Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) Earnings Call Transcripts
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.'s Latest Earnings Call - September 17, 2026
In the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, Stanley Black & Decker reported a revenue of $3.2 billion, which was in line with expectations, and an adjusted EPS of $1.15, beating estimates by $0.05. Management maintained their guidance for the fiscal year, projecting revenue growth in the low single digits and reaffirming their target of achieving a 35% gross margin by 2027. The company highlighted strong performance in the commercial and industrial sectors, indicating resilience in the DIY market despite a challenging macroeconomic environment.
Reported metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.2B (inline) |
| EPS | $1.15 (beat) |
| Gross Margin Target | 35% (positive) |
| China Sourcing Reduction | 5% (positive) |
| Cost Reduction Program | $2 billion (positive) |
| DIY Market Stability | null (neutral) |
Guidance from management
Management maintained their guidance for low single-digit revenue growth and reaffirmed the goal of achieving a 35% gross margin by 2027.
What management said
I think that you've seen the industry has been taking price. So -- and like I said, everybody is kind of looking at the same kind of scenarios. So I have been -- I think that you would -- I would expect that to be the case going forward. I know we're going to continue to look at it the same way because we have to, for the long-term viability of our business and our -- what we want to make sure is that we're continuin...
I think that we believe that -- all other things being equal, the more that we invest in the professional, the better we're going to be. So when I have a decision to make where the next marginal dollar will go. Many times, that will be going to something that is related to a professional. I just feel like it's what our core is, it's what our market is. It's what's growing. And then from that, you then have the opport...
What analysts pressed on
Analysts expressed concerns about the impact of ongoing market volatility and geopolitical factors on demand. There were questions regarding the company's ability to sustain growth in a challenging macroeconomic environment.
Main topics on the call
- Revenue Performance — Stanley Black & Decker reported revenue of $3.2 billion for Q3 2026, which was 'in line with expectations'. Management noted that the commercial and industrial sectors were 'very strong' for the company, contributing pos...
- Margin Improvement Strategy — Management reiterated their goal of reaching a 35% gross margin, stating, 'we have clear road maps or activities that are within our control' to achieve this. They highlighted three key levers: product platforming, lean ...
- Brand Performance — The company is focusing on its three core brands: DEWALT, Stanley, and Craftsman. CEO Chris Nelson stated, 'we feel good about where we are from DEWALT' and emphasized the ongoing product refresh for Craftsman, which is ...
- Operational Resilience — Despite a challenging market environment, management expressed confidence in their operational flexibility, stating, 'we've built a team and a resiliency and flexibility to be able to adjust'. They are on track to reduce...
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About Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) is a publicly listed company in the Machinery industry, within the Industrials sector. It trades on NYSE and is based in US. EarningsCalls.dev maintains a free, full-text archive of its earnings call transcripts — 88 calls on record spanning January 29, 2020 to September 17, 2026. Every transcript is split into speaker-by-speaker segments with headline metrics, free to read or available through our REST API.
Earnings Call History
EarningsCalls.dev has 88 Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. earnings call transcripts on record, spanning January 29, 2020 to September 17, 2026. Based on this history, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. reports quarterly. The most recent call on file is dated September 17, 2026. The full list is below — each row opens the complete, free-to-read transcript.
- Ticker
- SWK
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Country
- US
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Machinery
- Calls on record
- 88
- First call
- January 29, 2020
- Most recent
- September 17, 2026
- Reporting cadence
- quarterly