Snap-on Incorporated · SNA · FY2026 Q1 · Calendar Q2 2026

Snap-on Q1 2026: Record revenue beats estimates as C&I surges 10.8%

Snap-on delivered record first-quarter sales of $1.207 billion, up 5.8% year-over-year, with the Commercial & Industrial segment surging 10.8% on critical-industry demand from aviation, heavy-duty, and data-center applications. Despite tariff and currency headwinds, the Tools segment expanded operating margin by 160 basis points to 21.6%. EPS of $4.69 came in 1.3% below the $4.75 consensus, while revenue exceeded estimates by 2.5%. Management expressed confidence in market durability while acknowledging ongoing macro uncertainty. The stock initially rose on the results but drifted approximately 7.3% lower in subsequent weeks.

Reported Before market openNYSEIndustrials $21.16B market cap
100quality score

Company context

Snapshot as of publication

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. 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.…

Earnings scorecard

Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $4.69 Consensus $5
EPS surprise -1.3% Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $1.21B Consensus $1.18B
Revenue surprise +2.5% Reported versus consensus

Earnings History

Estimate Beat Miss Match
SNA EPS earnings history estimate and actual scatter chart 7 reported fiscal quarters and 4 future estimate-only quarters. Q4 '24 estimate $4.66 Q4 '24 actual $4.75, beat Q1 '25 estimate $4.64 Q1 '25 actual $4.75, beat Q2 '25 estimate $4.94 Q2 '25 actual $5.07, beat Q2 '26 estimate $4.63 Q2 '26 actual $4.72, beat Q3 '26 estimate $4.64 Q3 '26 actual $4.71, beat Q4 '26 estimate $4.93 Q4 '26 actual $4.94, match Q1 '27 estimate $4.75 Q1 '27 actual $4.69, miss Q2 '27 estimate $4.90 Q3 '27 estimate $4.97 Q4 '27 estimate $5.15 Q1 '28 estimate $5.07

Analyst Consensus ?

ConsensusHold17 ratings
Bullish1164.7%
Neutral423.5%
Bearish211.8%

Analyst 52W Price Targets

$409.05Current
$240Low
$380.56Average
$461High

Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Jul 31, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.

Firm-level rating actions

FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.

FirmRatingPrior ratingActionDate
Roth Capital Buy BuyMaintainJul 24, 2026
Baird Neutral NeutralMaintainApr 24, 2026
Tigress Financial Buy BuyMaintainFeb 27, 2026
Barrington Research Outperform OutperformMaintainOct 15, 2025
B of A Securities Underperform UnderperformMaintainJul 18, 2025
Longbow Research Buy NeutralUpgradeMar 31, 2025
Roth MKM Buy BuyMaintainOct 22, 2024
Oppenheimer Perform OutperformDowngradeDec 6, 2022
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Named analyst price targets

Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $409.05. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.

FirmAnalyst52W targetPrice when postedUpsideDate
Roth CapitalScott Stember$461$400.78 +12.7%Jul 24, 2026
Robert W. BairdLuke Junk$415$395.41 +1.5%Jul 24, 2026
BarclaysAnalyst unavailable$420$372.13 +2.7%May 28, 2026
Roth CapitalScott Stember$431$389.52 +5.4%Apr 24, 2026
Robert W. BairdAnalyst unavailable$395$390.75 -3.4%Apr 24, 2026
Robert W. BairdLuke Junk$380$386.86 -7.1%Apr 21, 2026
Roth CapitalAnalyst unavailable$409$369.01 -0.0%Feb 10, 2026
Robert W. BairdLuke Junk$375$369.21 -8.3%Feb 6, 2026
Robert W. BairdAnalyst unavailable$370$366.63 -9.5%Jan 30, 2026
Tigress FinancialAnalyst unavailable$405$345.96 -1.0%Oct 21, 2025
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Market reaction

prior-close to event-session close
Stock move +2.2% Event window
SPY move -0.4% Same window
Abnormal move +2.6% Stock minus SPY
Volume 2.1× Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift -7.3% Up to 20 sessions
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Transcript intelligence

What changed

Q1 2026 sales reached a record $1.207 billion, up 5.8% YoY, versus $1.232 billion in Q4 2025 (which grew 2.8% YoY). EPS of $4.69 missed the $4.75 estimate by 1.3%, while revenue of $1.207 billion beat the $1.177 billion consensus by 2.5%. The C&I segment accelerated to 10.8% growth from 5% in the prior quarter. Tools operating margin improved 160 bps to 21.6%, following a 150-bps gain in Q4. Financial services revenue and earnings declined modestly on slower loan originations. Management did not provide formal guidance this quarter, compared with a maintained stance in Q4.

Guidance delta

Management did not provide explicit guidance this quarter. Previously outlined 2026 targets include approximately $100 million in capex, a $28 million corporate cost reduction target, and a 22-23% effective tax rate. The capex outlook is described as stable, maintaining the $100 million level. No new guidance metrics were introduced.

Key takeaways

  • Record Q1 revenue of $1.207B beat consensus by 2.5%, up 5.8% YoY (3.4% organic)
  • EPS of $4.69 missed the $4.75 estimate by 1.3%
  • C&I segment grew 10.8%, driven by aviation, heavy-duty, and data-center demand
  • Tools operating margin expanded 160 bps to 21.6% despite tariff pressure
  • Financial services softened on slower loan originations
  • New launches include CTR-887 cordless ratchet, Nano Access tools, and Pro Series Protec AC recycling system

Management priorities

  • Continue investing in RCI initiatives and AI-driven database enhancements
  • Expand capacity for custom tool kits in critical industries
  • Roll out additional short-payback tools and storage products
  • Maintain annual capex around $100 million to support growth and capacity
  • Leverage new product launches including advanced ratchets and AC recycling systems

Related earnings events

Industrials

Sources

  1. Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-05-11T10:29:34.698584+00:00
  2. FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-07-26T00:37:12.209961+00:00
  3. Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-07-31T01:51:23.063793+00:00
  4. Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-07-31T01:51:23.060936+00:00

Methodology

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Analyst target low, average, and high values are derived at request time from each named analyst's latest persisted FMP target. The current-price marker comes from FN2's persisted market snapshot. They are sell-side estimates, not an FN2 valuation or recommendation.

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