Stanley Black & Decker Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Stanley Black & Decker's CEO is Chris Nelson, appointed in Oct 2025, has a tenure of less than a year. total yearly compensation is $7.66M, comprised of 13% salary and 87% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.031% of the company’s shares, worth $4.19M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 0.8 years and 3.9 years respectively.
Key information
Chris Nelson
Chief executive officer
US$7.7m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 13.03% |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | 0.03% |
| Management average tenure | less than a year |
| Board average tenure | 3.9yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 08
SWK: Future Returns Will Depend On Execution Of Multi Year Cost Cuts
Analysts have updated their fair value estimate for Stanley Black & Decker, lifting the price target from $75.00 to $80.00 as they revise assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What’s in the News for Stanley Black & Decker Confluence Investment Management opened a roughly US$126.9 million position in Stanley Black & Decker, signaling institutional interest in the company’s multi year cost reduction plan under CEO Christopher Nelson and its goal of reaching a 35%+ gross margin.Seeking Alpha • Jun 24
Stanley Black & Decker: Financial Performance Does Not Justify The Stock Price Increase
Summary Stanley Black & Decker faces headwinds in the Tools & Outdoor segment, reflecting broader consumer sentiment and sluggish U.S. housing activity. SWK is prioritizing debt reduction, with recent cash flow improvements as well as the divestiture of consolidated aerospace manufacturing, supporting deleveraging efforts and financial stability. Valuation metrics and insider activity suggest a cautious stance, as the company navigates mixed fundamentals and macroeconomic uncertainty. Cash flow trends and ongoing cost discipline remain central to SWK’s investment thesis amid challenging market conditions. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jun 23
SWK: Cost Cuts And Portfolio Simplification Will Shape Future Margin Upside
The analyst price target for Stanley Black & Decker has been revised to $92.65 from $89.87, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E to support the change. What’s in the News for Stanley Black & Decker Stanley Black & Decker is shifting from a multi year recovery toward a growth and shareholder return phase, supported by a $2b global cost reduction program that has produced over $2.1b in pre tax run rate savings and portfolio simplification through divestitures such as the $1.8b sale of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing to Howmet Aerospace.Analysis Article • Jun 17
Stanley Black And Decker (SWK) Stock Could Be 28.87% Undervalued After Margin Progress
Engineered Fastening and DEWALT momentum reshape the Stanley Black & Decker stock story Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) stock is back in focus after the company highlighted solid growth in its Engineered Fastening and DEWALT businesses, supported by sustained aerospace demand and a completed cost-reduction program. See our latest analysis for Stanley Black & Decker. Recent price action reflects that story, with Stanley Black & Decker’s share price returning 21.55% over 90 days and 12.62% over 30...Narrative Update • Jun 05
SWK: Future Returns Will Reflect Solid Execution And Balanced Earnings Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target on Stanley Black & Decker from $65 to $75, pointing to updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple as key drivers of the new view. What's in the News Stanley Black & Decker reported Q1 2026 net sales growth of about 3% year over year, with revenue, EPS and EBITDA all coming in ahead of analyst estimates, and management indicating that gross margin and cash flow are tracking with the full year plan.
Narrative Update • Apr 30
SWK: Share Buybacks And Higher EPS Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Analysts now see Stanley Black & Decker's fair value at $116.82, compared with $118.09 previously, reflecting updates to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Reported asset impairment charges of $22.7 million in the first quarter of 2026 related to a Tools and Outdoor product line exit and a related plant closure (company filing).Narrative Update • Apr 16
SWK: Future Upside Will Rely On Margin Execution
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Stanley Black & Decker slightly to $89.87 from $90.15, citing updated assumptions around a $2.34 revenue growth outlook, a 6.85% profit margin, and a forward P/E of about 16.69 that they view as more appropriate for the shares. What's in the News The company reported that from September 28, 2025 to February 24, 2026 it repurchased 0 shares for $0 million under its existing buyback authorization.Narrative Update • Apr 02
SWK: Future Returns Will Reflect Flat Sales And Slightly Softer Margins
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Stanley Black & Decker from $69.00 to $65.00, citing updated assumptions for more muted revenue growth, slightly lower profit margin expectations, a revised discount rate, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News From September 28, 2025 to February 24, 2026, Stanley Black & Decker reported no share repurchases under its existing buyback authorization, with 0 shares acquired for $0 million.Narrative Update • Mar 18
SWK: Higher Margin Outlook Will Support Future Earnings Recovery Potential
Analysts have slightly reduced their blended fair value estimate for Stanley Black & Decker from about $118.12 to $118.09. This change reflects somewhat lower revenue growth assumptions, offset by a modestly more favorable profit margin outlook and a similar future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Mar 04
SWK: Trade Education Partnership Will Support Future Margin And Earnings Recovery Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on Stanley Black & Decker to $118, up from about $110. This change reflects updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth, modestly stronger profit margins, a lower discount rate, and a higher future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Feb 18
SWK: Fair Outlook Will Depend On Margins And Trades Partnership Execution
Analysts now place their average price target for Stanley Black & Decker at roughly $90, up from about $85. This reflects updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E.Narrative Update • Feb 04
SWK: Trade Education Partnership Will Support Future Earnings Recovery Potential
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price outlook for Stanley Black & Decker, with the updated target now aligned to a fair value estimate of about US$110.27 per share. This reflects small tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Jan 21
SWK: Partnership-Fueled Trade Education Push Will Support Long-Term Earnings Recovery
Analysts have reset their price target for Stanley Black & Decker to about US$110 from roughly US$114, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly lower revenue growth, a narrower profit margin profile, a higher discount rate, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Skilled Trades College announced a new multi-year partnership with DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, making DEWALT the official power tool partner across all STC campuses in Canada, with product integration into training programs and full campus retrofits with DEWALT equipment (Client Announcement).Narrative Update • Jan 06
SWK: Fair Outlook Will Rely On Margin Discipline And Impairment Resets
Analysts have inched up their price target on Stanley Black & Decker to reflect a fair value of about US$85, supported by slightly lower assumed discount rates, more conservative revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. What’s in the News Skilled Trades College of Canada announced a new multi-year partnership with DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand.Narrative Update • Dec 19
SWK: Future Returns Will Reflect Flat Sales And Modest Margin Improvement
Analysts have raised their price target on Stanley Black & Decker by about 8 percent, from approximately 64 dollars to 69 dollars per share, citing modestly stronger expected revenue growth, slightly higher long term profit margins, and an uptick in the justified future earnings multiple despite a marginally higher discount rate. What's in the News Skilled Trades College of Canada entered a new multi year partnership with DEWALT, making the Stanley Black & Decker brand the official power tool partner across all STC campuses.Narrative Update • Dec 05
SWK: Future Returns Will Benefit From Lower Risk And Impairment Resolution
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Stanley Black & Decker to approximately $85.30 per share from about $85.30, reflecting slightly lower perceived risk and a marginal improvement in long term earnings visibility. What's in the News Issued new 2025 guidance calling for flat to down 1% total sales versus 2024, with organic revenue expected to decline at a similar rate and price gains largely offset by volume weakness (company guidance).Narrative Update • Nov 21
SWK: Future Earnings Will Benefit From Reduced Currency Headwinds And Impairment Charge Completion
Analysts have slightly increased their price target for Stanley Black & Decker, raising it from $85.03 to $85.30 per share. This reflects modest changes to growth and profitability forecasts.Narrative Update • Nov 06
SWK: Improved Currency Tailwinds Will Offset Divestiture Impact Going Forward
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Stanley Black & Decker to $85.03 from $87.82. They cite adjustments in expected revenue growth, profit margins, and discount rates, which reflect a modest reevaluation of the company's long-term outlook.Narrative Update • Oct 04
Global Urbanization And Digital Tools Will Drive Future Demand
Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Stanley Black & Decker, moving it from $86.74 to $87.82. This reflects modest adjustments to revenue expectations and valuation multiples.
New Narrative • Apr 25
Back Office Improvements And DEWALT Investments Will Drive Future Efficiency
Reshaping cost structure and enhancing processes aim to improve efficiency and increase net margins, positively impacting overall earnings.Seeking Alpha • Apr 10
Taking A Small Position In Stanley Black & Decker (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Stanley Black & Decker's stock has dropped significantly, making it a less risky investment now compared to a few months ago. Despite ongoing concerns about dividend sustainability, the current dividend yield is significantly higher than the 10-Year Treasury Note, offering a decent risk premium. The company's profitability has improved recently, but long-term financial comparisons reveal challenges, particularly in sustaining dividends without selling assets. Given the attractive valuation and risk premium, I’m taking a small position in Stanley Black & Decker, with plans to buy more if prices drop further. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 05
Stanley Black & Decker: Don't Let Low Valuation Fool You
Summary Stanley Black & Decker's record-low multiples seem counterintuitive to the company's progress made in recent years. When considering the company's wide moat in the form of its iconic brands, it becomes clear why some investors are lured by the prospects of a turnaround. However, some challenges remain and capital allocation mistakes will continue to weigh on returns in 2025 as well. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 30
Stanley Black & Decker Is Too Cheap To Ignore
Summary Stanley Black & Decker's shares have recently dropped over 20% due to tariff fears and rising interest rates, but these risks seem overblown. The company has struggled with bloated inventory and lower gross margins since 2021 but is expected to recover by 2026. Valuation is attractive with a Forward P/E of 16X and a trailing P/S of 0.89. Despite interest rate and tariff concerns, SWK is well-prepared, and shares could double by 2030 with margin improvements and renewed sales growth. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 04 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$371m |
| Jan 03 2026 | US$8m | US$997k | US$402m |
| Sep 27 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$439m |
| Jun 28 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$478m |
| Mar 29 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$357m |
| Dec 28 2024 | US$7m | US$850k | US$286m |
| Sep 28 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$185m |
| Jun 29 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$271m |
| Mar 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$74m |
| Dec 30 2023 | US$11m | US$468k | -US$282m |
Compensation vs Market: Chris's total compensation ($USD7.66M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.63M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Chris's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Chris Nelson (56 yo)
less than a year
Tenure
US$7,656,246
Compensation
Mr. Christopher John Nelson, also known as Chris, serves as President, CEO & Director at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. since October 01, 2025 and was its Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President an...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chair of the Board | 4yrs | US$14.49m | 0.096% $ 13.0m | |
| President | less than a year | US$7.66m | 0.031% $ 4.2m | |
| Executive VP | 3.3yrs | US$5.41m | 0.023% $ 3.1m | |
| Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer | 1.9yrs | US$2.38m | 0.0091% $ 1.2m | |
| Senior VP and President of Tools & Outdoor | no data | US$2.83m | 0.013% $ 1.8m | |
| Senior VP & Chief Supply Chain Officer | less than a year | US$4.69m | no data | |
| Chief Accounting Officer | 3.8yrs | no data | 0.0044% $ 605.3k | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| President of Engineered Fastening | less than a year | no data | no data |
0.8yrs
Average Tenure
52yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: SWK's management team is not considered experienced ( 0.8 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chair of the Board | 4yrs | US$14.49m | 0.096% $ 13.0m | |
| President | less than a year | US$7.66m | 0.031% $ 4.2m | |
| Independent Director | 1.8yrs | US$329.28k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 10.3yrs | US$350.01k | 0.0014% $ 189.1k | |
| Independent Director | 2.8yrs | US$355.01k | 0.000030% $ 4.1k | |
| Independent Director | 3.9yrs | US$350.01k | 0.026% $ 3.5m | |
| Director | less than a year | US$20.41k | no data | |
| Lead Independent Director | 12.6yrs | US$354.49k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 4.4yrs | US$325.01k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 5.4yrs | US$293.89k | no data | |
| Director | less than a year | no data | no data |
3.9yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: SWK's board of directors are considered experienced (3.9 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/21 21:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/04/04 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/03 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is covered by 33 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Christopher Graja | Argus Research Company |
| Timothy Wojs | Baird |
| Julian Mitchell | Barclays |