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Sportsmans(SPWH)

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$1.18
09/25/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SPWH

09/25/2026: SPWH (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Sportsman's Warehouse is a specialty retailer serving the outdoor recreation market, focusing on hunting, fishing, and camping gear. Its primary business strength lies in a regionalized approach that caters to dedicated outdoor enthusiasts, often outperforming larger competitors in specific niche markets. The main growth opportunity resides in targeted site expansion and digital improvements to its omnichannel platform. However, investors must consider significant risks, including regulatory pressures on firearm sales, intense competition from larger retailers, and high sensitivity to discretionary spending. This stock may suit investors looking for exposure to the outdoor lifestyle sector who are comfortable with the inherent risks of cyclical, niche-focused retail.

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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is currently constrained by retail industry headwinds despite long-term expansion potential.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has recently lacked the sustained positive price momentum required for a momentum strategy.
Value investorStrong fitCurrent market valuation may be attractive to those seeking entry points in niche retail, contingent on turnaround success.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and prioritizes capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe business faces high volatility due to economic sensitivity and industry-specific regulatory risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighRetail stocks in this sector are highly sensitive to consumer sentiment and news cycles.
Valuation riskMediumMarket sentiment heavily influences stock price relative to book value and earnings potential.
Competition risk (Retail Consolidation)HighLarger competitors with greater economies of scale can exert significant pricing pressure.
Business qualityMediumThe business model is solid but constrained by the discretionary nature of the products sold.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income generation from this equity.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful growth depends on identifying and scaling new store locations effectively.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -25.59%
Avg. Invested days 24
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SPWH receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SPWH has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-51.4%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.7%), moderate revenue growth (+1.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SPWH's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 11.6%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is SPWH's strongest growth driver at +1.0% FY2026 versus FY2025 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-51.4%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-54.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 55.9% and approximately 86.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 6.27% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

FMR Inc 14.75%
Union Square Park Capital Management, LLC 6.65%
Jb Capital Partners LP 4.37%
Archon Capital Management LLC 4.11%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.95%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SPWH generates approximately $309 of gross profit, $-12 of operating income, and $7 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 2.12%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SPWH has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 46.19M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.92
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.92
Volume (30-day avg) 521.4K shares
Beta 0.42
52 Weeks Range 1.08 - 3.35
Updated Date 09/27/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.08 - 3.35
Updated Date 09/27/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.24

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Retail SalesIn-store and online sales of firearms, fishing gear, and camping equipment.The company generates revenue primarily by selling outdoor gear directly to enthusiasts.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 333.33
Enterprise Value 536.13M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.04
Enterprise Value 536.13M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.04
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.44
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 198.72
Shares Outstanding 39.14M
Shares Floating 33.95M
Shares Outstanding 39.14M
Shares Floating 33.95M
Percent Insiders 6.27
Percent Institutions 55.85

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Sportsmans

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters West Jordan, UT, United States
IPO Launch date 2014-04-17
President, CEO & Director Mr. Paul E. Stone
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Specialty Retail
Full time employees 1800
Full time employees 1800

Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an outdoor sporting goods retailer in the United States. It offers camping products, such as backpacks, camp essentials, canoes and kayaks, coolers, outdoor cooking equipment, sleeping bags, tents, and tools; and apparel products, including camouflage, jackets, hats, outerwear, sportswear, technical gear, and work wear. The company also provides fishing products comprising bait, electronics, fishing rods, flotation items, fly fishing products, lines, lures, reels, tackles, and small boats; and footwear products consist of hiking and work boots, socks, sport sandals, technical footwear, trial and casual shoes, and waders. In addition, it offers hunting and shooting products, such as ammunition, archery items, ATV accessories, blinds and tree stands, decoys, firearms, firearms safety and storage products, reloading equipment, and shooting gear products; and optics, electronics, accessories, and other products comprising gift items, GPS devices, knives, lighting, optics, and two-way radios. Further, the company's stores provide archery technician services, fishing-reel line winding, scope mounting and bore sighting, and cleaning services, as well as issues hunting and fishing licenses. Additionally, it offers various private label and special make-up offerings under the Rustic Ridge, Killik, Vital Impact, Yukon Gold, Lost Creek, and Sportsman's Warehouse brands. The company operates through both retail stores and an e-commerce platform. Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in West Jordan, Utah.