Operating expenses in Q3 will likely be about 15% higher than in Q2 with increases due to the Shot Show in January, new product development costs, increased promotions
Jul 28, 2026 / receipt
Operating expenses in Q3 will likely be about 15% higher than in Q2 with increases due to the shot show in January, new product development costs, increased promotions, and increased profit sharing.
Jul 28, 2026 / receipt
increases in selling and marketing costs related to the grand opening of the Smith and Wesson Academy
Jul 28, 2026 / receipt
And finally, as compared to our third quarter, operating expenses are expected to be slightly higher due to relocation costs and travel associated with customer shows, which will more than offset a decline in marketing costs associated with the SHOT Show, which took place in January.
Mar 10, 2023 / receipt, needs a key / Dena McPherson, CFO | earnings call 2023-03-10 | transcript aaea0e78-0e87-4dcd-b3fa-8137763e924a | chars 16402-16686 | segment 16
Operating expenses of $30.7 million for our third quarter were $1.4 million above the prior year comparable quarter, primarily due to $1.7 million of costs related to our planned relocation to Tennessee, as well as increased marketing, trade show, travel, and sales promotion costs, much of which is associated with a return to more normal business operations after pandemic restrictions began to ease.
Mar 3, 2022 / receipt, needs a key / Dena McPherson, CFO | earnings call 2022-03-03 | transcript 257d7149-d8d9-40a4-ad72-53e6f703a4c3 | chars 12776-13178 | segment 12
The net decrease in operating expenses was driven by reduced salaries, $4.3 million in reduced spin-related costs, lower stock compensation, lower trade shows and travel costs due to the pandemic, and lower consulting.
Jun 17, 2021 / receipt, needs a key / Dena McPherson, CFO | earnings call 2021-06-17 | transcript 6116ee6b-0ea2-4d12-81a8-485d63d6b50b | chars 14332-14550 | segment 14
Increased volume-related customer allowances and increased stock and incentive compensation costs were more than offset by reduced travel and other costs associated with the cancellation of the trade show season due to the ongoing pandemic.
Mar 4, 2021 / receipt, needs a key / Mark, CEO | earnings call 2021-03-04 | transcript 05c29390-e2a3-4d28-8b51-9b50908e6f28 | chars 12081-12321 | segment 11
Increased volume-related customer allowances were more than offset by reduced travel, lower advertising costs, and lower employee medical costs, likely due to the deferral of elective procedures resulting from the pandemic.
Dec 3, 2020 / receipt, needs a key / Dena McPherson, CFO | earnings call 2020-12-03 | transcript d07155d1-a4cf-43a2-9985-cac6329908b9 | chars 11951-12174 | segment 11
ROBERT L. SCOTT Age: 80 Director since: 1999
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MARK P. SMITH Age: 50 Director since: 2020
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DENIS G. SUGGS Age: 60 Director since: 2021
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Mark P. Smith President and CEO
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Deana L. McPherson Executive Vice President, CFO, Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary
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Kevin A. Maxwell Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Secretary
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Susan J. Cupero (1) Vice President, Sales
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Kyle O. Tengwall (2) Vice President, Marketing and Strategy
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what you're seeing in input costs right now, steel, components, tariffs, and how you're thinking about gross margins over the next couple of quarters? | The analyst's question highlights that input co
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an 80 basis point negative impact from tariffs | The company is facing direct financial pressure from tariffs, creating an opening for solutions that can optimize supply chain, sourcing, or financial
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as we focus on inventory optimization | The company has a stated focus on inventory optimization, signaling a need for tools related to supply chain management, demand forecasting, and warehouse manag
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Operating expenses in Q3 will likely be about 15% higher than in Q2 with increases due to the Shot Show in January, new product development costs, increased promotions | Leadership is forecasting a 15
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| Anita Britt | director | - | receipt |
| Deana L. McPherson | Executive Vice President, CFO, Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary | - | receipt |
| Dena McPherson | CFO | - | receipt |
| DENIS G. SUGGS | Director | - | receipt |
| Kevin A. Maxwell | Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Secretary | - | receipt |
| Kyle O. Tengwall | Vice President, Marketing and Strategy | - | receipt |
| Mark P. Smith | President and CEO | - | receipt |
| ROBERT L. SCOTT | Director | - | receipt |
| Susan J. Cupero | Vice President, Sales | - | receipt |
| 2020-08-26 | director, departed | sec_8k |
| 2020-08-26 | Executive Vice President, appointed | sec_8k |
| 2018-02-06 | director, appointed | sec_8k |
| 2017-11-24 | Senior Vice President, departed | sec_8k |
| 2017-09-25 | Chief Accounting Officer, appointed | sec_8k |