Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. reported earnings on an adjusted basis gained 43.1 percent in the fiscal fourth quarter ended April 30. Sales advanced 9.9 percent. Mark Smith, president and CEO, said, “We continue to expect healthy demand overall for firearms in fiscal 2025.”
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