Get 3.6% from Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

Get 3.6% from Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

Two recent acquisitions continue to focus the firm on consumer tools and equipment as it divests from commercial security, automatic doors, and oil and gas equipment services.

A cost-cutting program should restore earnings growth in 2024 despite an expected drop in 2023. Meanwhile the stock trades… Read More

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Get a 3.9% yield from Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

Get a 3.9% yield from Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

While supply-chain disruptions and rising costs for labour and shipping add risk, this firm continues to reward investors with higher dividends and share buybacks.

Recent acquisitions and divestments have focused the firm on its consumer tool business.

Meanwhile the stock trades at 14.9 times the company’s 2022… Read More