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Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Apr 29, 2026
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) reported revenue of $3.8B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +3% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 2.2%, net earnings $59.6M (1.5% of revenue).
Stanley Black & Decker, Q1 2026: revenue $3.8B (+3% year over year), operating margin 2.2%, net earnings $59.6M, operating cash flow −$389M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.8B | +4% | +3% |
| Operating profit | $84.8M | -63% | -34% |
| Net earnings | $59.6M | -62% | -34% |
| Operating cash flow | −$389M | -141% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $3.8B in Q1 2026, up 3% year over year and up 4% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $0.08B, a 2.2% margin (down 1.2 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.04B even though revenue rose $0.10B versus Q1 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 4% against revenue growth of 3%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+38%). Net earnings were $0.06B, down 34% year over year. The effective tax rate was 29.7%.
Operating cash flow was −$0.39B. Non-cash charges added back $0.08B of depreciation and amortization and $0.03B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.56B. Capital expenditures of $0.06B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.45B.
Questions
What was Stanley Black & Decker's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) reported revenue of $3.8B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +3% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before.
Was Stanley Black & Decker profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $84.8M (2.2% of revenue) and net earnings $59.6M.