STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (SWK) Form 8-K — Jul 29, 2026
Stanley Black & Decker reported solid second quarter 2026 results, with net sales of $4.0 billion, an increase of 0.4% versus the prior year, and organic sales growth of 3%. The company achieved a GAAP EPS of $2.33 and an adjusted EPS of $1.57, driven by a 600 basis point increase in gross margin to 33.0% which included a benefit from net tariff refunds. The company significantly strengthened its balance sheet during the quarter, reducing debt by $1.7 billion and repurchasing $250 million of stock. These actions were supported by the successful completion of the Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) divestiture in April, which provided a $273.7 million gain.
Key figures
- Eps
- 2.33
- Guidance
- GAAP EPS $4.60-$5.45, Adj EPS $5.20-$5.80, FCF $600-$800M
- Net Income
- 351.3
- Revenue Yoy
- 0.4%
- Cash Position
- 592.4
- Gross Margin
- 33.0%
- Free Cash Flow
- $698M
- Debt Reduction
- $1.7B
- Share Repurchases
- $250M
- Organic Revenue Growth
- 3%
Price after filing
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