The following is a summary of the Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Stanley Black & Decker reported Q3 2024 revenue of $3.8 billion, down 5% year-over-year with organic revenue down 2 points.
Gross margin was 30.5%, an improvement of 290 basis points from last year, primarily due to supply chain transformation.
Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 10.8%, up 140 basis points year-over-year, supported by gross margin expansion.Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the quarter was $1.22.
Free cash flow was approximately $200 million for the quarter.
Business Progress:
Continued focus on supply chain transformation, targeting a run rate saving of $1.5 billion by end of 2024, and $2 billion by end of 2025.
Invested in growth initiatives aimed at stimulating sustainable growth and achieving organic growth at 2-3 times the market long term.
DEWALT, a key brand, delivered its sixth consecutive quarter of organic growth.
Opportunities:
Expectation of interest rate cuts across many geographies, which could act as a potential catalyst for market demand increase.
Planned investments in areas with healthy market demand, such as DEWALT professional tools, to drive share gains.
Risks:
Continued mixed consumer trends impacting areas like housing.
Weak automotive production posing a challenging backdrop and impacting the bottom line.
Anticipation of choppy markets extending into the first half of next year until potential economic catalysts take effect.
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