Stanley Black & Decker Inc (SWK) is a company that specializes in manufacturing and distributing tools, hardware, and security solutions. In terms of financials, the company's income statement provides a snapshot of its revenue and expenses. The income statement shows the company's total revenue, which is the amount of money generated from sales of its products and services. It also shows the gross profit, which is the total revenue minus the cost of goods sold. The net income from stockholders is the profit left over after all expenses and taxes have been paid.
The balance sheet provides a summary of the company's assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity. The total assets represent the company's resources, including cash equivalents, which are highly liquid investments that can be quickly converted into cash. The total liabilities represent the company's debts and obligations, including net debt, which is the difference between total debt and cash equivalents. Stockholders' equity represents the ownership interest in the company and is calculated by subtracting total liabilities from total assets.
The cash flow statement shows how cash is generated and used by the company. It includes three main sections: operating cash flow, investing cash flow, and financing cash flow. Operating cash flow represents the cash generated from the company's core operations, while investing cash flow represents the cash used for investments in assets such as property, plant, and equipment. Financing cash flow represents the cash generated or used by the company for financing activities, such as issuing and repurchasing stock or paying dividends.
Lastly, free cash flow is an important financial metric that represents the cash remaining after all expenses and investments have been paid. It is calculated by subtracting capital expenditures from operating cash flow. Free cash flow is a measure of the company's ability to generate cash from its operations and is often used to evaluate the company's financial health and potential for growth.