Smith & Wesson: Dividends And Share Buybacks Could Be At Risk (Rating Downgrade)

  • Downgrading Smith & Wesson due to disappointing free cash flow and weak FY25 results, missing revenue and earnings estimates. Rising inventory, declining cash reserves, and increased debt signal potential financial strain and risk to future dividends and buybacks. The current valuation is too high given the lack of near-term growth, ongoing macroeconomic pressures, and execution challenges.