Stanley Black & Decker saw declines in sales and earnings in the fourth quarter of 2025, although its profit increased year-over-year.
The Connecticut-based tool maker posted net sales of $3.68 billion in the latest period, down from $3.72 billion in the same window of 2024. Gross profit climbed from $1.14 billion to $1.22 billion over that span, while net earnings slid from $194.9 million down to $158.2 million.
Company officials said that lower volumes — primarily attributed to retail softness in North America — overcame higher prices and currency factors during the quarter. Sales in its tools and outdoor segment were down 2%, while its engineered fastener division saw sales increase by 6%.
SBD’s gross margin also increased to 33.2% in the quarter — up 240 basis points year-over-year — amid "higher pricing, tariff mitigation and supply chain cost reductions.”
President and CEO Chris Nelson said the company "delivered solid results across our key focus areas” over the full year. Overall 2025 sales of $15.13 billion were down from $15.37 billion in 2024, but profit and earnings both increased.
The company said that its cost reduction efforts had generated $2.1 billion in savings through the end of the year, and that it expects 2026 earnings of between $3.15 to $4.35 per share.
"Looking ahead, we are excited about the opportunities for Stanley Black & Decker and remain committed to and confident in our ability to achieve our long-term financial objectives, even if 2026 presents another uncertain, dynamic year,” Nelson said in a statement.
