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12 Nov 2026, 20:39 UTC · 59m ago
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Stanley Black & Decker is showing signs of operational stabilization with a return to organic growth and the achievement of a 35% adjusted gross margin. While positive, these results mark the completion of a recovery phase rather than a new growth catalyst.
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Stanley Black & Decker achieved a 35% adjusted gross margin (AGM) in Q3.
Priced inCEO says "just wrapped up and announced our Q3"
So whatHitting this threshold suggests a reversal of the margin erosion seen in 2023-2024, likely supporting EPS beats in the next print.
More positive than 93% of claims this week
The company posted roughly 4% organic growth in the third quarter.
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The company hit a key 35% adjusted gross margin milestone and posted 4% organic growth in Q3, indicating a successful reversal of previous margin erosion.
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Priced inCEO says "just wrapped up and announced our Q3"
So whatPositive organic growth indicates a stabilization in demand for core brands like DEWALT and CRAFTSMAN heading into FY2027.
More positive than 76% of claims this week
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The company reported 4% organic growth and achieved a key milestone of a 35% adjusted gross margin.
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