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Stanley Black & Decker vs Simpson Manufacturing: SWK and SSD compared
Stanley Black & Decker is the larger company: $3.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $638M for Simpson Manufacturing (Q3 2026). Simpson Manufacturing is growing faster (+2% against -0.6% a year earlier). Simpson Manufacturing is more profitable, with an operating margin of 22.1% against 9.6%.
Where the money goes: SWK and SSD
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) · Q3 2026
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.
Simpson Manufacturing (SSD) · Q3 2026
Simpson Manufacturing, Q3 2026: revenue $638M (+2% year over year), operating margin 22.1%, net earnings $109M, operating cash flow $173M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) | Simpson Manufacturing (SSD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $3.7B | $638M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -0.6% | +2% |
| Gross margin | — | 45.7% |
| Operating margin | 9.6% | 22.1% |
| Net earnings | $272M | $109M |
| Net margin | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $658M | $173M |
| Free cash flow | $585M | $161M |
| Market value | $17.1B | $8.0B |
| P/E | 20.6× | 21.1× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $112.00 | $213.60 |
Where the revenue comes from
Simpson Manufacturing
- Wood construction products: $534M (84%)
- Concrete construction products: $102M (16%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Stanley Black & Decker or Simpson Manufacturing?
Stanley Black & Decker is the larger company: $3.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $638M for Simpson Manufacturing (Q3 2026).
Is Stanley Black & Decker or Simpson Manufacturing growing faster?
Simpson Manufacturing is growing faster (+2% against -0.6% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Stanley Black & Decker or Simpson Manufacturing?
Simpson Manufacturing is more profitable, with an operating margin of 22.1% against 9.6%.
More: Stanley Black & Decker earnings · how Stanley Black & Decker makes money · Simpson Manufacturing earnings · how Simpson Manufacturing makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.