Sturm, Ruger & Company demonstrated strong financial health with increased profitability, significant cash flow, and strategic investments in new products and capacity expansion. Despite industry challenges and a decline in retail firearm sales, the company maintained flat sales and continued to return value to shareholders. The focus on innovation and capitalizing on market opportunities supports a positive outlook.
Company Guidance
During the Q1 2025 earnings call, Sturm, Ruger & Company provided robust guidance, indicating a strategic focus on new product introductions and operational efficiency, despite a challenging firearms market. The company reported net sales of $135.7 million and diluted earnings of $0.46 per share, showing improved profitability with a gross margin increase from 21.5% to 22% compared to the previous year. The company maintained a strong financial foundation with $108 million in cash and short-term investments, no debt, and a stockholders' equity of $321 million. Ruger plans to increase capital expenditures beyond the historical $20 million per year, potentially exceeding $30 million, to support new product launches and capacity expansion. They highlighted a significant contribution from new products, which accounted for 31.6% of net sales, and emphasized maintaining a flexible manufacturing model to align with demand. Despite a 9.6% decline in retail firearm unit sales industry-wide, Ruger remained flat in sales, demonstrating resilience. The company's strategic investments in innovation, operational excellence, and talent development aim to position it for long-term growth and market leadership.
Improved Profitability
Gross margin increased from 21.5% to 22% due to favorable leveraging of fixed costs resulting from increased production.
Strong Financial Position
The company has a debt-free balance sheet with cash and short-term investments totaling $108 million and a current ratio of 4.6 to 1.
Significant Cash Flow
Generated $11.1 million of cash from operations in Q1 2025.
Return to Shareholders
Returned $7 million to shareholders through quarterly dividends of $4 million and repurchase of 79,000 shares.
New Product Sales
New product sales accounted for $40.7 million, representing 31.6% of net sales.
Strategic Investments
Planned capital expenditures may exceed $30 million to expand capacity and invest in new product introductions.
Sturm Ruger & Company (RGR) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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RGR Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Apr 30, 2025
$40.46
$34.03
-15.89%
Feb 19, 2025
$35.08
$39.38
+12.26%
Oct 30, 2024
$40.23
$38.79
-3.58%
Jul 31, 2024
$44.30
$42.49
-4.09%
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FAQ
When does Sturm Ruger & Company (RGR) report earnings?
Sturm Ruger & Company (RGR) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 30, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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