Ruger and Smith & Wesson are both strong brands, but I favor Ruger due to its debt-free balance sheet and effective management. Both companies have low growth prospects, and neither is currently priced attractively enough to warrant investment. Ruger's management impressed me with their strategic acquisition of Marlin and working through a period of slow sales without taking on debt.
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. has recently moved its headquarters to Tennessee, which should boost returns in the years ahead. FY2025 will be a transition year for the small-cap manufacturer as both earnings and sales fall. SWBI shares do yield 4.8% and a covered call strategy can enhance this yield significantly.
NEW YORK, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWBI) on behalf of long-term stockholders. Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Smith & Wesson have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.
SWBI saw a post-election boost but faced a significant 20% drop after disappointing Q2 earnings, driven by inflation and softening demand. Despite short-term challenges, SWBI's strong capital allocation strategy, including a 4.6% dividend yield and aggressive share repurchase program, supports long-term shareholder value. The inconsistency in gun control legislation under Trump adds uncertainty...
Shares of Smith & Wesson Brands Inc (NASDAQ:SWBI) are plummeting this morning, after the firearm manufacturer's fiscal second-quarter earnings and revenue missed estimates.
Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) shares plunged nearly 20% Friday, a day after it warned that inflation was reducing firearm sales and lowered its guidance.
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWBI ) Q2 2025 Results Conference Call December 5, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Kevin Maxwell - General Counsel Mark Smith - President and Chief Executive Officer Deana McPherson - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Matthew Raab - Craig-Hallum Rommel Dionisio - Aegis Capital Mark Smith - Lake Street Capital Markets Operator Good day,...
Smith & Wesson Brands has a rich history and recently refocused on firearms, boosting dividends and share repurchases, enhancing shareholder value. Despite recent challenges, SWBI offers a 4% dividend yield and trades at 12.3x forward earnings, presenting a potential value opportunity. The upcoming 2024 presidential election could drive firearm demand, historically boosting SWBI's sales and sto...
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