25 High Dividend Stocks Being Targeted By Short Sellers

16. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK)

Short % of Float as of April 15: 7.28%

Dividend Yield as of April 28: 5.34%

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) is a Connecticut-based manufacturing company that specializes in industrial tools, household hardware, and security products. Earlier this year, CNBC pointed out that SWK’s turnaround efforts appeared increasingly uncertain as the bond market pushed back against the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts. Beyond its general vulnerability to an economic slowdown — where discretionary spending on DIY tools and industrial fasteners typically declines — the company also faces additional risk due to its reliance on sourcing products from countries such as China. The stock is down by over 23% since the start of 2025 and is one of the dividend stocks targeted by short sellers.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) posted revenue of $3.7 billion, holding steady compared to the same period a year earlier. Despite a mixed macroeconomic backdrop, the company remains encouraged by the growth and market share gains of its DEWALT brand and certain areas within its engineered fastening segment. As it moves forward, the company highlights its progress in achieving key financial goals, including an adjusted gross margin above 31% for the quarter and solid cash flow performance.

During Q4 2024, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) reported operating cash flow of $679 million and free cash flow of $565 million. This strong cash generation enabled Stanley Black & Decker to reduce its debt by $1.1 billion by the end of the year. The company has been paying regular dividends to shareholders for the past 148 years while maintaining a dividend growth streak of 58 years. It pays a quarterly dividend of $0.82 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.34%, as of April 28.