Snap-on (SNA)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $346.195 | Market Cap: $18.0 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Snap-on (SNA)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $346.195Market Cap: $18.0 BilSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.9%, FCF Yield is 5.7% | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -1.7%, Dist 3Y High is -4.3% | Key risksSNA key risks include [1] the technological disruption from the automotive industry's shift to electric and autonomous vehicles which threatens its legacy tool business, Show more. |
| Attractive operating marginsOp Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 26% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -14%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -9.5% | |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20% | ||
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 25% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include Autonomous Driving Technology, Industrial Robotics, Show more. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.9%, FCF Yield is 5.7% |
| Attractive operating marginsOp Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 26% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 25% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include Autonomous Driving Technology, Industrial Robotics, Show more. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -1.7%, Dist 3Y High is -4.3% |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -14%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -9.5% |
| Key risksSNA key risks include [1] the technological disruption from the automotive industry's shift to electric and autonomous vehicles which threatens its legacy tool business, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
SNA Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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**1. Strong Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results**
Snap-on's stock experienced movement following the announcement of its third-quarter 2025 results on October 16, 2025, which reportedly surpassed Wall Street's expectations and led to a positive market reaction.
**2. Positive Analyst Ratings and Price Target Adjustments**
Throughout the period, analysts maintained favorable outlooks for Snap-on. For instance, on August 29, 2025, Tigress Financial maintained a "Strong Buy" rating and increased its price target to $405. Barrington Research also maintained a "Buy" rating with a $350 target on October 15, 2025, signaling continued confidence in the company's performance.
**3. Consistent Dividend Declarations**
Snap-on continued its practice of declaring quarterly dividends, with an announcement on August 7, 2025, for a dividend with a record date of August 19, 2025, and a pay date of September 10, 2025. Consistent dividend payments can contribute to investor confidence and stock stability.
**4. Product Innovation and Strategic Initiatives**
Towards the end of the period, on December 17, 2025, Snap-on introduced a "New Pro-Cut Adapter Guide App," aimed at helping technicians identify the correct adapters quickly. Such product innovations can signal a focus on growth and customer value, positively influencing investor sentiment.
**5. Broader Market Strength**
General market conditions, such as the S&P 500 being poised for a new record in early December 2025 amid encouraging economic signals, could have contributed to overall positive sentiment for stocks like Snap-on.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| SNA Return | 4% | 29% | 9% | 30% | 21% | 5% | 141% |
| Peers Return | 14% | 21% | -20% | 28% | -1% | 6% | 48% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| SNA Win Rate | 58% | 67% | 50% | 58% | 58% | 58% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 62% | 67% | 33% | 58% | 47% | 57% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| SNA Max Drawdown | -43% | -3% | -10% | 0% | -10% | -13% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -43% | -5% | -33% | -1% | -13% | -18% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: SWK, FTV, ITW, DOV, LECO. See SNA Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | SNA | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -25.0% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 33.3% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 231 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -43.8% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 78.0% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 221 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -27.8% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 38.4% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 773 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -66.6% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 199.7% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 782 days | 1,480 days |
Compare to DHR, HON, TT, EMR, SWK
In The Past
Snap-on's stock fell -25.0% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 6/1/2021. A -25.0% loss requires a 33.3% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 16.3% | 16.3% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.2% | 3.2% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 5.6% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | -0.4% | -0.4% | -0.4% |
| 03312022 | SNA | Snap-on | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.1% | 23.4% | -6.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 16.3% | 16.3% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.2% | 3.2% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 5.6% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | -0.4% | -0.4% | -0.4% |
| 03312022 | SNA | Snap-on | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.1% | 23.4% | -6.0% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 219.14 |
| Mkt Cap | 18.1 |
| Rev LTM | 7,584 |
| Op Inc LTM | 1,287 |
| FCF LTM | 797 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 965 |
| CFO LTM | 945 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 1,102 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 1.4% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 1.4% |
| Rev Chg Q | 3.0% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 0.7% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 17.4% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 17.5% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.2% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 16.3% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 18.1% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 14.1% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 15.4% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 18.1 |
| P/S | 3.0 |
| P/EBIT | 14.8 |
| P/E | 24.9 |
| P/CFO | 18.0 |
| Total Yield | 6.6% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 4.8% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | 0.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 9.4% |
| 3M Rtn | 4.4% |
| 6M Rtn | 13.1% |
| 12M Rtn | -1.3% |
| 3Y Rtn | 38.3% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 8.6% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 0.7% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 0.7% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -14.2% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -35.9% |
Comparison Analyses
Segment Financials
Assets by Segment
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 2,430 | 2,243 | 2,164 | 2,170 | 2,104 |
| Repair Systems & Information Group | 1,680 | 1,678 | 1,624 | 1,400 | 1,382 |
| Commercial & Industrial Group | 1,294 | 1,246 | 1,209 | 1,210 | 1,139 |
| Corporate | 1,285 | 973 | 1,040 | 1,063 | 303 |
| Snap-on Tools Group | 942 | 913 | 791 | 775 | 827 |
| Elimination of intersegment receivables | -86 | -80 | -69 | -62 | -62 |
| Total | 7,545 | 6,973 | 6,760 | 6,557 | 5,694 |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 10/16/2025 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| 7/17/2025 | 7.9% | 5.5% | 3.7% |
| 4/17/2025 | -8.0% | -6.4% | -0.1% |
| 2/6/2025 | -4.6% | -6.0% | -3.3% |
| 10/17/2024 | 10.0% | 9.1% | 20.0% |
| 7/18/2024 | -1.9% | -2.1% | 0.1% |
| 4/18/2024 | -7.7% | -3.5% | -2.4% |
| 2/8/2024 | -9.7% | -10.6% | 0.9% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 12 | 12 | 15 |
| # Negative | 12 | 12 | 9 |
| Median Positive | 3.3% | 4.3% | 9.7% |
| Median Negative | -4.8% | -3.8% | -3.3% |
| Max Positive | 10.0% | 9.1% | 23.3% |
| Max Negative | -9.7% | -11.4% | -12.8% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 10162025 | 10-Q 9/27/2025 |
| 6302025 | 7172025 | 10-Q 6/28/2025 |
| 3312025 | 4172025 | 10-Q 3/29/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2132025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10172024 | 10-Q 9/28/2024 |
| 6302024 | 7182024 | 10-Q 6/29/2024 |
| 3312024 | 4182024 | 10-Q 3/30/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2162024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 10192023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 7202023 | 10-Q 7/1/2023 |
| 3312023 | 4202023 | 10-Q 4/1/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2092023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 10202022 | 10-Q 10/1/2022 |
| 6302022 | 7212022 | 10-Q 7/2/2022 |
| 3312022 | 4212022 | 10-Q 4/2/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2112022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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