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Smith & Wesson BrandsFRA:SWS +0.17%60 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.10% as of Apr. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 17.60. GuruFocus rates FRA:SWS with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 111 Aerospace & Defense companies, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks worse than 54.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smith & Wesson Brands's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SWS'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.1 Med: 17.6 Max: 47.4
Current: 9.1
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Smith & Wesson Brands was 47.40% per year. The lowest was 9.10% per year. And the median was 17.60% per year.
FRA:SWS's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than 54.95% of 111
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 10.4
vs FRA:SWS: 9.10
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.20% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Smith & Wesson Brands Inc is 1.30, which seems too high.
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During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Smith & Wesson Brands was 1.58. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.48.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Smith & Wesson Brands Inc is 1.30, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Smith & Wesson Brands Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.130000
2026-07-01
2026-07-01
2026-07-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.868000
USD 0.130000
2026-03-19
2026-03-19
2026-04-02
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.865000
USD 0.130000
2025-12-18
2025-12-18
2026-01-02
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.854000
USD 0.130000
2025-09-18
2025-09-18
2025-10-02
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.852000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Smith & Wesson Brands's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is €11.975.
Smith & Wesson Brands's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is €0.44707.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Smith & Wesson Brands was 6.72%. The lowest was 0.24%. And the median was 3.27%.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Smith & Wesson Brands 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
FRA:SWS vs RGR, PKE, SATL: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Smith & Wesson Brands's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Smith & Wesson Brands 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Smith & Wesson Brands's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smith & Wesson Brands's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Smith & Wesson Brands 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 9.10% mean?
Smith & Wesson Brands (FRA:SWS) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 9.10% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 17.60. Over the past decade, Smith & Wesson Brands' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 9.10 to 47.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #61 out of 111 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Smith & Wesson Brands' current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 9.10% is 48% below median its 10-year median of 17.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.10 to a high of 47.40. The Aerospace & Defense industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.40. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 9.10% is 12.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #61 out of 111 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smith & Wesson Brands has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smith & Wesson Brands' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to RGR and PKE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #61 out of 111 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Smith & Wesson Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.40. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 9.10% is 12.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Smith & Wesson Brands' own 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 9.10 to 47.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.60 vs. the industry median of 10.40, Smith & Wesson Brands has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Aerospace & Defense companies is 10.40, based on 111 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smith & Wesson Brands's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 9.10% is 12.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smith & Wesson Brands's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.10%, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 17.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith & Wesson Brands (FRA:SWS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.83, compared to a current price of €11.98 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.10%, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 17.60 and 12.5% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 10.40. Smith & Wesson Brands' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smith & Wesson Brands (FRA:SWS), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.10% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands (FRA:SWS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith & Wesson Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.98 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.83.
GuruFocus considers Smith & Wesson Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SWS:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 9.10% (48% below median its 10-year median of 17.60)
GF Value™: €11.83 vs. price of €11.98 (1.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.5% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#61 of 111)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SWS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc is a U.S.-based company engaged in manufacturing and selling firearms. It operates under one reportable segment: Firearms, which includes firearms distribution and manufacturing services. The company manufactures handguns, long guns, sporting rifles, shooting gear, and suppressor products. The company sells its products under the Smith and Wesson and Gemtech brands, which are used for defense, law enforcement, hunting, and sporting purposes. Geographically, it sells products globally, with maximum income being generated by the U.S. market from its handgun products.
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