Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net revenue for Q4 2025 was $35.2 million, a 26% increase from $28 million in Q4 2024, driven by strong dealer and chain store performance [4][5] - Full year 2025 net revenue totaled $118.1 million, up 38% from $85.8 million in 2024 [4] - Gross profit for Q4 2025 was $21.1 million, or 60% of net revenue, compared to $17.6 million, or 63% of net revenue for Q4 2024 [5] - Full year gross profit was $71.5 million, or 61% of net revenue, compared to $52.8 million, or 62% of net revenue in 2024 [6] - Net income for Q4 2025 was $3.4 million, down from $9.7 million in Q4 2024, primarily due to a prior year tax benefit [8][9] - Full year net income was $9.7 million, down from $12.8 million in 2024, but improved by $2.5 million when excluding the tax benefit [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Brick-and-mortar sales increased from $15.2 million in 2024 to $31 million in 2025, representing over 100% growth [12] - Chain store sales were the largest contributor to brick-and-mortar performance, expanding from around 200 locations to approximately 900 by year-end [13][14] - International sales grew by 66% year-over-year, while direct-to-consumer channels saw an 18.4% increase [21][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Byrna's DTC sales on Amazon grew by 46.9%, now accounting for 28.6% of DTC sales, up from 23.2% [22] - The company expects to expand its retail footprint to approximately 2,000 locations in 2026 [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Byrna is transitioning from a direct-to-consumer model to a diversified multi-platform model, focusing on a broader audience through a nationwide dealer base [11] - The company plans to implement a price increase of 4%-5% as of February 1, 2026, alongside the introduction of the new Byrna CL XL [7] - Byrna aims to enhance its product offerings with new devices, including a modular launcher and subscription-based products [34][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued strong top-line growth and expanding profitability in fiscal 2026 [35][38] - The company anticipates margin improvement due to a favorable product mix, manufacturing efficiencies, and recent price increases [38] - Byrna's leadership believes the less lethal personal safety category is becoming more accepted, positioning the company as a leader in this space [39] Other Important Information - Byrna has entered into a $20 million credit facility with Texas Capital Bank to support strategic growth initiatives [10][35] - The company is exploring creative advertising strategies, including a Super Bowl commercial to enhance brand awareness [24][25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on the new CL XL launcher and its margin profile - The CL XL will be priced at $579.99, with margins expected to be similar to the current CL, providing strong value for consumers [46][47] Question: Expectations for gross margin trends and revenue growth for 2026 - Gross margins are expected to grow incrementally throughout the year, aiming for a range of 63%-65% by the end of 2026 [58][61] Question: Contribution of growth from existing and new retail partners - The company expects growth from both expanding existing relationships and adding new chain stores, with a focus on optimizing product and inventory support [74]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net revenue for Q4 2025 was $35.2 million, a 26% increase from $28 million in Q4 2024, driven by strong dealer and chain store performance [4] - For the full year 2025, net revenue totaled $118.1 million, up 38% from $85.8 million in 2024 [4] - Gross profit for Q4 2025 was $21.1 million, or 60% of net revenue, compared to $17.6 million, or 63% of net revenue for Q4 2024 [5] - Net income for Q4 2025 was $3.4 million, down from $9.7 million in Q4 2024, primarily due to a $5.6 million tax benefit in the prior year [9] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 totaled $6 million, compared to $5 million in Q4 2024, bringing the full year adjusted EBITDA to $16.8 million, up from $11.5 million in the prior year [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Brick-and-mortar sales increased from $15.2 million in fiscal year 2024 to $31 million in fiscal year 2025, representing over 100% growth [13] - Chain store sales were a significant contributor, expanding from around 200 locations at the start of 2025 to approximately 900 by year-end [14] - International sales generated 66% growth from the prior year, while direct-to-consumer channels grew by 18.4% [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Byrna's brick-and-mortar dealers accounted for 26.7% of sales in 2025, up from 17.7% in 2024, indicating a strong growth segment [21] - Amazon.com sales grew by 46.9% year-over-year, now accounting for 28.6% of direct-to-consumer sales, up from 23.2% last year [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is transitioning from a direct-to-consumer model to a diversified multi-platform model, focusing on a broader audience through a nationwide dealer base [12] - Byrna plans to continue expanding its retail footprint, aiming for approximately 2,000 locations in 2026 [18] - The introduction of new products, including the Byrna Cam and modular launchers, is expected to enhance user experience and drive growth [36][70] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued strong top-line growth and expanding profitability in fiscal 2026, with expectations for gross margins to improve [37][41] - The company anticipates a favorable product mix and manufacturing efficiencies to contribute to margin expansion [41] - Byrna aims to maintain a growth rate and EBITDA margins that exceed the Rule of 40 threshold [39] Other Important Information - The company entered into a $20 million credit facility with Texas Capital Bank to support strategic growth initiatives [11] - Management is actively seeking strategic acquisition opportunities to further enhance product development and market reach [38] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on the new CL XL launcher and its margin profile - The CL XL will be priced at $579.99, with margins expected to be similar to the current CL, providing a strong value proposition for consumers [48][49] Question: Expectations for gross margin trends and revenue growth for 2026 - Gross margins are expected to grow incrementally throughout the year, aiming for a range of 63%-65% by the end of 2026 [60] - Revenue guidance was not provided, but the company expects to remain in growth mode [61] Question: Contribution of growth from existing and new retail partners - The company anticipates growth from both expanding existing relationships and onboarding new partners, with a focus on optimizing product and inventory support [76]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net revenue for Q4 2025 was $35.2 million, a 26% increase from $28 million in Q4 2024, driven by strong dealer and chain store performance [4] - Full year 2025 net revenue totaled $118.1 million, up 38% from $85.8 million in 2024 [4] - Gross profit for Q4 2025 was $21.1 million, or 60% of net revenue, compared to $17.6 million, or 63% of net revenue for Q4 2024 [5] - Full year gross profit was $71.5 million, or 61% of net revenue, compared to $52.8 million, or 62% of net revenue in 2024 [6] - Net income for Q4 2025 was $3.4 million, down from $9.7 million in Q4 2024, primarily due to a $5.6 million tax benefit in the prior year [9] - Full year net income was $9.7 million, down from $12.8 million in 2024, but improved by $2.5 million when excluding the tax benefit [10] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 totaled $6 million, compared to $5 million in Q4 2024, bringing full year adjusted EBITDA to $16.8 million, up from $11.5 million in 2024 [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Brick-and-mortar sales increased from $15.2 million in 2024 to $31 million in 2025, representing over 100% growth [13] - Chain store sales increased significantly, with show dealers up 20.9%, premier dealers up 40.4%, traditional dealers up 73.4%, and company-owned retail stores up 186.5% [14] - International sales showed strong momentum, generating 66% growth from the prior year [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - DTC channels, including Byrna.com and Amazon.com, grew by 18.4% year-over-year, with Amazon growing at 46.9% [21][22] - Byrna's market presence expanded to over 1,500 retail locations, with expectations to grow to approximately 2,000 locations in 2026 [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company transitioned from a direct-to-consumer model to a diversified multi-platform model, focusing on a broader audience through a nationwide dealer base [12] - Byrna plans to continue expanding its retail footprint and product offerings, including the introduction of the new Byrna CL XL and subscription-based products [32][36] - The company is exploring strategic acquisitions to support growth initiatives [37] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued strong top-line growth and profitability expansion in fiscal 2026, with expectations for improved gross margins [40][41] - The company anticipates a low point in inventory at the end of Q1 2026, followed by a ramp-up to support growth [11] - Management highlighted the growing acceptance of less lethal personal safety solutions and Byrna's position as a leader in this market [42] Other Important Information - Byrna implemented a price increase of 4%-5% as of February 1, 2026, to support margin improvement [7] - The company entered into a $20 million credit facility with Texas Capital Bank to support strategic growth initiatives [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide insights on the new CL XL launcher and its margin profile? - The CL XL will be priced at $579.99, with margins expected to be similar to the current CL, providing a strong value proposition for consumers [49] Question: What are the expectations for gross margin trends and revenue growth in 2026? - Gross margins are expected to grow towards the 63%-65% range by the end of 2026, with continued revenue growth anticipated [62] Question: How does the company plan to handle the rollout of the camera product? - The camera will be developed with a third-party vendor and is expected to launch in late Q2 or early Q3 2026 [81]