Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.52
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2020 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.4%
Payout Ratio
1.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
SWBI Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.9% and trend is rising.
SWBI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.4%
Trailing DPS$0.52
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout31.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR11.0%
5Y CAGR39.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.8%
Total Shareholder Yield7.2%
1Y Total Return71.1%
5Y Total Return-10.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,94310Y ago$10,00020Y ago$35,301
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SWBI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (7 years of payments)
SWBI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. distributes 1.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 31.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
SWBI has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 11.0% and 5-year CAGR of 39.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SWBI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.4% dividend yield, 3.8% buyback yield, 7.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -10.6%, with dividends contributing 11.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,000 today.
SWBI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.24
Avg/Payment$0.1120
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026Latest | $0.1300 | — | 3.66% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 5.06% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 5.48% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 6.06% | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 5.46% | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | 5.00% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | 3.70% | Oct 3, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | $0.1300 | ↑ +8.3% | 3.44% | Jul 25, 2024 |
SWBI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.4%
#1 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
1.7% payout
Streak
5Y
39.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.2%
#1 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st SWBISmith & Wesson Brand… | $676M | 3.4% | 1.7% | 5 | Sustainable |
 RGRSturm, Ruger & Compa… | $666M | 1.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  OLNOlin Corporation | $3.3B | 2.8% | — | 3 | Unknown |
 POWWOutdoor Holding Comp… | $243M | 1.2% | — | 1 | Unknown |
3rd  LMTLockheed Martin Corp… | $117.3B | 2.7% | 62.4% | 23 | Watch |
 GDGeneral Dynamics Cor… | $94.4B | 1.7% | 37.8% | 12 | Sustainable |
SWBI Annual Dividend History (2000–2026)
27 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.13 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $0.52 | 2.0% | 4 | $0.30 | 173.3% | 0.58x | 2.9% |
| 2024 | $0.51 | 10.9% | 4 | $0.86 | 59.3% | 1.69x | 2.8% |
| 2023 | $0.46 | 21.1% | 4 | $0.80 | 57.5% | 1.74x | 2.5% |
| 2022 | $0.38 | 31.0% | 4 | $4.08 | 9.3% | 10.74x | 2.1% |
| 2021 | $0.29 | 190.0% | 4 | $4.55 | 6.4% | 15.69x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $0.10 | — | 2 | $-1.11 | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.33 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.37 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.25 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SWBI stock.
How much dividend does SWBI pay per share?
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.52 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is SWBI's next ex-dividend date?
SWBI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SWBI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is SWBI's dividend safe?
SWBI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.7% and FCF payout ratio of +31.6%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SWBI a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +39.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SWBI pay dividends?
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.52 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 6+ years from 2020 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SWBI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SWBI five years ago would be worth approximately $8,943 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SWBI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SWBI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.