Stanley Black & Decker Profit Margin

Stanley Black & Decker posts a profit margin of 5.53% as of September 2026. That compares with 2.4% in the prior-year period — up 130.6% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 8.37%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, Stanley Black & Decker's profit margin was 2.4%. The latest reading is 5.53% — a 130.6% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For Industrials stocks, a profit margin near 8.37% is typical. Stanley Black & Decker's 5.53% is lower that level. That is roughly 34.0% below the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

Stanley Black & Decker's profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is 5.53% as of September 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for SWK's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 8.37%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; Stanley Black & Decker's other metric pages and overview cover the third.