{"url_path":"/sec/swbi/10-k/2026/item-5","section_key":"item-5","section_title":"Item 5 Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"10-K","doc_date":"2026-06-17","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1092796/0001193125-26-274254-index.html","accession_number":"0001193125-26-274254","cik":"0001092796","ticker":"SWBI","issuer_name":"SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC.","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1092796/0001193125-26-274254-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0001092796","primary_entity_name":"SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC."},"word_count":481,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities\n\nMarket Information\n\nOur common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “SWBI.” Our common stock was previously traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “AOBC” from January 1, 2017 to June 1, 2020 and under the symbol “SWHC” from July 20, 2006 to January 1, 2017. The holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote per share on any matter to be voted upon by our stockholders. All shares of common stock rank equally as to voting and all other matters. The shares of common stock have no preemptive or conversion rights, no redemption or sinking fund provisions, are not liable for further call or assessment, and are not entitled to cumulative voting rights.\n\nHolders\n\nOn June 15, 2026, there were 872 record holders of our common stock. A substantially greater number of holders of common stock are “street name” or beneficial holders, whose shares are held of record by banks, brokers, and other financial institutions.\n\nDividend Policy\n\nWe have paid dividends on a quarterly basis since August 2020. Quarterly dividends, when declared, are paid approximately four weeks after earnings are announced. Payment of any cash dividends depends on our financial condition, operating results, and capital requirements as well as other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors. We paid dividends totaling $23.2 million and $23.1 million during fiscal 2026 and 2025, respectively.\n\nSecurities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans\n\nFor equity compensation plan information, refer to Item 12 (Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters) in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.\n\nPerformance Graph\n\nThe following line graph compares cumulative total stockholder returns for the five years ended April 30, 2026 for (i) our common stock, (ii) the Russell 2000 Index, and (iii) the S&P Composite 1500 Leisure Products Index (S&P 1500 Leisure Products on the graph below). The graph assumes an investment of $100 on April 30, 2021, with dividends reinvested. The performance shown is not necessarily indicative of future performance.\n\n34\n\n \n\nCOMPARISON OF FIVE-YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*\n\nAmong Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., The Russell 2000 Index,\n\nAnd Peer Group\n\n \n\n \n\n* $100 invested on April 30, 2021 in stock or index — including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending April 30.\n\nThe performance graph above shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. The performance graph above will not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing of our company under the Securities Act.\n\nRepurchases of Common Stock\n\nDuring the quarter ended April 30, 2026, there were no purchases of our common stock by us nor any affiliated purchasers within the meaning of Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act."}