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In a press release on April 17, Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) announced the key dates and rate for its second-quarter dividend.
Stanley Black & Decker’s Dividend Yield Is Recovering
As of May 31, Stanley Black & Decker’s (SWK) dividend yield stood at 2.07%.
3M’s Q1 Earnings Disappointed Investors
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3M’s Stock Performance since Its Q4 Earnings
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3M Launches Expanded Beam Ferrule and Connector System
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3M Announces 100% Global Renewable Electricity Goal
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Ingersoll Rand Plans to Acquire Precision Flow System
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Honeywell Rises on Its Q4 Earnings Beat and Better 2019 Outlook
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How Caterpillar Stock Performed since Its Q3 Earnings
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Stanley Black & Decker Stock Falls More than 15% on Weak Outlook
Today, Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) posted its fourth-quarter earnings results.
Stanley Black & Decker: Analysts’ Recommendations
Currently, 21 analysts are actively tracking Stanley Black & Decker. Among the analysts, 67% recommend a “buy,” while 33% recommend a “hold.”
Can Stanley Black & Decker’s Q4 Earnings Beat the Estimates?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) is expected to post an adjusted EPS of $2.1 in the fourth quarter—a decrease of ~4.7% YoY (year-over-year).
Stanley Black & Decker: Record Q4 Revenues?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) is expected to report revenues of $3.62 billion in the fourth quarter.
Analyzing Stanley Black & Decker’s Stock Performance
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) is scheduled to announce its fourth-quarter earnings on January 22 before the market opens.
Deere Launches L-Series Mid-Size Loaders
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3M and ON Semiconductor Collaborate to Improve Road Safety
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Deere Raised Its Cash Dividend: Second Increase in 2018
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Illinois Tool Works’ Dividend Yield Is Rising
As of December 20, Illinois Tool Works’ dividend yield stood at 2.84%—an increase of 32 basis points compared to the third quarter.
Illinois Tool Works’ Fourth-Quarter Dividend
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Stanley Black & Decker: Institutional Holdings
The 13F filings on September 30 indicated that institutional investors own ~87.9% of Stanley Black & Decker’s (SWK) outstanding shares.
Stanley Black & Decker’s Stock Performance in 2018
So far in fiscal 2018, Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has left investors poorer. On a year-to-date basis, the stock has fallen ~24.3%.
What’s Stanley Black & Decker’s Valuation?
As of November 26, Stanley Black and Decker (SWK) traded at ~14.8x its one-year forward earnings.
Stanley Black & Decker’s Short Interest Increased
Stanley Black & Decker’s short interest increased after its third-quarter earnings due to the subdued outlook.
What Do Analysts Forecast for Stanley Black & Decker?
Currently, 20 analysts are actively tracking Stanley Black & Decker. Among the analysts, 60% recommended a “buy,” while 40% recommended a “hold.”
Stanley Black & Decker’s Dividend Yield Crossed 2%
As of November 26, Stanley Black & Decker’s dividend yield stood at 2.06%—the highest level in the past ten quarters on a sequential basis.
Stanley Black & Decker’s Q4 2018 Dividend: Key Dates and Rates
For the fourth quarter, Stanley Black & Decker declared a dividend of $0.66 per share.
3M’s Stock Prices Could Recover from the Current Levels
As of November 21, 3M (MMM) stock is trading well below its high of $258.7. On a year-to-date basis, 3M stock has declined 15.6%.
Is 3M’s Valuation Still Higher than Its Peers?
3M’s current valuation is below the two-year average of 20.7ox. The stock has declined in 2018 from a high of $258.63 to the current price.
3M’s Dividend Yield Increased: An Opportunity for Investors
As of November 21, 3M’s (MMM) dividend yield stood at 2.70%—an increase of ten basis points over the third-quarter dividend yield.
3M: Investors’ Fourth-Quarter Dividend
Investors who hold 3M stock as of the close on November 23 in the company’s record will be eligible for the fourth-quarter dividend.
Deere Misses Analysts’ Q4 Expectations but Still Rises
Deere (DE) reported its earnings results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 before the market opened on November 21.
3M’s Quarterly Dividend and New Share Repurchase Program
Last week, 3M stock had a positive week. The stock gained 3.9% and closed at $209.00 for the week ending November 16.
Honeywell Increased Fourth-Quarter Dividend
Honeywell declared a fourth-quarter dividend of $0.82 per share, an increase of 10% over the corresponding quarter of last year.
Can ITW Use Its Free Cash Flow to Bring Down Its Debt Level?
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ITW’s Debt Declines, Debt-to-Equity Continues to Rise
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Stanley Black & Decker Investor Update: Debt Pricing
SWK stock bounced back sharply after falling due to its third-quarter earnings. The stock gained 12.7% and closed at $124.24 last week.
Illinois Tool Works: Q3 Earnings Beat the Estimates
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) reported its third-quarter earnings on October 24. The company reported an EPS of $1.90.
Stanley Black & Decker’s Exclusive Partnership with Home Depot
Stanley Black & Decker announced that Home Depot will be the exclusive retailer for its Stanley hand tools and storage product portfolio.
Caterpillar Stock Fell 7.6% despite Q3 Earnings Beat
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Honeywell’s Q3 Adjusted EPS Beat Estimates, Stock in the Red
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Analyzing Caterpillar Stock since Its Q2 Earnings
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Honeywell Beats Estimates Again in Q3 2018: Stock Rises
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How 3M Stock Has Performed since Q2 Earnings
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Caterpillar Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend—Makes No Changes
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Could 3M’s Free Cash Flow Help Improve the Funding Ratio?
With a significant portion of 3M’s FCF going towards shareholders, there’s little scope for 3M to divert its FCF to other financial activities.
3M’s Valuation Compared to Its Peers
3M stock has gone through a significant correction in the past six months. The stock price has declined from its all-time high of $258.6 to the current price level.
Can 3M Service Its Debt?
3M’s interest expenses increased significantly from $171 million in 2012 to $322 million in 2017, which includes charges for early debt retirement.
3M’s Free Cash Flow Could Help Its Debt Reduction
3M has the ability to redeem its bonds early and reduce its debt. 3M appears to have given share repurchases more priority than reducing its debt.
Good News: 3M’s DE Ratio Is Improving
At the end of the second quarter, 3M’s (MMM) debt stood at $14.51 billion—a reduction of $1.6 billion from the first quarter.
3M Stock Continued to Struggle, Remained in the Red
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Caterpillar: Is Debt Servicing a Big Issue?
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Should Caterpillar’s Huge Debt Concern Investors?
At the end of the second quarter, Caterpillar’s debt was $36.17 billion. Caterpillar’s debt increased in the second quarter after declining for three years.
What Are Institutional Investors’ Positions on Celanese?
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Caterpillar Is Part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Caterpillar had a strong week with its stock prices gaining ~2.5%. The stock closed at $144.90 for the week ending September 14.
3M Included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index
3M stock fell 2.2% and closed at $207.88 for the week ending September 14. 3M traded 2.6% above its 100-day moving average price of $202.55.
Stanley Black & Decker to Acquire 20% Stake in MTD Products
Stanley Black & Decker stock gained ~6.6% and closed at $148.34 for the week ending September 14. Stanley Black & Decker has an RSI of 62.
3M Unleashes Improved Emphaze AEX Hybrid Purifier
3M (MMM) stock remained positive for the week ended September 7, as it gained 0.8% and closed at $212.57.
3M and Holmes Collaborated on Roof Solutions
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Caterpillar to Divest Its Purpose-Built Forestry Business
On August 29, Caterpillar announced that it intends to sell its purpose-built forestry business. Caterpillar entered into a preliminary agreement with Weiler.
3M’s Valuations Compared to Its Peers
3M is trading at a higher multiple than its peers. 3M’s valuations corrected after it made a downward revision to its fiscal 2018 EPS.
Can 3M’s Stock Price Recover Some Lost Ground?
Currently, 3M is trading above the 100-day moving average price of $203.08. However, 3M’s 100-day moving average price has declined.
3M’s Dividend Growth: Analyzing the Strength
Assuming that 3M doesn’t buy back any shares until the record date, it would pay ~$821.7 million in dividends in the third quarter.
3M Files Another Lawsuit on Metal Mesh Conductor Technology
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3M’s Dividend Yield Is Steady: Could It Increase?
As of August 30, 3M’s dividend yield was at 2.60%, which shows signs of stabilization. 3M has witnessed a continuous decline in the dividend yield.
Deere Misses Q3 2018 Adjusted EPS Expectation, Cites Higher Costs
Deere (DE) reported its Q3 2018 results on August 17 before the markets opened. Its adjusted EPS was $2.59, a growth of 31.5% YoY.
Stanley Black & Decker to Acquire IES Attachments Business
On August 7, Stanley Black & Decker announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire International Equipment Solutions Attachments Group.
Illinois Tool Works Announced a Higher Dividend
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Analyzing Caterpillar’s Resource Industries Segment
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Caterpillar Stock Declined despite Strong Q2 2018 Earnings
Caterpillar (CAT) announced its second-quarter earnings on July 30 before the market opened. The company reported an adjusted EPS of $2.97.
Caterpillar’s Q2 2018 Earnings Beat Estimates, Stock Trades Flat
Caterpillar (CAT) reported revenue of $14.01 billion for Q2 2018 today, reflecting growth of 23.7% over Q2 2017.
How Caterpillar Has Performed since Its Q1 2018 Earnings
Caterpillar (CAT) is set to announce its second-quarter earnings results before the market opens on July 30.
Analyzing 3M’s Stock Performance since Its Q1 2018 Results
The 3M Company (MMM) said that it would announce its second-quarter earnings results before the market opens on July 24.
Caterpillar Appoints a New Vice President for Its DES Division
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3M Won a Contract from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
The 3M stock gained 1.9% and closed at $201.18 for the week ending July 13. The stock traded 1.0% below its 100-day moving average price of $203.13.
Deere Increases Dividend after a Gap of Four Years
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A Look at 3M’s Valuation Compared to Its Peers
As of June 26, 3M’s (MMM) one-year forward PE multiple is 18.05x. That compares to Honeywell International’s (HON) PE multiple of 17.2x.
3M’s Interest Coverage Is Down Substantially: Should We Worry?
3M’s interest expense has gone up significantly, from $171 million in 2012 to $322 million in 2017.
Is 3M Stressed Out on Mounting Debt?
Since 2012, 3M’s debt has grown significantly, from $6 billion to $15.7 billion at the end of Q1 2018.
Can 3M Recover Some Ground in the Rest of 2018?
3M stock, after an all-time high of $258.60, has been declining, even though its first-quarter earnings and revenue met estimates.
3M Is an Official PGA Tour Sponsor
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SWK Down By 15.1% in 2018 So Far – Can it Recover?
Stanley Black & Decker stock performance in 2018 Stanley Black & Decker’s (SWK) stock has been struggling so far in 2018. On a year-to-date basis, the stock has left investors poorer by 15.1%. Its other industrial peers, Dover (DOV), Illinois Tool Works (ITW) and 3M (MMM) are also in red and have declined by 3.4%, 12.6%, and […]
Have Bears Strengthened Their Grip on SWK?
SWK’s short interest increased dramatically after its first-quarter earnings.
Analysts Maintain Their Positive Outlook on Stanley Black & Decker
The analyst consensus target price on SWK is $182.90, implying a return potential of 27.0% over the closing price of $144.02 as of May 30.
SWK’s Dividend Yield Is on the Rise: Is It Attractive Enough?
As of May 30, Stanley Black & Decker’s dividend yield stood at 1.7%, showing an upward trend once again in comparison with the first-quarter dividend yield.
Stanley Black & Decker’s Q2 Dividend: Rates and Key Dates
SWK has declared a second-quarter dividend of $0.63 per share, an increase of 8.6% over the previous year.
Why 3M’s Dividend Yield Is on the Rise
As of May 15, 3M’s (MMM) dividend yield stood at ~2.7%, the highest it has been since the fourth quarter of 2015.
3M Stock Plummets on Earnings Outlook
3M reported 1Q18 adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $2.50, an increase of 15.7% on a year-over-year basis.
3M’s Stock Performance since Its 4Q17 Earnings
In a press release, 3M (MMM) said that it plans to announce its 1Q18 earnings on April 24, 2018, before the market opens.
What Analysts Recommend for SWK ahead of 1Q18 Earnings
The analyst consensus projects SWK’s target price to be at $188.94, implying a return potential of ~23.4% over the closing price of $153.14 as of April 16, 2018.
Can Stanley Black & Decker Beat Analyst Earnings Estimates in 1Q18?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) is expected to post adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $1.35 in 1Q18, an increase of ~4.7% YoY (year-over-year).
Why Stanley Black & Decker Could See Record Q1 Revenues
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) is expected to report revenue of $3.1 billion in 1Q18, representing a 10.7% increase from 1Q17’s $2.8 billion.
Can 1Q18 Earnings Help SWK’s Stock Price Bounce Back?
SWK is expected to deliver yet another solid earnings performance in 1Q18.