Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChampionStanley Black & Decker (SWK) has increased its dividend for 29 consecutive years and currently yields 4.41%. The most recent dividend was $0.8300/share on Mar 24, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
4.41%
TTM Dividend/Share
$3.31
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
135.7%
Consecutive Growth Years
29 (Dividend Champion)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
1.23%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
3.49%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
4.43%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
7.9%
FCF payout ratio
17.4%
Net debt / EBITDA
4.6x
Interest coverage
2.86x
ROIC (TTM)
5.2%
Dividend Safety Score
4 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 135.7%, above the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($4.54) covers dividend/share ($3.31).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
29 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 17.4%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 4.6x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (3.5%) exceeds EPS growth (-34.3%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jun 8, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 23, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.8300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8300
Ex-date Mar 10, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 24, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.8300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8300
Ex-date Dec 1, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.8300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8300
Ex-date Sep 2, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 16, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.8300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8300
Ex-date Jun 3, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 17, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.8200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8200
Ex-date Mar 4, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 18, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.8200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8200
Ex-date Nov 29, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 17, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.8200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8200
Ex-date Sep 3, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 17, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.8200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8200
Ex-date Jun 4, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 18, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.8100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8100
Ex-date Mar 7, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 19, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.8100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8100
Ex-date Nov 30, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 19, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.8100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8100
Ex-date Sep 1, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 19, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.8100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8100
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 | $0.8300 | $0.8300 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | $0.8300 | $0.8300 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | $0.8300 | $0.8300 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | $0.8300 | $0.8300 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Jun 17, 2025 | $0.8200 | $0.8200 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 | $0.8200 | $0.8200 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | $0.8200 | $0.8200 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Sep 17, 2024 | $0.8200 | $0.8200 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 | $0.8100 | $0.8100 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Mar 19, 2024 | $0.8100 | $0.8100 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 19, 2023 | $0.8100 | $0.8100 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 19, 2023 | $0.8100 | $0.8100 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Stanley Black & Decker has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 29 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3.3000 | — | — |
| 2025 | $3.2600 | $3.3000 | +1.2% |
| 2024 | $3.2200 | $3.2600 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $3.1800 | $3.2200 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $2.9800 | $3.1800 | +6.7% |
| 2021 | $2.7800 | $2.9800 | +7.2% |
| 2020 | $2.7000 | $2.7800 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | $2.5800 | $2.7000 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | $2.4200 | $2.5800 | +6.6% |
| 2017 | $2.2600 | $2.4200 | +7.1% |
| 2016 | $2.1400 | $2.2600 | +5.6% |
| 2015 | $2.0400 | $2.1400 | +4.9% |
| 2014 | $1.9800 | $2.0400 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | $1.8000 | $1.9800 | +10.0% |
| 2012 | $1.6400 | $1.8000 | +9.8% |
| 2011 | $1.3400 | $1.6400 | +22.4% |
| 2010 | $1.3000 | $1.3400 | +3.1% |
| 2009 | $1.2600 | $1.3000 | +3.2% |
| 2008 | $1.2200 | $1.2600 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | $1.1800 | $1.2200 | +3.4% |
| 2006 | $1.1400 | $1.1800 | +3.5% |
| 2005 | $1.0800 | $1.1400 | +5.6% |
| 2004 | $1.0300 | $1.0800 | +4.9% |
| 2003 | $0.9900 | $1.0300 | +4.0% |
| 2002 | $0.9400 | $0.9900 | +5.3% |
| 2001 | $0.9000 | $0.9400 | +4.4% |
| 2000 | $0.8700 | $0.9000 | +3.4% |
| 1999 | $0.8300 | $0.8700 | +4.8% |
| 1998 | $0.7700 | $0.8300 | +7.8% |
| 1997 | $0.9150 | $0.7700 | -15.8% |
| 1996 | $0.7100 | $0.9150 | +28.9% |
| 1995 | $0.6900 | $0.7100 | +2.9% |
| 1994 | $0.6700 | $0.6900 | +3.0% |
| 1993 | $0.6400 | $0.6700 | +4.7% |
| 1992 | $0.6100 | $0.6400 | +4.9% |
| 1991 | $0.5700 | $0.6100 | +7.0% |
| 1990 | $0.5100 | $0.5700 | +11.8% |
| 1989 | $1.0075 | $0.5100 | -49.4% |
| 1988 | $0.4100 | $1.0075 | +145.7% |
| 1987 | $0.3633 | $0.4100 | +12.8% |
| 1986 | — | $0.3633 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$502.10M
YoY change
+1.9%
5Y CAGR
+3.0%
Peak year (2025)
$500.60M
Latest annual
$500.60M
Cash dividends paid over time for Stanley Black & Decker (SWK)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Stanley Black & Decker (SWK)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $500.60M | +1.9% | +$9.40M | ||
| 2024 | $491.20M | +1.8% | +$8.60M | ||
| 2023 | $482.60M | +3.6% | +$16.80M | ||
| 2022 | $465.80M | -1.9% | -$9.00M | ||
| 2021 | $474.80M | +10.0% | +$43.00M | ||
| 2020 | $431.80M | +7.4% | +$29.80M | ||
| 2019 | $402.00M | +4.4% | +$17.10M | ||
| 2018 | $384.90M | +6.1% | +$22.00M | ||
| 2017 | $362.90M | +9.7% | +$32.00M | ||
| 2016 | $330.90M | +3.4% | +$11.00M | ||
| 2015 | $319.90M | -0.4% | -$1.40M | ||
| 2014 | $321.30M | +2.8% | +$8.60M | ||
| 2013 | $312.70M | +2.9% | +$8.70M | ||
| 2012 | $304.00M | +10.2% | +$28.10M | ||
| 2011 | $275.90M | +36.9% | +$74.30M | ||
| 2010 | $201.60M | +94.6% | +$98.00M | ||
| 2009 | $103.60M | +4.6% | +$4.60M | ||
| 2008 | $99.00M | -0.8% | -$800,000 | ||
| 2007 | $99.80M | +3.9% | +$3.70M | ||
| 2006 | $96.10M | +1.3% | +$1.20M | ||
| 2005 | $94.90M | +6.2% | +$5.50M | ||
| 2004 | $89.40M | +3.8% | +$3.30M | ||
| 2003 | $86.10M | +0.6% | +$500,000 | ||
| 2002 | $85.60M | +6.3% | +$5.10M | ||
| 2001 | $80.50M | +2.8% | +$2.20M | ||
| 2000 | $78.30M | +1.0% | +$800,000 | ||
| 1999 | $77.50M | +4.9% | +$3.60M | ||
| 1998 | $73.90M | +7.7% | +$5.30M | ||
| 1997 | $68.60M | +1.5% | +$1.00M | ||
| 1996 | $67.60M | -10.1% | -$7.60M | ||
| 1995 | $75.20M | +22.3% | +$13.70M | ||
| 1994 | $61.50M | +1.7% | +$1.00M | ||
| 1993 | $60.50M | +5.2% | +$3.00M | ||
| 1992 | $57.50M | +9.9% | +$5.20M | ||
| 1991 | $52.30M | +47.3% | +$16.80M | ||
| 1990 | $35.50M | -20.0% | -$8.90M | ||
| 1989 | $44.40M | — | — |
In 2025, Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) dividends paid totalled $500.60M – edged up 1.9% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Stanley Black & Decker dividends paid delivered a +3.0% annualised rate; sustaining 3 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Across the available history, dividends paid reached its high of $500.60M in 2025 and its low of $35.50M in 1990.
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) sits 8th of 8 Industrials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $2.23B.
Stanley Black & Decker Dividends Paid 2025: $500.60M
Stanley Black & Decker dividends paid in 2025 was $500.60M, edged up 1.9% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Stanley Black & Decker Dividends Paid 2024: $491.20M
Stanley Black & Decker dividends paid in 2024 was $491.20M, edged up 1.8% from 2023.
Stanley Black & Decker Dividends Paid 2023: $482.60M
Stanley Black & Decker dividends paid in 2023 was $482.60M, edged up 3.6% from 2022.
Stanley Black & Decker Dividends Paid 2022: $465.80M
Stanley Black & Decker dividends paid in 2022 was $465.80M, edged down 1.9% below 2021.
Stanley Black & Decker Dividends Paid 2021: $474.80M
Stanley Black & Decker dividends paid in 2021 was $474.80M.
See more financial history for Stanley Black & Decker (SWK).
Sector peers by dividends paid
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|---|---|---|
| RTX (RTX) | $3.57B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific (UNP) | $3.24B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International (HON) | $2.98B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar (CAT) | $2.75B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $1.72B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation (ETN) | $1.63B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $1.45B | Industrials |
| Boeing (BA) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
Does Stanley Black & Decker pay dividends?
Yes, Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $3.31 per share annually, yielding 4.41%.
What is Stanley Black & Decker's dividend yield?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has a current dividend yield of 4.41%.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's dividend safe?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) passes 4 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Stanley Black & Decker increased its dividend?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has 29 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Stanley Black & Decker's dividend payout ratio?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has a dividend payout ratio of 135.7%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Stanley Black & Decker's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) is $502.10M (period ending April 4, 2026).
How has Stanley Black & Decker dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) dividends paid changed +1.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Stanley Black & Decker dividends paid?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +3.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Stanley Black & Decker dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Stanley Black & Decker dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $500.60M in 2025.
What was Stanley Black & Decker dividends paid in 2024?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) dividends paid in 2024 was $491.20M.
What was Stanley Black & Decker dividends paid in 2025?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) dividends paid in 2025 was $500.60M.
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