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Smith & Wesson Brands(SWBI) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
SWBISmith & Wesson Brands(SWBI)2024-09-05 23:15
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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales for Q1 2025 were 88.3million,down88.3 million, down 25.9 million or 22.7% compared to the prior year [13] - Gross margin improved to 27.4%, up 0.8% from the same quarter last year, driven by increased production absorption and lower relocation costs [14] - Operating expenses were flat at 26.1millioncomparedtotheprioryear,butincreasedwhenexcludingaprioryearimpairment[15]−Thecompanyreportedanetlossof26.1 million compared to the prior year, but increased when excluding a prior year impairment [15] - The company reported a net loss of 2.1 million or 0.05losspershare,withanon−GAAPlosspershareof0.05 loss per share, with a non-GAAP loss per share of 0.02 [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - ASPs for long guns increased nearly 32% year-over-year, primarily driven by the success of the 1854 lever action rifle [7] - Handgun ASPs decreased over 9% due to promotional activities and a shift towards lower-priced products [7] - New product introductions accounted for over 41% of sales in Q1, indicating strong performance in the new product portfolio [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted NICS was down 3% year-over-year, although there was a 4% increase in July, mainly driven by the hunting category [6] - Channel inventory remained stable, with overall inventory about 12% higher than last year but nearly 30% below two years ago [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to grow sales and earnings over fiscal 2024, despite a challenging environment [5] - A new 50millionsharerepurchaseprogramwasauthorizedtoenhanceshareholdervalue[11][18]−Thecompanyisfocusingoninnovationandoperationalexcellence,withsignificantcapacityexpansionplannedforpopularnewproducts[9][12]Management′sCommentsonOperatingEnvironmentandFutureOutlook−Managementnotedthatfirearmsdemandwassofterthananticipatedbutexpectedareboundasthefallseasonapproaches[5]−Thecompanyremainsconfidentinachievingmidtohighsingle−digitrevenuegrowthforthefullyearcomparedtofiscal2024[19]−ManagementhighlightedimprovedfoottrafficinAugust,indicatingapotentialrecoveryindemand[19]OtherImportantInformation−Cashusedinoperationswas50 million share repurchase program was authorized to enhance shareholder value [11][18] - The company is focusing on innovation and operational excellence, with significant capacity expansion planned for popular new products [9][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that firearms demand was softer than anticipated but expected a rebound as the fall season approaches [5] - The company remains confident in achieving mid to high single-digit revenue growth for the full year compared to fiscal 2024 [19] - Management highlighted improved foot traffic in August, indicating a potential recovery in demand [19] Other Important Information - Cash used in operations was 30.8 million, compared to cash generated of $40.6 million in the prior year [16] - The company expects to achieve low 30s gross margins for the full year due to increased operating days in the second half [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inventory management and confidence in Q2 - Management indicated that the majority of the inventory increase was in finished goods and expressed confidence in moving inventory in Q2 due to strong August performance [21] Question: ASP increase in long guns - The increase in long gun ASPs was primarily driven by the 1854 model, with expectations for normalization in the second half of the year [22] Question: Competitive environment and pricing strategies - Management noted that promotional activity is expected to continue but is not anticipated to be as aggressive as during the summer [23] Question: Demand for different product categories - The Bodyguard product line has been well received, fitting into a barbell strategy alongside higher-end products like the 1854 [24] Question: Revenue outlook and growth confidence - Management expressed confidence in achieving mid to high single-digit growth, citing historical seasonal patterns and increased capacity coming online [27][29]