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Investing.com — Smith & Wesson Brands (NASDAQ:SWBI) has completed the spin-off of its outdoor products and accessories business.
Shares of gunmaker SWBI rose almost 7%.
The new company, American Outdoor Brands began trading under the ticker AOUT on Tuesday, and is down almost 9%. The company sells products for “rugged outdoor enthusiasts,” including items for hunting, fishing, camping, shooting and personal defense. It will report earnings on Sept. 4.
On Monday, Deana McPherson became chief financial officer of Smith & Wesson Brands, replacing Jeffrey Buchanan, who retired. She takes the helm as gun sales surge.
More than 3.6 million firearm background checks were conducted by the FBI in July, the most for the month in over 20 years of data. It’s the third-highest number ever, following March and June 2020.
Last month, Remington Arms filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in two years, Syracuse.com reported. The company has continued to struggle with slumping sales. In 2019, the company saw net sales of $437.5 million, less than 2016 revenue of $865 million.
