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Jul 31, 2024
Smith & Wesson Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Reported a decrease in net sales but showed resilience through its flexible manufacturing model.
Key Takeaways
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. reported a decrease in net sales for the first quarter fiscal 2025, but highlighted the resilience of its manufacturing model and expressed confidence in future growth, driven by new products and seasonal demand.
Net sales decreased by 22.7% compared to the same quarter last year, totaling $88.3 million.
Gross margin increased to 27.4% from 26.6% in the comparable quarter last year.
GAAP net loss was $2.1 million, or $0.05 per share, compared to a net income of $3.1 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the comparable quarter last year.
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDAS was $9.9 million, or 11.2% of net sales, compared to $17.5 million, or 15.3% of net sales, for the comparable quarter last year.
Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson
Forward Guidance
The company anticipates second fiscal quarter sales to grow significantly over the first quarter and expects full year revenue to be up mid-to-high single digits compared to fiscal 2024.
Positive Outlook
- Second fiscal quarter sales are expected to grow significantly over the first quarter.
- Full year revenue is expected to be up mid-to-high single digits compared to fiscal 2024.
- New capacity is coming online for popular new products.
- The company has a strong pipeline of innovation.
- The firearm demand season is typically busy.
Challenges Ahead
- Overall firearms demand during the first fiscal quarter was softer than anticipated.
- Summer seasonality was more pronounced this year.
- GAAP net loss was $2.1 million, or $0.05 per share, compared to a net income of $3.1 million for the comparable quarter last year.
- Non-GAAP net loss was $1.0 million, or $0.02 per share, compared with non-GAAP net income of $6.1 million for the comparable quarter last year.
- Demand during the summer was slower than expected.