Industrial tool maker Stanley Black & Decker Inc.SWK reported impressive results for second-quarter 2017, with positive earnings and sales surprises of 2.6% and 1.9%, respectively. Click to get this free report Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK): Free Stock Analysis Report Dover Corporation (DOV): Free Stock Analysis Report Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH): Free Stock Analysis Report Atlas Copco AB (ATLKY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Gross margin declined 20 basis points (bps) to 38.3% as benefits from volume growth and improved productivity was offset by adverse impacts of price, commodity inflation and currency.