Every 8-K that Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI) reported first quarter fiscal 2027 net sales of $112.6 million, an increase of 32.3% from the prior-year quarter. Gross margin improved to 28.7% from 25.9%, helped by a $2.9 million non-recurring tariff refund that added about 260 basis points.
The company generated GAAP and non-GAAP net income of $2.6 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $3.4 million, or $0.08 per share, a year ago. Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDAS was $13.8 million, or 12.2% of net sales, up from $7.4 million, or 8.7%.
Despite better earnings, cash flow remained pressured, with free cash flow of -$20.8 million, reflecting higher inventory and capital expenditures. Notes and loans payable increased to $39.2 million. The board authorized a $0.13 per-share quarterly dividend. Management expects second-quarter sales to be roughly 10% above last year and full-year fiscal 2027 revenue to grow 5–7% over fiscal 2026.
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. used its 2026 investor day to describe how it has reshaped into a focused firearms manufacturer with multiple growth avenues. Management highlighted transformation steps since 2020, including the Tennessee headquarters and manufacturing consolidation, digital and analytics investments, and expansion into new product platforms such as the Bodyguard 2.0 pistol and Model 1854 lever‑action rifles.
For fiscal 2026, the company reported firearms shipments rising 12.7% year over year, net revenue growth of more than 10% year over year, and growth in net income. New products drove 38.1% of revenue, average selling prices across all products have increased 39.1% since 2020, and Performance Center sales have grown 88.8% over the same period. Strategy going forward centers on protecting leadership in handguns and modern sporting rifles, deepening commercial customer relationships, expanding professional channels that shipped 58,000 units across more than 625 agencies in FY26, and building newer categories such as lever‑action rifles and suppressors, where revenue grew 95.6% in the first half of 2026 after elimination of the NFA tax stamp fee.
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. reported strong fourth quarter and full fiscal 2026 results, with Q4 net sales of $178.4 million, up 26.7% from the prior year. Net income for the quarter rose to $16.2 million, while diluted EPS reached $0.36, nearly double the prior-year quarter.
For fiscal 2026, net sales were $523.8 million and net income was $18.5 million, with non‑GAAP adjusted EBITDAS of $69.2 million. Free cash flow improved sharply to $90.4 million, driven in part by lower inventories and stronger receivables collections. Notes and loans payable decreased to $19.1 million, reflecting substantial debt reduction.
Management highlighted robust handgun demand, new products contributing 37.5% of Q4 revenue, and industry indicators showing Smith & Wesson outpacing overall market growth. The board authorized a $0.13 per‑share quarterly dividend payable on July 15, 2026 to stockholders of record on July 1, 2026, underscoring ongoing capital returns alongside investment in operations.
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. reported stronger third quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended January 31, 2026. Net sales were $135,709,000, up from $115,885,000 a year earlier, and net income increased to $3,753,000 from $2,102,000. Diluted earnings per share rose to $0.08 from $0.05.
Management highlighted particularly strong handgun performance, with unit shipments into the sporting goods channel up 28% while NICS background checks declined 2.2%, indicating market share gains. The company expects fourth quarter fiscal 2026 sales to be 10–12% higher than the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter.
Operating cash flow for the nine months ended January 31, 2026 improved to $39,614,000 from negative $48,051,000, and free cash flow turned positive to $20,700,000. Consistent with its capital allocation strategy, the board authorized a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share, payable April 2, 2026 to stockholders of record on March 19, 2026.
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. reported the results of its annual stockholder meeting held on September 15, 2025. Stockholders elected all seven director nominees, with votes for each candidate ranging from about 17.3 million to 17.6 million, and broker non-votes of 12,571,781 for each director.
Stockholders approved the non-binding advisory "say-on-pay" vote on executive compensation for fiscal 2025, with 16,458,436 votes for, 1,501,908 against, 222,562 abstentions, and 12,571,781 broker non-votes. They also ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026, receiving 29,688,661 votes for, 689,248 against, and 376,778 abstentions.
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.
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. filed an Form 8-K reporting a First Amendment to its Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The amendment permits a one-time exclusion of cash taxes paid by the Loan Parties during Fiscal Year 2026 related to amended tax returns covering May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023 and May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024. It also amends the minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the measurement periods ending April 30, 2026 and July 31, 2026. The filing notes additional ministerial changes and incorporates the First Amendment by reference. The filing is signed by Deana L. McPherson, Chief Financial Officer.
Smith & Wesson Brands (NASDAQ: SWBI) filed a Form 8-K on June 28, 2025, reporting the release of their Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal 2025 Financial Results. The filing primarily serves as a notice of the company's earnings release dated June 18, 2025.
Key points from the filing:
- The company issued a press release on June 18, 2025, containing Q4 and FY2025 financial results
- The information is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition)
- The filing includes two exhibits: the earnings press release (99.1) and Cover Page Interactive Data File (104)
- The document was signed by Deana L. McPherson, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary
The company notes that the furnished information is not "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act and disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements. The full earnings release is available on the company's website at www.smith-wesson.com.