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Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) reported revenue of $3.7B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -0.6% from a year earlier and -6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 9.6%, net earnings $272M (7.3% of revenue).
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.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.7B | -6% | -0.6% |
| Operating profit | $358M | -28% | +906% |
| Net earnings | $272M | -23% | +429% |
| Operating cash flow | $658M | -14% | +198% |
| Free cash flow | $585M | -16% | +277% |
What changed
Revenue was $3.7B in Q3 2026, down 1% year over year and down 6% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $0.36B, a 9.6% margin (up 8.7 points year over year). Total costs fell 9% while revenue fell 1%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+14%). Net earnings were $0.27B, up 429% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.0%.
Operating cash flow was $0.66B (up 198% year over year), 242% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.08B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.28B. Capital expenditures of $0.07B left free cash flow of $0.58B.
Questions
What was Stanley Black & Decker's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) reported revenue of $3.7B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -0.6% from a year earlier and -6% from the quarter before.
Was Stanley Black & Decker profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $358M (9.6% of revenue) and net earnings $272M.