Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) Operating Margin: History & Chart

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.(SWBI)

Aerospace & Defense · Maryville, TN

$14.52-0.18 (-1.22%)

Delayed quote: Oct 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

About Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI) is a leading global enterprise engaged in the design, production, and worldwide sale of firearms. Their extensive product range features various handguns, including revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, along with long guns such as contemporary sporting rifles and bolt-action models. The company also offers related accessories like restraints (handcuffs) and sound suppressors, primarily under its well-known Smith & Wesson, M&P, and Gemtech labels. Beyond its core firearm manufacturing, SWBI provides a suite of specialized industrial services to other businesses. These capabilities encompass precision processes like forging, heat treating, rapid prototyping, tool fabrication, various finishing techniques, electroplating, advanced machining, and custom plastic injection molding. These services are delivered under the Smith & Wesson and Smith & Wesson Precision Components brand names. The company also distributes components procured from third-party suppliers. SWBI caters to a broad spectrum of consumers and organizations. Its clientele includes avid firearm enthusiasts, collectors, hunters, sportspersons, and competitive marksmen, as well as individuals seeking personal and home defense solutions. Professional entities such as law enforcement agencies, security firms, and military bodies also form a significant portion of its customer base. The company employs a multi-faceted strategy for product distribution and promotion. This involves sales through independent dealers, a network of retail outlets, and direct-to-consumer channels. Marketing outreach includes comprehensive campaigns across print, broadcast, and digital media, active engagement on social and electronic platforms, and strategic in-store merchandising initiatives. With a rich heritage dating back to its establishment in 1852, Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Maryville, TN

1,382 employees

www.smith-wesson.com

Industrials / Aerospace & Defense

Sector: Industrials
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
CEO: Mark Peter Smith

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SWBI Operating Margin Metrics

OPERATING MARGIN

6.61%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM

4.08%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y

5.32%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y

6.96%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y

11.81%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y

14.02%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y

12.88%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+61.89%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+24.25%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-5.03%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-44.04%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-52.86%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-48.68%

SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS

4.22%

median of 471 covered companies

CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN

+56.64%

vs the sector median at left

NAME	MARKET CAP	OPERATING MARGIN	TTM	3Y	5Y
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI)	$649.44M	6.61%	4.08%	5.32%	6.96%
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ)vs ›	$650.41M	2.80%	-3.02%	6.52%	6.22%
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP)vs ›	$621.04M	-80.59%	-171.73%	-169.02%	-133.09%
Kimball Electronics, Inc. (KE)vs ›	$692.73M	4.83%	3.83%	3.84%	4.05%
Matthews International Corporation (MATW)vs ›	$605.95M	-3.39%	0.81%	2.12%	1.12%
Cass Information Systems, Inc. (CASS)vs ›	$693.75M	22.48%	15.64%	17.94%	19.00%
Elmet Group Co. (ELMT)vs ›	$694.33M	5.99%	6.72%	6.72%	6.72%
Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (PKOH)vs ›	$700.90M	5.19%	5.17%	4.41%	3.42%
Enovix Corporation (ENVX)vs ›	$589.01M	-554.83%	-803.27%	-1666.85%	-1111.24%
Titan Machinery Inc. (TITN)vs ›	$587.21M	-0.22%	0.06%	3.12%	3.40%

NAME

MARKET CAP

OPERATING MARGIN

TTM

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI)

$649.44M

6.61%

4.08%

5.32%

6.96%

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ)vs ›

$650.41M

2.80%

-3.02%

6.52%

6.22%

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP)vs ›

$621.04M

-80.59%

-171.73%

-169.02%

-133.09%

Kimball Electronics, Inc. (KE)vs ›

$692.73M

4.83%

3.83%

3.84%

4.05%

Matthews International Corporation (MATW)vs ›

$605.95M

-3.39%

0.81%

2.12%

1.12%

Cass Information Systems, Inc. (CASS)vs ›

$693.75M

22.48%

15.64%

17.94%

19.00%

Elmet Group Co. (ELMT)vs ›

$694.33M

5.99%

6.72%

Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (PKOH)vs ›

$700.90M

5.19%

5.17%

4.41%

3.42%

Enovix Corporation (ENVX)vs ›

$589.01M

-554.83%

-803.27%

-1666.85%

-1111.24%

Titan Machinery Inc. (TITN)vs ›

$587.21M

-0.22%

0.06%

3.12%

3.40%

Operating Margin FAQ

What is the operating margin for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI)?

The operating margin for SWBI stock is 6.61%.

Is Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.'s operating margin high or low?

The operating margin of 6.61% is in line with its 5-year average of 6.96%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-3.53%–36.37%).

What is the TTM average operating margin for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI)?

The TTM average operating margin for SWBI stock is 4.08%.

What is the 3Y average operating margin for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI)?

The 3Y average operating margin for SWBI stock is 5.32%.

What is the 5Y average operating margin for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI)?

The 5Y average operating margin for SWBI stock is 6.96%.

What is the 10Y average operating margin for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI)?

The 10Y average operating margin for SWBI stock is 11.81%.

What is the 15Y average operating margin for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI)?

The 15Y average operating margin for SWBI stock is 14.02%.

What is the 20Y average operating margin for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI)?

The 20Y average operating margin for SWBI stock is 12.88%.

DATE	OPERATING MARGIN
2026-07-31	3.75%
2026-04-30	12.09%
2026-01-31	4.81%
2025-10-31	3.30%
2025-07-31	-3.53%
2025-04-30	10.41%
2025-01-31	3.56%
2024-10-31	5.38%
2024-07-31	-2.11%
2024-04-30	15.89%
2024-01-31	8.80%
2023-10-31	3.02%
2023-07-31	3.81%
2023-04-30	12.31%
2023-01-31	6.47%
2022-10-31	10.35%
2022-07-31	4.64%
2022-04-30	25.73%
2022-01-31	22.35%
2021-10-31	28.37%
2021-07-31	36.37%
2021-04-30	35.96%
2021-01-31	31.20%
2020-10-31	26.16%
2020-07-31	23.55%
2020-04-30	-28.14%
2020-01-31	6.54%
2019-10-31	3.16%
2019-07-31	0.92%
2019-04-30	8.70%
2019-01-31	-1.25%
2018-10-31	7.00%
2018-07-31	9.71%
2018-04-30	9.54%
2018-01-31	3.71%
2017-10-31	5.38%
2017-07-31	-2.48%
2017-04-30	19.66%
2017-01-31	21.50%
2016-10-31	22.33%
2016-07-31	25.38%
2016-04-30	25.73%
2016-01-31	23.79%
2015-10-31	15.21%
2015-07-31	20.18%
2015-04-30	20.62%
2015-01-31	12.03%
2014-10-31	9.99%
2014-07-31	19.54%
2014-04-30	25.28%
2014-01-31	21.33%
2013-10-31	20.66%
2013-07-31	28.08%
2013-04-30	26.22%
2013-01-31	20.59%
2012-10-31	19.50%
2012-07-31	23.01%
2012-04-30	19.77%
2012-01-31	10.48%
2011-10-31	3.72%
2011-07-31	3.18%
2011-04-30	4.79%
2011-01-31	-62.24%
2010-10-31	-38.18%
2010-07-31	6.96%
2010-04-30	11.84%
2010-01-31	2.15%
2009-10-31	10.22%
2009-07-31	16.33%
2009-04-30	12.03%
2009-01-31	5.47%
2008-10-31	-130.46%
2008-07-31	7.96%
2008-04-30	9.01%
2008-01-31	0.47%
2007-10-31	9.15%
2007-07-31	13.11%
2007-04-30	11.57%
2007-01-31	6.66%
2006-10-31	10.40%
2006-07-31	12.26%
2006-04-30	12.63%
2006-01-31	4.81%
2005-10-31	3.44%
2005-07-31	14.75%
2005-04-30	13.92%
2005-01-31	2.60%
2004-10-31	8.18%
2004-07-31	10.17%
2004-04-30	11.28%
2004-01-31	-7.74%
2003-10-31	4.45%
2003-07-31	8.04%
2003-04-30	8.34%
2003-01-31	2.38%
2002-10-31	2.10%

DATE

OPERATING MARGIN

2026-07-31

3.75%

2026-04-30

12.09%

2026-01-31

4.81%

2025-10-31

3.30%

2025-07-31

-3.53%

2025-04-30

10.41%

2025-01-31

3.56%

2024-10-31

5.38%

2024-07-31

-2.11%

2024-04-30

15.89%

2024-01-31

8.80%

2023-10-31

3.02%

2023-07-31

3.81%

2023-04-30

12.31%

2023-01-31

6.47%

2022-10-31

10.35%

2022-07-31

4.64%

2022-04-30

25.73%

2022-01-31

22.35%

2021-10-31

28.37%

2021-07-31

36.37%

2021-04-30

35.96%

2021-01-31

31.20%

2020-10-31

26.16%

2020-07-31

23.55%

2020-04-30

-28.14%

2020-01-31

6.54%

2019-10-31

3.16%

2019-07-31

0.92%

2019-04-30

8.70%

2019-01-31

-1.25%

2018-10-31

7.00%

2018-07-31

9.71%

2018-04-30

9.54%

2018-01-31

3.71%

2017-10-31

5.38%

2017-07-31

-2.48%

2017-04-30

19.66%

2017-01-31

21.50%

2016-10-31

22.33%

2016-07-31

25.38%

2016-04-30

25.73%

2016-01-31

23.79%

2015-10-31

15.21%

2015-07-31

20.18%

2015-04-30

20.62%

2015-01-31

12.03%

2014-10-31

9.99%

2014-07-31

19.54%

2014-04-30

25.28%

2014-01-31

21.33%

2013-10-31

20.66%

2013-07-31

28.08%

2013-04-30

26.22%

2013-01-31

20.59%

2012-10-31

19.50%

2012-07-31

23.01%

2012-04-30

19.77%

2012-01-31

10.48%

2011-10-31

3.72%

2011-07-31

3.18%

2011-04-30

4.79%

2011-01-31

-62.24%

2010-10-31

-38.18%

2010-07-31

6.96%

2010-04-30

11.84%

2010-01-31

2.15%

2009-10-31

10.22%

2009-07-31

16.33%

2009-04-30

12.03%

2009-01-31

5.47%

2008-10-31

-130.46%

2008-07-31

7.96%

2008-04-30

9.01%

2008-01-31

0.47%

2007-10-31

9.15%

2007-07-31

13.11%

2007-04-30

11.57%

2007-01-31

6.66%

2006-10-31

10.40%

2006-07-31

12.26%

2006-04-30

12.63%

2006-01-31

4.81%

2005-10-31

3.44%

2005-07-31

14.75%

2005-04-30

13.92%

2005-01-31

2.60%

2004-10-31

8.18%

2004-07-31

10.17%

2004-04-30

11.28%

2004-01-31

-7.74%

2003-10-31

4.45%

2003-07-31

8.04%

2003-04-30

8.34%

2003-01-31

2.38%

2002-10-31

2.10%

Operating Margin: 6.61%

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