Every material Form 8-K Stanley Black & Decker filed with the SEC in 2026, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Stanley Black & Decker reported third quarter 2026 net sales of $3.7 billion, representing a 1% decrease overall but a 4% increase on an organic basis. The company raised its full-year 2026 GAAP EPS guidance to a range of $5.45 to $5.85 and adjusted EPS to $5.95 to $6.25, while also announcing a new $1 billion share repurchase authorization following the completion of its previous $250 million buyback in the quarter.
Third quarter 2026 net sales reached $3.7 billion, down 1% overall and up 4% organically.
GAAP EPS was $1.83 and adjusted EPS was $2.31, both benefiting from approximately $0.67 in net tariff refunds.
Full-year 2026 free cash flow guidance was increased to a range of $1.0 billion to $1.2 billion.
The Board of Directors approved a new $1 billion share repurchase authorization on October 29, 2026.
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.
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.
On June 18, 2026, Stanley Black & Decker entered a $1.0 billion 364-day revolving credit agreement and an amended five-year revolving credit agreement of $2.0 billion, replacing its prior 364-day facility dated June 23, 2025. No proceeds were drawn at closing, and the filing says the funds may be used for general corporate purposes.
364-Day Credit Agreement: $1.0 billion revolving loan, with repayment due by June 17, 2027 unless converted to a term loan.
Five Year Credit Agreement: $2.0 billion revolving loan, with maturity of June 18, 2031, subject to extension requests.
Both agreements require an interest coverage ratio of at least 3.50 to 1.00, relaxed to 2.50 to 1.00 through the second fiscal quarter of 2026.
The prior 364-day credit agreement dated June 23, 2025 was terminated in connection with the new facility.
Stanley Black & Decker reported first quarter 2026 net sales of $3.8 billion, up 3% from a year earlier, with GAAP EPS of $0.39 versus $0.60 and adjusted EPS of $0.80 versus $0.75. The company raised its 2026 GAAP EPS guidance to $4.15 to $5.35 on an expected gain from the April 6 sale of its CAM business, and reaffirmed its adjusted EPS range of $4.90 to $5.70.
Net sales of $3.8 billion, up 3%; organic sales flat, with lower volume in North America retail
GAAP net earnings of $59.6 million versus $90.4 million, after $81.0 million in pre-tax non-GAAP adjustments
CAM sold to Howmet Aerospace for $1.8 billion in cash on April 6; net proceeds of about $1.6 billion, mostly used to reduce debt
2026 free cash flow expected at $500 to $700 million including CAM taxes and fees; company expects share repurchases
At its 2026 Annual Meeting on April 24, 2026, Stanley Black & Decker shareholders approved the Amended and Restated 2024 Omnibus Award Plan, which authorizes 7,750,000 additional shares for issuance. Shareholders also elected all 11 director nominees, approved executive pay on an advisory basis, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for fiscal 2026, and rejected a shareholder proposal for an independent board chairman.
Shareholders approved the amended plan, which adds 7,750,000 shares, changes the fungible ratio to 2.71, adds a one-year minimum vesting period subject to exceptions, and extends the plan term
All 11 director nominees were elected, with For votes ranging from 122,427,913 to 124,827,603
Advisory say-on-pay proposal passed with 121,994,523 For and 3,322,929 Against
Independent chairman proposal failed, with 10,520,406 For and 114,479,597 Against
Stanley Black & Decker reported fourth quarter 2025 net sales of $3.7 billion, down 1% from a year earlier, and diluted EPS of $1.04 versus $1.28 in the prior-year quarter. For full year 2025, net sales were $15.1 billion, down 2%, while diluted EPS rose to $2.65 from $1.95. The company expects 2026 GAAP EPS of $3.15 to $4.35 and adjusted EPS of $4.90 to $5.70.
Q4 2025 net sales were $3.7 billion, down 1%; diluted GAAP EPS was $1.04 versus $1.28 a year earlier, and adjusted EPS was $1.41.
Full year 2025 net sales were $15.1 billion, down 2%; diluted GAAP EPS was $2.65 versus $1.95, and adjusted EPS was $4.67.
2026 planning assumptions: GAAP EPS of $3.15 to $4.35 and adjusted EPS of $4.90 to $5.70; free cash flow target of $700 to $900 million.
Definitive agreement to sell the CAM business for $1.8 billion in cash, announced December 22, 2025, expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Stanley Black & Decker said independent director Debra Crew will become non-executive Chair of the Board on October 1, 2026, when Donald Allan Jr. retires, and she is Lead Independent Director effective immediately. The Board also elected Shane O'Kelly, President and CEO of Advance Auto Parts, as a director effective January 23, 2026, while Andrea Ayers will retire from the Board at the 2026 annual meeting. The filing describes these as board governance changes and does not include financial figures.
Debra Crew named Lead Independent Director effective January 23, 2026, succeeding Andrea Ayers.
Crew to become Chair of the Board effective October 1, 2026, when Donald Allan Jr. retires; the company says this returns to the non-executive Chair it previously disclosed.
Shane O'Kelly elected director effective January 23, 2026; he has been President and CEO of Advance Auto Parts since September 2023.
Andrea Ayers will continue as a director until she retires at the 2026 annual meeting; the filing says her decision did not involve any disagreement with the company.
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