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Outperform 71 (OpenAI - Gpt-5.6Sol)
Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
$394.00
â–²(0.55% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/23/26
The score is driven primarily by strong profitability and a conservative balance sheet, partly offset by a meaningful TTM revenue contraction and weakening cash-flow momentum. Technicals remain bearish (below key moving averages with negative MACD), while valuation and dividend support are moderately favorable. The latest earnings call reinforced margin resilience and strength in Commercial & Industrial, but near-term turbulence in Tools/RS&I and slightly weaker credit trends keep the outlook mixed.
Positive Factors
Sustained profitability
Consistently high gross and net margins indicate meaningful pricing power, operating discipline, and a differentiated professional-product offering. Margin resilience should help Snap-on continue funding innovation, customer support, and shareholder returns even while revenue growth remains uneven.
Negative Factors
Tools Group contraction
The Tools Group remains a major operating segment, so its sales and margin decline can materially pressure consolidated earnings. Franchisee inventory reductions have disrupted channel demand, and recovery depends on destocking ending and professional purchases translating into renewed van orders.
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Positive Factors
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Sustained profitability
Consistently high gross and net margins indicate meaningful pricing power, operating discipline, and a differentiated professional-product offering. Margin resilience should help Snap-on continue funding innovation, customer support, and shareholder returns even while revenue growth remains uneven.
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Snap-on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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Operating Income by Segment
Operating Income by Segment
Reveals the profitability of each business unit, highlighting which segments drive earnings and where the company may need to improve efficiency or cut costs.
Chart InsightsSnap‑on’s operating‑income mix is shifting: Snap‑On Tools peaked in mid‑2023 and has softened since, while Repair Systems & Information delivered steadier, higher growth into 2025 before modest normalization—pointing to a move toward software/services-driven profitability. Commercial & Industrial remains cyclical but has rebounded into 2026, and Financial Services is a stable, low‑volatility cushion. If Repair Systems’ momentum and margins persist, Snap‑on’s reliance on cyclical tool sales should decline; key risks are Tools’ recovery and sustaining RS&I growth.
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Snap-on (SNA) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Snap-on Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Snap-on Incorporated, a global provider based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, specializes in the production and distribution of an extensive range of tools, equipment, diagnostic systems, and repair information solutions for professional users worldwide. T...
How the Company Makes Money
Snap-on makes money primarily by selling tools, tool storage, equipment, diagnostics, and related services through several distinct distribution and operating channels. A major revenue stream comes from its franchisee-based mobile van network (oft...

Snap-on Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Oct 22, 2026
(Q3-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Feb 04, 2027
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a mixed outlook. Snap-on demonstrated strong momentum in Commercial & Industrial, resilient gross margins, continued product innovation, and stable underlying technician demand. However, consolidated organic sales and earnings declined, the Tools Group was materially affected by diesel-driven franchisee destocking, RS&I faced lower OEM program activity, and loan originations and delinquency metrics weakened modestly. Management remained confident in the company's markets and continued to invest, but the current-quarter performance reflected meaningful operating turbulence.
Positive Updates
Commercial & Industrial Reached Record Performance
Commercial & Industrial sales were $404 million, up 7.4% organically excluding $10 million from the High-Force acquisition, and represented an all-time high. Operating income rose to $74.7 million from $57.5 million, an increase of $17.3 million or 29.9%, while operating margin increased 290 basis points to a record 18.5%.
Negative Updates
Organic Sales Declined and Consolidated Earnings Fell
Third-quarter sales were $1.1837 billion, representing a 0.6% reported increase but a 2.8% organic decline excluding currency and acquisitions. Operating income before Financial Services was $248 million versus $279 million last year, and operating margin was 21% versus 23.4% reported last year. Excluding the prior-year legal settlement, operating margin was down 50 basis points.
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Q3-2026 Updates
Negative
Commercial & Industrial Reached Record Performance
Commercial & Industrial sales were $404 million, up 7.4% organically excluding $10 million from the High-Force acquisition, and represented an all-time high. Operating income rose to $74.7 million from $57.5 million, an increase of $17.3 million or 29.9%, while operating margin increased 290 basis points to a record 18.5%.
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Company Guidance
For the remainder of 2026, Snap-on expects capital expenditures for the year will be approximately $100 million and currently anticipates that its full year 2026 effective income tax rate to approximate 22%; 2026 will return to a 52-week fiscal year with 13 weeks in the fourth quarter, while management said it does not give guidance and would not comment on October. Management said the diesel wave appears to have flattened, the principal markets are fundamentally strong, and it believes it has a continuing opportunity to progress; for RS&I, management said it would expect activity to improve somewhat but that the business is in a flatter period, with visibility kinda limited.

Snap-on Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong underlying quality supported by consistently high margins (~50%+ gross; ~18%–20% net) and a conservative balance sheet (low leverage; solid ROE ~17%). The main offsets are a material TTM revenue decline (~-18.9%) and weaker cash-flow momentum (sharp negative TTM FCF growth; OCF-to-net-income below 1.0), which reduce near-term durability.
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
86
Very Positive
Cash Flow
62
Positive
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue5.06B5.16B5.11B5.11B4.84B4.60B
Gross Profit2.60B2.67B2.65B2.62B2.45B2.38B
EBITDA1.46B1.48B1.52B1.48B1.35B1.24B
Net Income1.01B1.02B1.04B1.01B911.70M820.50M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets8.66B8.41B7.90B7.54B6.97B6.76B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments1.67B1.62B1.36B1.00B757.20M780.00M
Total Debt1.28B1.33B1.29B1.28B1.27B1.25B
Total Liabilities2.54B2.46B2.48B2.45B2.47B2.56B
Stockholders Equity6.09B5.93B5.39B5.07B4.48B4.18B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow1.01B1.01B1.13B1.06B591.00M896.50M
Operating Cash Flow1.09B1.08B1.22B1.15B675.20M966.60M
Investing Cash Flow-216.10M-73.10M-204.10M-331.80M-206.20M-290.40M
Financing Cash Flow-861.60M-749.90M-649.80M-572.90M-485.00M-818.80M

Snap-on Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price391.86
Price Trends
50DMA
375.48
Negative
100DMA
386.84
Negative
200DMA
377.05
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-3.83
Negative
RSI
35.27
Neutral
STOCH
71.34
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SNA, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 391.86 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 364.37, above the 50-day MA of 375.48, and above the 200-day MA of 377.05, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -3.83 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 35.27 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 71.34 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for SNA.

Snap-on Risk Analysis

Snap-on disclosed 26 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Snap-on reported the most risks in the "Ability to Sell" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Snap-on Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
72
Outperform
$14.94B46.419.66%3.96%17.31%27.05%
72
Outperform
$7.58B29.478.13%1.30%5.45%-16.03%
71
Outperform
$18.42B18.2816.84%2.73%2.93%0.65%
69
Neutral
$14.99B24.326.90%3.36%0.57%29.85%
68
Neutral
$13.95B25.3437.21%1.23%9.14%12.52%
63
Neutral
$10.79B15.437.44%2.01%2.89%-14.66%
62
Neutral
$2.25B6.5624.79%2.72%19.82%272.31%
* Industrials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
SNA
Snap-on
357.02
19.90
5.90%
KMT
Kennametal
29.46
7.24
32.57%
LECO
Lincoln Electric Holdings
255.96
16.88
7.06%
RBC
RBC Bearings
471.98
60.90
14.81%
SWK
Stanley Black & Decker
99.24
30.13
43.59%
TKR
Timken Company
109.33
33.07
43.36%
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Oct 23, 2026