First Quarter Gross Margin Expanded Versus Prior Year Driven by Lower Inventory Destocking Costs, Supply Chain Transformation Benefits and Reduced Shipping Costs
Global Cost Reduction Program On-Track for Expected Pre-Tax Run-Rate Savings of $1.5 Billion by End of 2024 and $2 Billion by End of 2025
NEW BRITAIN, Conn., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), a worldwide leader in tools and outdoor, today announced first quarter 2024 financial results.
First Quarter Revenues of $3.9 Billion, Down 2% Versus Prior Year as Growth in DEWALT and Engineered Fastening Was More Than Offset by Lower Infrastructure Volume and Muted Consumer and DIY DemandFirst Quarter Gross Margin Was 28.6%, Up 740 Basis Points Versus Prior Year; First Quarter Adjusted Gross Margin* Was 29.0%, Up 590 Basis Points Versus Prior YearFirst Quarter GAAP EPS Was $0.13; First Quarter Adjusted EPS* Was $0.56Completed STANLEY Infrastructure Divestiture on April 1; Net Proceeds Used to Reduce Short-Term DebtReiterating 2024 Full Year Guidance – Expect GAAP EPS of $1.60 to $2.85, Adjusted EPS* of $3.50 to $4.50 and Free Cash Flow* of $0.6 Billion to $0.8 BillionThe 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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