Smith & Wesson director granted 9,071 shares

Director Barry M. Monheit received a new stock-based award in SWBI and updated his direct and trust holdings.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. (symbol: SWBI) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. MONHEIT BARRY M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. director Barry M. Monheit reported an equity compensation grant of 9,071 shares of Common Stock on September 15, 2026, received at no cash cost. The award represents restricted stock units that will vest in equal monthly installments, with shares delivered one year after the grant date. Following this grant, he holds 33,893 shares directly and an additional 95,369 shares are held indirectly through a family trust for which he serves as trustee. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for these transactions.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 9,071 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider MONHEIT BARRY M

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	9,071	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Common Stock F2	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 33,893 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 95,369 shares (Indirect, By Trust)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. 1/12th of the restricted stock units shall vest on the 15th day of each month following the date of grant. 100% of the shares underlying the vested restricted stock units shall be delivered on the one year anniversary of the date of grant.
2. F2. The shares are held by Barry M. Monheit, Trustee, SEP PROP Monheit Family Trust U/A Dtd 7/16/2002

Key Figures

Equity award shares granted: 9,071 shares of Common Stock Direct holdings after grant: 33,893 shares of Common Stock Indirect trust holdings: 95,369 shares of Common Stock +2 more

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Equity award shares granted 9,071 shares of Common Stock Restricted stock unit award granted on September 15, 2026

Direct holdings after grant 33,893 shares of Common Stock Shares reported as directly held by Barry M. Monheit after the September 15, 2026 grant

Indirect trust holdings 95,369 shares of Common Stock Shares held by Monheit Family Trust with Barry M. Monheit as trustee

Vesting schedule fraction 1/12 of units vest monthly Portion of restricted stock units vesting on the 15th day of each month after grant

Share delivery timing 100% delivered at one-year anniversary Delivery timing for shares underlying vested restricted stock units

Key Terms

restricted stock units, vest, trustee

3 terms

restricted stock units financial

"1/12th of the restricted stock units shall vest on the 15th day of each month"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

vest financial

"1/12th of the restricted stock units shall vest on the 15th day of each month"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

trustee financial

"The shares are held by Barry M. Monheit, Trustee, SEP PROP Monheit Family Trust"

A trustee is a person or institution legally appointed to hold and manage assets or enforce an agreement on behalf of other people (beneficiaries). Think of a trustee as a neutral referee or custodian who must act in the beneficiaries’ best interests, follow the trust or contract rules, and handle distributions, recordkeeping and enforcement. Investors care because a trustworthy trustee protects their rights, ensures promised payments or remedies are delivered, and can influence recoveries if things go wrong.

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What did SWBI director Barry M. Monheit report acquiring in this Form 4?

He reported an equity compensation grant of 9,071 shares of Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. Common Stock on September 15, 2026, received at a stated price of zero per share as part of a restricted stock unit award.

How do the restricted stock units granted to the SWBI director vest?

The filing states that 1/12th of the restricted stock units vest on the 15th day of each month following the grant date, and that 100% of the shares underlying the vested units are delivered on the one-year anniversary of the grant.

What are Barry M. Monheit’s direct SWBI share holdings after the reported grant?

After the grant, Barry M. Monheit is reported to hold 33,893 shares of Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. Common Stock in a direct capacity.

What indirect SWBI holdings does Barry M. Monheit report on this Form 4?

He reports 95,369 shares of Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. Common Stock held indirectly by trust, specifically by “Barry M. Monheit, Trustee, SEP PROP Monheit Family Trust U/A Dtd 7/16/2002.”

Was a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan involved in Barry M. Monheit’s SWBI transactions?

The filing indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported in connection with the transactions and holdings described.

What role does Barry M. Monheit hold at Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.?

Barry M. Monheit is identified in the filing as a director of Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (ticker SWBI).

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

MONHEIT BARRY M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1852 PROFFITT SPRINGS ROAD

(Street)

MARYVILLE TENNESSEE 37801

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. [ SWBI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/15/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	09/15/2026		A(1)		9,071	A	$0	33,893	D
Common Stock								95,369	I	By Trust(2)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. 1/12th of the restricted stock units shall vest on the 15th day of each month following the date of grant. 100% of the shares underlying the vested restricted stock units shall be delivered on the one year anniversary of the date of grant.

2. The shares are held by Barry M. Monheit, Trustee, SEP PROP Monheit Family Trust U/A Dtd 7/16/2002

	/s/ Deana L. McPherson, attorney-in-fact	09/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)