Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.

NYSE:RGR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$638.4m

Sturm Ruger Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 0/6

Sturm Ruger's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -48.6%, while the Leisure industry saw earnings declining at 8.9% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 6.5% per year.

Key information

-48.59%

Earnings growth rate

-48.49%

EPS growth rate

Leisure Industry Growth16.88%
Revenue growth rate-6.54%
Return on equity-4.25%
Net Margin-2.18%
Last Earnings Update28 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Analysis Article • Nov 12

Some May Be Optimistic About Sturm Ruger's (NYSE:RGR) Earnings

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s ( NYSE:RGR ) earnings announcement last week didn't impress shareholders. However, our...

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • 10h

Sturm, Ruger & Company: Industry Deterioration Necessitates A Downgrade

Summary Sturm, Ruger & Company is downgraded from 'buy' to 'hold' due to ongoing industry weakness and valuation concerns. Despite a 4.2% YoY revenue increase and strong innovation, RGR's profitability has deteriorated, with Q1 net profit dropping to $0.1M. Firearm industry demand remains under pressure, as background checks declined 7% in 2025 and another 4.8% YTD through April 2026. RGR's solid balance sheet and growing backlog are offset by margin compression and less attractive valuation versus peers like SWBI. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Nov 12

Some May Be Optimistic About Sturm Ruger's (NYSE:RGR) Earnings

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s ( NYSE:RGR ) earnings announcement last week didn't impress shareholders. However, our...
Analysis Article • Nov 08

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s (NYSE:RGR) Popularity With Investors Under Threat As Stock Sinks 27%

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. ( NYSE:RGR ) shares have retraced a considerable 27% in the last month, reversing a fair...
Analysis Article • Sep 17

The Price Is Right For Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR)

There wouldn't be many who think Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s ( NYSE:RGR ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.2x is...
Analysis Article • Aug 03

Sturm Ruger (NYSE:RGR) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To $0.16

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. ( NYSE:RGR ) has announced that on 29th of August, it will be paying a dividend of$0.16...
Seeking Alpha • Feb 21

Sturm, Ruger & Company Vs. Smith & Wesson: Which American Gun Manufacturer Wins In A Shootout?

Summary Ruger and Smith & Wesson are both strong brands, but I favor Ruger due to its debt-free balance sheet and effective management. Both companies have low growth prospects, and neither is currently priced attractively enough to warrant investment. Ruger's management impressed me with their strategic acquisition of Marlin and working through a period of slow sales without taking on debt. I will watch both stocks for price pullbacks and insider purchases before considering an investment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Feb 21

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s (NYSE:RGR) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s ( NYSE:RGR ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 21.9x might make it look like a sell...
Seeking Alpha • Oct 28

Not Pulling The Trigger On Sturm, Ruger & Company

Summary Finding value in cyclical industries like firearms requires buying at downturns. Sturm, Ruger & Company shows potential but isn't cheap enough yet. RGR has consistent cash flow, no debt, and a strong balance sheet but faces legal and regulatory risks. The gun industry is highly cyclical and influenced by politics and external events, making timing crucial even for long-term investment. Despite RGR's strengths, I am waiting for a more favorable risk/reward ratio before making a meaningful investment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Aug 03

Sturm, Ruger & Company: Bottoming At Around $40/Share, I Say 'Buy'

Summary Sturm, Ruger & Company is a publicly traded firearms industry leader, currently trading at $45/share with a 2.5% pre-market decrease. Despite controversy, the company's solid fundamentals and low debt make it a potentially profitable long-term investment. RGR has lagged behind competitors like Smith & Wesson by ~45% in the last year, prompting a "HOLD" recommendation on SWBI. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jul 17

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s (NYSE:RGR) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up

It's not a stretch to say that Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s ( NYSE:RGR ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19.1x...
Analysis Article • May 24

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s (NYSE:RGR) CEO Might Not Expect Shareholders To Be So Generous This Year

Key Insights Sturm Ruger's Annual General Meeting to take place on 30th of May Salary of US$793.8k is part of CEO Chris...
Seeking Alpha • May 13

Sturm, Ruger & Company: Generation II Fulfillment Coming

Summary Sturm, Ruger & Company is undergoing a restructuring that is expected to boost margins and has launched Generation II, which has received significant customer interest. Q1 sales are down due to mix effects and increased competition, but the launch of Generation II could help improve margins. An election year may also juice volumes and get some of the benefits of operating leverage going to drive earnings growth. In all, looks like an interesting prospect considering with EBITDA beat potential on new product releases. A decent play. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 30

Sizing Up Sturm, Ruger & Company: Why I Prefer Smith & Wesson

Summary Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. stock plunged after disappointing third quarter results and a reduction in the quarterly dividend payout. This company operates in the firearms and castings business divisions, designing and manufacturing firearms under the Ruger name. Analysts project a rebound in earnings for FY2024, but I think I prefer competitor Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. currently. An analysis around Sturm, Ruger & Company follows in the paragraphs below. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 12

Treasuries More Compelling Than Sturm, Ruger & Co.

Summary Sturm, Ruger & Company's shares have dropped about 17% in the past month, making it a potentially less risky investment. The company's financial results have been poor compared to last year, but are substantially better than they were in 2019. This has been a reasonably good year so far. Everything in investing is relative, and the Treasury Note offers superior risk-adjusted return potential at the moment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Oct 13

Take Cover From Sturm, Ruger

Summary Sturm, Ruger & Company's financial results have been poor, with a 24.6% decrease in gross profit and a 40% decrease in net income relative to 2022. While still very strong, the capital structure of the company has deteriorated substantially in the past four years. The stock is more expensive on a risk adjusted basis to risk-free alternatives. Prompting the question: why would you buy this? Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Sturm Ruger makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:RGR Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
28 Mar 26552-12980
31 Dec 25546-4930
27 Sep 255413900
28 Jun 255366860
29 Mar 2553531810
31 Dec 2453631810
28 Sep 2452030830
29 Jun 2451933820
30 Mar 2453141820
31 Dec 2354448820
30 Sep 2356257800
01 Jul 2358168800
01 Apr 2357972790
31 Dec 2259688770
01 Oct 22615107760
02 Jul 22654124750
02 Apr 22713148750
31 Dec 21731156770
02 Oct 21732149800
03 Jul 21699139800
03 Apr 21630113770
31 Dec 2056990720
26 Sep 2050567650
27 Jun 2045447610
28 Mar 2042035600
31 Dec 1941132600
28 Sep 1942636620
29 Jun 1944641640
30 Mar 1947950660
31 Dec 1849651670
29 Sep 1849349700
30 Jun 1848349710
31 Mar 1848644730
31 Dec 1752252780
30 Sep 1756663800
01 Jul 1762273840
01 Apr 1765986840
31 Dec 1666487850
01 Oct 1665584860
02 Jul 1661476810
02 Apr 1658770830
31 Dec 1555162780
26 Sep 1552130750
27 Jun 1549925720

Quality Earnings: RGR is currently unprofitable.

Growing Profit Margin: RGR is currently unprofitable.

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: RGR is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 48.6% per year.

Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare RGR's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable

Earnings vs Industry: RGR is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Leisure industry (-10.1%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: RGR has a negative Return on Equity (-4.25%), as it is currently unprofitable.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/24 13:16
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/22 00:00
Earnings2026/03/28
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
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  • Insider trading
Management10 years
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  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is covered by 5 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Rommel DionisioAegis Capital Corporation
Daniel KurnosBenchmark Company
Andrea JamesColliers Securities