Third Quarter Gross Margin Up Versus Prior Year as Supply Chain Transformation Continues Driving Margin Expansion
Strong Third Quarter Cash Generation Supports Ongoing Capital Allocation Priorities Focused on Shareholder Dividends and Further Debt Reduction
NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), a worldwide leader in tools and outdoor, today announced third quarter 2024 financial results.
Third Quarter Revenues of $3.8 Billion, Down 5% Versus Prior Year as Growth in DEWALT Was Offset by Mixed End Market Demand; Infrastructure Divestiture Impacted Revenue Growth by -2%Third Quarter Gross Margin Was 29.9%, Up 310 Basis Points Versus Prior Year; Adjusted Gross Margin* Was 30.5%, Up 290 Basis Points Versus Prior YearThird Quarter GAAP EPS Was $0.60; Adjusted EPS* Was $1.22Third Quarter Cash From Operating Activities Was $286 Million and Free Cash Flow* Was Approximately $200 MillionNarrowing GAAP EPS Range to $1.15 to $1.75 (From $0.90 to $2.00) and Adjusted EPS* Range to $3.90 to $4.30 (From $3.70 to $4.50); Reiterating Free Cash Flow* of $650 Million to $850 MillionThe Company Will Host a Capital Markets Day on November 20, 2024 Additional Details Will Be Made Available on The Company's WebsiteThe information provided here is not subject to any editorial processing. It is prepared fully automatically and enriched with additional information and further research options. The aim of the content is to provide information seekers with the relevant information quickly and easily. A link back to the information provider and owner ensures that the data prepared here can be compared with the source information if required. The newsboard does not show information in real time. Please contact the exchange operator for this information if required. There is no claim to completeness. High availability cannot be guaranteed. If you notice any errors in the functionality, please let us know using the "Report a Bug" form below.
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