Smith & Wesson Brands (NASDAQ:SWBI) Announces Earnings Results

Smith & Wesson Brands (NASDAQ:SWBI) released its earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $0.36 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.23 by $0.13, FiscalAI reports. The company had revenue of $178.39 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $155.27 million. Smith & Wesson Brands had a return on equity of 5.01% and a net margin of 3.53%.Smith & Wesson Brands’s revenue was up 26.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.20 EPS.

Here are the key takeaways from Smith & Wesson Brands’ conference call:

• Smith & Wesson reported a strong fourth quarter, with net sales up 26.7%, adjusted EBITDA up 31.7%, and adjusted EPS up nearly 77% year over year.
• The company said it continued to gain market share, with handgun shipments up 23.2% and long gun shipments up 28.7% into the sporting goods channel, while channel inventory remained flat.
• New products were a major growth driver, accounting for about 38% of shipments for both the quarter and the full fiscal year, with management highlighting strong demand for Bodyguard, Shield, M&P, and Model 1854 launches.
• The balance sheet improved materially as the company generated strong cash flow, repaid $60 million of debt during the year, and ended fiscal 2026 with just $20 million of debt.
• Looking ahead to fiscal 2027, management expects mid-single-digit revenue growth and a strong first quarter, but also plans about $20 million of additional capital spending for Springfield capacity expansion.

Smith & Wesson Brands Price Performance

Shares of SWBI opened at $16.08 on Monday. Smith & Wesson Brands has a 52 week low of $7.73 and a 52 week high of $17.56. The company has a current ratio of 3.20, a quick ratio of 1.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $14.96 and a 200-day moving average of $12.93. The firm has a market cap of $719.26 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.20 and a beta of 0.90.

Smith & Wesson Brands Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 1st will be given a dividend of $0.13 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, July 1st. This represents a $0.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.2%. Smith & Wesson Brands’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 130.00%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on SWBI. Wall Street Zen upgraded Smith & Wesson Brands from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Sunday, March 8th. Lake Street Capital lifted their target price on shares of Smith & Wesson Brands from $14.00 to $16.50 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Smith & Wesson Brands in a research note on Friday, March 27th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Smith & Wesson Brands presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $16.50.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Smith & Wesson Brands

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Royal Bank of Canada grew its stake in Smith & Wesson Brands by 25.3% in the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 41,063 shares of the company’s stock valued at $383,000 after buying an additional 8,290 shares during the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Smith & Wesson Brands by 41.4% during the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 712,708 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,642,000 after acquiring an additional 208,739 shares during the period. Creative Planning increased its stake in shares of Smith & Wesson Brands by 136.2% during the second quarter. Creative Planning now owns 29,387 shares of the company’s stock worth $255,000 after purchasing an additional 16,943 shares during the period. Legal & General Group Plc lifted its holdings in Smith & Wesson Brands by 10.3% during the 2nd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 47,630 shares of the company’s stock worth $413,000 after purchasing an additional 4,431 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Quantbot Technologies LP acquired a new stake in Smith & Wesson Brands during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $190,000. Institutional investors own 59.33% of the company’s stock.

More Smith & Wesson Brands News

Here are the key news stories impacting Smith & Wesson Brands this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Smith & Wesson posted stronger-than-expected Q4 results, with EPS of $0.36 topping estimates and revenue of $178.39 million beating forecasts, while sales rose 26.7% year over year. Smith & Wesson (SWBI) Is Up 8.9% After Strong Q4 Earnings And Dividend Confirmation – What’s Changed?
• Positive Sentiment: The company confirmed a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share, signaling confidence in cash generation and rewarding income-focused investors. Gun stocks rally on Smith & Wesson results and upbeat outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Smith & Wesson guided for FY2027 revenue growth in the mid-single digits and said it plans about $20 million in incremental Springfield capex, reinforcing expectations for continued operating momentum. Smith & Wesson expects FY 2027 revenue to grow in mid-single digits, plans ~$20M incremental Springfield capex
• Positive Sentiment: Lake Street Capital raised its price target to $16.50 from $14.00 and reiterated a buy rating, adding to the bullish momentum around the stock. Read More: Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: The stock also saw unusually heavy call-option activity, which may reflect traders positioning for continued upside after the earnings release. Smith & Wesson Brands Inc (SWBI) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Sales Surge and …
• Neutral Sentiment: The company also disclosed a new technology-related risk tied to AI and generative tools, which could add legal and operational uncertainty over time. AI Double-Edged Sword: Smith & Wesson Faces Rising Legal and Operational Risks From Generative Tools

About Smith & Wesson Brands

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc is a leading American manufacturer of firearms and related products, designing, producing and marketing a broad array of handguns, long guns and shooting accessories. The company’s portfolio includes revolvers, semi-automatic pistols and rifles under well-known brands such as M&P® (Military & Police) and Performance Center®, which are used by military, law enforcement, commercial and private customers. In addition to complete firearms, Smith & Wesson offers suppressors, optics mounts, holsters and other shooting accessories to support a full spectrum of professional and recreational shooting activities.

Founded in 1852 by Horace Smith and Daniel B.