Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) FCF Payout Ratio: 69.29%
Is Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 69.29% is 48% below its 4-year average of 134.36%, near the low end of its 4-year range (56.60%–342.85%).
SWK FCF Payout Ratio Chart
SWK Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
SWK Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
SWK FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
69.29%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
64.87%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
134.36%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
79.76%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
67.23%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
56.39%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+6.81%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-48.43%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-13.13%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+3.06%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+22.87%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
69.3%
Earnings Payout Ratio
125.3%
Dividend Yield
3.97%
FCF Yield
5.69%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $687.90M | $500.60M | 72.8% |
| 2024 | $753.00M | $491.20M | 65.2% |
| 2023 | $852.60M | $482.60M | 56.6% |
| 2022 | ($1.99B) | $471.60M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2021 | $144.00M | $493.70M | 342.8% |
| 2020 | $1.67B | $450.60M | 26.9% |
| 2019 | $1.08B | $402.00M | 37.2% |
| 2018 | $768.80M | $384.90M | 50.1% |
| 2017 | $976.20M | $362.90M | 37.2% |
| 2016 | $1.14B | $330.90M | 29.1% |
| 2015 | $870.90M | $319.90M | 36.7% |
| 2014 | $990.60M | $321.30M | 32.4% |
| 2013 | $502.40M | $312.70M | 62.2% |
| 2012 | $580.20M | $304.00M | 52.4% |
| 2011 | $696.80M | $275.90M | 39.6% |
| 2010 | $935.40M | $201.60M | 21.6% |
| 2009 | $553.80M | $201.60M | 36.4% |
| 2008 | $419.30M | $99.00M | 23.6% |
| 2007 | $457.20M | $99.80M | 21.8% |
| 2006 | $358.60M | $96.10M | 26.8% |
| 2005 | $309.00M | $94.90M | 30.7% |
| 2004 | $316.70M | $89.40M | 28.2% |
| 2003 | $424.90M | $86.10M | 20.3% |
| 2002 | $247.90M | $85.60M | 34.5% |
| 2001 | $165.90M | $80.50M | 48.5% |
| 2000 | $176.40M | $78.30M | 44.4% |
| 1999 | $144.40M | $77.50M | 53.7% |
| 1998 | ($100.60M) | $73.90M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1997 | $167.90M | $68.60M | 40.9% |
| 1996 | $181.20M | $67.60M | 37.3% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)?
- The FCF payout ratio for SWK stock is 69.29%.
- Is Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 69.29% is 48% below its 4-year average of 134.36%, near the low end of its 4-year range (56.60%–342.85%).
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for SWK stock is 64.87%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for SWK stock is 134.36%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for SWK stock is 79.76%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for SWK stock is 67.23%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for SWK stock is 56.39%.
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-03 | 72.77% |
| 2024-12-28 | 65.23% |
| 2023-12-31 | 56.60% |
| 2021-12-31 | 342.85% |
| 2020-12-31 | 26.92% |
| 2019-12-31 | 37.19% |
| 2018-12-31 | 50.07% |
| 2017-12-31 | 37.17% |
| 2016-12-31 | 29.07% |
| 2015-12-31 | 36.73% |
| 2014-12-31 | 32.43% |
| 2013-12-31 | 62.24% |
| 2012-12-31 | 52.40% |
| 2011-12-31 | 39.60% |
| 2010-12-31 | 21.55% |
| 2009-12-31 | 36.40% |
| 2008-12-31 | 23.61% |
| 2007-12-31 | 21.83% |
| 2006-12-31 | 26.80% |
| 2005-12-31 | 30.71% |
| 2004-12-31 | 28.23% |
| 2003-12-31 | 20.26% |
| 2002-12-31 | 34.53% |
| 2001-12-31 | 48.52% |
| 2000-12-31 | 44.39% |
| 1999-12-31 | 53.67% |
| 1997-12-31 | 40.86% |
| 1996-12-31 | 37.31% |
About Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) is a global enterprise primarily engaged in two core business segments: Tools & Storage and Industrial operations. Its geographical footprint extends across the United States, Canada, the wider Americas region, France, the rest of Europe, and Asia. The Tools & Storage segment provides a comprehensive array of products catering to both professional and consumer markets. For professionals, offerings include high-grade corded and cordless electric power tools, essential equipment, pneumatic tools, and fastening solutions. Consumers can access corded and cordless electric power tools, notably under the BLACK+DECKER brand, alongside lawn and garden equipment, related accessories, various home products, hand tools, power tool accessories, and storage units. This division distributes its merchandise through a diverse network comprising retailers, distributors, and dealers, supplemented by a direct sales force. Its customer base spans professional end-users, distributors, dealers, retail consumers, and various industrial clients. The company's Industrial segment delivers specialized engineered fastening systems and related products to key sectors such as automotive, manufacturing, electronics, construction, and aerospace. It also specializes in the sale and rental of custom equipment for pipe handling, joint welding, and coating used in pipeline construction, while simultaneously offering pipeline inspection services. Furthermore, this segment supplies hydraulic tools and high-performance heavy equipment attachments. Clients for this segment primarily include the oil and natural gas pipeline industry, alongside other industrial customers. Additionally, Stanley Black & Decker markets automatic door solutions to commercial enterprises. Founded in 1843, the company initially operated as The Stanley Works before adopting its current name, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., in March 2010. Its corporate headquarters are located in New Britain, Connecticut.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Manufacturing - Tools & Accessories
- CEO
- Christopher John Nelson