STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC (SWK) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC (SWK) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of SWK during the latest reporting period was Vulcan Value Partners, which increased its reported SWK position by approximately $72.06M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in SWK exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC (SWK). InsiderSet tracks quarterly accumulation trends, new institutional positions, ownership increases, and estimated performance of newly disclosed holdings using SEC filing data and recent market prices.
The investors highlighted on this page collectively added approximately $128.14M in reported SWK exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 2,434 | 16,613 | $1,234,019 |
| Q3 2025 | Vulcan Value Partners | Buy | 19,281 | 1,161,466 | $86,268,728 |
| Q3 2025 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 2,843 | 427,416 | $31,769,831 |
| Q3 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 1,125 | 14,179 | $1,053,930 |
| Q2 2025 | Vulcan Value Partners | Buy | 204,045 | 1,142,185 | $85,478,988 |
| Q2 2025 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 2,000 | 86,000 | $5,827 |
| Q2 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 10 | 13,054 | $884,431 |
| Q1 2025 | Vulcan Value Partners | Buy | 938,140 | 938,140 | $72,062,993 |
| Q4 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 147,600 | 693,362 | $55,670,035 |
| Q4 2024 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 17,000 | 84,000 | $6,744 |
| Q4 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 14,250 | 17,842 | $1,432,545 |
| Q3 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 147,800 | 545,762 | $60,104,769 |
| Q3 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 986 | 3,592 | $395,547 |
| Q2 2024 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 13,000 | 85,000 | $6,791 |
| Q2 2024 | Meritage Group | Buy | 993 | 4,305 | $343,926 |
| Q1 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 125,850 | 471,062 | $46,131 |
| Q1 2024 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 4,000 | 72,000 | $7,051 |
| Q1 2024 | Meritage Group | Buy | 635 | 3,312 | $324 |
| Q4 2023 | Meritage Group | Buy | 2,677 | 2,677 | $263 |
| Q4 2023 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 2,000 | 68,000 | $6,671 |
| Q4 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 1,620 | 5,472 | $536,757 |
| Q3 2023 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 33,000 | 66,000 | $5,516 |
| Q2 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 3,896 | 3,896 | $365,124 |
| Q1 2023 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 448,600 | 1,552,962 | $125,138 |
| Q1 2023 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 6,595 | 639,961 | $51,568,058 |
| Q4 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 263,900 | 1,104,362 | $82,960 |
| Q4 2022 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 88,866 | 633,366 | $47,578,454 |
| Q3 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 805,455 | 840,462 | $63,211 |
| Q3 2022 | Longleaf Partners | Buy | 227,062 | 344,739 | $25,928 |
| Q3 2022 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 184,000 | 242,000 | $6,880 |
Frequently asked questions about SWK activity
Which institutional owners are buying SWK?
Institutional owners buying SWK include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in SWK activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in SWK compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC (SWK) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in SWK increasing?
Institutional interest in SWK can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.