Stanley Black & Decker reported FY 2025 net sales of USD 15.1 billion (-2%), with gross profit of USD 4.6 billion (30.3% of sales) and SG&A of USD 3.3 billion (22% of sales). FY 2025 net earnings from continuing operations were USD 401.9 million and diluted EPS from continuing operations was USD 2.65. On a non-GAAP basis, FY 2025 net earnings from continuing operations were USD 709.5 million and diluted EPS from continuing operations was USD 4.67. FY 2025 cash flow from operations was USD 971.2 million, while free cash flow was USD 687.9 million. Net interest expense was USD 317.9 million. The effective tax rate on continuing operations was 3.8% (12.8% excluding the tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments). By segment, Tools & Outdoor FY 2025 net sales were USD 13.2 billion (-1%) and segment profit was USD 1.3 billion (10.1% of sales). Engineered Fastening FY 2025 net sales were USD 2.0 billion (-4%) and segment profit was USD 197.0 million (10% of sales). The company recorded FY 2025 pre-tax, non-cash asset impairment charges of USD 189.5 million, including USD 108.4 million tied to updates to brand prioritization impacting the Lenox, Troy-Bilt, and Irwin trade names. On corporate actions, Stanley Black & Decker said it agreed in December 2025 to sell its Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing business to Howmet Aerospace for USD 1.8 billion in cash, with net proceeds expected at USD 1.5 billion to USD 1.6 billion and planned debt reduction; the deal is expected to close in H1 2026, subject to approvals. It also said its Global Cost Reduction Program, launched in mid-2022, was completed by the end of 2025 and generated about USD 2.1 billion of pre-tax run-rate savings, and that it reduced inventory by more than USD 2.0 billion since the end of Q2 2022.
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