Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

SWK · Industrials

About Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is a Tools & Accessories company operating in the Industrials sector.

SWK trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Tools & Accessories

Key Statistics

Current Price
$103.44
Market Cap
$15.62B
52-Week High
$105.17
52-Week Low
$61.90
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Tools & Accessories

$1,000 Invested in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)

1 Year
$1,573
+57%
3 Years
$1,511
+51%
5 Years
$658
+-34%
10 Years
$1,136
+14%
Since IPO
$64,831
+6383%

How much would $1,000 invested in SWK be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in SWK 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) in 2025 would be worth $1,573 as of November 2026, representing a +57.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SWK 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) in 2023 would be worth $1,511 as of November 2026, representing a +51.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SWK 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) in 2021 would be worth $658 as of November 2026, representing a -34.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SWK 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) in 2016 would be worth $1,136 as of November 2026, representing a +13.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SWK at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) at IPO would be worth $64,831 as of November 2026, representing a +6383.1% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.11%
Positive Months
313
56% of 559
Negative Months
244
44% of 559
Data Period
46+ years
559 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jan 1997 (+40.7%)
Best month on avg: November (+3.4%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 1987 (-31.6%)
Worst month on avg: September (-1.3%)

Over the past 46+ years (559 months), Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) has averaged a monthly return of +1.11% with a median return of +1.12%. The stock had 313 positive months (56%) and 244 negative months (44%). The best month in SWK's history was January 1997 with a +40.7% return, while the worst was October 1987 at -31.6%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.4%), and September the weakest (-1.3%).

SWK's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 9 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1997 with a cumulative return of +65.8%, and the worst was 2022 at -83.3%.

Annual Returns

Over 46 years of trading history, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) has delivered an average annual return of +12.89% with a median return of +10.48%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +9.25%. The stock posted gains in 35 years (76%) and losses in 11 years (24%).

SWK's best year was 1997 with a +78.04% gain, while the worst was 2022 at -58.92%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. SWK achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 23 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.

Avg Return
+12.89%
Best Year
1997 (+78.04%)
Worst Year
2022 (-58.92%)
Positive Years
35/46
Year Return Start End
2026 +43.55% $72.06 $103.44
2025 -3.17% $74.42 $72.06
2024 -15.19% $87.74 $74.42
2023 +35.55% $64.73 $87.74
2022 -58.92% $157.58 $64.73
2021 +7.28% $146.88 $157.58
2020 +9.73% $133.86 $146.88
2019 +41.18% $94.82 $133.86
2018 -28.13% $131.94 $94.82
2017 +50.50% $87.67 $131.94
2016 +9.64% $79.96 $87.67
2015 +13.44% $70.48 $79.96
2014 +21.84% $57.85 $70.48
2013 +11.80% $51.74 $57.85
2012 +12.34% $46.06 $51.74
2011 +3.57% $44.47 $46.06
2010 +32.93% $33.46 $44.47
2009 +56.61% $21.36 $33.46
2008 -27.51% $29.47 $21.36
2007 -1.46% $29.91 $29.47
2006 +7.18% $27.90 $29.91
2005 +0.50% $27.76 $27.90
2004 +32.66% $20.93 $27.76
2003 +13.57% $18.43 $20.93
2002 -23.82% $24.19 $18.43
2001 +52.98% $15.81 $24.19
2000 +7.30% $14.74 $15.81
1999 +11.91% $13.17 $14.74
1998 -39.94% $21.93 $13.17
1997 +78.04% $12.32 $21.93
1996 +8.24% $11.38 $12.32
1995 +48.84% $7.64 $11.38
1994 -16.82% $9.19 $7.64
1993 +8.07% $8.50 $9.19
1992 +7.26% $7.93 $8.50
1991 +45.60% $5.45 $7.93
1990 -22.91% $7.06 $5.45
1989 +40.86% $5.01 $7.06
1988 +18.74% $4.22 $5.01
1987 +4.34% $4.05 $4.22
1986 +22.74% $3.30 $4.05
1985 +25.82% $2.62 $3.30
1984 -5.05% $2.76 $2.62
1983 +11.22% $2.48 $2.76
1982 +40.00% $1.77 $2.48
1981 +0.00% $1.77 $1.77

Frequently Asked Questions: SWK

What sector is SWK in? ▼

SWK operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Tools & Accessories industry.

How has SWK performed historically? ▼

Over 46 years of trading history, SWK has posted gains in 35 years (76% of the time). The best year was 1997 with a +78.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in SWK? ▼

You can invest in SWK through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold SWK.

Last updated: 11/1/2026