Who owns Stanley?
Stanley is owned by Stanley Black & Decker (the United States, NYSE: SWK).[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, New Britain, Connecticut
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, New Britain, Connecticut
- Founded
- 1843
- Category
- Home, garden & DIY › Home improvement › Paint & coatings
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: SWK
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Stanley
Stanley makes hand tools including the tape measure, whose modern locking form it patented, and the utility knife. Its planes and chisels from the early twentieth century are still sought by woodworkers today. Stanley Black & Decker owns it, and the vintage tool market values pre-war Stanley planes above most current production.
Ownership timeline of Stanley
- 1843 – present Stanley Black & Decker [1] verified
Where Stanley sits in Stanley Black & Decker
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Stanley?
The parent company of Stanley is Stanley Black & Decker, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Stanley American?
Yes. Stanley originated in the United States in 1843 and its owner, Stanley Black & Decker, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Stanley still owned by Stanley Black & Decker?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Stanley is still owned by Stanley Black & Decker. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-24 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 24 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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