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Stanley Black & Decker Q2 EPS $2.33; raises 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $5.20-$5.80
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.
- Q2 net sales $4.0B flat YoY; organic sales +3%; gross margin 33.0% (+600bps) including ~250bps tariff refund benefit.
- Adjusted EPS $1.57; GAAP EPS $2.33 (includes CAM gain); operating cash flow $763M, free cash flow $698M.
- Raised 2026 GAAP EPS guidance to $4.60-$5.45 (from $4.15-$5.35) and adjusted EPS to $5.20-$5.80 (from $4.90-$5.70).
- Reduced debt by $1.7B in Q2; repurchased 3.2M shares for $250M; completed CAM divestiture in April.
- Tools & Outdoor segment margin 10.9% (+400bps); Engineered Fastening margin 13.0% (+580bps) despite CAM sale.