# Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

> Stanley Black & Decker manufactures professional and consumer tools, storage, outdoor equipment and engineered fastening systems. Its brands include DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER and Cub Cadet. The global public company reported $15.13 billion in 2025 revenue and is simplifying its operations while investing in cordless equipment and jobsite automation.

- **Founded:** 1843
- **Headquarters:** New Britain, United States
- **Founders:** Frederick Trent Stanley (Founder of The Stanley Works (1843)), S. Duncan Black (Co-founder of Black & Decker (1910), merged in 2010), Alonzo G. Decker (Co-founder of Black & Decker (1910), merged in 2010)
- **Products:** DEWALT professional tools and jobsite systems, DEWALT FLEXVOLT, DEWALT POWERSTACK, DEWALT POWERSHIFT, DALE downward-drilling robot
- **Notable:** Completed the global cost-reduction program by the end of 2025, reporting approximately $2.1 billion in pre-tax run-rate savings., Completed the sale of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing to Howmet for approximately $1.8 billion in April 2026., Commercially launched DALE with August Robotics in July 2026.

## Products & services

- **DEWALT professional tools and jobsite systems** — Cordless and corded tools, accessories, storage, dust management and connected jobsite products for tradespeople.
- **DEWALT FLEXVOLT** — Battery platform that changes voltage automatically between compatible tools.
- **DEWALT POWERSTACK** — Pouch-cell batteries designed for compatible DEWALT cordless tools.
- **DEWALT POWERSHIFT** — Electrified equipment system for demanding construction applications.
- **DALE downward-drilling robot** — Autonomous fleet-capable concrete drilling system developed with August Robotics; commercially launched in July 2026.
- **CRAFTSMAN** — Power tools, mechanics tools, storage and outdoor equipment for home, workshop and garage users.
- **STANLEY** — Hand tools, measuring and layout tools, storage and related products.
- **BLACK+DECKER** — Household power tools, cleaning products and outdoor equipment.
- **Cub Cadet and outdoor equipment** — Residential and professional outdoor products, including ride-on and zero-turn mowers.
- **Engineered Fastening** — Application-specific fastening components, riveting systems and assembly technologies for industrial customers.

## Achievements

- Completed the global cost-reduction program by the end of 2025, reporting approximately $2.1 billion in pre-tax run-rate savings.
- Completed the sale of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing to Howmet for approximately $1.8 billion in April 2026.
- Commercially launched DALE with August Robotics in July 2026.
- DALE was named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026 list, announced October 16, 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — DALE recognized in TIME’s Best Inventions; company reports more than 385,000 holes drilled across 44 data-center construction phases, with over 99% accuracy. These are company-reported results.
- **2026-09** — Agreed to sell Excel Industries, primarily the Hustler mower business, to Bad Boy Mowers; announcement makes closing conditional on approvals and customary conditions.
- **2026-08** — Announced a planned $1 billion U.S. investment through 2028, approximately half for R&D and half for capital and long-term manufacturing investments.
- **2026-07** — Second-quarter net sales were $3.9607 billion, approximately flat year over year; organic growth was 3%. Adjusted gross margin was 33.7%, including approximately 250 basis points from net tariff refunds.
- **2026-07** — DALE became available for commercial order.
- **2026-04** — Completed CAM sale to Howmet; approximately $1.57 billion net proceeds expected to reduce debt.

## Links

- Website: https://www.stanleyblackanddecker.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stanley-black-decker-inc
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/StanleyBlkDeckr
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StanleyBlackDecker
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stanleyblackdecker/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stanleyblackanddecker

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Last updated: 2026-10-22