Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 29, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced sales was USD 3,634.7 million compared to USD 3,464.2 million a year ago. Net loss was USD 66.7 million compared to net income of USD 281.5 million a year ago. Basic loss per share was USD 0.45 compared to basic earnings per share of USD 1.88 a year ago. Diluted loss per share was USD 0.45 compared to diluted earnings per share of USD 1.84 a year ago. For the full year, sales was USD 13,982.4 million compared to USD 12,966.6 million a year ago. Net income was USD 645.3 million compared to USD 1,227.3 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 4.33 compared to USD 8.2 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 4.26 compared to USD 8.05 a year ago.