SWHC is a gun maker. It reported earnings in line with whisper numbers but higher than consensus.
The trigger for the trade is it projects its Q2 earnings of $0.53 to $0.57 vs. $0.35 consensus; projects revenues of $220 – $230 million vs. $166 million consensus.
This earnings report shows that people are buying guns, more than usual in anticipation of a Clinton victory. The thesis is that Clinton may start some kind of gun control making it difficult to buy guns.
There is high risk in this trade and for this reason it is suitable only for aggressive investors.