SWK Dividend History & Yield
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 (in 44 days) | Dec 22, 2026 | $0.84 | $84.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 (in 135 days) | Mar 23, 2027 | $0.84 | $84.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 8, 2027 (in 226 days) | Jun 22, 2027 | $0.84 | $84.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 7, 2027 (in 317 days) | Sep 21, 2027 | $0.84 | $84.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SWK's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.36 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much SWK do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 358 | $35,443 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,786 | $177,214 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,572 | $354,429 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.39%. $10,000 in SWK would currently pay about $339 a year ($28 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SWK dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | — | $0.84 | +1.2% |
| Jun 8, 2026 | — | $0.83 | +0.0% |
| Mar 10, 2026 | — | $0.83 | +0.0% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.83 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.83 | +1.2% |
| Jun 3, 2025 | — | $0.82 | +0.0% |
| Mar 4, 2025 | — | $0.82 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | — | $0.82 | +0.0% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | — | $0.82 | +1.2% |
| Jun 4, 2024 | — | $0.81 | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | — | $0.81 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | — | $0.81 | +0.0% |
| Sep 1, 2023 | — | $0.81 | +1.2% |
| Jun 2, 2023 | — | $0.80 | +0.0% |
| Mar 6, 2023 | — | $0.80 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | — | $0.80 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2022 | — | $0.80 | +1.3% |
| Jun 6, 2022 | — | $0.79 | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2022 | — | $0.79 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2021 | — | $0.79 | +0.0% |
| Sep 3, 2021 | — | $0.79 | +12.9% |
| Jun 7, 2021 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Mar 8, 2021 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2020 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
SWK dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Raised 1.2% | $0.83 | $0.84 | Paid |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Raised 1.2% | $0.82 | $0.83 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
SWK scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payout ratio above 80% of earnings
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. provides hand tools, power tools, outdoor products, and related accessories in the United States, Canada, Other Americas, Europe, and Asia. Its Tools & Outdoor segment offers professional grade corded and cordless electric power tools and equipment, including drills, impact wrenches and drivers, grinders, saws, routers, concrete prep and placement tools, and sanders; pneumatic tools and fasteners; corded and cordless electric power tools; household power tools, hand-held vacuums, and small appliances; leveling and layout tools, planes, hammers, demolition tools, clamps, vises, knives, saws, chisels, and industrial and automotive tools; drill, screwdriver, router…
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Tools & Accessories. First dividend on our records: Sep 3, 1985. 167 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SWK dividend FAQ
When is SWK's next ex-dividend date?
SWK's next ex-dividend date is Dec 8, 2026 (in 44 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.84 per share, expected on Dec 22, 2026.
How often does SWK pay dividends?
SWK pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.84 per share with an ex-date of Sep 8, 2026.
What is SWK's dividend yield?
SWK's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.36%, based on $3.33 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $99.24. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.36 per share, is 3.39%.
How much does SWK pay per share?
SWK pays about $0.84 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.36 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $336.00 a year.
Has SWK grown or cut its dividend?
SWK has raised its annual dividend for 40 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 2.9% a year (+1.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of SWK do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.39%, you would need about 358 shares of SWK (roughly $35,443 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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