Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. SWK has failed to impress investors with its recent operational performance due to weakness in its Tools & Outdoor segment, persistent supply-chain constraints, raw material cost inflation and foreign-currency headwinds. In the first nine months of 2022, SWK’s cost of sales, and selling, general and administrative expenses jumped 28.6% and 15.6%, respectively, year over year. Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider SWK currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).