Stanley Black & Decker's first quarter results were impacted by COVID-19, leading to a revenue decline of 6%. The company is implementing a cost reduction program expected to deliver $1 billion in annualized savings. Despite the challenges, the company maintains a strong financial position.
Revenues totaled $3.1 billion, a 6% decrease compared to the prior year, with a 7% organic decline primarily due to COVID-19 impacts.
Diluted GAAP EPS was $0.88; excluding charges, diluted EPS was $1.20.
A cost reduction program was announced, expecting $1 billion in annualized savings, with $500 million expected in 2020.
The company expects the second quarter to be the trough for 2020 revenue decline and continues suspension of guidance.
Stanley Black & Decker anticipates COVID-19 driven demand disruptions to negatively impact 2020 results and has withdrawn its full year guidance. The company expects substantial revenue declines early in the second quarter, which is expected to be the trough quarter for the year.