Stanley Black & Decker's second quarter 2020 results showed a revenue decrease of 16% year-over-year to $3.1 billion due to COVID-19 impacts, though strong cost control and price realization helped mitigate the decline. Diluted GAAP EPS was $1.52, and excluding charges, diluted EPS was $1.60. The company is proceeding with its $1 billion cost reduction program and realized $175 million in savings during the quarter.
Revenues totaled $3.1 billion, down 16% versus prior year due to market-driven declines from COVID-19.
Operating margin rate was 8.9%; excluding charges, the operating margin rate was 12.8%.
Diluted GAAP EPS was $1.52; excluding charges, diluted EPS was $1.60.
The company realized $175 million in savings during the second quarter as part of its $1 billion cost reduction program.
The company withdrew its full year guidance in April and will continue to refrain from providing such guidance at this time. Information about the Company’s second half 2020 scenario planning will be provided on today’s earnings call. The Company is proceeding with the $1 billion cost reduction program, announced on April 2, which we continue to expect will deliver $500 million in cost savings in 2020.