Form 4: Stanley Black & Decker Executive Sells Shares

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Stanley Black & Decker's SVP, General Counsel & Secretary, Janet Link, sold 11,766 shares of common stock for approximately $69.08 per share.

Summary

  • Janet Link, SVP, General Counsel & Secretary of STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (SWK), reported a sale of common stock.
  • The transaction occurred on November 6, 2025.
  • A total of 11,766 shares of common stock were disposed of.
  • The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $69.0773 per share, with individual transaction prices ranging from $68.7476 to $69.5700.
  • The transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan.
  • Following this transaction, Janet Link beneficially owns 0 shares of common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: A routine insider sale of common stock by a senior executive, often pre-scheduled under a 10b5-1 plan. While a sale, it doesn't inherently indicate negative company performance or significant positive news.

Negatives

  • Janet Link, SVP, General Counsel & Secretary, no longer beneficially owns any common stock of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. following this transaction.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This is an individual insider transaction and does not directly relate to broader industry trends or competitors, beyond the general market context in which the sale occurred.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Disclosure of Trading PlanThe transaction was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan, which provides an affirmative defense against insider trading allegations for pre-scheduled trades.11/06/2025Indicates a pre-planned divestment strategy by the executive, reducing the perception of opportunistic trading based on non-public information.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders may note the sale of common stock by a senior executive, which could be interpreted in various ways depending on individual investment philosophies, though the 10b5-1 plan mitigates concerns about opportunistic timing.

Key Dates

DateDescription
11/06/2025Date of transaction for the sale of common stock by Janet Link.

Keywords

Stanley Black & Decker, SWK, Insider Sale, Form 4, Janet Link, Common Stock, Executive Transaction, 10b5-1 Plan

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