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Jan 31, 2022

Smith & Wesson Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Smith & Wesson reported a decrease in net sales but demonstrated meaningful profitability.

Key Takeaways

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. announced its Q3 fiscal year 2022 financial results, revealing a decrease in net sales compared to the previous year, but an increase compared to two years prior. The company highlighted its ability to deliver meaningful profitability despite changing market conditions, with a focus on returning value to stockholders.

Net sales were $177.7 million, a 31.0% decrease from the comparable quarter last year.

Gross margin was 39.6% versus 42.6% in the comparable quarter last year.

Quarterly GAAP net income was $30.5 million, or $0.65 per diluted share.

Quarterly non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDAS was $51.9 million, or 29.2% of net sales.

Total Revenue
$178M
Previous year: $258M
-31.0%
EPS
$0.69
Previous year: $1.12
-38.4%
Gross Margin
39.6%
Previous year: 42.6%
-7.0%
Adjusted EBITDAS
$51.9M
Previous year: $89.8M
-42.2%
Gross Profit
$70.4M
Previous year: $110M
-35.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$107M
Previous year: $59.7M
+79.8%
Free Cash Flow
$1.93M
Previous year: $57M
-96.6%
Total Assets
$469M
Previous year: $406M
+15.6%

Smith & Wesson

Smith & Wesson

Forward Guidance

The company's forward-looking statements reflect their beliefs regarding market trends, business model capabilities, long-term commitments to stockholders, and the strengthening of their foundation through strategic responses to demand surges.

Positive Outlook

  • The firearms market seems to now be following pre-pandemic historical demand patterns.
  • The macro demand pattern is exactly what our business model is designed to accommodate.
  • We have set a very solid business foundation for long-term success.
  • Our long-term commitment is to continue to return value to stockholders through regular fixed dividends and share repurchases
  • As a result of certain accomplishments, we are well positioned to do so.

Challenges Ahead

  • Economic factors.
  • Social factors.
  • Political factors.
  • Legislative factors.
  • Regulatory factors.