Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
SWK40 yrs growthIndustrials · Stock · quarterly payer
$79.31
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
4.19%
Annual Dividend
$3.32
Payout Ratio
136%
5-Yr Growth
3.5%
Ex-Date
Jun 8, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
SWK Dividend Safety Score
87/ 100
Grade A
Very Safe
Dividend-growth streak39 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage136% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage61% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.78
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Is SWK a good dividend stock?
YesStanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.19% ($3.32/yr), with 40 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- Dividend Aristocrat — 40 consecutive years of growth
- Never cut its dividend on record
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Elevated payout ratio (136%)
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 4.19%
- Payout Ratio
- 136%
- Annual Dividend
- $3.32
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 3.5%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Jun 8, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 40
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 1.20
- Market Cap
- $12.3B
- P/E Ratio
- 32.5
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -62%
- 52-Week Range
- $61.90 – $93.37
- Dividend Safety
- A · 87/100
- Ever Cut?
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | — | $0.8300 | regular |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.8300 | regular |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.8300 | regular |
| Jun 3, 2025 | — | $0.8200 | regular |
| Mar 4, 2025 | — | $0.8200 | regular |
| Nov 29, 2024 | — | $0.8200 | regular |
| Sep 3, 2024 | — | $0.8200 | regular |
| Jun 4, 2024 | — | $0.8100 | regular |
| Mar 7, 2024 | — | $0.8100 | regular |
| Nov 30, 2023 | — | $0.8100 | regular |
| Sep 1, 2023 | — | $0.8100 | regular |
| Jun 2, 2023 | — | $0.8000 | regular |
| Mar 6, 2023 | — | $0.8000 | regular |
| Nov 30, 2022 | — | $0.8000 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $3.32 / yr per share
Per payment (quarterly)$83.00
Annual$332.00
Monthly avg$27.67
