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Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Cost of trade school is a key barrier for nearly half of pre-apprentices joining the trades, according to a recent  DEWALT survey   Scholarships will help fund trade education in fields including carpentry, welding and more TOWSON, Md. , May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent survey from DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and leader in total jobsite solutions, almost one-half of pre-apprentices are concerned with the cost of school.

I analyze Barron's top 100 sustainable companies, focusing on dividend-paying stocks using the yield-based 'dogcatcher' strategy for value and income. Six of 83 dividend-paying ESG stocks meet the ideal of annual dividends from $1,000 invested exceeding their share price, signaling potential value opportunities. Analyst targets suggest 20-45% net gains for the top ten ESG 'dogs' by May 2026, with risk and volatility varying by stock and sector.

Despite near-term tariff headwinds, I believe SWK's management has a clear mitigation plan, targeting full China exit and USMCA compliance by 2027. Cost savings, SG&A cuts, and product line disposals support stable margins and $500M+ free cash flow guidance for 2025, underpinning the 4.64% dividend yield. SWK's strong brand portfolio and scale position it to weather economic volatility and outperform peers, even amid construction and automotive sector softness.

Many S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats remain overvalued, but select high-yield 'Dogs' like Realty Income and Amcor offer attractive entry points for income investors. Analyst forecasts suggest the top ten Aristocrat Dogs could deliver 16% to 38% net gains by May 2026, with average risk below the market. Caution: Fourteen Aristocrats have negative free cash flow margins, making their dividends less secure despite high yields—focus on 'safer' picks like Hormel.

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK ) Wolfe Research 18th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference Transcript May 20, 2025 12:55 PM ET Company Participants Dennis Lange - Head, Investor Relations Chris Nelson - Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Nigel Coe - Wolfe Research Nigel Coe Great. Well, good afternoon.

Stanley Black & Decker (SWK 0.42%) stock rose by 12.8% in the week to Friday morning. The move comes as a thawing in the U.S./China trading relationship encouraged investors to price in a better outcome for the toolmaker's earnings in 2025 and beyond.

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. , May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) invites investors and the general public to listen to a webcast of a presentation by Chris Nelson, COO, Executive Vice President and President, Tools & Outdoor, at the Wolfe Research 18th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference on Tuesday, May 20 th, 2025 at 12:55 PM EDT.

The Trump administration just announced a massive trade deal between the United States and China, leaving markets elated. The United States agreed to lower its tariffs on China to 30% from 145% for 90 days.

Live Updates Live Coverage Has Ended Goldman's Warning 2:30 pm by Gerelyn Terzo Wall Street firm Goldman Sachs believes there’s still another shoe yet to drop in the trade wars despite progress made between the White House and Beijing. The analyst firm wrote: “The large reduction in the U.S. tariff rate on China should only have a limited impact on the overall U.S. effective tariff rate. After accounting for a reduction of that magnitude, the full set of U.S. tariffs would still be considerably higher and broader than expected by markets at the start of the year.” Winners & Losers 12:12 pm by Gerelyn Terzo With today’s market rally, the S&P 500 has narrowed its year-to-date declines to 1.3%. Within the S&P 500, today’s biggest gainers include NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG), up 23%, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), up 14.4%, and Microchip Tech (Nasdaq: MCHP), up 11.2%. Among the biggest losers of today’s session include Cigna Group (NYSE: CI),