Stanley Black & Decker Inc. (NYSE: SWK), a longstanding player in the American manufacturing sector, continues to garner varied evaluations from Wall Street analysts, even as it maintains a consistent record of returns for investors. Formed through the merger of Stanley Works and Black & Decker, the company is headquartered in the United States and is recognized as a global leader in tools, storage, and industrial solutions.
The company reports annual revenues in the billions and operates under a divisional structure. Notably, around two-thirds of its sales are generated by the Tools & Storage segment, which includes widely recognized brands such as Stanley, Black+Decker, DeWalt, Craftsman, Lenox, and Irwin. Its Industrial segment, which accounts for the remaining third of revenue, specializes in engineered fastening and infrastructure solutions. Geographically, Stanley Black & Decker derives approximately 60% of its revenue from the United States.
A member of the Dividend Aristocrats, Stanley Black & Decker has paid an uninterrupted dividend for over 140 years and has raised its payout for more than 50 consecutive years. This remarkable consistency underscores the company’s reputation for shareholder-friendly policies.
According to a recent analyst report, the company’s stock has received mixed signals from financial institutions. On November 6, 2025, UBS analyst Chris Snyder reiterated a 'Buy' rating and raised the price target from $100 to $105, suggesting an anticipated 5% upside for the shares (source). In contrast, Wells Fargo analyst Joseph O'Dea maintained an 'Equal-Weight' rating but lowered his target from $80 to $75 on November 5, reflecting a 6.25% decrease in his target price (source).
Further highlighting the range of analyst perspectives, Baird's Timothy Wojs kept a 'Neutral' rating on July 22 but raised his price target from $65 to $78, signaling a 20% upward revision (source). On May 13, Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell upgraded Stanley Black & Decker from 'Equal Weight' to 'Overweight,' setting a new price target of $90 due to factors including improved U.S.-China trade relations and adjusted EPS estimates (source).
The collective analyst outlook shows a consensus 'Hold' rating from 12 analysts, with an average 12-month price target of $88.10 (source).
As of the latest trading session on Thursday, November 13, at 16:37:20 PST, Stanley Black & Decker shares were changing hands at $67.40, a decrease of $0.82—or about 0.01%—from the previous close. The company trades on the U.S. equity market and remains a bellwether for the tools and industrial sectors.