Smith & Wesson BrandsSWBI -3.24%62 Dividend Yield % is 3.24% as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 3.25. 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 170 Aerospace & Defense companies, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks better than 90% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Smith & Wesson Brands is 3.24%.
Warning Sign:
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 2-year low.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smith & Wesson Brands's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
SWBI'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 3.25 Max: 6.72
Current: 3.24
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 3.25%.
SWBI's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 90% of 170
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs SWBI: 3.24
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.
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.
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.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Smith & Wesson Brands (NAS:SWBI) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, 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.
Smith & Wesson Brands Dividend Yield % Related Terms
Smith & Wesson Brands Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smith & Wesson Brands's Dividend Yield % can be seen below:
* 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.
SWBI vs SPCE, PKE, RGR: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Smith & Wesson Brands's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Smith & Wesson Brands's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smith & Wesson Brands's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Smith & Wesson Brands Dividend Yield % Calculation
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
2026-03-19
2026-03-19
2026-04-02
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.130000
2025-12-18
2025-12-18
2026-01-02
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.130000
2025-09-18
2025-09-18
2025-10-02
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.130000
2025-07-07
2025-07-07
2025-07-21
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* 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 Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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 (SWBI) has a Dividend Yield % of 3.24% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.25. Over the past decade, Smith & Wesson Brands' Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.24 to 6.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #17 out of 170 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands' Dividend Yield % too high?
Smith & Wesson Brands' current Dividend Yield % of 3.24% is near median its 10-year median of 3.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 6.72. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Dividend Yield % is 0.87. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 3.24% is 272.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #17 out of 170 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Yield % compare to SPCE and PKE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #17 out of 170 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Smith & Wesson Brands in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 0.87. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 3.24% is 272.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Smith & Wesson Brands' own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.24 to 6.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.25 vs. the industry median of 0.87, 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 Yield % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.87, based on 170 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smith & Wesson Brands's current Dividend Yield % of 3.24% is 272.4% 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 Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smith & Wesson Brands's current Dividend Yield % is 3.24%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.25. 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 Yield % is 3.24%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.25 and 272.4% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.87. 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 Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI), the current Dividend Yield % is 3.24% as of Jun. 25, 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 Yield %: 3.24% (near median its 10-year median of 3.25)
GF Value™: $13.82 vs. price of $16.12 (16.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 272.4% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#17 of 170)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWBI 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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