Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Co Ltd. Takes $11.52 Million Position in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. $SWK

Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Co Ltd. purchased a new position in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 122,407 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,521,000. Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Co Ltd. owned about 0.08% of Stanley Black & Decker as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Chapman Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker during the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker in the 2nd quarter worth about $28,000. Kovack Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker in the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Motiv8 Investments LLC bought a new stake in Stanley Black & Decker in the fourth quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, Compass Financial Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker during the second quarter valued at approximately $31,000. 87.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Stanley Black & Decker Trading Down 0.1%

SWK opened at $99.91 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.55, a current ratio of 1.43 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $93.06 and its two-hundred day moving average is $83.23. The company has a market capitalization of $15.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.37, a PEG ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.16. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has a 52 week low of $61.90 and a 52 week high of $104.68.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The industrial products company reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.21 by $0.36. Stanley Black & Decker had a return on equity of 8.78% and a net margin of 4.07%.The business had revenue of $3.96 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.97 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.08 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up .4% compared to the same quarter last year. Stanley Black & Decker has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.900-5.700 EPS. Analysts forecast that Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. will post 5.57 earnings per share for the current year.

Stanley Black & Decker Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 22nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 8th will be paid a $0.84 dividend. This represents a $3.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.4%. This is a boost from Stanley Black & Decker’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 8th. Stanley Black & Decker’s payout ratio is currently 80.98%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

SWK has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on Stanley Black & Decker from $65.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Friday, May 1st. Wall Street Zen raised Stanley Black & Decker from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 1st. Weiss Ratings upgraded Stanley Black & Decker from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Morgan Stanley set a $96.00 target price on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $93.00 price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $92.25.

Key Headlines Impacting Stanley Black & Decker

Here are the key news stories impacting Stanley Black & Decker this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CNBC commentator Jim Cramer called SWK a “pick-and-shovel” beneficiary of a potential home-renovation cycle, citing strong results from Home Depot and Lowe’s as evidence that demand for tools could improve. Cramer Targets Stanley Black & Decker as the Pick-and-Shovel Play on Home Renovation Boom
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS forecast to $5.53 from $5.30, FY2027 EPS to $6.10 from $5.77, and FY2028 EPS to $6.60 from $6.55. It also increased several quarterly estimates, suggesting better expected earnings momentum. Stanley Black & Decker analyst estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary highlighted traction in the Engineered Fastening segment, supported by automotive and industrial demand, while the company’s $2.1 billion cost-savings program could provide additional operating leverage. Will Strength in Engineered Fastening Unit Continue to Drive SWK’s Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: From a technical perspective, SWK moved above its 20-day moving average and was described as showing a potential short-term bullish trend, supporting the recent price strength. Stanley Black & Decker Just Flashed Golden Cross Signal
• Neutral Sentiment: A report noted that Stanley Black & Decker’s 2026 outlook and planned $1 billion U.S. investment are reshaping the company’s longer-term growth narrative, although the investment could require substantial upfront spending. Stanley Black & Decker stock holds gains
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks reduced its Q3 2026 EPS estimate to $1.52 from $1.66 and made a minor cut to its Q4 estimate, partially offsetting the broader upward revisions. Full-year consensus remains $5.58 per share. Stanley Black & Decker earnings estimates

About Stanley Black & Decker

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc (NYSE:SWK) is a leading global manufacturer of industrial tools, engineered fastening systems, and security products. The company’s portfolio includes power tools, hand tools, accessories, and storage solutions marketed under well-known brands such as DEWALT, Stanley, Craftsman and Black & Decker. In addition to its core tools and hardware offerings, the company provides customized assembly and installation systems for the automotive, electronics and aerospace industries.

Operations are organized across three principal business segments.