Stanley Black & Decker reported Engineered Fastening segment sales increased 6% to $524 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, as strong volume (+7%), higher pricing (+1%) and currency (+1%) were partially offset by a product line transfer to Tools & Outdoor (-3%). Organic revenue growth reached 8%, driven by strong demand in aerospace and automotive markets.

The aerospace business continued its strong trajectory, achieving 35% organic growth in the quarter. The automotive business delivered mid-single-digit organic growth, reflecting strong sales of our systems for auto OEMs. General industrial fasteners organic revenue declined low single digits.

Segment profit totaled $63.2 million, while segment margin rose 140 basis points to 12.1% due to higher volumes, modest price increases, and strong cost controls.

Consolidated Q4 sales dipped 1% to $3.7 billion, with the gross margin improving 240 basis points to 33.2%

Full-year Engineered Fastening segment sales slipped 4.3% to $1.97 billion, with segment profit declining 22% to $197 million and the gross margin dropping to 10%.

Full-year sales declined 2%, with the gross margin gaining 90 basis points to 30.3%.

In December, Stanley Black & Decker agreed to sell its Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) business for $1.8 billion in cash to Howmet Aerospace. Net proceeds are expected to be between $1.52 billion and $1.6 billion, which will be used to reduce debt. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026.