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Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Q2 FY26 Results — Earnings Call Analysis

Q2 FY26 earnings call: what management said on revenue, margins and capex.

Price₹79

Market cap₹12.3K Cr

P/E32.3

Updated30 May 2026

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What the Q2 FY26 call signalled

2 of 3 strong

RevenueSlow growth

MarginMargins slightly up

CapexCapex planned

The short version

- Tools & Outdoor segment expects low single-digit organic revenue growth in 2026, led by market share gains in a roughly flat market. - Adjusted EPS for 2026 is expected in the range of $4.90 to $5.70, representing approximately 13% growth at the midpoint versus prior year.

From Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.'s Q2 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 30 May 2026.

Revenue & Sales Performance

Slow growth

Tools & Outdoor segment expects low single-digit organic revenue growth in 2026, led by market share gains in a roughly flat market.
Second quarter organic revenue projection is low single-digit growth, benefiting from commercial efforts and lapping previous promotional disruptions.
Sales trends should improve throughout 2026 from new product launches and commercial initiatives, aiming to outperform the market.
Engineered Fastening segment anticipates low-single to mid-single-digit organic growth, slightly lower than prior guidance due to CAM divestiture timing.
Overall, total company revenue is expected to be about flat year-over-year, slightly lower due to CAM sale impact.

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Profitability & Margins

Adjusted EPS for 2026 is expected in the range of $4.90 to $5.70, representing approximately 13% growth at the midpoint versus prior year.
Adjusted segment margins across Tools & Outdoor and Engineered Fastening are anticipated to improve year-over-year, driven by pricing, tariff mitigation, operational excellence, and SG&A management.
Organic revenue growth is targeted at low single-digit percentages despite flat total company revenue due to portfolio changes (e.g., CAM divestiture).
Adjusted gross margins are expected to expand by approximately 150 basis points year-over-year in 2026, with a goal to reach and sustain 35%+ adjusted gross margin by Q4 2026 and 35-37% by the end of 2028.

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Capital Expenditure Plans

Capex planned

The company plans to continue growth investments in 2026 to advance its robust innovation pipeline and fuel market activation.
Capital will be thoughtfully allocated to strategic investments aimed at enhancing brand health and accelerating organic growth.
They remain committed to disciplined capital allocation, including funding organic growth and opportunistic share repurchases (with a recent $500 million share repurchase authorization).
Potential bolt-on M&A remains a consideration if and when appropriate.
Investments focus particularly on expanding product offerings and field service and sales teams to support growth in key markets and professional segments.

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Fundraising & Capital Structure

The company has significantly reduced debt by using nearly all $1.57 billion net proceeds from the April CAM divestiture to Howmet Aerospace for debt paydown in Q2 2026.
They are targeting a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of around 2.5x by year-end 2026, aiming to maintain an investment-grade credit rating.
The improved debt profile provides greater capital allocation flexibility to respond to market dynamics, invest in growth, and create shareholder value.

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Order Book & Pipeline

Relevant insights include: - The Outdoor team executed well in the preseason, fulfilling orders timely, positioning for a strong selling season (Page 10). - The professional and commercial channels in the U.S. and global markets show good momentum and high single-digit growth, indicating strong demand (Page 10). - No material change in underlying demand for Tools & Outdoor volumes expected, with a relatively flat outlook but positive expectations for growth in Q2 and Q3 (Page 7).

- Competitive and tariff environments are expected to be steady with temporary near-term fluctuations, not significantly impacting demand (Pages 12-13). - The company is well-positioned from inventory and operational standpoints to capitalize on any upside market opportunities (Page 10). Overall, the company signals stable order flow with cautious optimism for growth in coming quarters, especially in professional channels and Outdoor product sales.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What were Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Q2 FY26 results?

- Tools & Outdoor segment expects low single-digit organic revenue growth in 2026, led by market share gains in a roughly flat market. - Adjusted EPS for 2026 is expected in the range of $4.90 to $5.70, representing approximately 13% growth at the midpoint versus prior year.

What is Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. share price analysis?

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. currently shows a neutral. The stock trades at a P/E of 32.3 with a market cap of $12,323. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.

Is Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. planning capital expenditure?

- The company plans to continue growth investments in 2026 to advance its robust innovation pipeline and fuel market activation.

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