Snap-on Incorporated · SNA · FY2026 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2026
Snap-on Q2: C&I strength offsets mix-driven margin pressure
The quarter supports a constructive but conditional view: resilient vehicle-repair and critical-industry demand, plus product and diagnostic expansion, were evident in C&I growth and the APOLLO launch. The evidence is tempered by mix-related margin pressure, softer financial services and exposure to tariffs, OEM weakness and military demand.
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What changed
Compared with the prior quarter, Snap-on's growth narrative remained centered on vehicle complexity and critical-industry demand, while Q2 added the APOLLO diagnostic launch and Diesel Laptops contribution. C&I momentum strengthened, but Tools and RS&I mix pressure and lower loan originations became clearer watch items.
Guidance delta
Management's guidance sentiment was maintained; no quantitative guidance change was supplied.
Key takeaways
- Revenue grew 4.7% year over year and EPS rose 5.1%.
- Commercial & Industrial delivered double-digit sales growth and a record 16.8% operating margin.
- Tools and RS&I faced margin pressure from product mix, while the APOLLO launch supported RS&I.
- Financial-services revenue and loan originations declined modestly.
- Management highlighted durable repair demand and critical-industry opportunities, but cited tariffs, supply-chain volatility and weaker OEM and military demand as risks.
Management priorities
- Continue shifting toward high-payback power tools, torque and diagnostic products
- Broaden the APOLLO rollout and develop proprietary diagnostic databases
- Increase in-sourcing to mitigate tariff exposure
- Pursue data-center torque opportunities tied to Mountz
- Maintain roughly $100 million of annual capital expenditure and continue share repurchases
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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 22, 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 $369.75. 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 | +31.2% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Roth Capital | Scott Stember | $461 | $400.78 | +24.7% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Luke Junk | $415 | $395.41 | +12.2% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $420 | $372.13 | +13.6% | May 28, 2026 |
| Roth Capital | Scott Stember | $431 | $389.52 | +16.6% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $395 | $390.75 | +6.8% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Luke Junk | $380 | $386.86 | +2.8% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Roth Capital | Analyst unavailable | $409 | $369.01 | +10.6% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Luke Junk | $375 | $369.21 | +1.4% | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $370 | $366.63 | +0.1% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Tigress Financial | Analyst unavailable | $405 | $345.96 | +9.5% | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $365 | $337.81 | -1.3% | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Roth Capital | Analyst unavailable | $385 | $340.8 | +4.1% | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Tigress Financial | Ivan Feinseth | $395 | $325.27 | +6.8% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Robert W. Baird | Luke Junk | $347 | $337.94 | -6.2% | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Tigress Financial | Analyst unavailable | $390 | $334.08 | +5.5% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| CFRA | Jonathan Sakraida | $285 | $275.74 | -22.9% | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Tigress Financial | Ivan Feinseth | $336 | $273.47 | -9.1% | Jul 25, 2024 |
| Robert W. Baird | Luke Junk | $282 | $261.76 | -23.7% | Apr 19, 2024 |
| CFRA | Jonathan Sakraida | $265 | $294.63 | -28.3% | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Tigress Financial | Elizabeth Suzuki | $240 | $297.61 | -35.1% | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Tigress Financial | Analyst unavailable | $298 | $223.26 | -19.4% | 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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