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Oct 31, 2023
Smith & Wesson Q2 2024 Earnings Report
Second quarter of fiscal 2024 financial results reported with net sales of $125.0 million and adjusted EPS of $0.14 per share.
Key Takeaways
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. reported a 3.2% increase in net sales to $125.0 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. EPS was $0.05/Share and Adjusted EPS was $0.14/Share. The company's Adjusted EBITDAS margin was 15.5%.
Net sales increased by 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year, reaching $125.0 million.
Gross margin was 25.4%, a decrease from 32.4% in the comparable quarter last year.
GAAP net income was $2.5 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, down from $9.6 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, in the prior year's quarter.
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDAS was $19.3 million, representing 15.5% of net sales, compared to $25.6 million, or 21.1% of net sales, for the comparable quarter last year.
Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson
Forward Guidance
The company expects to be in a very strong position to drive returns for its stockholders throughout the second half of fiscal 2024 and in fiscal 2025 and anticipates that the temporary margin headwinds will abate in the fourth quarter.
Positive Outlook
- Company expects to be in a very strong position to drive returns for its stockholders throughout the second half of fiscal 2024
- Company expects to be in a very strong position to drive returns for its stockholders in fiscal 2025
- Demand levels expected to remain elevated through their traditionally busy season
- Company has a strong balance sheet
- A significant reduction in capex on the horizon as they wind down the major investment in their new facility in Tennessee
Challenges Ahead
- Gross margin continues to be temporarily pressured by fixed-cost absorption
- Gross margin continues to be temporarily pressured by inflationary factors
- Gross margin continues to be temporarily pressured by inventory reserve adjustments
- Potential for increased regulation of firearms and firearm-related products
- Actions of social activists that could have an adverse effect on our business