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Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Stanley Black & Decker gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 1, 2024. Of 1 guided period since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 0 times (0%). Revenue: 0 of 1, on average -2.7% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 4 times and lowered it 3 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 0 of 1 periods (0 above, 0 within, 1 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $15.8B (Feb 1, 2024) | $15.4B | below the range | -2.8% |
Adjusted gross margin
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 35.0% (Feb 5, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | 35.0% (Feb 1, 2024) → reaffirmed 35.0% (May 2, 2024) → reaffirmed 35.0% (Jul 30, 2024) → reaffirmed 35.0% (Oct 29, 2024) | — | — | — |
GAAP EPS
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $3.15–$4.35 (Feb 4, 2026) → raised $4.15–$5.35 (Apr 29, 2026) → raised $4.60–$5.45 (Jul 29, 2026) → raised $5.45–$5.85 (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2024 | $1.60–$2.85 (Feb 1, 2024) → reaffirmed $1.60–$2.85 (May 2, 2024) → lowered $0.90–$2.00 (Jul 30, 2024) → reaffirmed $1.15–$1.75 (Oct 29, 2024) | — | — | — |
Free cash flow
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $700M–$900M (Feb 4, 2026) → lowered $500M–$700M (Apr 29, 2026) → raised $1.0B–$1.2B (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2024 | $600M–$800M (Feb 1, 2024) → raised $650M–$850M (Jul 30, 2024) → reaffirmed $650M–$850M (Oct 29, 2024) | $753M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
EPS
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $0.65 (Jul 29, 2025) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $4.90–$5.70 (Apr 29, 2026) → raised $5.20–$5.80 (Jul 29, 2026) → raised $5.95–$6.25 (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $4.55 (Nov 4, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $3.50–$4.50 (Feb 1, 2024) → reaffirmed $3.50–$4.50 (May 2, 2024) → raised $3.70–$4.50 (Jul 30, 2024) → reaffirmed $3.90–$4.30 (Oct 29, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Stanley Black & Decker, Q3 2026: revenue $3.7B (-0.6% year over year), operating margin 9.6%, net earnings $272M, operating cash flow $658M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Stanley Black & Decker beat its guidance?
Stanley Black & Decker gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 1, 2024. Of 1 guided period since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 0 times (0%). Revenue: 0 of 1, on average -2.7% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Stanley Black & Decker raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 4 times and lowered it 3 times since Feb 1, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.