Stanley Black & Decker Inc (SWK) Stock Split History

Stanley Black & Decker Inc has split its stock 6 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on June 25, 1971 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of SWK owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. 5 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on June 04, 1996 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These splits have increased SWK stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that these actions only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on Stanley Black & Decker Inc's total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Stanley Black & Decker Inc's stock splits, view the table below:

SWK stock split list

Date	Split Ratio
1996-06-04	2 - for - 1
1986-09-29	3 - for - 2
1980-05-21	2 - for - 1
1978-10-03	3 - for - 2
1972-09-07	103 - for - 100
1971-06-25	2 - for - 1

Will Stanley Black & Decker Inc Stock Split in 2024?

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. Stanley Black & Decker Inc has not made an official announcement regarding whether it will enact a stock split or reverse stock split, but it has a history of doing so when SWK stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by Stanley Black & Decker Inc's board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.

Stock Splits of Industry Leaders

Ticker Symbol	Latest Split Date	Split Ratio
SNA	1996-09-11	3 - for - 2
SWK	1996-06-04	2 - for - 1
LECO	2011-06-01	2 - for - 1
TTC	2016-09-19	2 - for - 1
TKR	1997-06-02	2 - for - 1
KMT	2007-12-19	2 - for - 1
EML	2006-10-18	3 - for - 2
SCX	1988-10-06	2 - for - 1
SCX	1988-10-06	2 - for - 1
TBLT	2024-01-02	1 - for - 65