Joel Greenblatt's SWK Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 265,719 shares of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) worth $19.74 M, representing 0.07% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 48 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in SWK, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2014, adding 700,088 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2015, reducing 346,595 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -70,154 | Reduce 20.89% | 265,719 | $74.28 |
| Q3 2025 | +185,840 | Add 123.87% | 335,873 | $74.33 |
| Q2 2025 | +100,539 | Add 203.13% | 150,033 | $67.75 |
| Q1 2025 | -43,567 | Reduce 46.82% | 49,494 | $76.88 |
| Q4 2024 | +48,088 | Add 106.93% | 93,061 | $80.29 |
| Q3 2024 | -16,031 | Reduce 26.28% | 44,973 | $110.13 |
| Q2 2024 | -28,312 | Reduce 31.70% | 61,004 | $79.89 |
| Q1 2024 | +72,336 | Add 426.01% | 89,316 | $97.93 |
| Q4 2023 | -16,859 | Reduce 49.82% | 16,980 | $98.10 |
| Q3 2023 | +24,264 | Add 253.41% | 33,839 | $83.58 |
| Q2 2023 | -16,004 | Reduce 62.57% | 9,575 | $93.71 |
| Q1 2023 | +1,971 | Add 8.35% | 25,579 | $80.58 |
| Q4 2022 | +23,608 | New Buy | 23,608 | $75.12 |
| Q3 2022 | -3,831 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2022 | +73 | Add 1.94% | 3,831 | $104.93 |
| Q1 2022 | -1,246 | Reduce 24.90% | 3,758 | $139.70 |
| Q4 2021 | -28,908 | Reduce 85.24% | 5,004 | $188.65 |
| Q3 2021 | -8,790 | Reduce 20.58% | 33,912 | $175.31 |
| Q2 2021 | +14,760 | Add 52.82% | 42,702 | $204.98 |
| Q1 2021 | -6,593 | Reduce 19.09% | 27,942 | $199.66 |
| Q4 2020 | +29,651 | Add 607.10% | 34,535 | $178.57 |
| Q3 2020 | -1,033 | Reduce 17.46% | 4,884 | $162.16 |
| Q2 2020 | -170,395 | Reduce 96.64% | 5,917 | $139.43 |
| Q1 2020 | +135,327 | Add 330.19% | 176,312 | $100.00 |
| Q4 2019 | -7,506 | Reduce 15.48% | 40,985 | $165.74 |
| Q3 2019 | +48,491 | New Buy | 48,491 | $144.42 |
| Q2 2019 | -146,864 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +146,864 | New Buy | 146,864 | $136.17 |
| Q3 2018 | -38,044 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | -277,334 | Reduce 87.94% | 38,044 | $132.82 |
| Q1 2018 | +313,839 | Add 20392.40% | 315,378 | $153.20 |
| Q4 2017 | -2,142 | Reduce 58.19% | 1,539 | $169.59 |
| Q3 2017 | -185 | Reduce 4.79% | 3,681 | $151.05 |
| Q2 2017 | -224,205 | Reduce 98.30% | 3,866 | $140.71 |
| Q1 2017 | +57,445 | Add 33.67% | 228,071 | $132.87 |
| Q4 2016 | +138,521 | Add 431.46% | 170,626 | $114.69 |
| Q3 2016 | -210,161 | Reduce 86.75% | 32,105 | $122.97 |
| Q2 2016 | -78,328 | Reduce 24.43% | 242,266 | $111.22 |
| Q1 2016 | +76,813 | Add 31.51% | 320,594 | $105.21 |
| Q4 2015 | -138,392 | Reduce 36.21% | 243,781 | $106.73 |
| Q3 2015 | -175,263 | Reduce 31.44% | 382,173 | $96.98 |
| Q2 2015 | -346,595 | Reduce 38.34% | 557,436 | $105.24 |
| Q1 2015 | +186,986 | Add 26.08% | 904,031 | $95.36 |
| Q4 2014 | +700,088 | Add 4128.61% | 717,045 | $96.08 |
| Q3 2014 | +9,280 | Add 120.88% | 16,957 | $88.81 |
| Q2 2014 | +7,677 | New Buy | 7,677 | $87.79 |
| Q4 2013 | -4,916 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2013 | +4,916 | New Buy | 4,916 | $90.52 |
Joel Greenblatt's Stanley Black & Decker Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) in Q3 2013, acquiring 4,916 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) for 48 quarters since Q3 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) was in Q4 2014, adding 717,045 shares worth $68.89 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 265,719 shares of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK), valued at approximately $19.74 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) represents approximately 0.07% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) was 904,031 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2015.