Smith & Wesson Brands Inc (SWBI)

Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. has made a new investment of $1.83 million in Smith & Wesson Brands, acquiring 121,773 shares. This represents approximately 0.27% of the company, which has seen increased institutional ownership with 59.33% of its stock held by such investors. Smith & Wesson recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating estimates with $0.36 per share and a 26.7% year-over-year revenue increase, while analysts maintain a "Hold" rating with an average price target of $16.50.

This article reviews the Smith & Wesson M&P FPC .22LR, a folding rimfire carbine. The author tests its accuracy and reliability with various ammunition, highlighting its compact design, onboard magazine storage, and compatibility with M&P 22X magazines. While praising its portability and reliability for plinking, hunting, and survival, the review notes minor ergonomic drawbacks like a fixed length of pull.

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. announced its plan to release first-quarter fiscal 2027 financial results on Thursday, September 3, 2026, after market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast on the same day at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss these results, with participation from CEO Mark Smith and CFO Deana McPherson. Interested parties can find more information on the company's investor relations website.

Signal Proxy Intelligence, an independent research firm, has recommended full support for all three ballot items at Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.'s upcoming annual meeting on September 15, 2026. The recommendations, including FOR votes on director elections, executive compensation, and auditor ratification, were published within 42 hours of the company's proxy filing. The firm assessed the ballot from the common shareholder's perspective, assigning a "Routine" concern band, and detailed its rationale in a public report.

Pacer Advisors Inc. has made a new investment in Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., acquiring 153,858 shares valued at approximately $2.2 million, representing a 0.35% stake. The company reported strong Q1 earnings, beating revenue and EPS estimates with significant year-over-year growth, and also pays a quarterly dividend of $0.13. Analyst sentiment remains cautious, with a consensus "Hold" rating and a target price of $16.50.