Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Lifts Quarterly Dividend to $0.84, Yield 3.84%

Dividend Increase Details

On July 24, 2026, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.84 per share, a 1.2% increase from the prior $0.83. The dividend is payable on September 22, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 8, 2026; the ex-dividend date is also September 8. The new dividend provides a forward yield of 3.84% based on the current stock price.

Company Profile and Financial Health

Stanley Black & Decker operates in the industrials sector, manufacturing hand tools, power tools, outdoor products, and engineered fastening solutions. Its market capitalization is approximately $13.59 billion. The company's GF Score™ is 73 out of 100, indicating solid overall performance relative to peers. Key components include Financial Strength (5/10), Profitability (7/10), and Growth (3/10). The Piotroski F-Score is 7, suggesting a healthy financial situation.

Valuation and Insider Activity

The stock's current P/E ratio is 35.82, significantly above its historical median, while the forward P/E stands at 16.25. Over the past three months, there have been no insider purchases, and one insider sale in the last twelve months totaled approximately $812,795.

Dividend History

For a complete record of SWK's dividend payments, visit the company's dividend history page.

What It Means for Income Investors

The dividend increase, though modest, reflects Stanley Black & Decker's continued commitment to returning cash to shareholders. With a forward yield of 3.84% and a payout ratio supported by the company's profitability, the dividend appears sustainable. However, the high P/E ratio and declining revenue per share over the past three years warrant attention from those focused on long-term income growth.

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