SWBI (Smith & Wesson Brands) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.36 (As of Apr. 2026) — 25% Below Median

What is Smith & Wesson Brands Dividend Payout Ratio?

Smith & Wesson Brands SWBI -3.24% 62 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 as of Apr. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates SWBI with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Aerospace & Defense companies, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks worse than 94.16% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Smith & Wesson Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.36.

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 1.29, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Smith & Wesson Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SWBI' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.48 Max: 1.58
Current: 1.29

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.

SWBI's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
94.16% of 154 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.33 vs SWBI: 1.29

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Smith & Wesson Brands is 3.24%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Smith & Wesson Brands was 6.72%. The lowest was 0.24%. And the median was 3.25%.

Smith & Wesson Brands's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.13.

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.

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.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Smith & Wesson Brands (NAS:SWBI) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Smith & Wesson Brands Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smith & Wesson Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Smith & Wesson Brands Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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SWBI vs SPCE, PKE, RGR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Smith & Wesson Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Smith & Wesson Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Smith & Wesson Brands Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Smith & Wesson Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Apr. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Apr. 2026 )
	=	0.52	/	0.41
	=	1.27

Smith & Wesson Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	0.13	/	0.364
	=	0.36

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 mean?

Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Smith & Wesson Brands' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 1.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #145 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 94.2%.

Is Smith & Wesson Brands' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Smith & Wesson Brands' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 1.58. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 0.36 is 9.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #145 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Smith & Wesson Brands has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Smith & Wesson Brands' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SPCE and PKE?

According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #145 out of 154 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Smith & Wesson Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 0.36 is 9.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Smith & Wesson Brands' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 1.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Smith & Wesson Brands has consistently been above 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.33, based on 154 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smith & Wesson Brands's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 is 9.1% above 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smith & Wesson Brands's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.48. 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 (SWBI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.82, compared to a current price of $16.12 — trading 16.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 9.1% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.33. Smith & Wesson Brands' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 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 (SWBI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith & Wesson Brands stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.12 is trading 16.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.82. GuruFocus considers Smith & Wesson Brands to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SWBI:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.36 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: $13.82 vs. price of $16.12 (16.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 62/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 9.1% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#145 of 154)

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Smith & Wesson Brands Business Description

Industry Industrials Aerospace & Defense

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Address 1852 Proffitt Springs Road, Maryville, TN, USA, 37801

Website https://www.smith-wesson.com

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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