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Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) announced a CEO transition plan on Monday, with COO Christopher Nelson set to take over the top job as of Oct. 1.

Christopher Nelson, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President and President of Tools & Outdoor, to Become President and Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board effective October 1 Concurrently on October 1, President and Chief Executive Officer Donald Allan, Jr. to Become Executive Chair of the Board and Chair of the Board Andrea Ayers to Become Lead Independent Director The Company Continues to Expect Second Quarter EPS Performance Better Than Its 2025 Planning Assumption from Q1 2025 Earnings Call NEW BRITAIN, Conn. , June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), a worldwide leader in tools and outdoor, today announced that its Board of Directors has named Christopher Nelson as the Company's next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025.

Students stepped inside DEWALT's state-of-the-art innovation center, experiencing the latest in construction technology TOWSON, Md. , June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and leader in total jobsite solutions, recently hosted the winning students of Associated Builders and Contractor's (ABC) Construction Management Competition at its headquarters in Towson, Maryland.

Macroeconomic headwinds persist, with low consumer confidence and manufacturing contraction likely to weigh on SWK's near-term demand. Despite tough conditions, SWK achieved organic sales growth, improved margins, and managed inventory and cost controls effectively. Valuation is attractive: price multiples show undervaluation and the dividend discount model suggests shares are near fair value, with a strong dividend history.

DEWALT to donate $100,000 in tools to The SkillsUSA Championships taking place this week in Atlanta Since 1999, DEWALT has contributed more than $1.7 million in tools and donations to SkillsUSA Access to tools is a key barrier for pre-apprentices joining the trades, according to a recent DEWALT survey ; this is why DEWALT and SkillsUSA will be donating tools from this year's competition to aspiring tradespeople across the U.S.   TOWSON, Md. , June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand and leader in total jobsite solutions, and SkillsUSA, the largest student-led workforce development organization in the U.S, today announced a partnership to help support America's future tradespeople.

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Stanley Black & Decker trades at a decade-low price, offering value and a 5.1% dividend yield for patient, income investors. Despite macro headwinds like high rates and tariffs, SWK shows stable results, improving margins, and ongoing strength in professional tools. Management's $2 billion cost savings plan and supply chain shifts enhance long-term resilience and position SWK for future growth.

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. , June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) will broadcast its second quarter 2025 earnings webcast on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

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SWK faces mounting pressure from falling segment sales, high costs and debt, dragging down earnings estimates.