Mizuho Cuts Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Price Target to $105

Mizuho has reiterated its Outperform rating for Stanley Black & Decker, adjusting its price target to $105, a 11.38% upside from the current price.

By TradeTexts Research Desk · Published Oct 16, 2026, 2:27 PM EDT

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Mizuho cut its price target on Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. ($SWK) to $105 from $110 on October 15, 2026, and rates the stock "Outperform".

Since the rating, $SWK is down 0.3% to date (from the $92.75 close on Oct 15, 2026).

SWK Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

$92.48 +24.65% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Mizuho has reiterated its Outperform rating on Stanley Black & Decker, setting a new price target of $105 while the stock currently trades at $94.27.
The stock price is well below the new target, indicating potential upside for investors if the stock moves closer to the target.
Analyst opinions vary, with Citigroup having a Buy rating and a target of $107, while Wells Fargo maintains an Equal-Weight rating with targets of $90 and $95.

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Mizuho has reiterated its Outperform rating for Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) and set a price target of $105, down from a previous target of $110. The stock was recently priced at $94.27. This price target adjustment highlights a potential upside for investors as the stock currently trades below this level.

Analyst rating track record

Mizuho vs. the S&P 500

YTD return -4.83% hypothetical

All-time return -4.83% S&P 500 +0.72%

vs. S&P 500 -5.55% behind the index

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Other Institutional Activity in Stanley Black & Decker

Several other institutional investors have significant positions in Stanley Black & Decker. Capital Research Global Investors holds about 13.1 million shares valued at approximately $1.2 billion, having increased its stake by 141,443 shares. Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc. added 1,023,256 shares, bringing its total to roughly 11.1 million shares worth around $1 billion. Blackrock Inc. holds about 10.7 million shares valued at around $980.1 million after a rise of 368,579 shares. Vanguard Capital Management LLC and State Street Corporation also have substantial stakes of over 10 million shares each.

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Stock Up 5.2%

The stock is currently trading at $94.27, which is near its 50-day moving average of $95.02. The shares have a 52-week range between $61.90 and $104.68. This positioning suggests that the stock has been performing relatively stable recently, but it remains below its recent high.

12-month forecast

$SWK price target

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $105 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

In its last earnings report, Stanley Black & Decker posted revenue of approximately $15.2 billion, with a revenue growth rate of 0.4%. The company had an EPS of $4.09 and a net margin of around 4%. Its next earnings report is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

Dividend

Stanley Black & Decker pays an annual dividend of $3.36, giving it a yield of 3.79%. The company's payout ratio is 81.17%, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Insider Buying and Selling at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

On August 7, 2026, Officer Scot Greulach sold 1,015 shares at an average price of $103.61, resulting in a transaction valued at approximately $105,164. This sale was not part of a planned trading strategy according to available information.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 15, 2026, Mizuho maintained its Outperform rating on Stanley Black & Decker with a new price target of $105. Meanwhile, Citigroup had a Buy rating with a target of $107. Wells Fargo also maintains its Equal-Weight rating but has adjusted targets to $90 and $95 recently.

About Stanley Black & Decker

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is a leading provider of hand tools, power tools, outdoor products, and related accessories across multiple regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company's strong market presence in the industrial sector is crucial as it faces the challenges and opportunities in the tools and accessories industry.

Bottom Line

Investors will want to monitor Stanley Black & Decker's upcoming earnings on November 3, 2026, and any further adjustments from analysts. The 13F filings from institutional investors reveal their past positions as of June 30, 2026, and may not reflect current holdings.