Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) Return on Assets (ROA): 1.72%

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.