The US small arms market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing civilian firearm ownership, military modernization, and technological advancements like smart firearms with biometric safety features. The market faces challenges from stringent gun control regulations and public safety concerns.

Smith & Wesson reported Q1 2026 net sales of $85.1 million, a 3.7% decrease from the previous year. The company saw strong handgun shipments, increased new product sales, and launched a new training academy in Tennessee.

Smith & Wesson reported Q1 fiscal 2026 results with a 3.7% revenue decline, reduced gross margins, and continued challenges in profitability, though new product launches and robust demand provided some positive signals.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is investigating potential claims against Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. on behalf of long-term stockholders, alleging that the board of directors may have breached their fiduciary duties.

The global firearms market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.49% from 2023 to 2030, driven by rising concerns over personal safety, technological advancements, and the growth of shooting sports. Opportunities exist in the expanding role of smart guns and IoT integration, but the market faces challenges such as stringent regulations and societal debates.

US stock futures are down ahead of the upcoming jobs report, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures declining. Traders are cautious due to concerns about the economic outlook and the Federal Reserve's policy trajectory.

The global handgun market is expected to grow from $3.39 billion in 2023 to $6.42 billion by 2033, driven by factors like rising violence against women and increasing defense spending. The single-shot handguns and automatic segments are expected to see the highest growth.

Smith & Wesson Brands Inc (NASDAQ:SWBI) shares are trading higher after the company reported its fourth-quarter financial results Thursday. Here's a look at the key figures from the report.  The Details: Smith & Wesson reported quarterly earnings of 45 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 34 cents by 32.35%. Quarterly sales came in at $159.1 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $156.796 million and represents a 9.89% increase ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

The stock market is navigating a mixed closing session this week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 struggling to stave off a weekly downturn. Initially, optimism was fueled by traders interpreting the February jobs report’s mixed signals as solidifying expectations for June rate cuts. The report revealed that nonfarm payrolls increased by 275,000 in February, surpassing the anticipated rise of 200,000, while the January figure was downwardly revised to 229,000. The unemployment rate surprisingly rose from 3.7% in January to 3.9% in February. Investor attention swiftly shifted to profit-taking in the semiconductor sector, as disappointing guidance from Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL) and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) led to declines of 9.3% and over 6%, respectively. The chipmaker benchmark, the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX), tumbled 2.4%, on course for its worst session since late January, while Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) plummeted 3.6%. Notably, small caps outperformed large ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Shares of Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL) fell sharply during Friday’s session after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results and issued weak Q1 guidance. Marvell said fourth-quarter revenue increased 1% year-over-year to $1.427 billion, which beat the consensus estimate of $1.42 billion. The chip designer reported quarterly earnings of 46 cents per share, which was in line with analyst estimates. Marvell sees first-quarter revenue of $1.15 billion, plus or minus 5%, versus estimates of $1.371 billion. The company sees first-quarter adjusted earnings of 23 cents per share, plus or minus 5 cents per share, versus estimates of 40 cents per share. The company authorized a $3 billion buyback. Marvell Technology shares dipped 9.6% to $76.91 on Friday. Here are some other stocks moving in today's mid-day session. Gainers Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIMD) jumped 140% to $2.6899 after dipping 18% on Thursday. Psyence Biomedical Ltd. (NASDAQ: PBM) shares climbed 139% to $3.0350. Psyence Biomedical recently announced its subsidiary, Psyence Australia, received Human Research Ethics Committee approval to initiate its Phase IIb study. Safe and Green Development Corporation (NASDAQ: SGD) shares jumped 138% to $1.57 after the company announced financing for the Norman Berry Expansion in Atlanta, Georgia. MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIRA) shares climbed 48.5% to $1.36. MIRA Pharmaceuticals, last month, announced a research collaboration with Pharmaseed to research and evaluate Ketamir for patients with major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. CERo Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CERO) shares climbed 35.4% to $4.17 after surging over 20% on Thursday. CERo Therapeutics recently announced the publication of preclinical research analyzing CER-1236 in targeting Acute Myelogenous Leukemia tumor cells from human patients. Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) gained 30.4% to $25.89 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY24 guidance above estimates. Also, the company secured a contract worth approximately $30 million to $50 million over three years. The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT) gained 29% to $11.80 following fourth-quarter results. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWBI) jumped 25.8% to $16.91 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results. Research Frontiers Incorporated ...

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 100 points on Friday. Shares of Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWBI) rose sharply during Friday’s session after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results. The company recorded sales growth of 6.5% year-on-year to $137.5 million, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $133.55 million. Adjusted EPS of $0.19 beat the consensus estimate of $0.10. Smith & Wesson Brands shares surged 25.8% to $16.91 on Friday. Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today’s session. Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) jumped 30.4% to $25.89 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY24 guidance above estimates. Also, the company secured a contract worth approximately $30 million to $50 million over three years. Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIFI) shares rose 24.1% to $6.43 after the ...

U.S. stocks have reverted to a cautious stance following the S&P 500’s record close on Thursday. Despite the cautious sentiment, upward momentum seems to persist, with bond yields continuing to decline ahead of the monthly non-farm payrolls report. A stronger-than-expected report could argue against a pause, potentially sparking a negative market reaction. Technology stocks, particularly chipmakers like Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL) and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO), are poised to move in sympathy as both companies retreat in response to their earnings. Cues From Previous Session: In Thursday’s session, as the market priced in a potential Fed funds rate cut, upward momentum gained traction. Fed Chair Jerome Powell maintained his stance during his testimony on Thursday, contributing to the downward movement in bond yields. The major averages opened higher and remained above the unchanged line throughout the session, ultimately closing notably higher. While the S&P 500 Index reached a new high, the Nasdaq Composite hit a fresh intraday high before retracing some gains to end slightly below its record high of 16,274.94 set last Friday. Except for financial and real estate stocks, all sectors closed firmly in the green. Communication services and IT stocks led the charge, with material stocks also seeing significant buying activity. Index Performance (+/-) Value Nasdaq Composite +1.51% 16,273.38 S&P 500 Index +1.03% 5,157.36 Dow Industrials +0.34% 38,791.35 Russell 2000 +0.81% 2,084.74 Analyst Color: History paints a positive picture for the market in an election year. LPL Financial Chief Technical Strategist, Adam Turnquist said after Super Tuesday that the market attention now shifts to the election night, with ...Full story available on Benzinga.com