One of the most consistent investment themes of 2014 so far has been
that developed markets have gotten relatively stronger, while emerging
markets have weakened. Therefore, what to do about Stanley Black & Decker ? The stock looks like a good value, and there are plenty of reasons to
like it, but a large part of its growth prospects depends upon emerging
markets. With that said, what are home improvement peers like Whirlpool and Snap-on Incorporated saying about end markets, and what should Fools consider before buying into Stanley Black & Decker?
Why emerging markets matter to Stanley Black & Decker
Back in October, investors were treated to an eye-watering mid-teens slump in the stock price as the company lowered its full-year 2013 guidance by more than 10%. The problems in 2013 were focused on the difficulty in raising margins in its security segment (particularly from its acquisition of Swedish security company Niscayah), and weaker growth expectations from its industrial and Construction Do-It-Yourself, or CDIY, segments. In particular, emerging markets had slowed, and sequestration effects had hit U.S. governmental revenue.
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Why emerging markets matter to Stanley Black & Decker
Back in October, investors were treated to an eye-watering mid-teens slump in the stock price as the company lowered its full-year 2013 guidance by more than 10%. The problems in 2013 were focused on the difficulty in raising margins in its security segment (particularly from its acquisition of Swedish security company Niscayah), and weaker growth expectations from its industrial and Construction Do-It-Yourself, or CDIY, segments. In particular, emerging markets had slowed, and sequestration effects had hit U.S. governmental revenue.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE
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