Every 8-K that Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) has entered into a definitive Equity and Asset Purchase Agreement to sell its Excel Industries business, including certain assets related to the HUSTLER® brand, to Bad Boy Mowers JV Acquisition, LLC. Excel is expected to generate approximately $300 million of revenue in fiscal 2026. The buyer will acquire Excel Industries, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary, and related HUSTLER brand assets.
The company states that the transaction is part of its active portfolio management, aiming to focus resources on its largest and most attractive brands while continuing to invest in electric and residential outdoor products. The deal is subject to required regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, and the company does not expect it to be dilutive to adjusted EPS. Until closing, Excel’s results will remain in continuing operations and will not be reclassified as discontinued operations.
Stanley Black & Decker reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $3.96 billion, essentially flat year over year and up 3% organically. Gross margin increased to 33.0% from 27.0%, and adjusted gross margin to 33.7%, both aided by roughly 250 basis points of net tariff refunds.
GAAP EPS rose to $2.33 from $0.67, with adjusted EPS of $1.57. Net earnings were 8.9% of sales, EBITDA margin reached 17.4%, and adjusted EBITDA margin 11.3%. Operating cash flow was $763.1 million and free cash flow was $698.2 million, compared with $134.7 million a year earlier.
The company completed the sale of its Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing business, reduced debt by $1.7 billion, and repurchased about 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, which it states represent year over year growth of 90% and 18% at the midpoint compared with 2025.
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. entered into two new bank credit facilities to support general corporate purposes. The company signed a 364-Day Credit Agreement providing a $1.0 billion revolving credit loan available to the company and designated subsidiaries in U.S. Dollars or Euros, with no amounts drawn at closing. All advances must be repaid by the earlier of June 17, 2027 or termination of lender commitments, with an option to convert outstanding amounts at that date into a term loan repayable within one year.
The company also entered into an Amended and Restated Five Year Credit Agreement consisting of a $2.0 billion revolving credit loan and a sub-limit for Swing Line Advances equal to the Euro equivalent of $800,000,000. The five-year facility matures on June 18, 2031, with options to request one-year extensions in 2027 and 2028, subject to lender consent. Both agreements include customary covenants, including an interest coverage ratio of at least 3.50 to 1.00, temporarily reduced to 2.50 to 1.00 through the second fiscal quarter of 2026, and allow limited EBITDA addbacks up to $250,000,000 over specified periods.
Stanley Black & Decker reported first quarter 2026 net sales of $3.85 billion, up 3% from a year earlier, with gross margin at 30.1% and GAAP EPS of $0.39 versus $0.60. Adjusted EPS was $0.80, reflecting restructuring, impairment and other charges.
The Tools & Outdoor segment grew sales 2% with an 8.3% margin, while Engineered Fastening sales rose 10% with margin expanding to 11.9%. EBITDA margin was 7.1% and adjusted EBITDA margin 9.2%, both below prior-year levels.
In April 2026, the company completed the sale of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing for $1.8 billion in cash, generating about $1.6 billion of net proceeds, largely used to reduce debt. For 2026, it raised GAAP EPS guidance to $4.15–$5.35 and reaffirmed adjusted EPS guidance of $4.90–$5.70, alongside projected free cash flow of $500–$700 million including CAM-related taxes and fees.
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. reported results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Investors approved the Amended and Restated 2024 Omnibus Award Plan, authorizing an additional 7,750,000 shares for issuance, adjusting the plan’s fungible ratio to 2.71 and extending its term with a new one-year minimum vesting period.
Shareholders also re-elected all director nominees and approved, on an advisory basis, compensation of named executive officers. They ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year and rejected a shareholder proposal seeking an independent board chairman.
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. reported that it does not expect recent changes to the Section 232 tariff regime to have a material impact on its full-year 2026 guidance. The company reiterated this view in an accompanying press release.
Stanley Black & Decker plans to provide more detail on its first quarter earnings call on April 29, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET. The filing also includes extensive cautionary language about forward-looking statements and references to risk factors described in its other SEC reports.
Stanley Black & Decker has completed the sale of its Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) business to Howmet Aerospace for approximately $1.8 billion in cash. The company expects about $1.57 billion in net proceeds after taxes and fees, which it plans to use to reduce debt.
Management says this divestiture sharpens the focus on core Tools and Outdoor businesses and supports its capital allocation strategy. The company aims to use the debt reduction to move its leverage toward a target of around 2.5 times net debt to adjusted EBITDA by year end, while emphasizing ongoing portfolio management and shareholder value creation.
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. filed a Form 8-K to report that it has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. The company issued a press release on February 4, 2026 detailing its performance and related financial information.
The filing also lists the press release and accompanying financial statements as exhibits, making them part of the public record for investors who want more detail on the company’s recent operating results and financial condition.
Stanley Black & Decker announced several board and leadership changes. Director Andrea Ayers plans to retire from the board and will not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting, though she will continue serving until that meeting. The company stated that her decision did not involve any disagreements over its operations, policies or practices.
On the same date, the board elected Shane O’Kelly as a director, and he will serve on the Compensation and Talent Development Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee under the existing non-employee director compensation program. The board also elected Debra Crew as Lead Independent Director, effective immediately, and determined that she will become non-executive Chair of the Board upon the planned retirement of Donald Allan, Jr. on October 1, 2026, subject to her continued board service. These changes align with the company’s previously disclosed intention to return to a non-executive chair structure.
Stanley Black & Decker disclosed that it has signed a Purchase Agreement for Howmet Aerospace to acquire Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary, for a cash purchase price of $1.805 billion, subject to customary adjustments. The transaction remains subject to required regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Upon closing, the company expects after‑tax proceeds in the range of $1.525 billion to $1.6 billion and expects to avoid earnings per share dilution, with the proceeds supporting its debt reduction and broader capital allocation strategy. The disclosure also highlights customary forward‑looking statement cautions and references non‑GAAP adjusted EBITDA margin guidance for evaluating future performance.
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. filed a current report to note that it issued a press release announcing its third quarter 2025 results. The company uses this filing to formally disclose that the earnings release and related financial information are available.
The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and the detailed financial statements and supporting schedules from that release are attached as Exhibit 99.2. An Inline XBRL cover page data file is also included as Exhibit 104.
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) expanded Executive Vice President and CFO Patrick D. Hallinan’s role to include Chief Administrative Officer, effective January 1, 2026. To reflect the added responsibilities, his compensation will change on the same date: base salary will rise by $160,000 to $1,000,000, his target short‑term incentive will increase to 110% of base salary (from 100%), and his anticipated total target long‑term incentive award for 2026 will increase by $1,100,000 to $4,750,000.
The Board also elected Mary A. Laschinger as a director effective November 1, 2025. She will join the Compensation and Talent Development Committee and the Finance and Pension Committee and will participate in the non‑employee director compensation program described in the company’s March 7, 2025 proxy. The company issued a press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing her election.
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) announced an executive transition. Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Janet M. Link informed the company she will step down from her role, effective November 30, 2025, to pursue a professional opportunity outside the company.
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE: SWK) filed an 8-K to announce a planned leadership transition effective 1 October 2025. The Board has appointed Christopher J. Nelson, currently Chief Operating Officer and President of the Tools & Outdoor segment, as the Company’s next President & Chief Executive Officer and a director. Incumbent CEO Donald Allan Jr. will become Executive Chairman through his retirement on 30 September 2026, providing a year of overlap to support continuity.
Key contractual economics were disclosed: Mr. Nelson will receive an $1.3 million annual base salary, a target annual bonus equal to 160 % of base pay, and 2026 equity awards valued at $10.345 million. A one-time “top-up” equity grant of $1.686 million will be issued post-transition (25 % RSUs, 25 % options, 50 % PSUs). Severance protection equals 2× salary plus target bonus and up to two years of benefits if terminated without cause or for good reason.
Mr. Allan, as Executive Chairman, will earn a $1.1 million salary, a target bonus of 150 % of salary, and 2026 equity awards worth $6 million (50 % RSUs / 50 % options). He retains company-paid welfare benefits until age 65.
The filing also notes that, on 30 June 2025, the Company released guidance and management updates via press release (Exhibit 99.1) and clarified that the furnished information is not deemed “filed” under the Exchange Act.
No related-party transactions or family relationships were reported. The disclosed agreements (Exhibits 10.1 & 10.2) contain customary confidentiality, non-compete and indemnification clauses.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) filed an 8-K disclosing a new $1.25 billion 364-day revolving credit facility signed on June 23 2025 with Citibank and a syndicate of banks.
The facility, available in USD or EUR, matures on June 22 2026 and can be converted into a one-year term loan. No funds were drawn at closing. Interest is tied to the Base Rate, Term SOFR or EURIBOR plus a margin.
Covenants require an interest-coverage ratio ≥2.5× through Q2 2026, reverting to 3.5× thereafter; EBITDA add-backs are capped at $250 million over any four-quarter period. A change-of-control event could trigger mandatory prepayment.
The company simultaneously amended its $4.0 billion five-year credit agreement to mirror the relaxed covenant and paid lenders a one-time 1 bp fee. The 2024 364-day facility was terminated.
- Improves short-term liquidity for general corporate purposes.
- Provides financial flexibility but increases potential leverage.