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~ Chris Blunt to Retire as Chief Executive Officer of F&G; Continues as Director of F&G and Chief Executive Officer of Peak Altitude ~ ~ Conor Murphy Appointed Chief Executive Officer and President ~~ Michael Bailey Named Chief Financial Officer Effective August 3 ~~ Mark Wiltse Will Serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer Until August 3 ~ DES MOINES, Iowa, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. (NYSE: FG) (F&G or the Company), a leading provider of insurance solutions serving retail annuity and life customers and institutional clients, today announced that Chris Blunt will retire from his current role as Chief Executive Officer of F&G to focus on his roles as a Director of F&G and Chief Executive Officer of subsidiary Peak Altitude Equity, LLC (Peak Altitude). Conor Murphy, current President and Chief Financial Officer, will assume a broader role as Chief Executive Officer and President.

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Each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics. Just like in school, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on -- that means the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.

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How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.

It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +24% average annual return since 1988. That's more than double the S&P 500. But because of the large number of stocks we rate, there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

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As mentioned above, the Scores are designed to work with the Zacks Rank, so any change to a company's earnings outlook should be a deciding factor when picking which stocks to buy.

Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: JFrog Ltd. (FROG - Free Report) JFrog Ltd. offers a unified platform for managing and securing the software supply chain, which it calls “Liquid Software,” enabling continuous, trusted delivery across hybrid teams. The JFrog Platform integrates development, security, governance, and distribution for artifacts, packages, containers, and AI/ML models, with capabilities in artifact management, vulnerability scanning, policy enforcement, curation, and secure distribution. Deployments include self-managed, SaaS, and hybrid, with integrations across development tools and cloud providers.

FROG is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.

Momentum investors should take note of this Computer and Technology stock. FROG has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 18.4% over the past four weeks.

For fiscal 2026, eight analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.05 to $0.95 per share. FROG boasts an average earnings surprise of +22.1%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, FROG should be on investors' short list.

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VICTORIA, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 18, 2026 / BEACN Wizardry & Magic Inc. (TSXV:BECN) ("BEACN" or the "Company") announced today the closing of the second series under its previously disclosed shipment-triggered loan program (the "Loan Program"), as well as the upcoming release of BEACN App Version 1.4, with public beta expected to begin in summer 2026.

The Loan: The maximum Advanced Amounts under this Series (the "Series Amount") of the Loan Program shall not exceed CA$111,250 and shall be provided by Huang Qian 2008 Revocable Trust (the "Lender").

The Loan Program is governed by a master loan agreement (the "MLA") and is intended to provide BEACN with nondilutive financing to enhance the production and shipment of finished goods inventory. Details of the MLA and the Loan Program were initially disclosed by the Company via press release on May 13, 2026.

Building on that announcement, BEACN App version 1.4 represents a significant step forward in how users personalize and control their setup, introducing per‑ear binaural audio personalization, enhanced parametric EQ, and new workflow tools like Live Profiles and Snapshots that better reflect real‑time use. Additional improvements to routing, mixing flexibility, and overall responsiveness are designed to reduce friction and deliver a more consistent, refined experience across the BEACN ecosystem.

"We've always focused on building tools that remove complexity for creators, and this update is a clear extension of that approach," said Kevin Alexander, CEO of BEACN. "At the same time, our second series of our new loan program reinforce its role as a repeatable, shipment‑aligned financing tool that can support our growth."

Amounts advanced under the Series bares a fixed premium of 10% of funds advanced and are repayable from product sales over the applicable repayment period. The Series has a contractual maturity of up to twelve (12) months following the final shipment date of the applicable inventory. The Company may repay amounts outstanding under the Series prior to maturity without penalty or premium. When the 10% fixed premium along with the principal amount of the loan is repaid, there will be no on-going premiums or payments required on the applicable product or inventory. Any premium or principal amounts under this Loan Program are not convertible into securities of BEACN without prior approval of the Exchange.

Obligations under the Series are secured by a general security agreement over most of the Company's assets. This Series does not include any finder's fees, commissions or other direct or indirect compensation.

Related Party Disclosure

The Lender is considered related party of the Company. As a result, the entering into of the MLA with the Lender constitutes a "related party transaction" as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the directors of the Company have determined that the Lender's participation in the Loan Program is exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 in reliance on the exemptions contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101.

About BEACN

BEACN (TSX-V:BECN), a Victoria BC based consumer electronics company, develops innovative audio equipment, peripherals and technology for gamers, live streamers, and content creators. BEACN is committed to delivering premium products that enable everyone to produce studio-quality content. BEACN's award-winning product ecosystem includes BEACN Mic, BEACN Studio, BEACN Mix and BEACN Mix Create. BEACN is listed on the TSXV under the symbol BECN.

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Additionally, forward-looking statements involve a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release represent management's best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Neither the Company nor any of its representatives make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, sufficiency or completeness of the information in this press release. Neither the Company nor any of its representatives shall have any liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to you or any person resulting from the use of the information in this press release by you or any of your representatives or for omissions from the information in this press release. We seek safe harbor.

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Resources Investor Relations Journalists Agencies Client Login Send a Release News Products Contact , /PRNewswire/ -- Domino's Pizza, Inc. (Nasdaq: DPZ) announces the following event:

What:   

Domino's Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Webcast

When: 

Monday, July 20 at 8:30 a.m. ET

Where:

ir.dominos.com

How:   

Live webcast (web address above)

Contact:     

Greg Lemenchick, Vice President of Investor Relations & Sustainability

[email protected]

This event will be archived on Domino's website for replay.

Results and supplemental material will be distributed at 6:05 a.m. ET on July 20, 2026, and will be available on our website.

About Domino's Pizza®

Founded in 1960, Domino's Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout. It ranks among the world's top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 22,300 stores in over 90 markets. Domino's had global retail sales of over $20.4 billion in the trailing four quarters ended March 22, 2026. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for 99% of Domino's stores as of the end of the first quarter of 2026. In the U.S., Domino's generated more than 85% of U.S. retail sales in 2025 via digital channels and has developed many innovative ordering platforms.

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Core headline earnings are expected to increase between 19% to 28% reflecting strong revenue growth and profitability across its businesses, most notably Tencent.

Berenberg has downgraded Anglo American PLC (LSE:AAL), the FTSE 100 mining group, to 'hold' from 'buy', taking what it called a breather after a strong run in the shares.

The broker said it sat below market consensus for Anglo's first-half results and expected a more neutral share price until the company's merger with Canada's Teck Resources completes.

Despite the downgrade, Berenberg remained broadly positive on the sector, repeating its call for investors to hold an above-average weighting in mining stocks.

Glencore PLC (LSE:GLEN), the blue-chip commodities trader and producer, was named the broker's top pick among the diversified miners, which produce a range of commodities rather than a single one.

Berenberg described Glencore as a bridge between two scenarios for markets, one in which the recent Middle East conflict escalates and one in which tensions ease.

The broker upgraded Central Asia Metals, which mines copper, zinc and lead, to buy from hold, calling the shares cheap and flagging the potential boost from its planned deal with Cygnus Metals.

It said the company could even become a takeover target itself.

Berenberg also upgraded Valterra Platinum to 'buy', alongside Sylvania Platinum (ASX:SLV) and Tharisa, reflecting an upbeat view on platinum group metals, a family of precious metals used in vehicle catalytic converters and emerging clean energy technologies.

Antofagasta, the Chilean copper miner listed in London, was kept at 'hold', with the broker seeing better value later in 2027 as the company's growth projects come on stream.

In uranium, Berenberg reiterated its buy rating on Yellow Cake, the investment vehicle that holds physical uranium, describing the metal as a high-conviction call.

Among gold producers, the broker said it continued to favour Endeavour Mining PLC (LSE:EDV, TSX:EDV, OTCQX:EDVMF, FRA:6E2) and Wheaton Precious Metals among the larger companies, and Pan African Resources and Resolute Mining among smaller and mid-sized names.

It pointed to Cornish Metals, Ecora Royalties PLC (LSE:ECOR, TSX:ECOR, OTCQX:ECRAF, FRA:HGR) and Guardian Metal Resources as stocks with specific catalysts that could drive their shares higher.

Berenberg said delivery on its plans should prompt a re-rating for Metlen Energy & Metals, while Griffin Mining should benefit from a stronger second half at its Caijiaying mine in China.

The broker raised its copper price forecast to between $13,500 and $14,000 a tonne, having initially expected the metal to weaken after the Middle East conflict on concerns over demand.

Instead, it said, the risk had shifted to supply.

Berenberg lifted its forecasts for thermal and metallurgical coal, trimmed its gold estimates while maintaining a supportive view, and left iron ore little changed.

The broker said it preferred small and mid-cap miners to the largest companies, arguing that recent market volatility had opened gaps between commodity and share prices and their fair value.

IOVA guides for $350M–$370M 2026 revenue (36% YoY growth), with Q2'26 expected to be a record Amtagvi quarter. Expansion into new indications (NSCLC, endometrial, sarcoma) and global markets underpins the pipeline-in-a-drug thesis. A more receptive FDA increases the likelihood of accelerated approvals based on single-arm data, streamlining IOVA's development path.

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS - Free Report) closed at $31.89 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.33% move from the prior day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 1.22% loss on the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.98%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 1.35%.

Shares of the company witnessed a gain of 40.24% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Medical sector with its gain of 4.11%, and the S&P 500's gain of 1.56%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Hims & Hers Health, Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be -$0.08, reflecting a 147.06% decrease from the same quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $689.29 million, reflecting a 26.52% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of -$0.09 per share and a revenue of $2.91 billion, representing changes of -116.98% and +23.78%, respectively, from the prior year.

Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Hims & Hers Health, Inc. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained steady. Hims & Hers Health, Inc. is currently a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).

Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Hims & Hers Health, Inc. has a Forward P/E ratio of 786.75 right now. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 24.89.

We can also see that HIMS currently has a PEG ratio of 59.04. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. Medical Info Systems stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 1.93 based on yesterday's closing prices.

The Medical Info Systems industry is part of the Medical sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 157, putting it in the bottom 36% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.

TD Cowen analysts estimate that the total addressable market for longevity healthcare exceeds $250 billion.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 16, 2026) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leading consolidator of emerging restaurant brands, is pleased to announce that our wholly owned subsidiary Heal Wellness ("Heal") has secured a real estate location for our existing Richmond Hill franchisee. Heal Wellness is a fast-growing quick-service restaurant ("QSR") brand specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and smoothies, built around clean ingredients and a better-for-you lifestyle.

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Richmond Hill, Ontario, combines an affluent, health-conscious, family-oriented population with strong daytime and commuter traffic in the heart of York Region. The city is populated with a large core of residents who are in the prime demographic target for Heal, representing a customer base for convenient, better-for-you meals and snacks. With its diverse, urban-suburban community, strong household base, and proximity to offices, schools, fitness studios, shopping plazas, and major corridors, Richmond Hill offers the ideal mix of families, professionals, students, and active lifestyle consumers who are likely to embrace fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and clean-ingredient smoothies as part of their daily routines.

"Securing a real estate location for our franchisee further advances Heal's disciplined, asset-light growth strategy as the brand continues to expand across Ontario's high-growth urban and suburban markets," said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly Food Group. "This location reflects our continued focus on expanding Heal into strong, community-oriented markets with favorable demographic and traffic fundamentals. The City of Richmond Hill benefits from steady population growth, a growing commercial base, and a well-balanced mix of residents and families seeking convenient, health-forward food options. These characteristics align well with Heal's functional, grab-and-go offering and support sustainable, long-term unit performance."

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"Heal Wellness continues to expand rapidly across Canada and into the United States, solidifying its position as a leading acai and smoothie bowl brand," said Sean Black. "With 42 locations now open and more than 166 in development, Heal remains a key driver of growth within Happy Belly's broader portfolio of 686 contractually committed retail franchise locations across multiple emerging brands in various stages of development, construction, and operation. We continue to build a predictable and disciplined growth engine designed to create long-term shareholder value."

"We are just getting started," said Sean Black.

About Heal WellnessHeal Wellness was founded with a passion and mission to provide quick, fresh wellness foods that support a busy and active lifestyle. We currently offer a diverse range of smoothie bowls and smoothies. We take pride in meticulously selecting every superfood ingredient on our menu to fuel the body, including acai smoothie bowls, smoothies, and super-seed grain bowls. Our smoothie bowls are crafted with real fruit and enriched with superfoods like acai, pitaya, goji berries, chia seeds, and more.

FranchisingFor franchising inquiries please see www.happybellyfg.com/franchise-with-us/ or contact us at [email protected].

About Happy Belly Food Group

Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company") is a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands across Canada.

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Sean Black
Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer

Shawn Moniz
Co-founder, President

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release, which has been prepared by management.

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All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking information" with respect to the Company within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-Looking information is frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur and include the future performance of Happy Belly and her subsidiaries. Forward-Looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. There are uncertainties inherent in forward-looking information, including factors beyond the Company's control. There are no assurances that the business plans for Happy Belly described in this news release will come into effect on the terms or time frame described herein. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change except as required by law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. For a description of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company and its business and affairs, readers should refer to the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis and other disclosure filings with Canadian securities regulators, which are posted on www.sedarplus.ca.

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Swedish defence equipment maker Saab said ​on Wednesday it had ‌invested €11.1 million ($12.9 million) for a 10% stake in ​Paris-based defence technology ​company Comand AI.

At $7.35, SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) screens as a wait-and-watch setup, with research framing suggesting a more attractive entry near $6.50 on macro-driven weakness.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice and agentic AI, today released new data revealing that customer service leaders are beginning to see ROI on agentic AI as more businesses deploy AI agents to deal with consumer queries and transactions.

In the latest close session, SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN - Free Report) was up +2.3% at $7.12. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.09%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.14%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.91%.

The company's stock has dropped by 17.63% in the past month, falling short of the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 0.22% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.29%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of SoundHound AI, Inc. in its upcoming release. The company is predicted to post an EPS of -$0.05, indicating a 66.67% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $52.61 million, up 23.27% from the year-ago period.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of -$0.18 per share and a revenue of $233.14 million, representing changes of -38.46% and +38.02%, respectively, from the prior year.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for SoundHound AI, Inc. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 18.3% fall in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. SoundHound AI, Inc. is currently a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).

The Computers - IT Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 167, this industry ranks in the bottom 32% of all industries, numbering over 250.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.

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The brand will bring its scratch-made salads, warm bowls, protein plates and wraps- including its new seasonal summer menu - to 341 11th Avenue South starting June 30, alongside a week of local partnerships and opening celebrations

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand serving healthy food at scale, is bringing its first-ever Nashville location to 341 11th Avenue South in Nashville's Gulch neighborhood on June 30. The restaurant marks Sweetgreen's debut in Tennessee, and to celebrate, the brand will host a week of community activations and local partnerships starting opening day.

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., the 2,755-square-foot restaurant will offer Sweetgreen’s signature salads, warm bowls, protein plates, wraps and sides. Guests can enjoy fan favorites like the Harvest Bowl and Crispy Rice Bowl, alongside Sweetgreen’s new summer menu featuring the Tomato Panzanella, Picnic Bowl and Summer Market Bowl, as well as protein-forward offerings like the Caramelized Garlic Steak and Miso Glazed Salmon.

Sweetgreen's commitment to high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients is reflected throughout the restaurant experience. From the open kitchen, where meals are prepared fresh daily, to the source board showcasing the farmers and growers behind its ingredients, every detail brings the brand's farm-to-fork mission to life.

Guests can order in-restaurant, online or through the Sweetgreen app, where they can join SG Rewards. Members earn 10 points for every eligible dollar spent, unlocking personalized offers, exclusive perks and free menu favorites. Get all the details about SG Rewards here.

“Choosing where to grow is one of the most important decisions we make, and Nashville was an easy one,” said Ryan Slemons, Chief Development Officer at Sweetgreen. “We're not just opening a restaurant here; we're investing in a community we believe in and planning to be a great neighbor for the long haul.”

Ahead of opening day, guests are invited to RSVP via Eventbrite for a sneak peek and complimentary meal on June 26 and 27.

Sweetgreen will then kick off a week of community activations at The Gulch, beginning with a grand opening event on Tuesday, June 30. Event details include:

Tuesday, June 30 (starting at 10 a.m.) – Grand Opening: A day of celebration featuring live music from Nick Howard, a Sweetgreen Prize Wheel featuring Rustler Hat Co., floral bouquets from Amelia’s Flowers and other exciting prizes! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., while supplies last.* Plus, the first 50 guests in line at 10 a.m. will receive a free entree (up to $20).** Thursday, July 2 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) – Custom Bandanas: Stop by for live bandana stitching from RangerStitch, custom keepsakes made on-site. Friday, July 3 (12 to 2 p.m.) – Sweet Treats: Cool down with a KOKOS Ice Cream cart pop-up on the patio. Saturday, July 11 (9 to 9:45 a.m.) – Wellness Event: Join us at Noble Park for a morning wellness event with Barre3 Nashville and Lululemon. All attendees will receive a Sweetgreen workout towel. RSVP via Eventbrite. While supplies last. Below terms apply.

Sweetgreen is proud to partner with Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, a nonprofit committed to ending hunger across the region. For every meal purchased on opening day, Sweetgreen will donate a bowl to Second Harvest to nourish people experiencing food insecurity in the Nashville community.

To learn more about Sweetgreen Nashville, its menu and its loyalty program, visit www.sweetgreen.com and follow @sweetgreen on Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok and YouTube.

About Sweetgreen:

Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Since 2007, the brand has reimagined what fast food can be: fresh, flavorful and built on real relationships with growers. Born at the farmers market, Sweetgreen’s supply chain now spans the country, still rooted in relationships with local farmers and growers. That foundation continues to guide its seasonal, chef-crafted menus across more than 285 locations nationwide, creating spaces where food, people and purpose come together.

Terms and Conditions:

All promotional items available in-store only at Sweetgreen Nashville (The Gulch). While supplies last. No purchase necessary. All times CT.

*For Prize Wheel: Available 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or while supplies of prizes last, whichever is sooner. Void where prohibited. Official Rules apply here. Limit one spin per person.

**The first 50 guests will receive a complimentary entree (up to $20), on a first come, first served basis. Limit one per person. Ends 11 a.m. or when 50 entrees have been provided, whichever is sooner. Full terms at bit.ly/sg-terms.

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Victoria's Secret & Co. (NYSE:VSCO) could continue delivering strong earnings growth as sustained sales momentum supports margin expansion, according to Bank of America, which maintained its ‘Buy’ rating on the retailer.

Bank of America analysts wrote that recent sales trends have eased concerns about a potential slowdown following the company's first-quarter earnings beat and increased full-year guidance.

The analysts expect continued momentum to drive operating margin expansion and mid- to high-teens earnings-per-share growth over the next several years.

The firm said it believes Victoria's Secret can achieve a 10% EBIT margin by fiscal 2028 through expense leverage and a greater mix of full-price sales.

Bank of America's updated sensitivity analysis indicated that 8% total sales growth and a 10% operating margin in fiscal 2027 would produce earnings per share about 15% above its base-case forecast, which assumes 6% sales growth and a 9% operating margin.

The analysts also highlighted store productivity initiatives as a longer-term opportunity to improve profitability. Victoria's Secret has been remodeling stores under its "Store of the Future" concept, with remodeled locations generating double-digit sales increases despite operating with smaller footprints. Management aims to remodel half of its global store base by the end of fiscal 2027, leaving additional room for productivity gains beyond that period.

Bank of America maintained its $95 price target on the shares, citing expectations for several years of mid- to high-teens earnings growth driven by operating margin expansion.

Shares traded hands at about $80 on Wednesday afternoon, up about 48% so far in 2026.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Research ("IR"), a leading global observability software provider, today announced that its UC&C observability solution, Collaborate, now supports NICE CXone, one of the world's most widely adopted cloud contact center platforms.

Part of the release of Prognosis 13.3, IR's core observability platform, Collaborate now offers enterprise teams a single place to monitor performance and customer journeys across CXone, bring‑your‑own‑carrier (BYOC) infrastructure, and multi‑vendor UC platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Webex.

"Contact centers live and die by the experiences they deliver, but those experiences rarely start and end on a single platform," said Ian Lowe, CEO of IR.

"By bringing NICE CXone into Collaborate, we're giving operations teams one clear, real‑time view of performance – from the first carrier hop to the agent's desktop – so they can find and fix issues before customers feel the impact."

Collaborate for NICE CXone: One true view

With Prognosis 13.3, Collaborate ingests and correlates telemetry from NICE CXone, BYOC SBCs, and UC platforms into a single high‑performance intelligence layer. This provides an end‑to‑end picture of each interaction, even as it moves between voice, digital channels and multiple systems.

Key capabilities include:

Multi‑source data aggregation – Collaborate pulls in SBC metrics, UC call flows and third‑party platform data alongside CXone events, giving operations teams one "source of truth" across their entire contact estate. Reporting built for operations – Real‑time and historical dashboards help teams track skills performance, team workload, agent utilization, queue wait times and contact outcomes in one place, without stitching together multiple tools. Customer‑centric analytics – Users can follow customer journeys across channels, analyze handle times, abandon rates and first‑contact‑resolution proxies, and pinpoint where interactions are breaking down. Pre‑emptive alerting – Threshold‑based alerts on wait times, queue volumes and agent utilization help IT and operations teams get ahead of potential SLA breaches, rather than reacting after customers complain. Historical depth – Prognosis 13.3 supports up to five years of history, enabling trend analysis, capacity planning and long‑range SLA reporting for complex environments. Deeper visibility into Call Detail Records

As part of the release of Prognosis 13.3, Collaborate introduces unified Call Detail Record (CDR) search, a single database with AI-powered search, giving deeper visibility into interactions across any vendor. AI powered insight at individual call level is significant as IT teams must assess performance and experience at individual call level to identify root cause and to remediate issues.

Using Iris, IR's conversational AI intelligence layer for multi‑vendor UC&C observability, teams can now search a single CDR database that spans CXone, UC platforms, SBCs and other vendors instead of querying separate systems.

"Iris is already changing the way enterprises use UC&C observability data to drive faster, better decisions," added Ian Lowe.

"Bringing that same AI‑driven experience to CXone and contact center analytics means leaders can spend less time hunting for data and more time improving journeys, agent productivity and overall business performance."

For more information about IR Collaborate and Prognosis 13.3, visit www.ir.com.

About IR
At IR, we power elite business performance. Trusted by the world's largest organizations for more than 30 years, our market-leading observability solutions are powered by Prognosis – the real-time intelligence platform built for multi-vendor infrastructure, UC&CX and payments environments. To find out more, visit www.ir.com.

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June 18, 2026 16:01 ET  | Source: Geron Corporation

FOSTER CITY, Calif., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN), a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company, today reported that, effective June 17, 2026, it granted stock options to purchase an aggregate of 690,000 shares of common stock to eight newly hired employees as an inducement material to such employees’ acceptance of employment with Geron.

The stock options have an exercise price of $1.23 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Geron’s common stock on the grant date, have a ten-year term and vest over four years, with 12.5% of the shares underlying the options vesting on the six-month anniversary of commencement of employment of such employee and the remaining shares vesting over the following 42 months in equal installments of whole shares, subject to continued employment with Geron through the applicable vesting dates.

The equity awards were granted by the Compensation Committee of Geron’s Board of Directors in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and are subject to the terms and conditions of Geron’s 2018 Inducement Award Plan and the form of stock option agreement under the plan.

About Geron
Geron is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to change lives by changing the course of blood cancer. Our first-in-class telomerase inhibitor RYTELO® (imetelstat) is approved in the United States and the European Union for the treatment of certain adult patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes with transfusion dependent anemia. We are also conducting a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of imetelstat in JAK-inhibitor relapsed/refractory myelofibrosis, as well as studies in other hematologic malignancies. Inhibiting telomerase activity, which is increased in malignant stem and progenitor cells in the bone marrow, aims to potentially reduce proliferation and induce death of malignant cells. To learn more, visit www.geron.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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SPCX stock is up. See the chart and price action here.  ‘Your Mistake Is Trying To Understand SPCX’Retail investors are sharing their views, SpaceX predictions and investment strategies on Reddit Inc. (NYSE:RDDT). 

‘No One Cares About Valuation’It looks like they are applying the same logic to SpaceX.

“No one cares about valuation when there are always people looking to speculate,” one commenter wrote. 

“Tesla has been trading flat, so people will start pouring money into SpaceX. It’s not a long-term stock, just short-term speculation. Good PR is all you need.”

The underlying fundamental case is, at minimum, complicated. 

Morningstar pegged SpaceX’s discounted cash flow value at $780 billion — less than half its IPO valuation of $1.77 trillion. 

‘None of That Matters, Get In or Miss Out’One Reddit commenter went further with a pointed challenge: “Ask yourself why 60% of the world has slow internet and then ask if they can pay for Starlink.” 

It’s a fair question. Analysts at Payload Space project Starlink will account for roughly 79% of SpaceX’s total 2026 revenue. 

A company trading near $2 trillion is therefore largely a bet on whether a satellite internet service can penetrate markets that may lack the income to sustain it.

Reddit isn’t ignoring that, but it is pricing it differently. 

“Lol no one is buying SPCX on fundamentals,” another commenter wrote. “You’re either fundamentally lying to yourself or fundamentally bad at maths.” 

The bears got a similar reception. “You bears keep talking about the fundamentals as if they matter at all,” wrote one bull. “None of that matters, get in, or miss out.”

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In the meantime, Defiance ETFs launched the Defiance Daily Target 2X  Long SpaceX ETF (BATS:SPCU) — a 2x leveraged daily SPCX product — on Monday. 

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AI-Driven Semiconductor Boom Fuels Organic GrowthUltra Clean's growth prospects remain closely tied to the semiconductor capital equipment market. The company operates as a critical supplier to the semiconductor equipment industry, providing high-purity subsystems, precision components and contamination-control services used in wafer fabrication processes. As chipmakers ramp up investments in advanced nodes and AI infrastructure, Ultra Clean stands to benefit from rising demand for wafer fabrication equipment.

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UCT 3.0 Lends SupportUltra Clean’s products are embedded in semiconductor manufacturing equipment used for advanced logic and memory production. Increasing complexity at 3nm and 2nm nodes is driving higher subsystem content per tool, creating favorable growth opportunities for the company. It is benefiting from growing investments in advanced packaging and high-bandwidth memory technologies, both of which are essential for AI workloads.

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Price PerformanceUltra Clean has surged a stellar 460.5% in the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 241.1%. It has outperformed peers like Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO - Free Report) and Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC - Free Report) . While Veeco has gained 303.7%, KLIC jumped 234.3% over this period.

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Ultra Clean currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

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Q4 Net Sales of $178.4 MillionQ4 Gross Margin of 29.8% Q4 EPS of $0.36/ShareQ4 Cash from Operations of $74.6 millionMaryville, Tennessee--(Newsfile Corp. - June 17, 2026) - Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a U.S.-based leader in firearm manufacturing and design, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026, ended April 30, 2026.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Highlights

Net sales were $178.4 million, an increase of $37.6 million, or 26.7%, over the comparable quarter last year.

Gross margin was 29.8% compared with 28.8% in the comparable quarter last year.

GAAP net income was $16.2 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, compared with $8.6 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the comparable quarter last year.

Non-GAAP net income was $16.2 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, compared with $9.0 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the comparable quarter last year. GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments for income exclude costs related to the relocation. See the schedules that follow in this release for a detailed reconciliation.

Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDAS was $30.9 million, or 17.3% of net sales, compared with $23.5 million, or 16.7% of net sales, for the comparable quarter last year.

Full Year Fiscal 2026 Financial Highlights

Net sales were $523.8 million, an increase of $49.2 million, or 10.4%, over the prior fiscal year.

Gross margin was 26.9% compared with 26.8% in the prior fiscal year.

GAAP net income was $18.5 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, compared with $13.4 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for the prior fiscal year.

Non-GAAP net income was $18.4 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, compared with $14.6 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the prior fiscal year. GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments for income include costs related to the relocation, a gain on sale of certain real estate, and other costs. See the schedules that follow in this release for a detailed reconciliation.

Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDAS was $69.2 million, or 13.2% of net sales, compared with $64.7 million, or 13.7% of net sales, for the prior fiscal year.

We paid $23.2 million in dividends compared with $23.1 million in the prior fiscal year.

We repaid $60.0 million on our revolving credit facility.

Mark Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Our excellent fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2026 results showcase our team's remarkable execution on our strategic priorities and the enduring power of our iconic brand. We delivered strong results across every dimension of our business – from revenue to profitability, and from cash flow to debt reduction. We outperformed our competitors in our core categories and achieved meaningful progress in segments that we hadn't historically competed in. The combined strength of our brand, our team, our disciplined strategic focus, and our strong balance sheet put us in an excellent position to continue creating long-term value for our stockholders."

Deana McPherson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, commented, "Net sales for our fourth quarter of $178.4 million grew 26.7% above the prior year, with new products making up 37.5% of total revenue. Our outperformance was mostly driven by handgun shipments, which represented over 80% of our units shipped. Our handgun unit sales into the sporting goods channel increased 23.2% over the prior year, while NICS increased only 1.1%, with nearly no change in channel inventory, demonstrating strong consumer preference for our products. We expect firearm industry demand in fiscal 2027 to continue to be healthy and slightly higher than in fiscal 2026. Consistent with our capital allocation strategy, our board of directors has authorized a $0.13 per share quarterly dividend, which will be paid to stockholders of record on July 1, 2026, with payment to be made on July 15, 2026."

Conference Call and Webcast
The company will host a conference call and webcast on June 17, 2026 to discuss its fourth quarter and full fiscal 2026 financial and operational results. Speakers on the conference call will include Mark Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Deana McPherson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The conference call may include forward-looking statements. The conference call and webcast will begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time). Interested parties in North America are invited to participate by dialing 1-877-704-4453. Interested parties from outside North America are invited to participate by dialing 1-201-389-0920. Participants should dial in at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. A live and archived webcast of the event will be available on the company's website at www.smith-wesson.com under the Investor Relations section.

Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In this press release, certain non-GAAP financial measures, including "non-GAAP net sales," "non-GAAP gross profit," "non-GAAP gross margin," "non-GAAP operating expenses," "non-GAAP operating income," "non-GAAP net income," "Non-GAAP net income per share – diluted," "Adjusted EBITDAS," "Adjusted EBITDAS Margin," and "free cash flow" are presented. We use these non-GAAP financial measures to facilitate a comparison of our operating performance on a consistent basis from period to period that, when viewed in combination with our results prepared in accordance with GAAP, provides a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business than does GAAP measures alone. We believe these financial measures assist our board of directors, management, investors, and other users of the financial statements in comparing our results on a consistent basis from period to period because it removes certain non-cash items and other items that we do not consider to be indicative of our core and/or ongoing operations. We believe it is useful for us and the reader to review, as applicable, both (1) GAAP measures that include (i) interest, (ii) income tax expense, (iii) depreciation and amortization, (iv) stock-based compensation expense, (v) an accrued legal settlement, (vi) Smith & Wesson Academy grand opening expenses, (vii) relocation expense, including non-recurring third-party wind-down net sales and cost of sales related to the closure of an immaterial manufacturing location that was shut down as a result of the relocation, (xiii) a gain on sale of certain real estate, and (ix) the tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments; and (2) the non-GAAP measures that exclude such information. We present these non-GAAP measures because we consider them an important supplemental measure of our performance. Our definition of these adjusted financial measures may differ from similarly named measures used by others. We believe these measures facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period by eliminating potential differences caused by the existence and timing of certain expense items that would not otherwise be apparent on a GAAP basis. These non-GAAP measures have limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our GAAP measures. The principal limitations of these measures are that they do not reflect our actual expenses and may thus have the effect of inflating our financial measures on a GAAP basis.

Change in Non-GAAP Financial Measure
Prior to fiscal 2026, our calculation of Adjusted EBITDAS included an adjustment for interest expense. Beginning with the fiscal 2026 presentation for all periods presented herein, we also included an adjustment for interest income such that Adjusted EBITDAS is fully adjusted for the effect of Interest expense, net as presented on the Consolidated Statements of Income. We believe that adjusting for both interest expense and interest income assists users of the financial statements in understanding the results of our core operations and comparing those results on a consistent basis from period to period.

For the three months and year ended April 30, 2026, this change resulted in a decrease of $593,000 and $2.4 million, respectively, in the amounts of Adjusted EBITDAS compared to the amounts that would have been reported using the previous methodology. For the three months and year ended April 30, 2025, the change also resulted in a decrease of $660,000 and $2.7 million, respectively, in the amounts of Adjusted EBITDAS compared to the amounts that were previously reported.

About Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI) is a U.S.-based leader in firearm manufacturing and design, delivering a broad portfolio of quality handgun, long gun, and suppressor products to the global consumer and professional markets under the iconic Smith & Wesson® and Gemtech® brands. Additionally, the company provides manufacturing services such as forging and machining to third parties and offers world-class firearm training programs to Law Enforcement/Military departments and civilians at the Smith & Wesson Academy™ in Maryville, TN. For more information call (844) 363-5386 or visit www.smith-wesson.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements contained in this press release may be deemed to be forward-looking statements under federal securities laws, and we intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor created thereby. Such forward-looking statements include, among others, that (i) the combined strength of our brand, our team, our disciplined strategic focus, and our strong balance sheet put us in an excellent position to continue creating long-term value for our stockholders; and (ii) we expect firearm industry demand in fiscal 2027 to continue to be healthy and slightly higher than in fiscal 2026. We caution that these statements are qualified by important risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, economic, social, political, legislative, and regulatory factors; the impact of tariffs; the potential for increased regulation of firearms and firearm-related products; actions of social activists that could have an adverse effect on our business; the impact of lawsuits; the demand for our products; the state of the U.S. economy in general and the firearm industry in particular; general economic conditions and consumer spending patterns; our competitive environment; the supply, availability, and costs of raw materials and components; our anticipated growth and growth opportunities; our strategies; our ability to maintain and enhance brand recognition and reputation; our ability to effectively manage and execute the relocation; our ability to introduce new products and the success of new products; the potential for cancellation of orders from our backlog; and other risks detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026.

SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
 

 

As of:

April 30, 2026 
April 30, 2025

(In thousands, except par value and share data)
ASSETSCurrent assets:

 

Cash and cash equivalents$28,190 $25,231
Marketable securities
5,162 
—
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for credit losses of $5 on
April 30, 2026 and April 30, 2025
40,014 
55,868
Inventories
156,250 
189,840
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
7,170 
6,260
Income tax receivable
4,617 
66
Total current assets
241,403 
277,265
Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and
amortization of $397,668 on April 30, 2026 and $368,811 on April 30, 2025
238,643 
242,648
Intangibles, net
1,956 
2,409
Goodwill
19,024 
19,024
Deferred income taxes
4,347 
10,260
Other assets
7,393 
8,006
Total assets$512,766 $559,612
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYCurrent liabilities:
  
 
Accounts payable$34,570 $26,887
Accrued expenses and deferred revenue
19,146 
24,678
Accrued payroll and incentives
15,196 
9,060
Accrued profit sharing
5,155 
4,636
Accrued warranty
1,300 
1,379
Total current liabilities
75,367 
66,640
Notes and loans payable
19,121 
79,096
Finance lease payable, net of current portion
32,163 
33,703
Other non-current liabilities
9,556 
7,719
Total liabilities
136,207 
187,158
Commitments and contingencies
  
 
Stockholders' equity:
  
 
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, no shares
issued or outstanding
— 
—
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized,
44,605,993 shares issued and outstanding on April 30,
2026 and 75,789,455 shares issued and 44,111,461 shares
outstanding on April 30, 2025
45 
76
Additional paid-in capital
2,776 
298,075
Retained earnings
373,738 
532,615
Treasury stock, at cost (no shares on April 30, 2026 and 31,677,994 shares
on April 30, 2025)
— 
(458,312)Total stockholders' equity
376,559 
372,454
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$512,766 $559,612
SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
 

For the Three Months Ended April 30,
 For the Year Ended April 30,

2026
 
2025
 
2026
 
2025

(In thousands, except per share data)
Net sales$178,388
 $140,762
 $523,845
 $474,661
Cost of sales
125,298
 
100,217
 
382,742
 
347,478
Gross profit
53,090
 
40,545
 
141,103
 
127,183
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development
2,452
 
1,962
 
10,304
 
9,567
Selling, marketing, and distribution
11,339
 
11,474
 
41,598
 
41,314
General and administrative
17,736
 
13,973
 
59,999
 
54,933
Gain on sale/disposition of assets, net
222
 
6
 
(9) 
(2,515)Total operating expenses
31,749
 
27,415
 
111,892
 
103,299
Operating income
21,341
 
13,130
 
29,211
 
23,884
Other expense, net:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income/(expense), net
146
 
(6) 
669
 
(17)Interest expense, net
(693) 
(748) 
(4,810) 
(4,622)Total other (expense)/income, net
(547) 
(754) 
(4,141) 
(4,639)Income before income taxes
20,794
 
12,376
 
25,070
 
19,245
Income tax expense
4,572
 
3,742
 
6,589
 
5,820
Net income$16,222
 $8,634
 $18,481
 $13,425
Net income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic - net income$0.36
 $0.20
 $0.42
 $0.30
Diluted - net income$0.36
 $0.19
 $0.41
 $0.30
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
44,533
 
44,040
 
44,420
 
44,484
Diluted
45,262
 
44,508
 
44,933
 
44,932
SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

For the Year Ended April 30,

2026
 
2025

(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:

 

Net income$18,481
 $13,425
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by/(used in)
operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
31,311
 
31,845
Gain on sale/disposition of assets
(9) 
(2,515)Deferred income taxes
5,913
 
(3,032)Stock-based compensation expense
8,350
 
7,609
Non-cash sublease income
(1,797) 
(1,724)Other, net
(528) 
(73)Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
15,854
 
3,203
Inventories
33,590
 
(29,340)Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(910) 
(1,287)Income taxes
(4,551) 
1,882
Accounts payable
5,367
 
(14,771)Accrued payroll and incentives
6,136
 
(8,087)Accrued profit sharing
519
 
(4,462)Accrued expenses and deferred revenue
(3,008) 
(268)Accrued warranty
(79) 
(434)Other assets
(136) 
938
Other non-current liabilities
(308) 
(132)Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
114,195
 
(7,223)Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Purchases of marketable securities
(4,634) 
—
Payments to acquire patents and software
(93) 
(187)Proceeds from sale of intangible assets
—
 
—
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
235
 
2,619
Payments to acquire property and equipment
(23,748) 
(21,605)Net cash used in investing activities
(28,240) 
(19,173)Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from loans and notes payable
25,000
 
75,000
Payments on loans and notes payable
(85,000) 
(35,000)Cash paid for debt issuance costs
(219) 
(941)Payments on finance lease obligation
(195) 
(179)Payments to acquire treasury stock
—
 
(25,468)Dividend distribution
(23,229) 
(23,096)Proceeds to acquire common stock from employee stock purchase plan
1,577
 
1,598
Payment of employee withholding tax related to restricted stock units
(930) 
(1,126)Net cash used in financing activities
(82,996) 
(9,212)Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
2,959
 
(35,608)Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
25,231
 
60,839
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$28,190
 $25,231
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
 
 
 
Cash paid for:
 
 
 
Interest, net of amounts capitalized$5,375
 $5,193
SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended
 
For the Twelve Months Ended

April 30, 2026
 
April 30, 2025
 
April 30, 2026
 
April 30, 2025

$
 % of Sales
 
$
 % of Sales
 $
 % of Sales
 $
 % of Sales
GAAP net sales$178,388
 
 
 $140,762
 
 
 $523,845
 
 
 $474,661
 
 
Relocation
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
(4,340) 
 
Non-GAAP net sales$178,388
 
 
 $140,762
 
 
 $523,845
 
 
 $470,321
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP gross profit$53,090
 
29.8%
 $40,545
 
28.8%
 $141,103
 
26.9%
 $127,183
 
26.8%
Relocation expenses
(5) 
 
 
516
 
 
 
(137) 
 
 
3,346
 
 
Settlement
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
70
 
 
Non-GAAP gross profit$53,085
 
29.8%
 $41,061
 
29.2%
 $140,966
 
26.9%
 $130,599
 
27.8%
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP operating expenses$31,749
 
17.8%
 $27,415
 
19.5%
 $111,892
 
21.4%
 $103,299
 
21.8%
Relocation expenses
—
 
 
 
(26) 
 
 
372
 
 
 
(612) 
 
S&W Academy grand opening
72
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
(380) 
 
 
—
 
 
Gain on sale of asset
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
2,257
 
 
Non-GAAP operating expenses$31,821
 
17.8%
 $27,389
 
19.5%
 $111,884
 
21.4%
 $104,944
 
22.3%
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP operating income$21,341
 
12.0%
 $13,130
 
9.3%
 $29,211
 
5.6%
 $23,884
 
5.0%
Settlement
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
70
 
 
Relocation expenses
(5) 
 
 
542
 
 
 
(509) 
 
 
3,958
 
 
S&W Academy grand opening
(72) 
 
 
—
 
 
 
380
 
 
 
—
 
 
Gain on sale of asset
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
(2,257) 
 
Non-GAAP operating income$21,264
 
11.9%
 $13,672
 
9.7%
 $29,082
 
5.6%
 $25,655
 
5.5%
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP net income$16,222
 
9.1%
 $8,634
 
6.1%
 $18,481
 
3.5%
 $13,425
 
2.8%
Settlement
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
70
 
 
Relocation expenses
(5) 
 
 
542
 
 
 
(509) 
 
 
3,958
 
 
S&W Academy grand opening
(72) 
 
 
—
 
 
 
380
 
 
 
—
 
 
Gain on sale of asset
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
(2,257) 
 
Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments
20
 
 
 
(169) 
 
 
34
 
 
 
(551) 
 
Non-GAAP net income$16,165
 
9.1%
 $9,007
 
6.4%
 $18,386
 
3.5%
 $14,645
 
3.1%
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP net income per share - diluted$0.36
 
 
 $0.19
 
 
 $0.41
 
 
 $0.30
 
 
Settlement
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
Relocation expenses
—
 
 
 
0.01
 
 
 
(0.01) 
 
 
0.09
 
 
S&W Academy grand opening
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
0.01
 
 
 
—
 
 
Gain on sale of asset
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
(0.05) 
 
Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
—
 
 
 
(0.01) 
 
Non-GAAP net income per share - diluted$0.36
 
 
 $0.20
 
 
 $0.41
 
 
 $0.33
 
 
SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EBITDAS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
  

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended
  For the Twelve Months Ended

April 30, 2026
 
April 30, 2025
 
April 30, 2026
 
April 30, 2025
GAAP net income$16,222
 $8,634
 $18,481
 $13,425
Interest expense, net
693
 
748
 
4,810
 
4,622
Income tax expense
4,572
 
3,742
 
6,589
 
5,820
Depreciation and amortization
7,540
 
7,934
 
31,067
 
31,688
Stock-based compensation expense
1,986
 
1,885
 
8,350
 
7,609
S&W Academy grand opening expense
(72) 
—
 
380
 
—
Gain on sale of asset
—
 
—
 
—
 
(2,257)Settlement
—
 
—
 
—
 
70
Relocation expense
(5) 
538
 
(509) 
3,681
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDAS$30,936
 $23,481
 $69,168
 $64,658
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDAS Margin
17.3%
 
16.7%
 
13.2%
 
13.7%
SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESRECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY / (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)  

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended
 For the Twelve Months Ended

April 30, 2026
 April 30, 2025
 April 30, 2026
 April 30, 2025
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities$74,581
 
40,828
 $114,195
 $(7,223)Payments to acquire property and equipment
(4,834) 
(7,291) 
(23,748) 
(21,605)Free cash flow$69,747
 $33,537
 $90,447
 $(28,828)

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SWBI stock is moving. Watch the price action here. Smith & Wesson Q4 Details       Smith & Wesson reported quarterly earnings of 36 cents per share, which beat the analyst estimate of 23 cents by 56.52%, according to Benzinga Pro data.

Quarterly revenue came in at $178.39 million, which beat the Street estimate of $155.27 million and was up from $140.8 million in the same period last year.

“Our excellent fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2026 results showcase our team's remarkable execution on our strategic priorities and the enduring power of our iconic brand,” said CEO Mark Smith.

“We delivered strong results across every dimension of our business — from revenue to profitability, and from cash flow to debt reduction,” Smith added.

SWBI Stock Price Activity: According to data from Benzinga Pro, Smith & Wesson stock was up 14.71% to $15.75 in Wednesday's extended trading.  

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