NYSE$SWK
Stanley Black & Decker Inc · Q2 2024 earnings
Q2 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Second quarter results showed gross margin expansion driven by lower inventory destocking costs, supply chain transformation benefits, and reduced shipping costs, with the global cost reduction program on track.
Stanley Black & Decker reported second-quarter revenues of $4.0 billion, a 3% decrease versus the prior year. However, the company saw improvements in gross margin and strong cash generation, supported by debt reduction.
- Revenues were $4.0 billion, down 3% versus prior year, with organic revenue growth of 1% led by DEWALT, Outdoor Products and Engineered Fastening.
- Gross margin was 28.4%, up 600 basis points versus prior year.
- GAAP EPS was ($0.13); Adjusted EPS was $1.09.
- Cash from operating activities was $573 million and free cash flow was $486 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Stanley Black & Decker · Revenue · Quarterly
$4.02B
Revenue by segment
Stanley Black & Decker · $3.36B total across 1 segment · Q3 2023
- Tools & Outdoor$3.36B-4.0%100.0%
Forward guidance
Management is updating its guidance ranges and expects 2024 GAAP EPS to be in the range of $0.90 to $2.00. Adjusted EPS is expected to be between $3.70 to $4.50. Free cash flow is increased to be approximately $650 million to $850 million.
Tailwinds
- Focused on executing supply chain improvements to further improve gross margin and earnings in the second half of 2024.
- Progress to date supports improved full year adjusted earnings and free cash flow outlook.
- Actions to drive toward target of 35%+ adjusted gross margins.
- Funding additional organic revenue growth investments will continue generating positive results.
- Top priorities remain delivering margin expansion, cash generation and balance sheet strength to position the Company for long-term growth and value creation.
Headwinds
- GAAP EPS range revised to $0.90 to $2.00 (From $1.60 to $2.85) primarily due to the second quarter environmental reserve adjustments.
- Expects second half free cash flow to fund the cash dividend.
- Expects second half free cash flow to support an additional $400 - $500 million short term debt reduction by year end.
- Difference between 2024 GAAP and adjusted EPS guidance is approximately $2.50 to $2.80.
- Difference consists primarily of charges related to the supply chain transformation under the Global Cost Reduction Program and environmental reserve adjustments.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2024
-1.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.8%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.9%
Avg return
30 days after
42%
27 / 65 earnings
Positive
+10.7%
Q2 2012
Best reaction
-17.1%
Q2 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -0.6% | -4.4% | +1.5% | |
| Q4 2025 | +4.5% | +11.0% | -6.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | +0.4% | +2.9% | +8.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | -2.0% | -1.9% | +6.8% | |
| Q4 2024 | -1.2% | -1.0% | +2.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | -8.8% | -9.3% | -12.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | +9.5% | +2.3% | +5.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | -6.6% | -5.0% | -5.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.9% | -4.2% | -4.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | +9.1% | +10.0% | +18.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | +2.0% | -0.8% | -4.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | -1.2% | -5.6% | -6.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | +2.9% | -0.8% | -4.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | -1.0% | -3.4% | +4.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | -17.1% | -19.9% | -23.3% | |
| Q1 2022 | -13.6% | -9.3% | -14.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | -0.2% | -1.2% | -8.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | -3.5% | -1.9% | -1.9% | |
| Q2 2021 | -5.1% | -4.3% | -6.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.8% | +1.3% | +4.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.1% | +2.2% | +0.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | -6.0% | -3.9% | +7.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | -1.8% | -0.9% | +6.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | -12.8% | -12.3% | +2.8% | |
| Q4 2019 | -0.7% | -3.3% | -13.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | -1.5% | +0.3% | +2.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | +7.8% | +7.7% | -2.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.7% | -0.1% | -9.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | -13.4% | -11.9% | +0.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | -2.5% | +0.1% | +11.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.7% | +0.5% | +1.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | -7.8% | -7.3% | -6.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | -2.7% | -3.1% | -7.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | +3.4% | +4.1% | +4.9% | |
| Q2 2017 | -3.1% | -4.7% | -6.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | +3.5% | +2.7% | +2.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | +0.6% | -0.2% | +2.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | -2.0% | -2.7% | +4.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | +5.7% | +6.4% | +6.2% | |
| Q1 2016 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +8.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +6.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -16.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -4.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +10.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -7.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -3.6% | — | — |
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