldwide. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER®, and Cub Cadet®, serving builders, tradespeople, and DIYers globally.
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand, announced the launch of DEWALT TOUGHWIRE™, a comprehensive cable hanger system for HVAC, sheet metal, electrical and plumbing applications. The system comprises over 50 different components and will be available in spring 2025.
The company also introduced several new battery-powered tools including: the 20V MAX* Plastic Tubing Cutter delivering up to 400 cuts per charge, the 20V MAX* Pipe Deburring Tool for multiple types of tubing, the 20V MAX* Transfer Pump for liquid transfer, and the 20V MAX* XR® Copper Tubing Cutter capable of making cuts in 1.2 seconds. Additionally, DEWALT launched the IMPACT CONNECT™ Nut Runner Attachment, which is three times faster than manual operation and offers 100lbs lifting capacity.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 results, with annual revenues of $15.4 billion, down 3% from the previous year. The company achieved flat organic revenue, driven by growth in DEWALT and Aerospace Fasteners, offset by Infrastructure divestiture and currency impacts.
Q4 revenues remained flat at $3.7 billion with 3% organic growth. Q4 gross margin improved to 30.8%, up 120 basis points, while adjusted gross margin reached 31.2%. Q4 EPS was $1.28, with adjusted EPS at $1.49. Full-year EPS was $1.89, with adjusted EPS at $4.36.
The company generated strong cash flow, with Q4 operating cash flow of $679 million and free cash flow of $565 million. For the full year, operating cash flow was $1.1 billion, enabling $1.1 billion in debt reduction. The company's 2025 planning assumptions include base case EPS of $4.05 (+/- $0.65) and adjusted EPS of $5.25 (+/- $0.50), with targeted free cash flow of $750 million (+/- $100 million).
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand, has launched an impressive display on Las Vegas' Sphere Exosphere to celebrate construction workers and showcase their POWERSHIFT™ System. The activation features drone-powered visualizations on the 580,000 sq. ft. LED exterior, running from January 20-26, 2025.
The 'Built for the Unbreakable' campaign honors the 12 million construction workers in America and highlights the award-winning POWERSHIFT™ system, which offers significant environmental benefits with up to 60% less CO2e emissions compared to gas-powered equipment. The system, named one of TIME's Best Inventions and Popular Science's greatest innovations of 2024, includes various concrete construction tools like vibrators, screeds, and compactors.
This marks DEWALT's second year utilizing the Sphere's Exosphere, with last year's activation setting engagement records. The current display features innovative drone technology to create multi-dimensional views of construction sites in action, demonstrating DEWALT's commitment to advancing construction technology and supporting jobsite leaders.
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand, revealed insights from its 2025 Power Pulse Survey at the World of Concrete Trade Show. The survey indicates growing acceptance of jobsite electrification, with 66% of construction managers and 59% of skilled workers expecting complete electrification within two years.
Key findings show that 72% of respondents who switched to electric tools report completing projects up to 2-3 times faster than with gas-powered equipment. The survey also revealed that 90% of construction managers believe adopting sustainable solutions would help win more business, while 94% of construction professionals feel confident their sites are ready for full electric tool transition.
DEWALT is showcasing its POWERSHIFT™ system at the event, which reportedly produces up to 60% less CO2e emissions during use compared to gas-powered equipment. The system includes vibrators, power screed, rammer, plate compactor, core drill, battery, and charger.