The headline reads as positive (96% confidence from the FinBERT financial-language model), so the stock went through the full analysis. The broader analysis agrees with the good news.
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Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) stock analysis
WEAK BUY 20% confidence · analysed Oct 14, 2026
On Oct 14, 2026, our model rated Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) WEAK BUY with 20% confidence at a price of $90.71. That means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
SectorIndustrials
IndustryTools & Accessories
Market cap13.70B
Analysed price$90.71
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 47, close to the neutral 50 line, so momentum is balanced.
MACD is above its signal line, a sign that short-term momentum is turning up.
The price has slipped below its 50-day moving average but is still above the 200-day: a pullback inside a longer-term uptrend.
Volume is only 0.7x its 20-day average; light trading makes the latest move less convincing.
Trend structure and money flow
Market structure shows a bullish break of structure (BOS): price broke a recent swing high in the direction of the trend, which usually signals trend continuation.
The most recent swing high is $90.58 and the swing low is $64.50; traders often treat these as resistance and support.
Price is sitting in a bullish order block, a zone where large buyers stepped in before.
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 1.39, which looks reasonably priced for its growth.
The company reports a profit margin of 4.1% and revenue growth of +0.4%.
In its latest quarter it earned $1.57 per share, which beat the $1.21 analysts expected, with revenue +0.4% year over year.
Wall Street's average rating is 2.5 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "buy", with an average price target of $101.09.
The next earnings report is expected around Nov 4, 2026; prices often move sharply around earnings.
Trade plan from the model
The model's long / bullish plan uses an entry near $89.42, a target of $93.41 (+4.5%) and a stop-loss at $84.10 (-5.9%).
That is a reward-to-risk ratio of about 0.7 to 1: the potential loss is bigger than the gain, a weak setup.
The plan has a time limit: reassess by Oct 24, 2026 whatever the price does.
Entry$89.42
Target$93.41
Stop-loss$84.10
Reassess byOct 24, 2026
The model's one-paragraph read
Leans BUY — composite score +0.20 (WEAK BUY). Technicals: RSI 47.56, MACD bullish, price below SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 1.39, margin 4.1%, revenue growth 0.4%. Financial results: YoY revenue +0.4%, last EPS surprise +29.8%, next earnings 2026-11-04. Smart Money Concepts: ranging / no clear structure, price retesting a bullish order block. FinGPT news read: positive. Memory: 3 prior look(s); 0% of directional calls matched later price. Suggested levels: entry $89.42, target $93.41, stop-loss $84.1, exit by 2026-10-24 (10-calendar-day max hold (time-stop; reassess by this date regardless of P&L)).
Past ratings for SWK
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 20% | $90.71 | — |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
Recent news on SWK
Oct 14, 2026 · Morgan Stanley tops estimates as equities trading revenue exceeds expectations by $909 million
Oct 14, 2026 · Morgan Stanley is set to report earnings — here’s what to expect
The headline reads as positive (94% confidence from the FinBERT financial-language model), so the stock went through the full analysis. The broader analysis agrees with the good news.
Oct 13, 2026 · Morgan Stanley Upgrades SLM Corporation - Preferred Stock to Overweight from Equal-Weight
The headline reads as positive (88% confidence from the FinBERT financial-language model), so the stock went through the full analysis. The broader analysis agrees with the good news.
- Oct 14, 2026: Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday (CNBC)
- Oct 14, 2026: Morgan Stanley tops estimates as equities trading revenue beats expectations by $909 million (CNBC)
- Oct 14, 2026: Morgan Stanley tops estimates as equities trading revenue exceeds expectations by $909 million (CNBC)
- Oct 14, 2026: Morgan Stanley is set to report earnings — here’s what to expect (CNBC)
- Oct 13, 2026: Morgan Stanley Upgrades SLM Corporation - Preferred Stock to Overweight from Equal-Weight (Nasdaq)
- Oct 13, 2026: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley have earnings momentum and are reporting this week. There are others (CNBC Investing)
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Frequently asked questions
Is SWK a buy right now?
As of Oct 14, 2026, our automated model rates Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) WEAK BUY with 20% confidence: the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
What is the price target for SWK?
The model's most recent plan targets $93.41 with a stop-loss at $84.10, from an entry near $89.42.
When does Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Nov 4, 2026.
What does a WEAK BUY rating mean?
A WEAK BUY rating means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
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