SWK (Stanley Black & Decker) 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 1.20% (As of Jun. 2026) — 76% Below Median

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SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc SWK
73 GF Score
Price $102.40
GF Value $82.89
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Stanley Black & Decker 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate?

Stanley Black & Decker SWK +4.37% 73 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 1.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 4.90. GuruFocus rates SWK with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 73/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $82.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Industrial Products companies, Stanley Black & Decker ranks worse than 69.75% on this metric.

Stanley Black & Decker's Dividends per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.83.

The historical rank and industry rank for Stanley Black & Decker's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:

SWK' s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2   Med: 4.9   Max: 13.9
Current: 1.2

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Stanley Black & Decker was 13.90% per year. The lowest was 1.20% per year. And the median was 4.90% per year.

SWK's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than
69.75% of 1299 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 9.8 vs SWK: 1.20

During the past 12 months, Stanley Black & Decker's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.

Stanley Black & Decker's Dividend Payout Ratio for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.53. As of today, Stanley Black & Decker's Dividend Yield % is 3.27%.

Warning Sign:

Stanley Black & Decker Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 1-year low.

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Stanley Black & Decker  (NYSE:SWK) 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Explanation

1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.

Stanley Black & Decker's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.83/ 1.57
=0.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Stanley Black & Decker was 2.22. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.33.

2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Stanley Black & Decker Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.8300002026-06-082026-06-082026-06-23Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.8300002026-03-102026-03-102026-03-24Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.8300002025-12-012025-12-012025-12-16Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.8300002025-09-022025-09-022025-09-16Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.

Stanley Black & Decker's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Dividend Yield %=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=3.32/102.40
=3.24 %

Current Share Price is $102.40.
Stanley Black & Decker's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $3.32.

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Stanley Black & Decker was 5.72%. The lowest was 1.27%. And the median was 2.00%.

Warning Sign:

Stanley Black & Decker Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 1-year low.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


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SWK vs LECO, TKR, RBC: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Stanley Black & Decker's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Stanley Black & Decker 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stanley Black & Decker's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Black & Decker's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.


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Stanley Black & Decker 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation

This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 1.20% mean?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 1.20% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 4.90. Over the past decade, Stanley Black & Decker's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 1.20 to 13.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #906 out of 1299 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Stanley Black & Decker's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 1.20% is 76% below median its 10-year median of 4.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 13.90. The Industrial Products industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.80. Stanley Black & Decker's value of 1.20% is 87.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #906 out of 1299 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stanley Black & Decker has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanley Black & Decker's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to LECO and TKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #906 out of 1299 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Stanley Black & Decker in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.80. Stanley Black & Decker's value of 1.20% is 87.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Stanley Black & Decker's own 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 1.20 to 13.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.90 vs. the industry median of 9.80, Stanley Black & Decker has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for an Industrial Products company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Industrial Products companies is 9.80, based on 1,299 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stanley Black & Decker's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 1.20% is 87.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stanley Black & Decker's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 1.20%, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 4.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stanley Black & Decker stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $82.89, compared to a current price of $102.40 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 1.20%, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 4.90 and 87.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 9.80. Stanley Black & Decker's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 1.20% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stanley Black & Decker stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $102.40 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.89. GuruFocus considers Stanley Black & Decker to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SWK:

  • 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 1.20% (76% below median its 10-year median of 4.90)
  • GF Value™: $82.89 vs. price of $102.40 (23.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 87.8% below the Industrial Products median (#906 of 1299)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SWK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Stanley Black & Decker Business Description

Address 1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain, CT, USA, 06053
Stanley Black & Decker Inc offers hand tools, power tools, outdoor products, engineered fastening solutions, and related accessories. The company operates in two reportable business segments: Tools & Outdoor and Engineered Fastening. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Tools & Outdoor segment, which is comprised of the Power Tools Group (PTG), Hand Tools, Accessories and Storage (HTAS), and Outdoor Power Equipment (Outdoor) product lines. This segment's product offerings include drills, impact wrenches and drivers, grinders, saws, hammers, demolition tools, clamps, vises, knives, edge trimmers, lawn mowers, etc., which are offered through brands like Hustler, Dewalt, Craftsman, Stanley, and others. Geographically, the firm derives maximum revenue from the United States.
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