Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR)
NYSE:RGR
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RGR Stock Chart & Stats
$42.21
-$0.22(-0.64%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$42.21
-$0.22(-0.64%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$28.33 - $48.21
Previous CloseN/A
Volume36.71K
Average Volume (3M)128.04K
Market Cap
$641.12M
Enterprise Value$616.31M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$105.17M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.65M
Price to Earnings (P/E)1271.6
Beta0.33
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.46Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.72
Shares Outstanding15,944,253
10 Day Avg. Volume142,244
30 Day Avg. Volume128,039
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.05
Price to Book (P/B)1.87
Price to Sales (P/S)0.97
P/FCF Ratio13.78
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.96
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.12
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.77
Enterprise Value/Ebitda87.40
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$46.00Price Target Upside8.98% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)$553.50M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetRuger’s minimal leverage and sizable equity position give it durable financial flexibility. A strong balance sheet supports ongoing dividends, the planned $30M capex program, capacity investments under Ruger2030, and the ability to absorb cyclical downturns or short-term operational disruptions without needing external financing.
Resilient Cash GenerationPositive operating and free cash flow despite GAAP losses indicates robust underlying cash conversion. That cash funds dividends and the $30M capex plan, supports inventory rebuild and product launches, and reduces refinancing risk—enabling execution of strategic initiatives even amid earnings volatility.
Order Growth & New-product TractionA 28% rise in units ordered and a 20% larger backlog provide multi-quarter revenue visibility, while new products contributing 41% of firearm sales shows successful product innovation and mix improvement. This structural demand and product adoption support sustainable top-line recovery and higher long-term profitability potential.
Bears Say
Weak ProfitabilityThe company has swung from attractive profits in prior upcycles to TTM losses and materially compressed margins. Sustained weak profitability would erode returns on equity, limit reinvestment capacity, strain dividend coverage, and require structural cost or pricing improvements to restore durable earnings power.
Earnings Volatility / CyclicalityRuger’s earnings have shown pronounced cyclicality, moving from solid profits to recent net losses. This volatility complicates multi-year planning, makes capital allocation and margin expansion targets harder to sustain, and raises execution risk as management attempts to stabilize operating leverage across cycles.
Demand Sensitivity To Consumer SpendingRuger’s end markets are discretionary and sensitive to consumer income trends. If macro weakness persists, demand could soften, backlog conversion slow, and inventory rebuild initiatives be delayed—pressuring volumes, pricing power, and the company’s ability to translate order/backlog strength into sustained profit recovery.
Sturm Ruger & Company News
RGR FAQ
What was Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. lowest stock price was $28.33 and its highest was $48.21 in the past 12 months.
What is Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.’s market cap?
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.’s market cap is $641.12M.
When is Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 69 days.
How were Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $0.27 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.34 by -$0.07.
Is Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. pay dividends?
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.04 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.92%. See more information on Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. dividends here
What is Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.46.
How many shares outstanding does Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. have?
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has 15,944,253 shares outstanding.
What happened to Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.27 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.34. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.382%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in RGR
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Sturm Ruger & Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$46.00 (8.98% Upside)
$46.00 (8.98% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 421.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $288.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
10.36%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-4.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and sells firearms under the Ruger name and trademark in the United States. It operates through two segments, Firearms and Castings. The company provides single-shot, autoloading, bolt-action, and sporting rifles; rimfire and centerfire autoloading pistols; single-action and double-action revolvers; and firearms accessories and replacement parts, as well as manufactures lever-action rifles under the Marlin name and trademark. The company also manufactures and sells steel investment castings and metal injection molding (MIM) parts. It sells its firearm products through independent wholesale distributors principally to the commercial sporting market; and castings and MIM parts directly or through manufacturers' representatives. The company also exports its firearm products through a network of commercial distributors and directly to foreign customers comprising primarily of law enforcement agencies and foreign governments. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is based in Southport, Connecticut.
RGR Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call portrayed solid underlying demand and improving operational momentum — highlighted by consecutive quarters of sales growth, a 28% increase in units ordered, a 20% larger backlog, and new products contributing 41% of firearm sales. The balance sheet and cash generation are healthy, and strategic developments (new CFO hire and cooperation with Beretta Holding) provide stability. However, near-term profitability was pressured by roughly $7.4 million of one-time charges and weather-related production shortfalls (~30,000 units), driving GAAP EPS down sharply to $0.01. Management expects most one-time costs to subside quickly and is focused on recovering production and rebuilding inventories.View all RGR earnings summariesRGR Net sales Breakdown
99.44% Net firearms sales
0.56% Net castings sales
RGR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$46.00
▲(8.98% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.70% Insiders
12.23% Mutual Funds
6.65% Other Institutional Investors
63.65% Public Companies and
Individual Investors