Eben@CANSLIM ResearchSmith & Wesson reported earnings per share of $1.95, which fell short of the consensus estimate of $1.98, resulting in a negative surprise percentage of -1.46%. Revenue growth was recorded at 174.65% year-on-year.
The current share price of $36.67 trades below its 50-day moving average of $37.16 but remains above its 200-day moving average of $30.52, positioning it 20.33% below its 52-week high while the overall trend is classified as Stage 2 (Advancing). This configuration satisfies two out of seven rule criteria.
The data indicates an EPS miss and a price position below the short-term average, with revenue growth significantly exceeding typical expansion rates for this stage. This summary reflects only the provided metrics without offering investment advice or valuation conclusions.
Rule-Based Scorecard (Factual Screen)
| Key Metric | Reported / Current | Benchmark / Consensus | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly EPS (C) | $1.95 (+47% YoY) | $1.98 (Surprise: -1.5%) | Pass |
| Quarterly Revenue | $2.16B (+174.6% YoY) | Year-on-year change | Pass |
| Annual EPS Growth (A) | +-14%/yr | ≥25% Annual CAGR | Fail |
| 52-Week High Range (N) | -20.3% off high | Within 15% of High | Fail |
| Relative Strength (L) | +77.8% vs SPY | Ahead of SPY over 12 months | Pass |
| Institutional Float (I) | 100% | 30% – 90% Float Ownership | Neutral |
| Trend Template (Minervini-style) | 6 / 7 Criteria | Trend-template criteria met | Stage 2 (Advancing) |
| CANSLIM-style Rule Score | 2 / 7 Criteria | Rule threshold (factual screen) | 2 of 7 rule criteria met (factual screen, not a rating) |
Stage, pattern and sentiment labels are generated by rule-based approximations (Weinstein stage analysis, Minervini trend template and heuristic pattern detection), not by precise technical analysis. Data as of November 04, 2026. For informational and educational purposes only — not investment advice. Always verify against primary sources before making any investment decision.
How this report was made: generated automatically by the Eben (AI) pipeline from Yahoo Finance data. Numbers are calculated by rules; the text is written by an AI model and checked automatically for recommendation wording and unverified numbers. It may still contain errors — verify against the company’s filings.
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