Is Stanley Black & Decker Stock a Buy?
Don't underestimate Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK). It's been a tough few years for the company, but if you can look beyond the headline numbers, the future looks bright. Its management has been doing a very good job of laying a foundation for future growth. Let's take a closer look at the case for buying the stock.
The strongest case centers around two complementary arguments:
A graphical depiction of the challenges noted in the first point can be seen below: External headwinds -- around $370 million in 2018 and $445 million in 2019 -- have significantly reduced operating income margin in recent years.
Source Fool.com