Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.06 EPS

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday. The company reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.32 by ($0.06), FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $151.10 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $139.24 million. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. had a negative net margin of 0.80% and a positive return on equity of 6.85%. The business’s revenue was up 3.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.62 earnings per share.

Here are the key takeaways from Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.’s conference call:

• The company reported a full-year net loss of $0.27 per share (adjusted EPS of $0.84 excluding non‑recurring items), with Q4 diluted EPS down to $0.21 from $0.62 a year earlier while net sales rose modestly to $546 million.
• Ruger launched 65 new models in Q4—including three new platforms—and says estimated sell‑through increased 4.5% year‑over‑year despite industry weakness, with new products (~35% of recent sales) driving early 2026 demand.
• Management is increasing capacity (including ramping Hebron production and $31 million of 2025 CapEx that included the Anderson acquisition), and is targeting margin expansion through disciplined cost alignment and capital allocation to high‑demand lines under its Ruger 2026/2030 plans.
• The board was refreshed with three new directors (9 total, eight independent) after multi‑year governance work and ongoing shareholder engagement, while the company responded to a recent proxy proposal from major shareholder Beretta.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Price Performance

NYSE:RGR opened at $38.12 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $36.61 and its 200-day moving average price is $37.06. The company has a market capitalization of $607.63 million, a PE ratio of -136.14 and a beta of 0.19. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has a 1-year low of $28.33 and a 1-year high of $48.21.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 16th will be given a dividend of $0.08 per share. This is an increase from Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.04. This represents a $0.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 16th. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.’s payout ratio is 123.08%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on RGR shares. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. in a report on Monday, December 29th. Lake Street Capital lifted their price target on shares of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. from $41.00 to $43.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $43.00.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in shares of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Parallel Advisors LLC increased its position in Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. by 176.5% during the 3rd quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 1,128 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,000 after buying an additional 720 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. by 259.6% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,568 shares of the company’s stock valued at $56,000 after buying an additional 1,132 shares in the last quarter. Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management purchased a new position in Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. during the fourth quarter valued at $76,000. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its holdings in Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. by 291.6% in the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 3,031 shares of the company’s stock worth $109,000 after acquiring an additional 2,257 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 64.00% of the company’s stock.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Company Profile

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc, founded in 1949 by William B. Ruger and Alexander McCormick Sturm, is a leading American designer and manufacturer of firearms. Headquartered in Newport, New Hampshire, the company has established a reputation for precision engineering and durable products. Its manufacturing footprint includes facilities in Newport and Mayodan, North Carolina, where it maintains a vertically integrated production model spanning metallurgy, machining, and assembly.

The company’s product portfolio encompasses a broad range of small arms, including centerfire and rimfire rifles, shotguns, semi-automatic pistols, revolvers, and accessories.