Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWBI) is a U.S.-based designer, manufacturer and marketer of firearms, ammunition and related products for commercial, law enforcement, military and personal defense applications. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, the company has built a reputation for iconic handguns—particularly revolvers—and has expanded its portfolio to include polymer-framed pistols, bolt-action rifles, AR-style sporting rifles and a growing range of suppressors, optics and accessories.

The company’s core product lines include the M&P (Military & Police) series of polymer pistols and rifles, the Performance Center collection of precision handguns, and its classic lineup of .38 Special and .357 Magnum revolvers. In addition, Smith & Wesson offers a variety of safety and storage solutions under the Safe Command and Fortress brands, and leverages its Crimson Trace subsidiary to supply laser sights, tactical lighting systems and red-dot optics tailored for both professional and recreational shooters.

Smith & Wesson serves a diverse customer base across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia through a network of authorized distributors, retail partners and direct sales to law enforcement and military agencies. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, Maine and Tennessee, combining modern CNC machining and testing capabilities with a heritage of craftsmanship dating back to its founding. In recent years, Smith & Wesson has pursued strategic initiatives to streamline its operations, enhance product development and expand its presence in key international markets.

Led by President and Chief Executive Officer Mark A. Smith, Smith & Wesson Brands emphasizes product innovation, safety training and industry partnerships. The management team includes leaders in manufacturing, engineering and marketing who oversee research and development efforts aimed at improving ergonomics, reliability and modularity across the company’s offerings. With more than 170 years of history, Smith & Wesson remains focused on delivering performance-driven firearms and accessories to civilian customers and government agencies around the world.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $8.53 to $8.75
• 50-Day Range: $8.58 to $10.88
• 52-Week Range: $8.38 to $16.85
• Volume: 928,044 shs
• Average Volume: 540,291 shs
• Market Capitalization: $378.40 million
• P/E Ratio: 31.85
• Dividend Yield: 6.05%
• Price Target: $12.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Smith & Wesson Brands Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Smith & Wesson Brands scored higher than 80% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 84th out of 288 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Smith & Wesson Brands has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Smith & Wesson Brands has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 95.74%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Smith & Wesson Brands are expected to grow by 95.74% in the coming year, from $0.47 to $0.92 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Smith & Wesson Brands is 31.85, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.93.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Smith & Wesson Brands is 31.85, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 20.83.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Smith & Wesson Brands has a P/B Ratio of 1.02. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.82% of the float of Smith & Wesson Brands has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Smith & Wesson Brands has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.2.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Smith & Wesson Brands has recently increased by 13.06%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

Smith & Wesson Brands is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.84%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Smith & Wesson Brands has only been increasing its dividend for 4 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Smith & Wesson Brands is 192.59%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Smith & Wesson Brands will have a dividend payout ratio of 56.52% next year. This indicates that Smith & Wesson Brands will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.97

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.82% of the float of Smith & Wesson Brands has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Smith & Wesson Brands has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.2.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Smith & Wesson Brands has recently increased by 13.06%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Smith & Wesson Brands has a news sentiment score of 1.54. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.68 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Smith & Wesson Brands this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

3 people have searched for SWBI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

10 people have added Smith & Wesson Brands to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Smith & Wesson Brands insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.28% of the stock of Smith & Wesson Brands is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

59.33% of the stock of Smith & Wesson Brands is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

SWBI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SWBI shares performed this year?

Smith & Wesson Brands' stock was trading at $10.10 at the start of the year. Since then, SWBI shares have decreased by 14.9% and is now trading at $8.60.

How were Smith & Wesson Brands' earnings last quarter?

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWBI) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June, 18th. The company reported $0.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.23 by $0.03. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 11.6% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

How do I buy shares of Smith & Wesson Brands?

Shares of SWBI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Smith & Wesson Brands own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Smith & Wesson Brands investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and Humana (HUM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 6/18/2025
• Record date for 7/21 Dividend: 7/07/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/21 Dividend: 7/07/2025
• Today: 7/08/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/21/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 9/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 4/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: LEISURE&REC PRD
• Sub-Industry: Defense
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:SWBI
• CIK: 1092796
• Web: www.smith-wesson.com
• Phone: (800) 331-0852
• Fax: 413-731-8980
• Employees: 1,416
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Smith & Wesson Brands: $12.00
• High Price Target: $13.00
• Low Price Target: $11.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +39.2%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.27
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 31.93
• Forward P/E Ratio: 18.34
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $13.43 million
• Net Margins: 2.60%
• Pretax Margin: 4.05%
• Return on Equity: 3.71%
• Return on Assets: 2.39%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.30
• Current Ratio: 4.16
• Quick Ratio: 1.31

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $474.66 million
• Price / Sales: 0.80
• Cash Flow: $1.02 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.42
• Book Value: $8.46 per share
• Price / Book: 1.02

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 44,000,000
• Free Float: 43,440,000
• Market Cap: $379.28 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.94