Stanley Black & Decker Inc
SWK:NYSE
| Last | Change / % Change | Dividend Yield | Volume |
| 74.36 | -0.67 -0.89% | 2.61% | 911,115 |
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The Stanley Works (SWK) Breaks Through Support at $74.61
The Stanley Works (NYSE:SWK) has opened bearishly below the pivot of $75.06 today and has reached the first level of support at $74.61. Should the shares continue to fall, the support pivots of $74.20 and $73.34 will be of interest.
Potential Stanley Works (SWK) Trade Targets 20.86% Return
Stanley Works (NYSE:SWK) closed Friday's reticent trading session at $75.03. In the past year, the stock has hit a 52-week low of $53.21 and 52-week high of $81.90. Stanley Works (SWK) stock has been showing support around $74.20 and resistance in the $75.92 range. Technical indicators for the stock are Bullish and S&P; gives Stanley Works (SWK) a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy rating. For a hedged play on Stanley Works (SWK), look at the Jan '13 $75.00 covered call for a net debit in the $70.83 area. That is also the break-even stock price for this trade. This covered call has a duration of 103 days, provides 5.60% downside protection and an assigned return rate of 5.89% for an annualized return rate of 20.86% (for comparison purposes only). A lower-cost hedged play for Stanley Works (SWK) would use a longer term call option in place of the covered call stock purchase. To use this strategy look at going long the Stanley Works (SWK) Jan '14 $50.00 call and selling the Jan '13 $75.00 call for a total debit of $22.45. The trade has a lifespan of 103 days and would provide 3.44% downside protection and an assigned return rate of 11.36% for an annualized return rate of 40% (for comparison purposes only). Stanley Works (SWK) has a current annual dividend yield of 2.62%.
The Stanley Works (SWK) Approaches New Upside Target of $75.74
View more recent headlinesThe Stanley Works (NYSE:SWK) has opened bullishly above the pivot of $74.89 today and has reached the first level of resistance at $75.23. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $75.74 and $76.59.
Company Background
Stanley Black & Decker Inc. is a diversified global provider of power and hand tools, mechanical access solutions (automatic doors, commercial and residential locking systems), electronic security and monitoring systems and products and services for various industrial applications. The Company's operations are classified into three business segments: Construction & Do-It-Yourself (CDIY), Security, and Industrial. In September 2011, Stanley Black & Decker acquired Niscayah Group AB. In September 2011, the Company acquired Microtec Enterprises, Inc. In January 2011, the Company acquired InfoLogix, Inc.
Bid/Size -- / -- | Ask/Size -- / -- |
Price Open 74.49 | Previous Close 75.03 |
Day High 74.726 | Day Low 73.74 |
52wk High/Date 81.90 / 3/16/2012 | 52wk Low/Date 54.83 / 10/10/2011 |
Beta (5 Yr) 1.4 | Market Capitalization 12.5B |
Shares Outstanding 168.1M | Volatility Avg 32.65 |
Avg Vol(10 day) 1.6M | P/E Ratio 20.4x |
EPS(TTM) 3.64 | Yield 2.61% |
Dividend Announcement 7/18/2012 | Ex-Date 9/5/2012 |
Payable 0.49 - QRTR | Payable Date 9/18/2012 |
Date of Record 9/7/2012 | |
Last Trade as of 10/8/2012 3:34 PM ET | |
SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc vs. Peers
| Peers | |
|---|---|
SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc | 10.99% |
Danaher Corporation | 20.03% |
Snap-on Incorporated | 43.76% |
The L.S. Starrett Company | -4.06% |
The Home Depot, Inc. | 50.33% |
SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc | 2.64% |
Danaher Corporation | 0.18% |
Snap-on Incorporated | 1.87% |
The L.S. Starrett Company | 3.26% |
The Home Depot, Inc. | 1.84% |
SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc | -0.89% |
Danaher Corporation | 0.64% |
Snap-on Incorporated | 0.00% |
The L.S. Starrett Company | -2.36% |
The Home Depot, Inc. | -1.93% |