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Stanley Black & Decker

Power Tools · New Britain, United States · Since 1843

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Who owns Stanley Black & Decker?

Stanley Black & Decker is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (SWK). It has no parent company.

Verified November 5, 2026 · 4 sources

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Updated Nov 4, 2026

Stanley Black & Decker competes in professional and consumer tools mainly through DEWALT and CRAFTSMAN, and in outdoor equipment through CUB CADET. In 2025 lower volumes outweighed price increases, and in 2026 the group narrowed its outdoor portfolio while announcing U.S. investment.

Ownership

  1. President and Chief Executive OfficerChristopher J. Nelson, president and CEO of Stanley Black & DeckerChristopher J. Nelson
  2. Operating companyStanley Black & Decker, Inc.
  3. BrandStanley Black & Decker

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SWK. It traces its history to The Stanley Works, founded in 1843 by Frederick T. Stanley, and completed its merger with The Black & Decker Corporation in March 2010.

Full ownership note

As the group head, it has no separate parent company.

Photos: Christopher J. Nelson: Stanley Black & Decker leadership page; cropped by World Clean Biz

Ownership & entity evidence
Stanley Black & Decker with its Tools & Outdoor brands and its Engineered Fastening segment
Tools & Outdoor, home to DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER and CUB CADET, made up 87% of 2025 revenue.

Products

  • Tools & OutdoorPower tools, hand tools, accessories and storage, and outdoor power equipment under DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER and CUB CADET.
  • Engineered FasteningEngineered components such as fasteners, fittings and other products designed for specific applications.
  • Outdoor equipmentOn 4 September 2026 the group agreed to sell Excel Industries, maker of Hustler professional mowers, to Bad Boy Mowers, while saying it will keep growing its outdoor business, including Cub Cadet and electric products.

Operations

Made by

  • On 12 August 2026 the company announced plans to invest $1 billion in the U.S. through 2028, about half in research and development and the other half in capital expenditures and long-term investments to strengthen its U.S. manufacturing footprint.

Sold through

  • The fiscal 2025 Form 10-K reports approximately 43,500 employees in 59 countries, and says both reportable segments have significant international operations.
Manufacturing & channel evidence
Stanley Black & Decker 2025 net sales and Tools & Outdoor sales, with the 2026 Excel Industries sale agreement and U.S. investment plan
2025 net sales fell 2% to $15.130 billion; in 2026 the group agreed to sell Excel Industries and announced $1 billion of U.S. investment through 2028.
For buyers and distributors: what to verify (2)
  1. Confirm the country of origin and factory for each SKU rather than assuming U.S. production from the investment plan.
  2. Check that the exact brand and model are officially sold in the destination market and identify the responsible company or distributor.

Competition

WCB view: Buyers should move from the group name to the specific brand and regional operating company.

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Quarterly results

All company results
PeriodNet salesYear on yearNet earningsYear on year
Q3 2026USD 3.73 billion−0.6%−0.6%USD 272.1 million+429%+429%
Q2 2026USD 3.96 billion+0.4%+0.4%USD 351.3 million+245%+245%
Q1 2026USD 3.85 billion+2.7%+2.7%USD 59.6 million−34.1%−34.1%
Q4 2025*USD 3.68 billion−1%−1%USD 158.2 million−18.8%−18.8%
Q3 2025USD 3.76 billion+0.1%+0.1%USD 51.4 million−43.6%−43.6%

As reported in USD; each period links to its filing or release. A dash means the filing does not give the year-earlier figure. * Worked out from two filed cumulative figures (full year minus nine months, or half year minus first quarter).

Timeline

  1. 2025 net sales $15.130 billion

    Net sales fell 2% as a 3% price increase was more than offset by a 4% decrease in volume and a 1% decrease from the Infrastructure divestiture.

    Sources: [1]

  2. Christopher J. Nelson becomes CEO

    Christopher J. Nelson became President and Chief Executive Officer.

    Sources: [1]

  3. $1 billion U.S. investment plan

    The company announced $1 billion of U.S. investment through 2028, split roughly evenly between R&D and U.S. manufacturing and product investment.

    Sources: [3]

  4. Agreement to sell Excel Industries

    Stanley Black & Decker agreed to sell Excel Industries, maker of Hustler professional mowers, to Bad Boy Mowers, subject to regulatory approval.

    Sources: [2]

Earlier milestones (2)
  • · Merger with Black & Decker [1]
  • · Founded by Frederick T. Stanley [1]

News & analysis

Hustler X-ONE product photograph beside an editorial label stating that a sale has been agreed and closing remains pending.Industry · Stanley Black & Decker Plans to Sell Hustler. What Changed in Its Outdoor Electrification Strategy?

Sources (4)

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SEC EDGAR), Stanley Black & Decker · Show all
  1. Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2026 — Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SEC EDGAR) · Published February 2026 · Accessed Nov 5, 2026
  2. Stanley Black & Decker Announces Agreement to Sell Excel Industries to Bad Boy Mowers — Stanley Black & Decker · Published Sep 4, 2026 · Accessed Nov 5, 2026
  3. Stanley Black & Decker Investing $1 Billion in the U.S. — Stanley Black & Decker · Published Aug 12, 2026 · Accessed Nov 5, 2026
  4. Investor Presentation, February 2026 — Stanley Black & Decker · Published Feb 17, 2026 · Accessed Nov 5, 2026

First published: Nov 6, 2026 · Last verified: Nov 5, 2026 · Last updated: Nov 6, 2026