Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) has returned -3.27% so far this year and -3.14% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SWK has returned -1.41% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 1, 1985, SWK's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.98%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Jan 1997 with a return of +40.7%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -31.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, SWK closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +25.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -20.6%.

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 1.67%, beta of 1.07, and R² of 0.37 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 02, 1985.

• This stock participated in 116.11% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 111.58% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.37 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

SWK ranks 36 for risk / return — below 36% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. provided a 4.66% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.31 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 14 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. was 71.31%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. drawdown is 61.75%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Tools & Accessories industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.