Snap-on Incorporated · SNA · FY2025 Q4 · Calendar Q1 2026
Snap-on: Product innovation offsets flat Tools volume
The supplied analysis supports a measured version of the growth thesis: Snap-on's product innovation, diagnostics, RSNI expansion, and critical-industry demand provide support, while flat Tools volume and macro risks argue against treating resilient demand as established across the business.
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What changed
Relative to the prior analysis, the current quarter adds evidence of 2.8% revenue growth, 5% C&I sales growth, improved Tools margins despite flat volume, and continued product launches. The risk profile remains centered on tariffs, currency, shortages, and demand conversion.
Guidance delta
Maintained; the current analysis continues to describe a roughly $100 million 2026 capex plan and a confident operating stance.
Key takeaways
- Revenue growth remained modest, while EPS reached $4.94.
- C&I sales grew 5%, and Tools-group margins improved despite flat volume.
- NanoAxis, Control Tech Plus, MT 2,600, and RSNI are the main product and software growth supports.
- Tariffs, currency, shutdowns, shortages, and technician uncertainty remain key risks.
- The current analysis is constructive, but it does not remove the need to watch volume and demand conversion.
Management priorities
- Scale new power-tool and diagnostic products
- Expand RSNI software, databases, and OEM integrations
- Invest roughly $100 million in product and facility upgrades
- Grow critical-industry custom kitting
- Continue buybacks and dividend increases
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Sep 30, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigress Financial | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Roth Capital | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Baird | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Barrington Research | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Oct 15, 2025 |
| B of A Securities | Underperform | Underperform | Maintain | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Longbow Research | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Roth MKM | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Oppenheimer | Perform | Outperform | Downgrade | Dec 6, 2022 |
| MKM Partners | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Jun 10, 2022 |
| UBS | Sell | Sell | Maintain | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Bank of America | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Apr 16, 2019 |
| CL King | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Northcoast Research | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Wunderlich Securities | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Wunderlich | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Janney Montgomery Scott | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Sep 11, 2013 |
| Janney Capital | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Sep 11, 2013 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $365.02. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigress Financial | Ivan Feinseth | $485 | $412.34 | +32.9% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Roth Capital | Scott Stember | $461 | $400.78 | +26.3% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Luke Junk | $415 | $395.41 | +13.7% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $420 | $372.13 | +15.1% | May 28, 2026 |
| Roth Capital | Scott Stember | $431 | $389.52 | +18.1% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $395 | $390.75 | +8.2% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Luke Junk | $380 | $386.86 | +4.1% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Roth Capital | Analyst unavailable | $409 | $369.01 | +12.1% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Luke Junk | $375 | $369.21 | +2.7% | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $370 | $366.63 | +1.4% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Tigress Financial | Analyst unavailable | $405 | $345.96 | +11.0% | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $365 | $337.81 | -0.0% | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Roth Capital | Analyst unavailable | $385 | $340.8 | +5.5% | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Tigress Financial | Ivan Feinseth | $395 | $325.27 | +8.2% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Robert W. Baird | Luke Junk | $347 | $337.94 | -4.9% | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Tigress Financial | Analyst unavailable | $390 | $334.08 | +6.8% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| CFRA | Jonathan Sakraida | $285 | $275.74 | -21.9% | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Tigress Financial | Ivan Feinseth | $336 | $273.47 | -7.9% | Jul 25, 2024 |
| Robert W. Baird | Luke Junk | $282 | $261.76 | -22.7% | Apr 19, 2024 |
| CFRA | Jonathan Sakraida | $265 | $294.63 | -27.4% | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Tigress Financial | Elizabeth Suzuki | $240 | $297.61 | -34.2% | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Tigress Financial | Analyst unavailable | $298 | $223.26 | -18.4% | Apr 26, 2022 |
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Snapshot as of publicationSnap-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. The company operates through its Commercial & Industrial Group, Snap-on Tools Group, Repair Systems & Information Group, and Financial Services segments. Its comprehensive product portfolio includes a diverse selection of hand tools like wrenches, sockets, pliers, screwdrivers, cutting and pruning tools, and torque measuring instruments. Snap-on also supplies various power tools (cordless, pneumatic, hydraulic, and corded) and robust tool storage solutions such as chests and roll cabinets.…
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- Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-05-11T10:29:34.698584+00:00
- FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-07-26T00:37:12.209961+00:00
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- Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-09-30T17:06:32.932054+00:00
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