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Mar 31, 2023

Stanley Black & Decker Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Reported a decrease in revenue due to lower consumer & DIY volume, currency impacts, and strategic divestiture. EPS and adjusted EPS were negative, reflecting prioritization of inventory reduction and cash generation. The company is focused on transformation plan, reducing inventory, and optimizing the global supply chain.

Key Takeaways

Stanley Black & Decker reported a decrease in first-quarter revenue to $3.9 billion, primarily due to lower consumer and DIY volume, currency impacts, and strategic divestitures. Diluted GAAP EPS was negative, but the company is making progress on cost reduction and inventory optimization.

First Quarter Revenues of $3.9 Billion, Down Versus Prior Year

First Quarter Diluted GAAP EPS Was ($1.26)

Global Cost Reduction Program Delivered $230 Million of Pre-Tax Run-Rate Savings

Inventory reduced by approximately $200 million from the prior quarter

Total Revenue
$3.93B
Previous year: $4.45B
-11.6%
EPS
-$0.41
Previous year: $2.1
-119.5%
Gross Profit
$836M
Previous year: $1.15B
-27.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$388M
Previous year: $166M
+133.8%
Free Cash Flow
-$355M
Previous year: -$1.38B
-74.3%
Total Assets
$25.1B
Previous year: $29.4B
-14.6%

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Stanley Black & Decker Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Management expects 2023 EPS guidance to be in the range of ($1.65) to $0.60 on a GAAP basis. Adjusted EPS is expected to be between $0.00 to $2.00. Free cash flow expectations remain unchanged at approximately $0.5 billion to $1.0 billion.

Positive Outlook

  • Prioritizing cash generation
  • Gross margin improvement
  • Balance sheet strength
  • Executing business transformation initiatives to deliver cost savings

Challenges Ahead

  • Range of possible demand
  • Destocking scenarios in 2023
  • Integration-related charges
  • Supply chain transformation charges

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income