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Stanley Black & Decker

Stanley Black & Decker Inc is a manufacturer of hand and power tools. The company operates in two reportable segments namely Tools and Outdoor and Industrial. It generates maximum revenue from the Tools and Outdoor segment. The Tools and Outdoor segment is comprised of the Power Tools Group (PTG), Hand Tools, Accessories and Storage (HTAS), and Outdoor Power Equipment (Outdoor) businesses. Geographically, the company generates revenue from the United States, Canada, Other Americas, Europe, and Asia. It derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.

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In the preceding three months, 6 analysts have released ratings for Stanley Black &amp; Decker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $74.17, a high estimate of $100.00, and a low estimate of $60.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 5.72% lower than the prior average price target of $78.67. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752008445_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Stanley Black &amp; Decker is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Joseph O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Snyder</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Rehaut</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Wojs</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Stanley Black &amp; Decker. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Stanley Black &amp; Decker compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Stanley Black &amp; Decker's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Stanley Black &amp; Decker's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Stanley Black &amp; Decker's Background</h2>
Stanley Black &amp; Decker Inc is a manufacturer of hand and power tools. The company operates in two reportable segments namely Tools and Outdoor and Industrial. It generates maximum revenue from the Tools and Outdoor segment. The Tools and Outdoor segment is comprised of the Power Tools Group (PTG), Hand Tools, Accessories and Storage (HTAS), and Outdoor Power Equipment (Outdoor) businesses. Geographically, the company generates revenue from the United States, Canada, Other Americas, Europe, and Asia. It derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Stanley Black &amp; Decker</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Stanley Black &amp; Decker's financials over 3M reveals challenges. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -3.23% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Stanley Black &amp; Decker's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 2.41%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Stanley Black &amp; Decker's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.03%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.41%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Stanley Black &amp; Decker's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.76, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Analyst Ratings

What 6 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Stanley Black & Decker

Wolfe Research analyst Nigel Coe upgrades Stanley Black &amp; Decker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>) from Underperform to Peer Perform.

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Wolfe Research Upgrades Stanley Black & Decker to Peer Perform

Wells Fargo analyst Joseph O'Dea maintains Stanley Black &amp; Decker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $60 to $70.

Price Target

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Stanley Black & Decker, Raises Price Target to $70

<ul>
<li>Christopher Nelson, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President and President of Tools &amp; Outdoor, to Become President and Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board effective October 1</li>
<li>Concurrently on October 1, President and Chief Executive Officer Donald Allan, Jr. to Become Executive Chair of the Board and Chair of the Board Andrea Ayers to Become Lead Independent Director</li>
<li>The Company Continues to Expect Second Quarter EPS Performance Better Than Its 2025 Planning Assumption from Q1 2025 Earnings Call</li>
</ul>

Management

Stanley Black & Decker Appoints Christopher Nelson As President And CEO Effective October 1, With Donald Allan, Jr. Transitioning To Executive Chair Of the Board

UBS analyst Damian Karas maintains Stanley Black &amp; Decker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $120 to $100.

UBS Maintains Buy on Stanley Black & Decker, Lowers Price Target to $100

In the latest quarter, 6 analysts provided ratings for Stanley Black &amp; Decker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $77.33, a high estimate of $103.00, and a low estimate of $60.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 0.17% increase from the previous average price target of $77.20.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747141228_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A clear picture of Stanley Black &amp; Decker's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Rehaut</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Wojs</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Matuszewski</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Stanley Black &amp; Decker. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Stanley Black &amp; Decker compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Stanley Black &amp; Decker's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Stanley Black &amp; Decker's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Stanley Black &amp; Decker</h2>
Stanley Black &amp; Decker Inc is a manufacturer of hand and power tools. The company operates in two reportable segments namely Tools and Outdoor and Industrial. It generates maximum revenue from the Tools and Outdoor segment. The Tools and Outdoor segment is comprised of the Power Tools Group (PTG), Hand Tools, Accessories and Storage (HTAS), and Outdoor Power Equipment (Outdoor) businesses. Geographically, the company generates revenue from the United States, Canada, Other Americas, Europe, and Asia. It derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
<h3>Financial Insights: Stanley Black &amp; Decker</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3M period, Stanley Black &amp; Decker faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -3.23% in revenue growth as of 31 March, 2025. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Stanley Black &amp; Decker's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 2.41%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Stanley Black &amp; Decker's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.03%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Stanley Black &amp; Decker's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.41%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Stanley Black &amp; Decker's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.76. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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6 Analysts Have This To Say About Stanley Black & Decker

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell upgraded the rating for Stanley Black &amp; Decker, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $69 to $90. Stanley Black &amp; Decker shares closed at $72.53 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/swk/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Manav Gupta upgraded PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBF#NYSE">PBF</a>) from Neutral to Buy and boosted the price target from $20 to $26. PBF Energy shares closed at $20.79 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/pbf/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Baird analyst Mircea Dobre upgraded the rating for Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and boosted the price target from $309 to $395. Caterpillar shares closed at $342.55 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFRM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird analyst Joel Beatty upgraded argenx SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARGX#NASDAQ">ARGX</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and maintained the price target of $680. argenx shares closed at $560.90 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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<li>Barclays increased Stanley Black &amp; Decker, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>) price target from $69 to $90. Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Stanley Black &amp; Decker shares closed at $72.53 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SWK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Canaccord Genuity cut BILL Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILL#NYSE">BILL</a>) price target from $105 to $75. Canaccord Genuity analyst Joseph Vafi maintained a Buy rating. BILL Holdings shares closed at $47.37 on Monday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BILL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies increased the price target for Matson, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATX#NYSE">MATX</a>) from $125 to $135. Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta maintained a Buy rating. Matson shares settled at $113.94 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MATX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. slashed Neurogene Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGNE#NASDAQ">NGNE</a>) price target from $50 to $45. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Mitchell Kapoor maintained a Buy rating. Neurogene shares closed at $17.70 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NGNE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell upgrades Stanley Black &amp; Decker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raises the price target from $69 to $90.

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Shares of machinery companies are higher after the US and China agreed to a temporary reduction in most tariffs on each other's goods. A reduction in tariffs could alleviate some supply chain concerns and improve macro sentiment as well as demand visibility.

Wall Street staged a robust rally Monday following the U.S.-China trade truce that slashed reciprocal tariffs by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">over 100 percentage points</a>.
By midday, risk-on sentiment was running at full throttle, propelling the Nasdaq 100 up 3.5% and lifting the S&amp;P 500 by 2.7% to 5,815.43—its highest level since March. The Dow Jones surged 958 points, or 2.3%, while the small-cap Russell 2000 added 3%.
Under the 90-day reprieve, the U.S. will cut tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%. China, in turn, will lower its tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%, effective May 14. The two countries also agreed to launch a formal mechanism for ongoing economic consultations, easing fears of a permanent decoupling.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the agreement followed "very robust discussions" in Geneva
The Magnificent Seven tech giants — Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) — added a combined $703 billion in market value Monday, their largest single-session gain since April 9.
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<td>Apple Inc.</td>
<td>154.58</td>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc.</td>
<td>150.44</td>
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<td>Nvidia Corp.</td>
<td>146.29</td>
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<td>Meta Platforms Inc.</td>
<td>101.89</td>
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<td>Tesla Inc.</td>
<td>65.61</td>
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<td>Alphabet Inc.</td>
<td>49.01</td>
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<td>Microsoft Corp.</td>
<td>36.19</td>
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Sector-wise, chipmakers led the rally, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) jumping 7.2%. Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) and Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) gained 9% each. Investors expect the trade truce to ease chip disruptions and stabilize overseas demand.
While equities soared, gold suffered its worst day since Trump's election victory in November 2024. Gold prices dropped 3%, falling below $3,230 per ounce, as investors rotated out of safe havens and into risk assets.
The U.S. dollar index surged 1.3% to 101.8. The short-end of the curve also jumped, driven by fading expectations for near-term Fed rate cuts, with 2-year yields up 10 basis points to 4.0%. Yields on 30-year Treasury bonds climbed to 4.87%,
Oil prices rose 2% to $62.30 per barrel, reaching their highest level since late April amid hopes of a demand boost from improved global trade conditions.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,789.49</td>
<td>+3.6%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,087.61</td>
<td>+3.2%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,823.41</td>
<td>+2.9%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,254.91</td>
<td>+2.4%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:48 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) 2.9% higher to $580.72.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 2.5% to $422.72.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 3.7% to $505.86.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 3.4% to $207.64.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up 4.6%; the&nbsp;Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, down 1.2%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>), up 24%, </li>
<li>Fox Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOX#NYSE">FOX</a>) up 4.4%, </li>
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<li>Stanley Black &amp; Decker Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>): +15.56%</li>
<li>Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>): +12.61%</li>
<li>Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>): +11.58%</li>
<li>Zebra Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZBRA#NASDAQ">ZBRA</a>): +11.44%</li>
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Magnificent Seven Gain $700B After US-China Slash Tariffs, Gold Crashes: What's Driving Markets Monday?

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 950 points on Monday.
Shares of NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) rose sharply during Monday's session after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NRG/earnings">better-than-expected first-quarter financial results.</a>
NRG Energy posted adjusted earnings of $2.62 per share, beating market estimates of $1.49 per share. The company's quarterly sales came in at $8.59 billion versus expectations of $7.83 billion.
NRG Energy shares jumped 21.5% to $145.05 on Monday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today&#8217;s session.
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<li>Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLNC#NASDAQ">FLNC</a>) shares jumped 32% to $6.06.</li>
<li>Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) gained 22.1% to $33.31.</li>
<li>WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>) shares jumped 21.4% to $9.72. WeRide will release its first quarter financial results before the opening bell on May 21.</li>
<li>Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>) shares rose 21.2% to $39.76 after Argus Research upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and announced a $40 price target.</li>
<li>Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBH#NYSE">SBH</a>) gained 21.1% to $9.90 following upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) shares jumped 20.1% to $102.34.</li>
<li>VNET Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNET#NASDAQ">VNET</a>) rose 20.1% to $7.16.</li>
<li>RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) gained 18.3% to $230.01.</li>
<li>SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) gained 17.3% to $10.53.</li>
<li>Matson, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATX#NYSE">MATX</a>) shares rose 16.4% to $111.95.</li>
<li>Stanley Black &amp; Decker, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>) surged 15.2% to $72.22.</li>
<li>Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASO#NASDAQ">ASO</a>) gained 15.1% to $45.15.</li>
<li>V.F. Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) gained 13% to $15.00.</li>
<li>XPO, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPO#NYSE">XPO</a>) rose 12.9% to $125.38.</li>
<li>Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZBRA#NASDAQ">ZBRA</a>) jumped 12.7% to $300.64.</li>
<li>Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) gained 12.3% to $32.81.</li>
<li>DICK&#8217;S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>) shares rose 11% to $212.02. Barclays analyst Adrienne Yih maintained Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods with an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $254 to $223.</li>
<li>Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) gained 10.5% to $51.30. Barclays analyst Ramsey El-Assal maintained Affirm with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $45 to $53.</li>
<li>Masco Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAS#NYSE">MAS</a>) rose 10.3% to $68.49. Masco declared a quarterly dividend of 31 cents per common share.</li>
<li>ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) gained 9.6% to $44.93.</li>
<li>Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) rose 8.8% to $174.35.</li>
<li>Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) gained 8.1% to $92.85.</li>
<li>Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) rose 7.8% to $208.19.</li>
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) rose 7% to $319.24. Tesla has touted the company&#8217;s FSD (Full Self-Driving) technology ahead of next month&#8217;s Robotaxi launch in Austin, Texas.</li>
<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) rose 5.8% to $209.92. Apple is reportedly contemplating raising the prices for its forthcoming fall iPhone models, while also planning to introduce new features and design changes.</li>
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The United States and China agreed to slash their retaliatory tariffs by over 100 percentage points, pausing a spiraling trade war that had threatened<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s"> to choke global growth.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What's In The Deal?</h3>
The agreement establishes a 90-day reset, slashing U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, and Chinese tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%, starting May 14. 
The decision stems from high-level negotiations in Geneva, led by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China's Vice Premier He Lifeng.
The truce halts one of the steepest protectionist escalations in recent history, following President Donald Trump's aggressive "Liberation Day" trade tariffs launched on April 2.
"We reached an agreement on a 90-day pause and substantially moved down the tariff levels," Bessent said in a press conference. 
"Both countries represented their national interests very well, but we concluded we have shared interest in balanced trade."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tariff Truce Cools Recession And Inflation Risks</h3>
The tariff rollback offers more than diplomatic relief — it also addresses growing fears of a U.S. economic slowdown and resurgent inflation. By averting the triple-digit import taxes that threatened to choke global trade, the deal removes a significant source of economic uncertainty that had weighed on business investment and consumer confidence.
Recession probabilities have sharply declined in response. 
The latest market-based forecast from Kalshi shows a 46% chance of a U.S. recession this year, down from 60% at the end of April, reflecting improving sentiment. Notably, consumer spending and corporate earnings had begun showing early signs of strain under the tariff shock imposed in April.
On the inflation front, the agreement is expected to ease price pressures on goods most impacted by the trade war — including electronics, automotive parts and industrial equipment.
Ahead of Tuesday's official April Consumer Price Index report, economists expect a return to monthly inflation growth: headline prices are forecast to rise 0.3%, reversing March's 0.1% dip. Core inflation is also expected to rise 0.3%, while annual inflation rates are seen holding steady at 2.4% for headline and 2.8% for core.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Markets Cheered</h3>
U.S. equity futures soared as the news hit, with futures on the S&amp;P 500 climbing 3.13% to 5,836.66, those on the Nasdaq 100 jumping 4.05%, and Dow futures up 2.62%. 
The U.S. dollar index – as tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) – surged 1.4%, with the greenback rallying 2% against the Japanese yen. 
Meanwhile, 2-year Treasury yields rose 10 basis points to 4%, as traders dialed back expectations for a near-term Federal Reserve rate cut. The odds of a June cut fell to 11%, down from 25% a week ago, per CME FedWatch.
Gold – as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) – dropped 2.9%, with investors rotating out of safe havens, and oil climbed 3.9% to $63.40 amid improving global demand prospects.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Who Wins On Wall Street?</h3>
U.S. equities rallied sharply as investors welcomed the truce between Washington and Beijing. 
Trade-sensitive and consumer-facing stocks led the premarket advance, reflecting relief over lower input costs and reduced supply chain disruption. Technology and industrials also posted notable gains.
Top Gainers – S&amp;P 500
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<td>Stanley Black &amp; Decker Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>)</td>
<td>+12.07%</td>
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<td>Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>)</td>
<td>+10.42%</td>
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<td>Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>)</td>
<td>+9.29%</td>
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<td>GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEHC#NASDAQ">GEHC</a>)</td>
<td>+8.94%</td>
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<td>NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>)</td>
<td>+8.08%</td>
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Top Premarket Gainers – Nasdaq 100
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<td>Microchip Technology Inc.</td>
<td>+9.29%</td>
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<td>GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEHC#NASDAQ">GEHC</a>)</td>
<td>+8.94%</td>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>+8.44%</td>
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<td>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>+8.07%</td>
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<td>ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>)</td>
<td>+8.02%</td>
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Top Premarket Losers – S&amp;P 500
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<td>Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>)</td>
<td>-5.24%</td>
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<td>Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>)</td>
<td>-3.60%</td>
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<td>AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>)</td>
<td>-3.58%</td>
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<td>Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)</td>
<td>-3.38%</td>
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<td>Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAB#NYSE">WAB</a>)</td>
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Jayud Global Logistics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JYD#NASDAQ">JYD</a>) stock increased by 133.8% to $0.51 during Monday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $47.8 million. </li>
<li>Clean Energy Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CETY#NASDAQ">CETY</a>) shares rose 18.14% to $0.54. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $25.6 million. </li>
<li>ZIM Integrated Shipping (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>) stock increased by 13.98% to $16.27. The company's market cap stands at $1.9 billion. </li>
<li>Stanley Black &amp; Decker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>) stock increased by 13.29% to $71.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.9 billion. </li>
<li>Dragonfly Energy Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFLI#NASDAQ">DFLI</a>) shares moved upwards by 13.04% to $0.52. The company's market cap stands at $3.8 million. </li>
<li>Freightos (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRGO#NASDAQ">CRGO</a>) stock increased by 12.38% to $2.36. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $118.1 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Nuvve Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVVE#NASDAQ">NVVE</a>) stock declined by 40.3% to $1.66 during Monday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.0 million. </li>
<li>Vast Renewables (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTE#NASDAQ">VSTE</a>) shares decreased by 20.36% to $0.11. The company's market cap stands at $3.3 million. </li>
<li>Lakeside Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSH#NASDAQ">LSH</a>) shares declined by 11.07% to $0.82. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.1 million. </li>
<li>Intelligent Living (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILAG#NASDAQ">ILAG</a>) stock declined by 10.9% to $0.45. The company's market cap stands at $8.1 million. </li>
<li>Alta Equipment Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALTG#NYSE">ALTG</a>) stock declined by 10.49% to $4.1. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $136.0 million. The company's, Q1 earnings came out 3 days ago. 
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JP Morgan analyst Michael Rehaut reiterated an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SWK/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Underweight rating</a> on the shares of Stanley Black &amp; Decker Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>) on May 2 and lowered the price forecast from $93.00 to $60.00.
The analyst outlined the main insights following Stanley Black &amp; Decker's first-quarter earnings call. As for first-quarter fiscal 2025 performance, net sales declined 3%, though he said organic growth excluding currency impacts rose 1%, aligning with our 2% forecast and company expectations.
Demand for the professional segment remained healthy, while the consumer and DIY categories stayed weak.
The company lowered its 2025 operating earnings per share forecast to $4.50, down from the prior midpoint estimate of $5.25, largely due to an anticipated $0.75 per share drag from tariffs.
On the revenue front, SWK now expects total and organic sales (excluding foreign exchange) to grow at a low single-digit pace, slightly better than previous guidance, which had called for flat growth with a ±150 basis point range. 
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Organic growth expectations now sit in the low to mid-single digits, supported by mid-single-digit pricing increases driven mainly by tariffs compared to earlier guidance of modest pricing impact. 
To mitigate tariff effects, SWK introduced a high single-digit average price hike across U.S. retail channels in April and plans another price increase at the beginning of the third quarter, which could exceed the April hike. 
The company estimates annualized gross tariff exposure at $1.7 billion, with $900 million to $1.1 billion hitting in 2025. Price increases are expected to offset most of this, except for an estimated $140 million, mostly concentrated in the second quarter due to timing mismatches, translating to roughly $0.75 per share in impact.
Given these developments, the analyst has reduced 2025 and 2026 operating EPS estimates to $3.72 and $5.24, respectively, from $5.05 and $6.17. 
Looking at the long term, the company plans to shift its supply chain over the next 12 to 24 months to reduce tariff exposure.
That includes a complete exit from China and an increase in sourcing compliant with USMCA regulations via operations in Mexico, which the company described as a relatively straightforward process.
While the analyst still sees room for improved earnings visibility as home sales and remodeling activity stabilize over the next one to two years, the analyst&#8217;s more cautious forecast justifies a lower valuation. 
Price Action: SWK shares traded lower by 1.89% at $60.23 at last check on Monday.
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Tariffs Take Toll On Stanley Black & Decker's 2025 Forecast, Says Analyst

JP Morgan analyst Michael Rehaut maintains Stanley Black &amp; Decker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $93 to $60.

JP Morgan Maintains Underweight on Stanley Black & Decker, Lowers Price Target to $60

Wells Fargo analyst Joseph O'Dea maintains Stanley Black &amp; Decker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $70 to $60.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Stanley Black & Decker, Lowers Price Target to $60

Baird analyst Timothy Wojs maintains Stanley Black &amp; Decker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $60 to $65.

Baird Maintains Neutral on Stanley Black & Decker, Raises Price Target to $65

Wall Street traded lower on the final session of the month, heading for its third consecutive monthly loss as economic data began reflecting the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">impact of Trump tariffs.</a>
U.S. GDP shrank by 0.3% in the last quarter, marking the first economic contraction since 2022 and missing forecasts for a 0.4% expansion. The decline was driven by a surge in imports and reduced government spending.
Labor market data also disappointed. The ADP National Employment Report showed private employers added just 62,000 jobs in April—the weakest gain in nine months and well below the expected 108,000.
By midday in New York, the S&amp;P 500 was down 1% to 5,500, on pace to end a six-day winning streak. Tech stocks in the Nasdaq 100 lagged ahead of earnings from industry titans Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc.
Nine of the S&amp;P 500's eleven sectors were in the red, with only consumer staples and health care posting modest gains. Energy and consumer discretionary led the losses, falling 3.3% and 2.7%, respectively.
Commodities were broadly lower. Oil tumbled 3.7% to $58 a barrel, approaching its lowest close since March 2021. Copper—often seen as a gauge of global growth—plunged 5.2% to $4.60 per pound. Natural gas declined 2.5% to $3.17 per million British thermal units.
Bond markets were steady, with the 10-year Treasury yield hovering at 4.17%. Gold dipped 0.3% to $3,330 per ounce, while the U.S. dollar index (DXY) strengthened by the same margin.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) showed resilience, holding steady at around $93,000 despite broader market weakness.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,325.88</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,515.27</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,330.85</td>
<td>-1.1%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,953.01</td>
<td>-1.2%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 1:20 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.9% to $549.56.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.5% to $403.24.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;eased 1% to $470.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 1.1% to $193.82.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included:
<ul>
<li>Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>): down 0.0%</li>
<li>Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>): down 0.1%</li>
<li>Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>): down 1.5%</li>
<li>Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITW#NYSE">ITW</a>): down 2.4%</li>
<li>Automatic Data Processing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>): up 1.2%</li>
<li>Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>): down 1.3%</li>
<li>Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>): up 7.6%</li>
<li>Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>): up 2.9%</li>
<li>Vulcan Materials Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMC#NYSE">VMC</a>): up 6.3%</li>
<li>Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>): up 4.4%</li>
<li>PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>): up 4.0%</li>
<li>GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEHC#NASDAQ">GEHC</a>): up 3.8%</li>
<li>Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>): down 3.1%</li>
<li>Fair Isaac Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>): down 7.0%</li>
<li>Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>): up 0.7%</li>
<li>Costar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSGP#NASDAQ">CSGP</a>): down 9.7%</li>
<li>Veralto Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLTO#NYSE">VLTO</a>): up 2.1%</li>
<li>Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>): up 8.8%</li>
<li>Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>): up 6.4%</li>
<li>Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>): down 9.2%</li>
<li>Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>): up 0.0%</li>
<li>First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>): down 9.5%</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>): down 15.7%</li>
<li>Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>): down 9.1%</li>
<li>American Electric Power Company Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NASDAQ">AEP</a>): down 0.9%</li>
<li>Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEG#NYSE">PEG</a>): down 2.3%</li>
<li>PPL Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPL#NYSE">PPL</a>): down 0.1%</li>
<li>Oneok Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>): down 7.5%</li>
<li>Hess Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>): down 3.2%</li>
<li>International Paper Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IP#NYSE">IP</a>): down 5.3%</li>
<li>Stanley Black &amp; Decker Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>): down 4.2%</li>
<li>Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESS#NYSE">ESS</a>): up 0.1%</li>
<li>Equity Residential Properties Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQR#NYSE">EQR</a>): up 0.2%</li>
<li>Regency Centers Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REG#NASDAQ">REG</a>): down 0.8%</li>
<li>Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXR#NYSE">EXR</a>): up 3.1%</li>
<li>BXP Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BXP#NYSE">BXP</a>): down 3.7%</li>
<li>Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>): down 3.9%</li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>): down 8.9%</li>
<li>Amcor Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMCR#NYSE">AMCR</a>): down 1.2%</li>
<li>Expand Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NYSE">EXE</a>): down 3.5%</li>
</ul>
Stocks slated to report earnings after the bell include The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>), Host Hotels &amp; Resorts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HST#NASDAQ">HST</a>), MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>), Everest Group Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EG#NYSE">EG</a>), Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), ANSYS Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANSS#NASDAQ">ANSS</a>), Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>), Globe Life Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GL#NYSE">GL</a>), PTC Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>), Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), UDR Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UDR#NYSE">UDR</a>), American Water Works Company Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AWK#NYSE">AWK</a>), Invitation Homes Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INVH#NYSE">INVH</a>), VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VICI#NYSE">VICI</a>), AvalonBay Communities Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVB#NYSE">AVB</a>), Prudential Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRU#NYSE">PRU</a>), Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>), Align Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Equinix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQIX#NASDAQ">EQIX</a>), Aflac Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>), Ventas Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTR#NYSE">VTR</a>), Albemarle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>), Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAA#NYSE">MAA</a>), MetLife Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>), C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHRW#NASDAQ">CHRW</a>), and KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>).
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Stanley Black &amp; Decker Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>) shares are trading down after the company<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n45093661/stanley-black-decker-reports-1q-2025-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> reported first-quarter 2025 results</a>.
According to the earnings release:
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<li>Sales declined&nbsp;3%&nbsp;year over year (Y/Y) to&nbsp;$3.74 billion, beating the street view of $3.69 billion.</li>
<li>Quarterly net sales were impacted by currency (-2%) and the Infrastructure divestiture (-2%), partly negated by volume growth (+1%).</li>
<li>Gross profit increased&nbsp;to&nbsp;$1.12 billion from $1.11 billion a year ago, and the gross margin expanded by 130 basis points Y/Y to&nbsp;29.9%.</li>
<li>The adjusted gross margin was&nbsp;30.4%, up 140&nbsp;bps Y/Y, benefitting from supply chain transformation efficiency and new product launches.</li>
<li>EBITDA margin expanded to&nbsp;8.9% from&nbsp;7.1%&nbsp;a year ago quarter, while adjusted EBITDA margin increased to&nbsp;9.7%&nbsp;from&nbsp;8.9% from the prior-year quarter.</li>
<li>Adjusted EPS of&nbsp;75 cents <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beat the analyst consensus of 66 cents.</a></li>
<li>Tools &amp; Outdoor net sales remained flat Y/Y, with&nbsp;1%&nbsp;Y/Y volume growth offset by currency (-1%), driving&nbsp;1%&nbsp;organic revenue growth. Tools &amp; Outdoor segment margin was&nbsp;8.8%, up 100 bps Y/Y, and adjusted segment&nbsp;margin rose 110&nbsp;bps Y/Y to 9.6%, supported by supply chain transformation and product launches.</li>
<li>Engineered Fastening (formerly known as Industrial) net sales declined&nbsp;21%&nbsp;Y/Y, with a 1% decrease in organic sales. Margin dropped to&nbsp;8.4%&nbsp;from&nbsp;11.1%&nbsp;and an adjusted margin was&nbsp;10.1%&nbsp;vs.&nbsp;12.1%, primarily due to lower automotive volume.</li>
<li>Operating cash outflow for the quarter was&nbsp;$420 million, compared to&nbsp;an outflow of $431 million&nbsp;a year ago.</li>
<li>Stanley held $344.8 million in cash and cash equivalents as of March 29, 2025.</li>
</ul>
Outlook: In response to recent U.S. policy actions aimed at safeguarding gross margins, Stanley Black &amp; Decker implemented a high-single-digit price increase for its U.S. Tools &amp; Outdoor products in April and plans a second increase at the start of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">third quarter</a>.
The company is also accelerating a 12-24 month supply chain shift towards Mexico to reduce China tariff costs, leveraging their strong North American footprint.
The net negative 2025 EPS impact from tariffs, after price and supply chain adjustments, is estimated at around 75 cents.
For 2025, Stanley Black &amp; Decker:
<ul>
<li>Projects a 2025 GAAP EPS of $3.30 (+/- $0.15).</li>
<li>Lowered its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance to $4.50, down (from the previous range of $4.75-$5.75) vs. the consensus estimate of $4.86.</li>
<li>Continues to expect free cash flow for the year to meet or exceed $500 million.</li>
</ul>
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Price Action:&nbsp;SWK shares are up 2.78% at $62.96 premarket at the last check Wednesday.
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