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Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) - Q1 2026 Filing Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended April 4, 2026. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is a global provider of hand tools, power tools, outdoor products, and engineered fastening solutions. The reporting period is significantly impacted by the completion of the sale of its Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing ("CAM") business on April 6, 2026, for approximately $1.8 billion in cash. The divestiture is part of a strategic commitment to streamline the portfolio and focus on core Tools & Outdoor and Engineered Fastening businesses.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: Short-term borrowings increased significantly to $1,743.0 million in Q1 2026 compared to $605.6 million at the start of the year, primarily due to commercial paper borrowings prior to the CAM divestiture proceeds being utilized for debt repayment in Q2 2026.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Net sales increased 3% year-over-year, driven by a 3% price increase and 3% foreign currency benefit, partially offset by a 3% volume decrease.
• Segment Performance:
  • Tools & Outdoor: Sales up 2%; Segment profit declined to $276.0 million (8.3% margin) from $289.2 million (8.8% margin) due to growth investments and lower-margin outdoor product mix.
  • Engineered Fastening: Sales up 10% driven by volume; Segment profit increased to $60.9 million (11.9% margin) from $39.0 million (8.4% margin).
• Restructuring and Impairment: The company recorded $44.9 million in restructuring charges (primarily supply chain reorganization and plant closures) and $22.7 million in asset impairment charges related to exiting a Tools & Outdoor product line. These charges significantly impacted GAAP net earnings.
• Non-GAAP Adjustments: Excluding certain charges and gains, Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.80 compared to $0.75 in the prior year.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• 2026 Guidance Update:
  • GAAP Diluted EPS: Updated range of $4.15 to $5.35 (midpoint growth of 79% vs. 2025), reflecting the expected gain on the CAM divestiture.
  • Non-GAAP Diluted EPS: Range of $4.90 to $5.70 (midpoint growth of 13% vs. 2025).
  • Free Cash Flow: Target range of $500 million to $700 million (including CAM divestiture taxes/fees); excluding these, expected to be $700 million to $900 million.
• Capital Allocation: The company utilized the vast majority of CAM divestiture proceeds to repay commercial paper borrowings in Q2 2026. A new $500 million share repurchase program was approved in April 2026.
• Tariff Policy: The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated IEEPA tariffs in February 2026. The company is awaiting refunds but has not recognized a benefit yet. New Section 122 tariffs were announced, and the company expects inflationary pressures from the Middle East conflict and battery metals to offset temporary tariff tailwinds.
• Legal Contingencies: Ongoing litigation includes a DOJ suit regarding CPSC reporting penalties (approx. $32 million potential penalty) and various environmental remediation liabilities (reserves of $252.9 million).

Investor Verification Checklist

• CAM Divestiture Gain: Verify the timing and magnitude of the estimated $260-$280 million pre-tax gain on the CAM sale to be recognized in Q2 2026.
• Tariff Refund Process: Monitor the administrative process for IEEPA tariff refunds and the potential impact of new Section 122 tariffs on gross margins.
• Debt Reduction Execution: Confirm the repayment of the $1.7 billion in commercial paper using CAM proceeds in Q2 2026 to assess leverage ratio improvements.
• Restructuring Savings: Track the realization of the projected $78 million in annual net cost savings from Q1 2026 restructuring actions by the end of 2027.
• Legal Exposure: Review developments in the DOJ/CPSC litigation and the Lower Passaic River environmental settlement appeal.