Snap-on Incorporated reported fourth-quarter diluted earnings per share of 4.94, narrowly exceeding the consensus estimate of 4.93. Net sales for the quarter rose 2.8 percent year-over-year to 1,231.9 million, compared with analyst forecasts of approximately 1,240 million. Organic sales growth contributed 17.6 million, or 1.4 percent, and favorable foreign currency translation added 15.6 million. Consolidated operating earnings reached 339.6 million, representing 25.3 percent of revenues (net sales plus financial services), up from 331.9 million, or 25.5 percent, a year earlier.

The Commercial & Industrial Group led with net sales of 398.1 million, up 2.8 percent organically and 7.9 million from currency translation, fueled by critical-industry demand and higher power-tool activity. Operating earnings were 60.6 million, with a 15.2 percent margin, compared with 63.5 million and 16.7 percent in the prior year. The Tools Group generated 505.0 million in sales, down 0.7 percent organically but partially offset by 1.8 million translation benefit; operating earnings edged up to 107.3 million, delivering a 21.2 percent margin. The Repair Systems & Information Group posted 467.8 million in sales, up 1.0 percent organically and 6.4 million from translation, with operating earnings of 117.7 million and a 25.2 percent margin.

Financial services revenue climbed to 108.0 million from 100.5 million a year ago, driving operating earnings to 74.4 million, an increase of 7.7 million. Total originations held steady at 285.1 million. Corporate expenses declined to 20.4 million from 26.6 million, reflecting disciplined overhead control. The fourth-quarter effective income tax rate was 22.3 percent, slightly lower than last year’s 22.5 percent.

For full-year 2026, Snap-on projects capital expenditures of approximately 100 million and an effective tax rate between 22 percent and 23 percent. Management reiterated plans to expand in automotive repair and adjacent markets, deepen penetration in critical industries and enhance the franchise network through investments in design, manufacturing and marketing. The company expects continued progress in its growth initiatives, leveraging its diagnostics, precision-torque and power-tool platforms to offset external trade and regulatory uncertainties.