Smith & Wesson Brands Q4 Earnings Beat Expectations, Shares Up 22.3%
Shares of Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) surged on Thursday after the company's Q4 results were better than an analyst expected. For the fourth quarter, adjusted EPS was 36c, above the 23c estimate, while sales of $178.39M surpassed the $155.27M estimate. President and CEO Mark Smith said: "Our excellent fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2026 results showcase our team's remarkable execution on our strategic priorities and the enduring power of our iconic brand. We delivered strong results across every dimension of our business - from revenue to profitability, and from cash flow to debt reduction. We outperformed our competitors in our core categories and achieved meaningful progress in segments that we hadn't historically competed in. The combined strength of our brand, our team, our disciplined strategic focus, and our strong balance sheet put us in an excellent position to continue creating long-term value for our stockholders." Following the earnings report, Lake Street raised the firm's price target on Smith & Wesson Brands to $16.50 from $14 and kept a Buy rating on the shares. The firm, which notes that management expects firearm industry demand in FY27 to remain healthy and guided to mid-single-digit revenue growth for the year, says the quarter "underscores the market share story we have been highlighting all year." In morning trading, shares of Smith & Wesson Brands are up 22.3% to $16.78. Meanwhile, shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) are up 5.3% and Sturm Ruger & Company (RGR) are up 5%.
