Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ: SWBI) furnishes Q1 FY26 results press release

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. furnished an updated financial communication by submitting a Form 8-K tied to first quarter fiscal 2026 results. The filing states that textual information from a September 4, 2025 press release, titled “Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results,” is provided as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 2.02.

The company emphasizes that this information is being furnished, not filed, which limits associated securities law liabilities, and includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers. The press release text is also made available on the company’s website, and the report is signed by Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Deana L. McPherson.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 4, 2025

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Nevada		001-31552		87-0543688
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1852 Proffitt Springs Road

Maryville, Tennessee 37801

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(800) 331-0852

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, Par Value $0.001 per Share		SWBI		Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 §CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

We are furnishing the disclosure in this Item 2.02 in connection with the disclosure of information in the form of the textual information from a press release issued on September 4, 2025.

The information in this Item 2.02 (including Exhibit 99.1) is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.

We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based.

The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith-wesson.com, although we reserve the right to discontinue that availability at any time.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.
99.1		Press release from Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., dated September 4, 2025, entitled “Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

				SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC.
Date: September 4, 2025				By:		/s/ Deana L. McPherson
						Deana L. McPherson
						Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary

FAQ

What did Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) disclose in the September 4, 2025 Form 8-K?

Smith & Wesson Brands furnished a Form 8-K providing textual information from a September 4, 2025 press release reporting first quarter fiscal 2026 financial results. The release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is treated as furnished under Item 2.02, rather than filed.

Which fiscal period does Smith & Wesson Brands’ September 4, 2025 press release cover?

The press release attached to the Form 8-K covers Smith & Wesson Brands’ first quarter fiscal 2026 financial results. It is titled “Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results” and is incorporated into the Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

How is the financial information in Smith & Wesson Brands’ Form 8-K treated under securities laws?

The company states that the information in Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished rather than filed. This means it is not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not automatically subject to related liability provisions.

Where can investors access Smith & Wesson Brands’ first quarter fiscal 2026 results press release?

The press release text is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K and is also available on Smith & Wesson’s website at www.smith-wesson.com. The company notes it reserves the right to discontinue website availability at any time.

Who signed Smith & Wesson Brands’ September 4, 2025 Form 8-K?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. by Deana L. McPherson. She is identified as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary in the signature block of the report.

What exhibits are included in Smith & Wesson Brands’ September 4, 2025 Form 8-K?

The Form 8-K lists Exhibit 99.1 as the press release titled “Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results.” It also includes Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file embedded within the Inline XBRL document.