Overview
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Financials
From the company’s reports to the SEC. Every number links to the filing it came from.
Key numbers, fiscal 2026
26.9%Gross margin2
5.6%Operating margin2
3.5%Net margin2
10.4%Revenue growth, 20262
4.9%Return on equity2
$90.4MFree cash flow2
What sells
Revenue by product, business segment and region, as the company reports it to the SEC.
Products and services
Product One brought in 75% of the revenue SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. broke down this way in fiscal 2026.
Products and services by year
| Products and services | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product One | $381.9M | $331.9M | $394.4M |
| Product Two | $116.5M | $104.0M | $90.5M |
| Other | $37.4M | $38.8M | $39.0M |
Regions
International brought in 50% of the revenue SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. broke down this way in fiscal 2026.
Regions by year
| Regions | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| International | $24.6M | $23.1M | $20.9M |
| Europe | $4.8M | $7.0M | $9.6M |
| Asia | $9.3M | $8.2M | $4.9M |
| Other International | $5.1M | $6.4M | $4.5M |
| Latin America | $5.3M | $1.5M | $1.9M |
Where the money goes
Where each dollar of revenue went, fiscal 2026
- Cost of revenue73¢$382.7M
- Research and development2¢$10.3M
- Other costs20¢$105.7M
- Income tax1¢$6.6M
- Profit4¢$18.5M
Out of $523.8M in revenue.2
Where each dollar of operating cash went, fiscal 2026
- Capital spending21¢$23.7M
- Dividends paid20¢$23.2M
- Kept or used elsewhere59¢$67.2M
Out of $114.2M of cash from operations.2
Financial statements
Every line of the income statement as filed: the last 3 fiscal years, latest first.2
| Period ending | 2026-04-30 | 2025-04-30 | 2024-04-30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | $523.8M | $474.7M | $535.8M |
| Cost of sales | $382.7M | $347.5M | $377.7M |
| Gross profit | $141.1M | $127.2M | $158.1M |
| Research and development | $10.3M | $9.6M | $7.3M |
| Selling, marketing, and distribution | $41.6M | $41.3M | $40.6M |
| General and administrative | $60.0M | $54.9M | $63.1M |
| Gain on sale/disposition of assets, net | -$9.0K | -$2.5M | -$11.0K |
| Total operating expenses | $111.9M | $103.3M | $111.0M |
| Operating income | $29.2M | $23.9M | $47.1M |
| Other income/(expense), net | $669.0K | -$17.0K | $6.7M |
| Interest expense, net | -$4.8M | -$4.6M | -$2.1M |
| Total other (expense)/income, net | -$4.1M | -$4.6M | $4.6M |
| Income before income taxes | $25.1M | $19.2M | $51.7M |
| Income tax expense | $6.6M | $5.8M | $10.4M |
| Net income | $18.5M | $13.4M | $41.4M |
| Basic - net income | $0.42 | $0.30 | $0.90 |
| Diluted - net income | $0.41 | $0.30 | $0.89 |
| Basic | 44.4K shares | 44.5K shares | 45.8K shares |
| Diluted | 44.9K shares | 44.9K shares | 46.2K shares |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Every line of the balance sheet as filed: the last 4 fiscal years (annual) or 4 quarters (quarterly), latest first.2
| Period ending | 2026-04-30 | 2025-04-30 | 2024-04-30 | 2023-04-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $28.2M | $25.2M | ||
| Marketable securities | $5.2M | $0 | ||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowances for credit losses of $5 on April 30, 2026 and April 30, 2025 | $40.0M | $55.9M | ||
| Inventories | $156.2M | $189.8M | ||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | $7.2M | $6.3M | ||
| Income tax receivable | $4.6M | $66.0K | ||
| Total current assets | $241.4M | $277.3M | ||
| Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $397,668 on April 30, 2026 and $368,811 on April 30, 2025 | $238.6M | $242.6M | ||
| Intangibles, net | $2.0M | $2.4M | ||
| Goodwill | $19.0M | $19.0M | ||
| Deferred income taxes | $4.3M | $10.3M | ||
| Other assets | $7.4M | $8.0M | ||
| Total assets | $512.8M | $559.6M | ||
| Accounts payable | $34.6M | $26.9M | ||
| Accrued expenses and deferred revenue | $19.1M | $24.7M | ||
| Accrued payroll and incentives | $15.2M | $9.1M | ||
| Accrued profit sharing | $5.2M | $4.6M | ||
| Accrued warranty | $1.3M | $1.4M | ||
| Total current liabilities | $75.4M | $66.6M | ||
| Notes and loans payable (Note 4) | $19.1M | $79.1M | ||
| Finance lease payable, net of current portion | $32.2M | $33.7M | ||
| Other non-current liabilities | $9.6M | $7.7M | ||
| Total liabilities | $136.2M | $187.2M | ||
| Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding | $0 | $0 | ||
| Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 44,605,993 shares issued and outstanding on April 30, 2026 and 75,789,455 shares issued and 44,111,461 shares outstanding on April 30, 2025 | $45.0K | $76.0K | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | $2.8M | $298.1M | ||
| Retained earnings | $373.7M | $532.6M | ||
| Treasury stock, at cost (no shares on April 30, 2026 and 31,677,994 shares on April 30, 2025) | $0 | -$458.3M | ||
| Total stockholders equity | $376.6M | $372.5M | $399.9M | $384.6M |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $512.8M | $559.6M | ||
| Allowance for credit losses | $5.0K | $5.0K | ||
| Net of accumulated depreciation and amortization | $397.7M | $368.8M | ||
| Preferred stock, par value | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Preferred stock, shares authorized | 20.0M shares | 20.0M shares | ||
| Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 shares | 0 shares | ||
| Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 shares | 0 shares | ||
| Common stock, par value | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Common stock, shares authorized | 100.0M shares | 100.0M shares | ||
| Common stock, shares issued | 44.6M shares | 75.8M shares | ||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 44.6M shares | 44.1M shares | ||
| Treasury stock, shares | 0 shares | 31.7M shares |
| Period ending | 2026-04-30 | 2025-04-30 | 2024-04-30 | 2023-04-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $28.2M | $25.2M | ||
| Marketable securities | $5.2M | $0 | ||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowances for credit losses of $5 on April 30, 2026 and April 30, 2025 | $40.0M | $55.9M | ||
| Inventories | $156.2M | $189.8M | ||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | $7.2M | $6.3M | ||
| Income tax receivable | $4.6M | $66.0K | ||
| Total current assets | $241.4M | $277.3M | ||
| Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $397,668 on April 30, 2026 and $368,811 on April 30, 2025 | $238.6M | $242.6M | ||
| Intangibles, net | $2.0M | $2.4M | ||
| Goodwill | $19.0M | $19.0M | ||
| Deferred income taxes | $4.3M | $10.3M | ||
| Other assets | $7.4M | $8.0M | ||
| Total assets | $512.8M | $559.6M | ||
| Accounts payable | $34.6M | $26.9M | ||
| Accrued expenses and deferred revenue | $19.1M | $24.7M | ||
| Accrued payroll and incentives | $15.2M | $9.1M | ||
| Accrued profit sharing | $5.2M | $4.6M | ||
| Accrued warranty | $1.3M | $1.4M | ||
| Total current liabilities | $75.4M | $66.6M | ||
| Notes and loans payable (Note 4) | $19.1M | $79.1M | ||
| Finance lease payable, net of current portion | $32.2M | $33.7M | ||
| Other non-current liabilities | $9.6M | $7.7M | ||
| Total liabilities | $136.2M | $187.2M | ||
| Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding | $0 | $0 | ||
| Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 44,605,993 shares issued and outstanding on April 30, 2026 and 75,789,455 shares issued and 44,111,461 shares outstanding on April 30, 2025 | $45.0K | $76.0K | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | $2.8M | $298.1M | ||
| Retained earnings | $373.7M | $532.6M | ||
| Treasury stock, at cost (no shares on April 30, 2026 and 31,677,994 shares on April 30, 2025) | $0 | -$458.3M | ||
| Total stockholders equity | $376.6M | $372.5M | $399.9M | $384.6M |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $512.8M | $559.6M | ||
| Allowance for credit losses | $5.0K | $5.0K | ||
| Net of accumulated depreciation and amortization | $397.7M | $368.8M | ||
| Preferred stock, par value | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Preferred stock, shares authorized | 20.0M shares | 20.0M shares | ||
| Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 shares | 0 shares | ||
| Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 shares | 0 shares | ||
| Common stock, par value | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Common stock, shares authorized | 100.0M shares | 100.0M shares | ||
| Common stock, shares issued | 44.6M shares | 75.8M shares | ||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 44.6M shares | 44.1M shares | ||
| Treasury stock, shares | 0 shares | 31.7M shares |
Cash flow is reported year to date, not quarter by quarter, so there are no separate quarterly figures.
Every line of the cash flow as filed: the last 3 fiscal years, latest first.2
| Period ending | 2026-04-30 | 2025-04-30 | 2024-04-30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $18.5M | $13.4M | $41.4M |
| Depreciation and amortization | $31.3M | $31.8M | $32.6M |
| Gain on sale/disposition of assets | -$9.0K | -$2.5M | -$5.6M |
| Recoveries on notes and accounts receivable | $0 | $0 | -$23.0K |
| Deferred income taxes | $5.9M | -$3.0M | $857.0K |
| Stock-based compensation expense | $8.3M | $7.6M | $5.7M |
| Non-cash sublease income | -$1.8M | -$1.7M | $0 |
| Other, net | -$528.0K | -$73.0K | $0 |
| Accounts receivable | $15.9M | $3.2M | -$3.9M |
| Inventories | $33.6M | -$29.3M | $16.6M |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | -$910.0K | -$1.3M | -$57.0K |
| Income taxes | -$4.6M | $1.9M | -$2.6M |
| Accounts payable | $5.4M | -$14.8M | $18.3M |
| Accrued payroll and incentives | $6.1M | -$8.1M | -$1.4M |
| Accrued profit sharing | $519.0K | -$4.5M | $895.0K |
| Accrued expenses and deferred revenue | -$3.0M | -$268.0K | $4.0M |
| Accrued warranty | -$79.0K | -$434.0K | $142.0K |
| Other assets | -$136.0K | $938.0K | -$267.0K |
| Other non-current liabilities | -$308.0K | -$132.0K | $145.0K |
| Net cash provided by /(used in) operating activities | $114.2M | -$7.2M | $106.7M |
| Purchases of marketable securities | -$4.6M | $0 | $0 |
| Payments to acquire patents and software | -$93.0K | -$187.0K | -$186.0K |
| Proceeds from sale of intangible assets | $0 | $0 | $6.5M |
| Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | $235.0K | $2.6M | $3.0M |
| Payments to acquire property and equipment | -$23.7M | -$21.6M | -$90.8M |
| Net cash used in investing activities | -$28.2M | -$19.2M | -$81.5M |
| Proceeds from loans and notes payable | $25.0M | $75.0M | $50.0M |
| Payments on loans and notes payable | -$85.0M | -$35.0M | -$35.0M |
| Cash paid for debt issuance costs | -$219.0K | -$941.0K | $0 |
| Payments on finance lease obligation | -$195.0K | -$179.0K | -$1.4M |
| Payments to acquire treasury stock | $0 | -$25.5M | -$10.2M |
| Dividend distribution | -$23.2M | -$23.1M | -$22.0M |
| Proceeds to acquire common stock from employee stock purchase plan | $1.6M | $1.6M | $1.5M |
| Payment of employee withholding tax related to restricted stock units | -$930.0K | -$1.1M | -$839.0K |
| Net cash used in financing activities | -$83.0M | -$9.2M | -$18.0M |
| Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents | $3.0M | -$35.6M | $7.3M |
| Interest, net of amounts capitalized | $5.4M | $5.2M | $4.7M |
| Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable | $4.6M | $2.3M | $2.5M |
| Capital lease included in accrued expenses and finance lease payable | $580.0K | $442.0K | $612.0K |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Corporate structure
SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. sits at the top of its group. 3 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
Major holders of SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC.
- VANGUARD GROUP INC Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC., latest Mar 27, 2026 (5 filings since Feb 10, 2022)
- RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC., latest Feb 12, 2026 (4 filings since Feb 11, 2022)
- DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC., latest Jan 21, 2026 (4 filings since Feb 8, 2022)
- BlackRock Filed SC 13G/A on SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC., latest Jan 24, 2024 (3 filings since Feb 7, 2022)
- SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. Maryville, Tennessee
- Smith & Wesson Inc. Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- Smith & Wesson Sales Company Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
Built from subsidiaries listed in Exhibit 21 of annual reports filed with the SEC; major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
What it owns
What SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. reports owning in its annual reports to the SEC: buildings, land and equipment, real estate and locations, investments, intangible assets and inventory, at the end of its latest fiscal year and a year before.
Property and equipment
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land and buildings | $5.8M2 Apr 30, 2026 | $3.6M2 Apr 30, 2025 | +61.7% |
| Buildings and improvements | $159.5M2 Apr 30, 2026 | $154.4M2 Apr 30, 2025 | +3.3% |
| Machinery and equipment | $361.1M2 Apr 30, 2026 | $344.7M2 Apr 30, 2025 | +4.8% |
| Construction in progress | $11.5M2 Apr 30, 2026 | $12.4M2 Apr 30, 2025 | −7.1% |
| Accumulated depreciation | $397.7M2 Apr 30, 2026 | $368.8M2 Apr 30, 2025 | +7.8% |
| Finance-lease assets | $26.7M2 Apr 30, 2026 | $28.7M2 Apr 30, 2025 | −6.8% |
| Operating-lease assets (leased space) | $02 Apr 30, 2026 | $412.0K2 Apr 30, 2025 | −100.0% |
Investments
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $28.2M2 Apr 30, 2026 | $25.2M2 Apr 30, 2025 | +11.7% |
Intangibles and goodwill
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | $19.0M2 Apr 30, 2026 | $19.0M2 Apr 30, 2025 | 0% |
| Intangible assets, net (excluding goodwill) | $2.0M2 Apr 30, 2026 | $2.4M2 Apr 30, 2025 | −18.8% |
Inventory
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw materials | $9.4M2 Apr 30, 2026 | $13.0M2 Apr 30, 2025 | −27.4% |
| Work in process | $7.5M2 Apr 30, 2026 | $6.0M2 Apr 30, 2025 | +24.6% |
| Finished goods | $85.6M2 Apr 30, 2026 | $115.7M2 Apr 30, 2025 | −26.0% |
Properties, in its own words
The following table sets forth information regarding our principal operating properties and other significant properties as of April 30, 2026. In general, our operating properties are well maintained, suitably equipped, and in good operating condition.
Location · Facility · Ownership Status
The rest of Item 2
Maine
Houlton · Plant · Owned
Massachusetts
Springfield · Plant · Owned
Missouri
Columbia · Office & Warehouse · Leased — Assigned to a third party
Tennessee
Maryville · Executive Offices & Plant · Owned — Subject to the terms of certain real property and tax incentive agreements
Item 2 of the 10-K filed Jun 17, 2026.14
Leadership
Who has led SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC., and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
Chief executive
Chief financial officer
2010201520202025
- Chief executive officerP. James Debney Sep 28, 2011 to May 2, 201915
- PresidentLane A. Tobiassen Mar 11, 2019 to Jun 12, 202016
- PresidentP. James Debney Sep 28, 2011 to May 2, 201915
- Chief financial officerJeffrey D. Buchanan Jan 4, 2011 to Jun 24, 201517
- Chief financial officerWilliam Spengler Jul 3, 2008 to Aug 4, 201018
- Chief financial officerJohn A. Kelly May 17, 2006 to Jul 1, 200819
Board members and other officers (34)
- Vice President, MarketingKyle Tengwall Oct 14, 2025 to now20
- OfficerKevin Alden Maxwell Nov 10, 2021 to now21
- OfficerSusan Jean Cupero Jun 29, 2020 to now22
- OfficerMatthew William Buckingham Apr 28, 2016 to May 19, 201723
- OfficerJeffrey D. Buchanan Jul 2, 2015 to Aug 7, 202024
- SVP, Marketing & SalesAndrew Coccari Aug 18, 2014 to Aug 18, 201425
- OfficerRobert J. Cicero Apr 26, 2012 to Jun 22, 202126
- OfficerMario Pasantes Dec 16, 2011 to Jul 29, 201427
- OfficerMark Peter Smith Dec 16, 2011 to now28
- OfficerMatthew A. Gelfand Jun 9, 2010 to Aug 4, 201029
- OfficerBarry K. Willingham Sep 29, 2010 to Aug 2, 201130
- OfficerDeana L. McPherson Nov 18, 2010 to now31
- OfficerJohn R. Dineen Nov 18, 2010 to Nov 18, 201032
- OfficerP. James Debney Nov 10, 2009 to Aug 2, 201133
- Head of Compliance OperationsPlc Barclays Oct 29, 2008 to Oct 29, 200834
- Corporate Counsel and SecAnn B. Makkiya May 17, 2006 to Aug 2, 201135
- Vice President OperationsKenneth W. Chandler May 17, 2006 to Aug 7, 200936
- Vice President-SalesLeland A. Nichols May 17, 2006 to Aug 7, 200937
- Vice President - MarketingThomas L. Taylor May 17, 2006 to Mar 11, 200838
- Board memberMichelle Lohmeier Jul 19, 2023 to now39
- Board memberDenis Suggs May 5, 2021 to now40
- Board memberFred Diaz May 5, 2021 to now41
- Board memberMark Peter Smith Aug 27, 2020 to now42
- Board memberAnita D. Britt Feb 7, 2018 to now43
- Board memberGregory J. Gluchowski Jr. Jun 25, 2015 to Mar 12, 202044
- Board memberRobert H. Brust Jul 14, 2011 to Sep 28, 201845
- Board memberP. James Debney Sep 28, 2011 to May 2, 201915
- Board memberColton Melby Feb 13, 2006 to Oct 3, 200746
- Board memberJohn B. Furman Mar 30, 2006 to Sep 21, 202347
- Board memberBarry M. Monheit Sep 19, 2006 to now48
- Board memberDavid M. Stone Sep 19, 2006 to Sep 16, 200949
- Board memberIsabell Marie Wadecki Sep 19, 2006 to Mar 11, 202050
- Board memberJeffrey D. Buchanan Sep 19, 2006 to Sep 29, 201051
- Board memberMitchell A. Saltz Sep 19, 2006 to Jun 3, 202052
Subsidiaries and ownership
Subsidiaries (Exhibit 21)
The subsidiaries the company lists in Exhibit 21 of its annual report, as filed.
Former names
Timeline
- Sep 16, 20268-K Shareholder vote53
- Sep 3, 20268-K Results of operations54
- Jul 15, 20268-K Regulation FD disclosure55
- Jun 17, 20268-K Results of operations56
- Mar 5, 20268-K Results of operations57
- Dec 4, 20258-K Results of operations58
- Sep 17, 20258-K Shareholder vote59
- Sep 4, 20258-K Results of operations60
- Aug 18, 20258-K Entered a material agreement; New debt or obligation61
- Jun 18, 20258-K Results of operations62
- May 2, 20258-K Executive or director change63
- Mar 6, 20258-K Results of operations64
- Sep 28, 2011New chief executive P. James Debney becomes CEO15
Calendar
Coming up
- Dec 3, 2026Reports results for the quarter ending Oct/2026 A year earlier it reported $0.04 a share, on Dec 4, 2025.65
When it reported results
- Sep 3, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results54
- Jun 17, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results56
- Mar 5, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results57
- Dec 4, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results58
- Sep 4, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results60
- Jun 18, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results62
- Mar 6, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results64
- Dec 5, 2024Reported quarterly or annual results66
Upcoming dates from Nasdaq's calendar; past results from the company's 8-K filings (Item 2.02). The full markets calendar
Filings
231 filings to the SEC since October 2021: 5 annual reports, 15 quarterly reports, 38 major events, 118 insider forms, 16 large holders, 39 other. The latest 20:
- Sep 17, 20264 EDGAR
- Sep 17, 20264 EDGAR
- Sep 17, 20264 EDGAR
- Sep 17, 20264 EDGAR
- Sep 17, 20264 EDGAR
- Sep 16, 20268-K EDGAR
- Sep 3, 202610-Q EDGAR
- Sep 3, 20268-K EDGAR
- Aug 6, 2026DEFA14A EDGAR
- Aug 6, 2026DEF 14A EDGAR
- Aug 6, 2026ARS EDGAR
- Jul 15, 20268-K EDGAR
- Jun 17, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 17, 202610-K EDGAR
- Jun 17, 20268-K EDGAR
- May 29, 2026SD EDGAR
- May 5, 20264 EDGAR
- May 5, 20264 EDGAR
- May 5, 20264 EDGAR
- May 5, 20264 EDGAR
The 231 filings since October 2021 can be filtered by form type and year here when JavaScript is on.
Every filing from the last five years, summarized. The full record is on SEC EDGAR.
Insider trades
21 open-market trades by officers, directors and large owners since October 2021: 3 buys and 18 sales. Grants, option exercises and gifts are left out.
| Date | Who | Trade | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2024 | SCOTT ROBERT LDirector | Sale | 2,000 | $16.07 | $32.1K | Form 4 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | SCOTT ROBERT LDirector | Sale | 2,000 | $14.80 | $29.6K | Form 4 |
| Mar 20, 2024 | SCOTT ROBERT LDirector | Sale | 2,000 | $17.90 | $35.8K | Form 4 |
| Mar 11, 2024 | McPherson Deana LSee Remarks | Sale | 13,068 | $17.49 | $228.6K | Form 4 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | SCOTT ROBERT LDirector | Sale | 2,000 | $13.46 | $26.9K | Form 4 |
| Jan 22, 2024 | SCOTT ROBERT LDirector | Sale | 2,000 | $13.17 | $26.3K | Form 4 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | SCOTT ROBERT LDirector | Sale | 2,000 | $13.40 | $26.8K | Form 4 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | SCOTT ROBERT LDirector | Sale | 2,000 | $13.96 | $27.9K | Form 4 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | SCOTT ROBERT LDirector | Sale | 2,000 | $14.15 | $28.3K | Form 4 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | SCOTT ROBERT LDirector | Sale | 4,000 | $10.88 | $43.5K | Form 4 |
| Jan 17, 2023 | SCOTT ROBERT LDirector | Sale | 4,000 | $10.22 | $40.9K | Form 4 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | SCOTT ROBERT LDirector | Sale | 4,000 | $8.87 | $35.5K | Form 4 |
| Nov 15, 2022 | SCOTT ROBERT LDirector | Sale | 3,500 | $11.83 | $41.4K | Form 4 |
| Oct 17, 2022 | SCOTT ROBERT LDirector | Sale | 3,000 | $10.49 | $31.5K | Form 4 |
| Sep 15, 2022 | SCOTT ROBERT LDirector | Sale | 2,500 | $11.95 | $29.9K | Form 4 |
| Aug 15, 2022 | SCOTT ROBERT LDirector | Sale | 2,000 | $14.80 | $29.6K | Form 4 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | SCOTT ROBERT LDirector | Sale | 1,500 | $13.20 | $19.8K | Form 4 |
| Jun 27, 2022 | FURMAN JOHN B | Sale | 5,000 | $15.64 | $78.2K | Form 4 |
| Mar 8, 2022 | McPherson Deana LSee Remarks | Buy | 335 | $14.90 | $5.0K | Form 4 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | Smith Mark PeterSee Remarks | Buy | 3,076 | $16.51 | $50.8K | Form 4 |
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From Forms 4 filed with the SEC.
Major holders
Investors who own more than 5% of the shares must tell the SEC: a 13D if they may seek to influence the company, a 13G if they hold passively.
- VANGUARD GROUP INCSCHEDULE 13G/A, 5 filings Feb 10, 2022 to Mar 27, 202667
- RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLCSCHEDULE 13G/A, 4 filings Feb 11, 2022 to Feb 12, 202668
- DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LPSCHEDULE 13G/A, 4 filings Feb 8, 2022 to Jan 21, 202669
- BlackRockSC 13G/A, 3 filings Feb 7, 2022 to Jan 24, 202470
Executive pay
What the company paid its top executives, from the summary compensation table in its proxy statement. Total pay includes salary, bonus, stock and option awards and other pay, as the company valued them.
| Year | Executive | Age | Salary | Total pay |
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| 2026 | Mark P. Smith | 50 | $850.0K | $4.7M71 |
| 2026 | Deana L. McPherson | $475.0K | $1.8M71 | |
| 2026 | Kevin A. Maxwell | $415.0K | $1.6M71 | |
| 2026 | Kyle O. Tengwall | $326.9K | $1.0M71 | |
| 2026 | Susan J. Cupero | $15.0K | $421.3K71 | |
| 2025 | President and Chief | $850.0K | $3.7M71 | |
| 2025 | Executive VicePresident, | $475.0K | $1.5M71 | |
| 2025 | Senior VicePresident, | $415.0K | $1.0M71 | |
| 2025 | Vice PresidentSales | $355.0K | $977.8K71 | |
| 2024 | Executive Officer | $743.0K | $3.6M71 | |
| 2024 | Chief Financial OfficerTreasurer, and Assistant Secretary | $424.0K | $1.6M71 | |
| 2024 | General CounselChief | $361.0K | $1.1M71 | |
| 2024 | Vice PresidentSales | $317.8K | $996.8K71 |
Held by these funds
The largest holders among investment managers' 13F reports for the quarter ending Jun 30, 2026, the top 25 of 100. Change is in shares since the quarter before.
13F reports cover disclosed long positions in U.S. stocks only.
SEC filer profile
How SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, from its EDGAR record and the cover page of its latest annual report.
- Name on EDGARSMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC.1
- CIK0001092796
- Employer ID (EIN)87-054368814
- Filer statusAccelerated filer not an emerging growth company; not a smaller reporting company; not a shell company14
- Incorporated inNevada14
- Fiscal year endsApril 301
- Industry code (SIC)3480 Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles)1
- SEC reviewing officeOffice of Manufacturing, Division of Corporation Finance1
- Business address1852 Proffitt Springs Road, Maryville, TN 378011
- Phone844-363-53861
- Shares outstanding44,839,680 as of Sep 1, 202612
- Public float$420.1M as of Oct 31, 202514
- AuditorKPMG LLP, Nashville, TN, USA PCAOB ID 185; it also attests to the company’s internal control over financial reporting14
- On EDGAR sinceJan 19, 20001
- Filings1,693 in all: 4 (835), 8-K (346), 10-Q (70), SC 13G/A (50), 3 (38), 4/A (35), DEFA14A (31), UPLOAD (29)1
All 58 form types
DEF 14A (25), 10-K (23), CORRESP (21), 8-K/A (17), SC 13G (16), ARS (13), SD (13), 10QSB (12), PX14A6G (9), S-8 (9), 144 (7), S-3 (7), EFFECT (6), NT 10-Q (6), S-3/A (6), SC 13D/A (5), 10QSB/A (4), 424B3 (4), D (4), SC 13D (4), SC TO-I/A (4), SCHEDULE 13G/A (4), 10KSB (3), PRE 14A (3), 11-K (2), 3/A (2), 424B5 (2), 8-A12G (2), DEFR14A (2), NT 10-K (2), REGDEX (2), RW (2), 10-K/A (1), 10KSB/A (1), 10SB12G (1), 15-12G (1), 25 (1), 424B1 (1), 8-A12B (1), 8-A12G/A (1), CERTAMX (1), DEFS14A (1), NO ACT (1), POS AM (1), PRES14A (1), S-4 (1), S-8 POS (1), SC TO-C (1), SC TO-I (1), SD/A (1)
- Latest filingsAnnual report (10-K) Jun 17, 2026
Quarterly report (10-Q) Sep 3, 2026
Proxy statement (DEF 14A) Aug 6, 2026
Latest 8-K (8-K) Sep 16, 2026
Securities registered for trading
| Class | Symbol | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, Par Value $.001 per Share | SWBI | Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
From the cover page of the 10-K filed Jun 17, 2026 (Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act).14
Risk factors and legal proceedings
The risks SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. names in Item 1A of its 10-K filed Jun 17, 2026: 39 risks under these headings, as written.14
- Risks Relating to Economic, Political, Social, Legislative, Regulatory, and Inflationary Factors
- Our performance is impacted by a variety of economic, political, social, legislative, and regulatory factors.
- Firearms Compliance.
- Environmental Compliance.
- Employment and Occupational Health and Safety Compliance.
- Corruption Compliance.
- Privacy Compliance.
- We face risks associated with international activities.
- We are exposed to protectionist trade restrictions, including tariffs and potential trade laws.
- High levels of inflation have adversely affected us and may continue to adversely affect us.
- Risks Relating to Manufacturing, the Relocation, Raw Materials and Component Supply, Product Development and Performance, Customer Demand, and Brand Recognition
- We must continue to introduce new products that are successful in the marketplace.
The other 27 risks
- We are subject to risks associated with the Relocation.
- Our operating facilities are critical to our success, and we may incur business disruptions.
- We rely on our supply chain for our production, and any interruptions in these arrangements could disrupt our ability to fill our customers’ orders.
- We may be unable to forecast demand for our products accurately.
- We may fail to align our capacity with demand for our products.
- Shortages of and price increases for components, parts, raw materials, and other supplies may delay or reduce our sales and increase our costs.
- Our business is highly dependent upon our brand recognition and reputation.
- Poor product quality or performance, or defects in our products, could harm us.
- We face intense competition.
- We may be unsuccessful in making and integrating mergers, acquisitions, and investments, and completing divestitures.
- We may have difficulty collecting amounts owed to us.
- Liability insurance coverage is expensive and may be difficult to obtain at commercially reasonable rates, or at all.
- Risks Relating to Legal Proceedings, Product Recalls, and Other Product Liabilities
- We are subject to lawsuits and governmental investigations and inquiries.
- Our business involves the potential for product recalls and product liability and other claims against us.
- We produce or source and sell products that create exposure to potential product liability, warranty liability, and personal injury claims and litigation.
- Risks Relating to Intellectual Property, Information Systems, and Cybersecurity
- We may be unable to protect our intellectual property or obtain the right to use intellectual property from third parties.
- We may incur substantial expenses and devote significant resources in prosecuting others for their unauthorized use of our intellectual property rights.
- Interruptions in the proper functioning of our information systems or other issues with our ERP systems could disrupt our operations.
- We are subject to cybersecurity risks, including risks related to customer, employee, vendor, and other company data.
- Risks Relating to Certain Business Matters and Securities Markets
- Our operating results may involve significant fluctuations.
- The trading price of our common stock has fluctuated widely in the past and may fluctuate widely in the future.
- Actions of stockholder activists could cause us to incur substantial costs and divert management’s attention and our resources.
- Our ability to operate our business efficiently may be adversely impacted if service providers and other businesses that permit firearm-related activities refuse to work with us.
- We operate in a challenging market for talent and may fail to attract, motivate, train, and retain qualified personnel, including key personnel.
- Nevada law could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us and discourage a takeover.
- Our use of artificial intelligence, or AI, may adversely impact our business.
- We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting in the past and may identify material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting in the future that could result in material misstatements in our financial statements.
Legal proceedings
Information regarding our material legal proceedings, including certain environmental matters, is discussed in Note 14 to our consolidated financial statements, which is incorporated herein by reference.
The opening of Item 3, Legal Proceedings.14
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- 23SEC EDGARMatthew William Buckingham, Officer
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- 26SEC EDGARRobert J. Cicero, Officer
- 27SEC EDGARMario Pasantes, Officer
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