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Jul 31, 2022
Smith & Wesson Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Smith & Wesson's first quarter results reflected a return to a normal demand pattern at the retail counter combined with temporary headwinds from inventory corrections, but profitability far exceeded the pre-pandemic comparable quarter in fiscal 2020.
Key Takeaways
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. reported a decrease in net sales by 69.3% compared to the same quarter last year, with net sales of $84.4 million. Despite the drop in sales, the company's profitability exceeded the pre-pandemic comparable quarter in fiscal 2020. The company's balance sheet remains strong with $110.5 million of cash and no debt.
Net sales were $84.4 million, a decrease of 69.3% from the comparable quarter last year.
Gross margin was 37.3%, equal to the gross margin in the first quarter of fiscal 2020.
GAAP net income was $3.3 million, or $0.07 per diluted share.
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDAS was $15.7 million, or 18.5% of net sales.
Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson
Forward Guidance
The company expects strong profitability over the remainder of the year aided by its disciplined approach to cost control and promotional spending and expects to continue generating strong cash flow for the foreseeable future.
Positive Outlook
- Anticipates strong profitability for the rest of the year.
- Disciplined approach to cost control.
- Disciplined approach to promotional spending.
- Believes inventory correction should now largely be in the rearview mirror
- Pickup in order rates over the past few weeks
Challenges Ahead
- Return to a normal demand pattern at the retail counter for firearms
- Temporary headwinds from inventory corrections within the channel.
- Tough year-over-year comparisons due to the return to more normalized levels of demand following the surge.
- Potential for increased regulation of firearms and firearm-related products
- Actions of social activists that could have an adverse effect on our business