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Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -17%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%

Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 6.9%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 36%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Personal Safety & Security, and Outdoor & Recreational Lifestyles. Themes include Firearms for Self-Defense, and Hunting & Sport Shooting Equipment.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -42%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -95%

Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -23 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -4.1%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -1.5%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -5.0%

Key risks
RGR key risks include [1] substantial litigation exposure from the potential repeal of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) and [2] declining financial sustainability due to falling profitability, Show more.

0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -17%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
2 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 6.9%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 36%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Personal Safety & Security, and Outdoor & Recreational Lifestyles. Themes include Firearms for Self-Defense, and Hunting & Sport Shooting Equipment.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -42%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -95%
6 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -23 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -4.1%
7 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -1.5%
8 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -5.0%
9 Key risks
RGR key risks include [1] substantial litigation exposure from the potential repeal of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) and [2] declining financial sustainability due to falling profitability, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 7/1/2026

Sturm Ruger (RGR) stock has lost about 5% since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Significant Decline in Fiscal Q1 2026 Earnings Driven by One-Time Expenses.

Sturm Ruger reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.01 for fiscal Q1 2026, a substantial 98.4% decrease from $0.46 in the prior-year period. On an adjusted basis, diluted EPS was $0.27, falling short of analyst consensus estimates by 21.37% to 27.03%. This sharp decline was primarily due to approximately $7.4 million in non-recurring expenses, including $3.2 million in professional fees related to the Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Beretta Holding S.A., a $2.5 million reduction-in-force charge, and a one-time $1.7 million share-based compensation expense.

2. Narrowing Gross Margins Impacted Profitability Despite Revenue Growth.

Despite a 4.1% increase in net sales to $141.4 million in fiscal Q1 2026, Sturm Ruger's gross margin declined by 2.1 percentage points, from 22.0% in fiscal Q1 2025 to 19.9% in fiscal Q1 2026. This contraction in margins, attributed to factors such as lower production volumes and deferred promotional revenue, directly contributed to the reduction in overall profitability.

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Updated on 7/1/2026

Sturm Ruger (RGR) stock has lost about 5% since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Significant Decline in Fiscal Q1 2026 Earnings Driven by One-Time Expenses.

Sturm Ruger reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.01 for fiscal Q1 2026, a substantial 98.4% decrease from $0.46 in the prior-year period. On an adjusted basis, diluted EPS was $0.27, falling short of analyst consensus estimates by 21.37% to 27.03%. This sharp decline was primarily due to approximately $7.4 million in non-recurring expenses, including $3.2 million in professional fees related to the Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Beretta Holding S.A., a $2.5 million reduction-in-force charge, and a one-time $1.7 million share-based compensation expense.

2. Narrowing Gross Margins Impacted Profitability Despite Revenue Growth.

Despite a 4.1% increase in net sales to $141.4 million in fiscal Q1 2026, Sturm Ruger's gross margin declined by 2.1 percentage points, from 22.0% in fiscal Q1 2025 to 19.9% in fiscal Q1 2026. This contraction in margins, attributed to factors such as lower production volumes and deferred promotional revenue, directly contributed to the reduction in overall profitability.

3. Softness in the Broader Firearms Market and Increased Competition from the Used Market.

The overall firearms market has been characterized by fluctuating consumer demand and elevated retail inventory levels in early 2026, leading to generally soft new-gun sales. While NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figures saw some year-over-year increases, the unadjusted FBI NICS figure for February 2026 decreased by 13.5% compared to February 2025. Furthermore, an anticipated surge in high-quality used firearms hitting the market at steep discounts could divert sales from new firearm manufacturers, intensifying competition.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -4.2% change in RGR stock from 3/31/2026 to 7/7/2026 was primarily driven by a -5.1% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)33120267072026Change
Stock Price ($)39.9838.28-4.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5465521.0%
P/S Multiple1.21.1-5.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1616-0.1%
Cumulative Contribution-4.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 7/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
RGR-4.2% 
Market (SPY)15.0%19.8%
Sector (XLI)12.8%13.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 17.8% change in RGR stock from 12/31/2025 to 7/7/2026 was primarily driven by a 14.9% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)123120257072026Change
Stock Price ($)32.4938.2817.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5415522.0%
P/S Multiple1.01.114.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)16160.5%
Cumulative Contribution17.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 7/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
RGR17.8% 
Market (SPY)9.9%22.5%
Sector (XLI)17.9%28.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 7.8% change in RGR stock from 6/30/2025 to 7/7/2026 was primarily driven by a 4.3% change in the company's Shares Outstanding (Mil).
(LTM values as of)63020257072026Change
Stock Price ($)35.5138.287.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5355523.2%
P/S Multiple1.11.10.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)17164.3%
Cumulative Contribution7.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2025 to 7/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
RGR7.8% 
Market (SPY)22.0%28.5%
Sector (XLI)24.9%30.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -24.2% change in RGR stock from 6/30/2023 to 7/7/2026 was primarily driven by a -28.2% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)63020237072026Change
Stock Price ($)50.4738.28-24.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)579552-4.7%
P/S Multiple1.51.1-28.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)181610.9%
Cumulative Contribution-24.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2023 to 7/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
RGR-24.2% 
Market (SPY)74.6%17.2%
Sector (XLI)77.0%23.3%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
RGR Return9%-15%-8%-21%-6%16%-26%
Peers Return-9%-14%69%-8%88%14%160%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%101%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
RGR Win Rate42%42%58%25%58%57% 
Peers Win Rate42%50%58%25%52%68% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%57% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
RGR Max Drawdown-27%-31%-27%-26%-39%-14% 
Peers Max Drawdown-51%-48%-35%-33%-24%-42% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: FLY, ATRO, AADX, ARXS, AVEX.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 7/7/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventRGRS&P 500
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-20.2%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven27 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-19.6%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.3%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven520 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-17.0%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.5%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven146 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-22.9%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.7%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven61 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-32.1%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven47.2%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven73 days15 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-12.4%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.2%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven16 days125 days

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In The Past

Sturm Ruger's stock fell -6.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 6.9% gain to breakeven.

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EventRGRS&P 500
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-20.2%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven27 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-22.9%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.7%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven61 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-32.1%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven47.2%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven73 days15 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-53.5%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven115.0%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven105 days1085 days

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In The Past

Sturm Ruger's stock fell -6.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 6.9% gain to breakeven.

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About Sturm Ruger (RGR)

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR) is a long-established American manufacturer, founded in 1949, primarily known for designing and selling firearms under the Ruger and Marlin brand names. The company operates through two main segments: Firearms and Castings, leveraging its expertise in precision manufacturing to serve distinct markets.

In its core Firearms segment, Sturm Ruger offers a wide range of products including various types of rifles (single-shot, autoloading, bolt-action, sporting), autoloading pistols (rimfire and centerfire), and both single-action and double-action revolvers. They also provide firearms accessories and replacement parts. These products are primarily sold through independent wholesale distributors to the commercial sporting market in the U.S., with international sales directed to commercial distributors, law enforcement agencies, and foreign governments.

Beyond firearms, the company's Castings segment manufactures and sells steel investment castings and metal injection molding (MIM) parts. These components are sold directly or through manufacturers' representatives. This dual business model highlights Sturm Ruger's comprehensive capabilities, combining its primary focus on the sporting firearms market with specialized parts manufacturing.

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  • Firearms: Sturm Ruger manufactures and sells a wide range of rifles, pistols, and revolvers under the Ruger and Marlin brands, along with firearm accessories and replacement parts.
  • Steel Investment Castings: The company produces and sells steel investment castings, which are precision-shaped metal components.
  • Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Parts: Sturm Ruger also manufactures and sells metal injection molding parts, which are small, complex metal components created through a specialized process.

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Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR) primarily sells its products to other companies and government entities, rather than directly to individual consumers. The provided company description does not list the specific names of its major customer companies or organizations.

However, based on the description, its major customer categories include:

  • Independent Wholesale Distributors: These distributors purchase firearm products for the U.S. commercial sporting market, subsequently selling them to retailers.
  • Companies Purchasing Steel Investment Castings and Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Parts: RGR manufactures and sells these parts directly or through manufacturers' representatives to other companies for their own use.
  • Foreign Commercial Distributors: These entities facilitate the export of RGR's firearm products internationally.
  • Foreign Law Enforcement Agencies and Foreign Governments: RGR sells its firearm products directly to these foreign customers.

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Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR) has a seasoned management team, including its President and CEO, Todd W. Seyfert, and its Senior Vice President, Treasurer, Principal Accounting Officer and CFO, Thomas A. Dineen. Here is a look at some of the management team members: Todd W. Seyfert, President and CEO Todd W. Seyfert was appointed President and CEO of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. on March 1, 2025. He brings a track record of driving corporate growth, profitability, and operational excellence across various manufacturing enterprises. Prior to joining Ruger, Seyfert served as the Chief Executive Officer of FeraDyne Outdoors, LLC, a manufacturer of archery and hunting products. He also worked for the Dometic Group, a global outdoor products company, as President of Land Vehicles Americas. His extensive industry background includes leadership roles at well-known companies such as ATK/Vista Outdoors, Magnum Research, Bushnell, Michaels of Oregon, and Birchwood Laboratories. Seyfert has also served as a Board member and Audit Committee chair of Chattanooga Shooting Sports, Inc. from 2019 through February 2024, and currently serves as a Board member and Governance chair of Hodgdon Powder Company (2020-Present), as well as a member of the Board of the Youth Shooting Sports Alliance (2011-Present) and the Northwest Suburban Chapter of Pheasants Forever (2010-Present). Thomas A. Dineen, Senior Vice President, Treasurer, Principal Accounting Officer and Chief Financial Officer Thomas A. Dineen serves as the Senior Vice President, Treasurer, Principal Accounting Officer and Chief Financial Officer for Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. He began his tenure with Ruger in 1997 as a Manager of Corporate Accounting. He then served as Assistant Controller from 2001 to 2003 before being promoted to Treasurer and CFO in 2003. Dineen was further promoted to Vice President and CFO on May 24, 2006. He is an alumnus of Boston College. Sarah F. Colbert, Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretary and General Counsel Sarah F. Colbert was named Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretary and General Counsel in July 2025, after having been appointed Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary on May 29, 2025. She joined Ruger in 2011 as Associate General Counsel. Prior to her current role, she held the position of Vice President of Administration beginning in June 2017, overseeing human resources, IT, environmental, health and safety, procurement, supply chain, warehousing, and logistics functions. Before joining Sturm, Ruger, Colbert practiced law as an associate at Day Pitney LLP and Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP, specializing in commercial litigation and product liability. She also served on the Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice's Civil Commission on Alternative Dispute Resolution and the Electronic Discovery Committee. Shawn C. Leska, Senior Vice President, Sales and Product Strategy Shawn C. Leska is the Senior Vice President, Sales and Product Strategy at Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. He joined the company in 1989 and has held various positions, including Director of Sales starting in 2011. He was appointed Vice President of Sales on November 6, 2015. His responsibilities include revenue generation and sales through Ruger's distributor and retail channels. Michael W. Wilson, Senior Vice President of Operations and Engineering Michael W. Wilson serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations and Engineering at Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. He joined Ruger in 2007 and has been instrumental in transitioning the company's manufacturing operations to Lean value streams, fostering a Lean culture, and boosting sales through the introduction of new products. His career in manufacturing operations and engineering includes leadership roles at TRW Automotive, Wabash National Trailer Corporation, and JeffBoat LLC. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Purdue University and an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University.

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The key risks to Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR) are:

  1. Regulatory and Political Environment, and Market Demand Cyclicality: The firearms industry is highly susceptible to regulatory changes and shifting political sentiments, which directly impact market demand. Sturm Ruger faces challenges from declining industry-wide firearm sales, reduced revenue growth, and persistent profitability pressures, exacerbated by inflation and decreased consumer discretionary spending. Specific regulatory and legal risks include potential lawsuits over product design, such as concerns raised by the Attorney General regarding semi-automatic pistols being easily convertible to fully automatic weapons, and the lack of federal health and safety regulation leading to inherent product liability risks.

  2. Shareholder Activism and Potential Loss of Independence: Sturm Ruger is currently engaged in a significant proxy battle with Beretta Holding, which is attempting to gain substantial control and influence over the company's board and strategic direction. This includes Beretta's proposals for new board candidates, discounted share issuances that would dilute existing shareholders, and demands for board representation that Ruger claims would violate U.S. antitrust laws and governance best practices. This situation creates market volatility and could lead to a material alteration of Ruger's governance, strategic direction, and independence.

  3. Product Liability and Manufacturing Defects: As a firearms manufacturer, Sturm Ruger faces significant product liability risks stemming from the inherent nature of its products. The industry's exemption from federal health and safety regulation means there is no independent premarket testing, no federal agency collects information on gun defects, and no agency can mandate recalls, even for plainly defective guns. This exposes the company to potential claims arising from manufacturing defects, design flaws, and the failure to incorporate proven safety features, which can lead to unintentional firings and accidents.

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Addressable Markets for Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR)

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. operates in the firearms market and the castings market, which includes steel investment castings and metal injection molding (MIM) parts.

Firearms

  • The global firearms market was valued at approximately USD 9.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to about USD 15.6 billion by 2034. Another estimate places the global firearms market at USD 10.4 billion in 2025, anticipated to reach USD 16.4 billion by 2035.
  • The U.S. firearms market was worth over USD 3.7 billion in 2024.

Steel Investment Castings

  • The global investment casting market was valued at approximately USD 17.53 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 23.82 billion by 2031. Another source estimates the global investment casting market size at USD 19.85 billion in 2025, with a projection to reach approximately USD 30 billion by 2033.
  • Sales of investment castings in North America were USD 5.09 billion in 2021.

Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Parts

  • The global metal injection molding (MIM) market was valued at approximately USD 4.65 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 8.99 billion by 2032. Other estimates place the global MIM market size at USD 4.86 billion in 2024, projected to grow to USD 11.08 billion by 2034, and USD 4.6 billion in 2025, anticipated to reach USD 12.2 billion in 2035.
  • The U.S. metal injection molding (MIM) market, which captured 77.9% of the North American market share in 2024, was part of a North American MIM market valued at USD 390 million in 2024.

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Sturm, Ruger & Company (RGR) anticipates several key drivers to fuel its revenue growth over the next two to three years, primarily focusing on product innovation, brand expansion, market share capture, and diversification into related offerings.

  1. Consistent New Product Introductions and Innovation: Sturm Ruger has a stated strategy of continuously developing and launching innovative new firearms. New product sales accounted for 23% of firearm sales in 2023, increasing to 32% in Q1 and Q4 2024, and further to 33% in 2025. Notable recent and upcoming launches include the RXM 9-millimeter pistol, a collaboration with Magpul Industries, which is considered a significant launch for the company, the American Rifle Generation II family, and the LC Carbine. In 2025 alone, the company launched 65 new models, encompassing three new platforms: the Glenfield by Ruger rifle, the Red Label III shotgun, and the Harrier rifle. Management has indicated plans for additional RXM frame sizes, grip colors, and accessories, along with multiple new firearm platforms and an expanded accessory ecosystem in 2026.

  2. Expansion and Leveraging of the Marlin Brand: The acquisition of Marlin in 2020 strategically positioned Ruger to capitalize on the enduring appeal of lever-action firearms. The company is actively expanding the Marlin product line, including the introduction of rimfire variants and high-end limited editions, to meet demand in this market segment. Marlin lever-action rifles have been identified as a strong contributor to sales and a product family experiencing robust demand.

  3. Market Share Gains in a Challenging Environment: Despite a generally soft or declining overall firearms market, Ruger has demonstrated its ability to gain market share. In Q3 2024, the estimated unit sell-through of Ruger products from distributors to retailers increased by 9%, outpacing the 4.5% increase in adjusted NICS background checks. For the first nine months of 2024, Ruger's estimated distributor sell-through grew by 4% even as adjusted NICS decreased by 3%. Similarly, in 2025, estimated sell-through increased by 4.5% despite a 4.1% decrease in adjusted NICS. This indicates that Ruger is effectively outperforming the broader market and capturing a larger portion of consumer demand.

  4. Growth in High-Margin Accessories and Complementary Products: Sturm Ruger aims to expand its accessory ecosystem across its popular firearm platforms and refresh its accessory offerings to drive future growth. Strategic partnerships, such as the collaboration with Dead Air Silencers for RXD suppressors, also contribute to broadening product offerings and revenue streams beyond core firearms.

  5. Targeting New Demographics: The company sees opportunities to grow revenue by appealing to expanding customer segments. There is a focus on capitalizing on the growing interest from women and minority buyers, as well as engaging younger demographics in the sport shooting and personal defense markets. This strategic outreach aims to broaden Ruger's customer base and ensure sustained demand.

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Share Repurchases

  • In 2025, Sturm Ruger repurchased 733,000 shares of its common stock for $26.0 million.
  • In the first nine months of 2025, the company returned $26.1 million to shareholders through share repurchases.

Share Issuance

  • Between 2024 and 2025, the number of issued common shares increased by 22,495 shares, from 24,467,983 in 2024 to 24,490,478 in 2025.

Inbound Investments

  • Beretta Holding S.A. accumulated a significant economic interest in Sturm Ruger, reaching 7.7% ownership on September 22, 2025, and 9.0% on October 2, 2025.
  • Sturm Ruger's Board of Directors adopted a limited-duration stockholder rights plan on October 14, 2025, in response to Beretta's accumulating interest, aiming to deter control acquisition without fair compensation to all stockholders.

Outbound Investments

  • In Q2 2025, Sturm Ruger acquired Anderson Manufacturing's facility and equipment in Hebron, Kentucky, for $16 million to strengthen production capabilities and expand into the accessory business.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures totaled $30.9 million in 2025, which included $15.0 million for the Anderson acquisition.
  • The company expected full-year capital expenditures to exceed $30 million in 2025, with a focus on new product development and capacity expansion.
  • Projected capital expenditures for 2025 were also stated to be $35 million for investments in new product introductions, expanded capacity, upgraded manufacturing capabilities, and strengthened facility infrastructure.

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Financials

RGRFLYATROAADXARXSAVEXMedian
NameSturm Ru.Firefly .AstronicsApplied .Arxis AEVEX  
Mkt Price38.2825.6670.1923.2942.4917.4231.97
Mkt Cap0.64.12.5---2.5
Rev LTM552185887---552
Op Inc LTM-23-29891----23
FCF LTM42-25724---24
FCF 3Y Avg34-18---26
CFO LTM62-21165---62
CFO 3Y Avg52-37---45

Growth & Margins

RGRFLYATROAADXARXSAVEXMedian
NameSturm Ru.Firefly .AstronicsApplied .Arxis AEVEX  
Rev Chg LTM3.2%70.7%8.6%---8.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-1.5%-15.7%---7.1%
Rev Chg Q4.1%44.8%12.0%---12.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.0%15.7%2.9%---2.9%
Op Inc Chg LTM-169.1%-37.2%138.6%----37.2%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-80.2%-589.7%---254.7%
Op Mgn LTM-4.1%-161.1%10.2%----4.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg3.3%-4.8%---4.1%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-1.9%2.0%1.3%---1.3%
CFO/Rev LTM11.2%-114.1%7.3%---7.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg9.7%-4.3%---7.0%
FCF/Rev LTM7.7%-139.3%2.7%---2.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg6.3%-2.1%---4.2%

Valuation

RGRFLYATROAADXARXSAVEXMedian
NameSturm Ru.Firefly .AstronicsApplied .Arxis AEVEX  
Mkt Cap0.64.12.5---2.5
P/S1.122.22.8---2.8
P/Op Inc-27.1-13.827.7----13.8
P/EBIT-36.2-11.627.7----11.6
P/E-50.7-12.255.3----12.2
P/CFO9.9-19.438.7---9.9
Total Yield-0.8%-8.2%1.8%----0.8%
Dividend Yield1.2%0.0%0.0%---0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.0%-1.4%---3.2%
D/E0.00.00.2---0.0
Net D/E-0.2-0.10.1----0.1

Returns

RGRFLYATROAADXARXSAVEXMedian
NameSturm Ru.Firefly .AstronicsApplied .Arxis AEVEX  
1M Rtn-1.3%-28.9%-17.2%32.8%7.8%-23.8%-9.2%
3M Rtn-5.5%-27.9%-2.3%22.5%9.7%-35.3%-3.9%
6M Rtn9.7%-3.0%18.0%22.5%9.7%-35.3%9.7%
12M Rtn7.3%-57.5%120.2%22.5%9.7%-35.3%8.5%
3Y Rtn-23.2%-57.5%273.5%22.5%9.7%-35.3%-6.8%
1M Excs Rtn-1.8%-36.9%-18.6%26.3%2.3%-28.2%-10.2%
3M Excs Rtn-19.0%-39.9%-15.3%9.0%-3.8%-48.8%-17.2%
6M Excs Rtn5.5%-1.4%14.6%13.1%0.2%-44.7%2.9%
12M Excs Rtn-13.5%-77.0%96.3%3.0%-9.8%-54.8%-11.7%
3Y Excs Rtn-95.3%-128.2%177.5%-48.2%-61.0%-106.0%-78.1%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Firearms543533541593728
Castings2635362427
Eliminations-24-32-33-21-25
Total546536544596731


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024200420032002
Castings-2-2-4-4-11
Firearms-1133101824
Corporate   72
Total-123262114


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Firearms205230229223188
Corporate129145159250240
Castings89111214
Total342384399485442


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$38.28 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.6 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High-18.3% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$39.54$38.39
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA-3.2%-0.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility28.3%36.1%
Downside Capture105.7393.19
Upside Capture36.7179.96
Correlation (SPY)19.7%28.7%
RGR Betas & Captures as of 6/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.120.270.380.460.820.35
Up Beta-0.57-0.430.120.120.470.21
Down Beta-0.47-0.40-0.220.451.050.38
Up Capture34%15%32%67%73%10%
Bmk +ve Days11244067140429
Stock +ve Days8162965129372
Down Capture65%126%114%52%96%77%
Bmk -ve Days10172358112321
Stock -ve Days13253257118371

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with RGR
RGR6.0%36.0%0.23-
Sector ETF (XLI)23.4%16.6%1.0930.1%
Equity (SPY)20.7%12.5%1.2228.5%
Gold (GLD)23.0%27.8%0.7312.0%
Commodities (DBC)22.9%18.6%0.976.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)13.6%13.8%0.6823.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-41.8%42.8%-1.1416.8%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with RGR
RGR-11.3%30.4%-0.36-
Sector ETF (XLI)14.0%17.6%0.6330.2%
Equity (SPY)13.3%17.1%0.6028.1%
Gold (GLD)17.8%18.3%0.797.7%
Commodities (DBC)7.6%19.5%0.296.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.1%18.9%0.0626.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)13.2%53.5%0.4317.9%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with RGR
RGR-0.8%33.0%0.06-
Sector ETF (XLI)14.8%20.0%0.6524.1%
Equity (SPY)15.7%17.9%0.7523.7%
Gold (GLD)11.6%16.1%0.596.6%
Commodities (DBC)6.2%18.0%0.279.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.6%20.7%0.2319.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)57.9%66.2%0.9810.3%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date6152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.5 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 53120267.7%
Average Daily Volume0.1 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.5 days
Basic Shares Quantity15.9 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.4%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/9/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/6/2026-3.4%-3.2%-4.0%
3/2/20260.7%1.3%5.9%
11/5/2025-19.8%-28.5%-25.7%
7/30/2025-1.3%-3.5%0.2%
4/30/2025-15.9%-18.9%-10.5%
2/19/202512.3%12.9%12.3%
10/30/2024-3.6%-0.3%-6.3%
7/31/2024-4.1%-10.1%-6.3%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive1099
# Negative141515
Median Positive4.0%6.6%5.9%
Median Negative-7.3%-7.3%-6.3%
Max Positive12.3%14.1%19.4%
Max Negative-19.8%-28.5%-25.7%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/6/2026-3.4%-3.2%-4.0%
3/2/20260.7%1.3%5.9%
11/5/2025-19.8%-28.5%-25.7%
7/30/2025-1.3%-3.5%0.2%
4/30/2025-15.9%-18.9%-10.5%
2/19/202512.3%12.9%12.3%
10/30/2024-3.6%-0.3%-6.3%
7/31/2024-4.1%-10.1%-6.3%
5/7/2024-7.0%-6.9%-7.2%
2/21/2024-2.2%-1.8%5.1%
11/1/2023-16.4%-19.9%-17.6%
8/2/20235.6%5.6%-0.7%
5/3/2023-7.7%-7.3%-8.1%
2/22/20237.9%3.5%-2.4%
11/2/2022-8.4%-5.0%10.9%
8/3/2022-8.8%-12.7%-20.3%
5/4/2022-5.2%-8.2%-2.7%
2/23/20223.4%14.1%10.9%
11/3/2021-8.1%-10.3%-19.8%
8/4/20214.9%8.2%0.2%
5/5/20213.3%7.9%19.4%
2/17/20210.9%2.6%4.0%
10/28/20204.7%-3.9%-6.0%
7/29/20201.5%6.6%-3.7%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive1099
# Negative141515
Median Positive4.0%6.6%5.9%
Median Negative-7.3%-7.3%-6.3%
Max Positive12.3%14.1%19.4%
Max Negative-19.8%-28.5%-25.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202503/02/202610-K
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202507/30/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/19/202510-K
09/30/202410/30/202410-Q
06/30/202407/31/202410-Q
03/31/202405/07/202410-Q
12/31/202302/21/202410-K
09/30/202311/01/202310-Q
06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202211/02/202210-Q
06/30/202208/03/202210-Q
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03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202503/02/202610-K
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202507/30/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/19/202510-K
09/30/202410/30/202410-Q
06/30/202407/31/202410-Q
03/31/202405/07/202410-Q
12/31/202302/21/202410-K
09/30/202311/01/202310-Q
06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202211/02/202210-Q
06/30/202208/03/202210-Q
03/31/202205/04/202210-Q
12/31/202102/23/202210-K
09/30/202111/03/202110-Q
06/30/202108/04/202110-Q
03/31/202105/05/202110-Q
12/31/202002/17/202110-K
09/30/202010/28/202010-Q
06/30/202007/29/202010-Q
03/31/202005/06/202010-Q
12/31/201902/20/202010-K
09/30/201911/07/201910-Q
06/30/201907/31/201910-Q

Insider Activity

Updated 5/21/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Seyfert, Todd WilliamPresident & CEOwith SpouseBuy521202639.151,50058,72558,725Form
2Pettet, Bruce T DirectBuy515202639.891,00039,890303,403Form
3Widman, Phillip DirectBuy513202638.005,000190,0001,717,904Form
4Rosenthal, Amir DirectSell1117202530.9650015,480620,717Form
5Killoy, Christopher John Held jointly with spouse.Sell923202540.008,776351,0581,130,019Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Seyfert, Todd WilliamPresident & CEOwith SpouseBuy521202639.151,50058,72558,725Form
2Pettet, Bruce T DirectBuy515202639.891,00039,890303,403Form
3Widman, Phillip DirectBuy513202638.005,000190,0001,717,904Form
4Rosenthal, Amir DirectSell1117202530.9650015,480620,717Form
5Killoy, Christopher John Held jointly with spouse.Sell923202540.008,776351,0581,130,019Form
6Killoy, Christopher John Held jointly with spouse.Sell923202540.001,22448,9601,481,000Form
7Pettet, Bruce T DirectBuy813202533.1050016,550218,659Form
8Killoy, Christopher John Held jointly with spouse.Sell610202537.018,583317,6161,537,903Form
9Colbert, Sarah FVP, Gen Counsel, & Corp SecyDirectSell603202535.808,000286,38420,190Form
10Killoy, Christopher John Held jointly with spouse.Sell602202536.044,029145,2051,807,118Form
11Cosentino, John A JR DirectBuy508202533.118,000264,885525,631Form
12Lowney, TimothyVP of OperationsDirectBuy508202533.372,20073,414296,125Form
13Widman, Phillip DirectBuy508202533.584,000134,3201,066,400Form
14Froman, Sandra S DirectBuy508202533.611,00033,610487,278Form
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