Independent
Tenure on this board
8.8 yrs
Also a director at
Vse Corp (VSEC)
Meeting calendar
SWBI · Annual meeting · Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc
6 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Stockholders will vote on the election of six director nominees, advisory approval of fiscal 2026 named executive officer compensation, and ratification of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027.
Market cap
$591M
1Y TSR
+67.6%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Jul 24, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Sep 15, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect Anita D. Britt, Michelle J. Lohmeier, Barry M. Monheit, Robert L. Scott, Mark P. Smith, and Denis G. Suggs to serve until the 2027 annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified.
- 2
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORApprove, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, executive compensation tables, and related narrative disclosure for fiscal 2026.
More detail
Proposal Two asks stockholders to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid and awarded to the Company's named executive officers for fiscal 2026. The resolution covers the overall compensation program rather than any single salary, bonus, equity award, benefit, or severance arrangement. Management is seeking approval to obtain stockholder feedback on the compensation philosophy, policies, practices, and outcomes described in the proxy statement. The Company characterizes its program as competitive and focused on pay-for-performance, with annual cash incentives tied to Adjusted EBITDAS, Net Sales, and strategic goals. For fiscal 2026, the named executive officers received 121.8% of target annual cash incentives based on reported performance against those measures, while the performance-based equity awards continued to link long-term compensation to Adjusted EBITDAS growth and relative stock performance. The Company also emphasizes that 50% of the regular NEO equity award value was performance-based, except for the executive who was not an officer when awards were granted. The disclosure notes that NEO base salaries generally were not increased and that the 2023 PSU awards produced no shares because the applicable share-price performance requirements were not met. Prior say-on-pay votes received 97%, 95%, and 92% support in 2023, 2024, and 2025, respectively. The vote is non-binding, but the Compensation Committee states that it will consider the outcome in future compensation decisions, and the Board recommends voting FOR the resolution.
- 3
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Audit Committee's appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot6
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.3 yrs
Also a director at
Mistras Group Inc (MG)
Independent
Tenure on this board
22.8 yrs
Also a director at
American Outdoor Brands Inc (AOUT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
21.9 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
6.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.5 yrs
Also a director at
Patrick Industries Inc (PATK)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 5.7% | 2,577,762 | $39M |
| 2 | BlackRock, Inc. | 5.1% | 2,277,568 | $34M |
| 3 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 4.9% | 2,218,774 | $33M |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.2% | 1,899,225 | $29M |
| 5 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 3.9% | 1,760,476 | $26M |
| 6 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.2% | 1,456,339 | $22M |
| 7 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.6% | 1,149,706 | $17M |
| 8 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 2.2% | 993,640 | $15M |
| 9 | STATE STREET CORP | 2.1% | 936,604 | $14M |
| 10 | ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 1.9% | 854,960 | $13M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Smith & Wesson Brands Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Smith & Wesson Brands Inc (SWBI) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Smith & Wesson Brands Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Smith & Wesson Brands Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, July 24, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Smith & Wesson Brands Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 6 director nominees at the Smith & Wesson Brands Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Smith & Wesson Brands Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Smith & Wesson Brands Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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