Why Stanley Black & Decker Stock Fell in May
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) released earnings that showed sales slowing, and results from one of the world's largest home improvement retailers only added to the gloom. Shares of Stanley Black & Decker fell 13.2% in May, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, on investor uncertainty about what lies ahead. Stanley Black & Decker is one of the world's largest tool manufacturers and a longtime dividend stalwart, but the company is still subject to the swings of the broader economy.