Stanley Black & Decker's first-quarter earnings report showed a mixed performance, with adjusted earnings of $2.10 per share exceeding expectations but revenue of $4.45 billion falling short by 3.06%. The company also cut its full-year earnings outlook, leading to a 7% drop in shares during premarket trading. Despite rising costs reflected in a 34.7% increase in the cost of sales and a decrease in gross margin, the firm identified improvements in component supply and price realization, with adjusted earnings anticipated to range between $9.50 and $10.50 for 2022.