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Analysts Offer Insights on Industrial Goods Companies: Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) and Fastenal Company (FAST)

Tipranks - Wed Dec 24, 2025

Companies in the Industrial Goods sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on Stanley Black & Decker (SWKResearch Report) and Fastenal Company (FASTResearch Report).

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Stanley Black & Decker (SWK)

In a report released today, Julian Mitchell from Barclays maintained a Buy rating on Stanley Black & Decker, with a price target of $89.00. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $75.24.

According to TipRanks.com, Mitchell is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 12.7% and a 62.5% success rate. Mitchell covers the Industrial Goods sector, focusing on stocks such as Emerson Electric Company, Honeywell International, and Lennox International. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on Stanley Black & Decker is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $85.75, implying a 12.4% upside from current levels. In a report released yesterday, Jefferies also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $88.00 price target.

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Fastenal Company (FAST)

In a report released today, Guy Hardwick from Barclays maintained a Hold rating on Fastenal Company, with a price target of $44.00. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $41.75.

According to TipRanks.com, Hardwick is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 9.5% and a 66.7% success rate. Hardwick covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Teledyne Technologies, Manhattan Associates, and TE Connectivity. ;'>

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Hold analyst consensus rating for Fastenal Company with a $44.29 average price target.

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