Stanley Black & Decker stock trades above analyst targets on 2026 guidance
Published on 09/04/2026 at 11:58 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Stanley Black & Decker stock (ISIN US8545021011) is quoted around 96.84 USD on the New York Stock Exchange as of September 3, 2026, placing the shares close to the upper end of their 52-week range according to market data compiled by MarketBeat.
Stock near the top of its 52-week range
According to MarketBeat market data, Stanley Black & Decker shares closed at 96.84 USD on September 2, 2026, after gaining 2.46% in that session, and the same overview reports a 52-week range between 61.90 USD and 104.68 USD.
This places the current level well above the 1 year low of 61.90 USD but still below the 1 year high of 104.68 USD, indicating that the stock has recovered strongly from its lows while leaving room to the upper end of the observed trading corridor.
Guidance and consensus for fiscal year 2026
A recent analyst compilation presented on MarketBeat shows that Stanley Black & Decker has set its fiscal year 2026 earnings guidance in a range of 4.90 to 5.70 USD per share.
The same data set indicates that analysts currently expect 5.57 USD earnings per share for the 2026 fiscal year, a forecast that lies close to the upper end of the company guidance range and suggests that the market broadly assumes management can deliver results nearer the top of its own corridor.
Across the research coverage summarized by MarketBeat, Stanley Black & Decker holds an average rating described as Hold, based on a mix of Buy, Hold and Sell recommendations, with a consensus target price of 92.25 USD that stands modestly below the latest trading level.
Further information on Stanley Black & Decker
Investors who want to see more figures and documents on Stanley Black & Decker can find additional news and filings in the topic overview and on the company investor relations site.
Earnings surprise and profitability trend
In the latest reported quarter of the current cycle, an overview on MarketBeat notes that Stanley Black & Decker generated earnings per share of 1.57 USD, beating the consensus estimate of 1.21 USD by 0.36 USD, which corresponds to an earnings surprise of roughly 29.8% for that period.
Separate industry commentary compiled by Zacks Investment Research highlights that the company has reported better than expected results in each of the last four quarters, with an average earnings surprise of 23.3%, underscoring a pattern of delivering profitability ahead of market expectations.
This series of positive surprises, together with the 2026 guidance and the current valuation above the consensus target price, frames the debate for investors who are evaluating whether the recent share price strength leaves sufficient upside against the risk embedded in execution of the multi-year cost and margin plans.
Tools and fastening systems as core business
At the heart of Stanley Black & Decker's business model is the manufacture of power tools, hand tools, accessories and engineered fastening systems used across construction, industrial production and consumer applications, as described in the Zacks industry overview.
The tools and storage segment typically represents a substantial portion of group revenue, and performance in this area is closely watched by the market because it reflects demand trends from both professional customers and do-it-yourself consumers.
Stock valuation and investor perspective
With Stanley Black & Decker stock around 96.84 USD as of September 3, 2026, versus a reported consensus target of 92.25 USD, the shares currently trade about 4.6% above the average analyst price objective, while at the same time standing more than 56% higher than the 1 year low of 61.90 USD and roughly 7.5% below the 1 year high of 104.68 USD, according to the MarketBeat quote data.
Stanley Black & Decker stock key data
- Company: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
- ISIN: US8545021011
- Ticker: SWK
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of September 3, 2026): 96.84 USD
- Market capitalization: 14.62 billion USD (as of September 2, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Industrial Products
- Index membership: S&P 500
