Stanley Black & Decker Q2 Diluted EPS Rises to $2.33; Raises 2026 EPS Guidance
Stanley Black & Decker reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $4.0 billion, in line with the prior year, and diluted EPS of $2.33 versus $0.67 a year earlier. The company raised its 2026 GAAP EPS range to $4.60 to $5.45 and its adjusted EPS range to $5.20 to $5.80, and both quarterly EPS figures include a benefit from net tariff refunds.
Key points
- Net sales of $3,960.7 million, versus $3,945.2 million a year earlier; organic sales rose 3%.
- Diluted EPS of $2.33 versus $0.67; adjusted EPS of $1.57 versus $1.08. Both include about $0.17 from net tariff refunds.
- 2026 adjusted EPS guidance raised to $5.20 to $5.80 from $4.90 to $5.70; free cash flow guidance raised to $600 to $800 million from $500 to $700 million.
- During the quarter the company reduced debt by $1.7 billion and repurchased about 3.2 million shares for $250 million.
The filing
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