How Smith was paid
$4.7M in total for fiscal 2026, as reported in the Summary Compensation Table. Equity awards are valued at grant, not at what they turned out to be worth.
Named executive officers
| Executive | Salary | Stock | Incentive | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark P. SmithPresident and Chief Executive Officer | $850,000 | $2,574,305 | $1,035,549 | $212,086 | $4,671,940 |
| Deana L. McPhersonExecutive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary | $475,000 | $781,487 | $434,017 | $65,543 | $1,756,047 |
| Kevin A. MaxwellSenior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Secretary | $415,000 | $781,487 | $379,194 | $53,729 | $1,629,410 |
| Kyle O. TengwallVice President, Marketing and Strategy | $326,872 | $374,997 | $259,946 | $40,799 | $1,002,614 |
| Susan J. CuperoVice President, Sales | $15,019 | — | — | $406,291 | $421,310 |
What changed and why
- $4.67M$4.67 million was CEO total compensation in fiscal 2026, up from $3.71 million in fiscal 2025.
- 121.8%121.8% of target annual cash incentive compensation was paid based on Adjusted EBITDAS, Net Sales, and strategic goals.
- 50%50% of NEO stock-based award value was tied to Adjusted EBITDAS Growth and a relative TSR modifier.
- 100%100% of NEO annual cash incentive goals were tied to Company performance.
- NEOs received no 2023 PSU target shares for the fourth consecutive year after failing minimum performance requirements.
- NEOs other than Mr. Tengwall received no base salary increases.
Other Smith & Wesson Brands proxy statements
- 2025 proxy statement
Mark P. Smith paid $3.7M (+2% on the year).
Filed Aug 05, 2025
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Figures are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact numbers. Totals follow SEC rules, which value stock and option awards at grant. Read the DEF 14A proxy statement for footnotes and the compensation committee's full reasoning.