Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR)
NYSE:RGR
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 05, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.46Last Year’s EPS
0.41Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
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.Company Guidance
Revenue Growth
Net sales increased 4% year-over-year to $141.0 million from $136.0 million, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year top-line growth.
Strong Order Intake and Backlog Expansion
Units ordered rose 28% to 525,000 (vs. 410,000 prior year), and backlog grew 20% year-over-year to $330 million (from $275 million), indicating robust forward demand.
New Product Momentum
New products accounted for $51.6 million, representing 41% of total firearm sales in the quarter, reflecting strong consumer adoption of recent launches (American Generation II, Glenfield, Harrier, Red Label III, RXM).
Operational Cash and Balance Sheet Strength
Generated $19 million of cash from operations in Q1; cash and short-term investments totaled $105 million as of March 28, 2026; current ratio 3.5:1 and no debt.
Adjusted Profitability Improvement
On an adjusted basis (excluding strategic and organizational costs), diluted earnings were $0.27 per share; management reported continued improvement in adjusted operating profit over the past four quarters.
Shareholder Returns and Capital Allocation
Returned $1.3 million via a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share (payable May 29, 2026), with the dividend representing approximately 40% of net income; company expects full-year capital expenditures of $30 million to support product introductions and capacity investments.
Strategic and Leadership Developments
Announced appointment of Andrew Wieland as SVP & CFO and a strategic cooperation agreement with major shareholder Beretta Holding that avoids a proxy contest and is expected to provide stability and industry expertise.
Market Outperformance
Company sales increased 3.2% versus a 1.6% increase in adjusted NICS — an outperformance of ~1.6 percentage points versus the broader market.
RGR Earnings History
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RGR Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 06, 2026 | $40.40 | $39.03 | -3.38% |
Mar 04, 2026 | $38.13 | $36.93 | -3.16% |
Nov 06, 2025 | $34.95 | $33.73 | -3.50% |
Jul 31, 2025 | $33.79 | $31.41 | -7.05% |
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FAQ
When does Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR) report earnings?
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 05, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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RGR EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.46.