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Mar 29, 2025
Stanley Black & Decker Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Stanley Black & Decker reported a solid Q1 2025 performance with improved margins despite a slight decline in revenue.
Key Takeaways
The company delivered one point of organic revenue growth and improved gross margins driven by cost reductions and supply chain efficiencies, although total revenue declined due to divestitures and currency impacts.
Revenue was $3.7446 billion, down 3% due to divestitures and currency, but organic growth was +1%.
Adjusted EPS reached $0.75, up from $0.56 in Q1 2024.
Gross margin improved to 29.9% (adjusted: 30.4%), aided by supply chain transformation.
Free cash flow remained negative at -$485 million, impacted by working capital changes.
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Forward Guidance
Stanley Black & Decker expects to deliver adjusted EPS of ~$4.50 for FY2025 with free cash flow of at least $500 million, despite macroeconomic uncertainties and tariff impacts.
Positive Outlook
- Adjusted EPS projected at ~$4.50 for FY25.
- Free cash flow expected to exceed $500 million.
- Price increases planned to offset tariff impact.
- Further supply chain transformation in progress.
- Strong focus on inventory and cost management.
Challenges Ahead
- Tariff impacts expected to reduce EPS by $0.75.
- Softness in automotive markets affecting Engineered Fastening.
- Currency headwinds reduced revenue by 2%.
- Free cash flow in Q1 was negative $485M.
- SG&A as % of sales increased due to investment requirements.
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