firearm search
firearm search

News

News

Information in news articles is current as of the date of publication. Product specifications and other details are subject to change over time.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results
Net Sales of $132.5 Million
Diluted Loss of $1.05 Per Share
Adjusted Earnings of 41¢ Per Share
Declares Quarterly Dividend of 16¢ Per Share

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) announced today that for the second quarter of 2025, net sales were $132.5 million and the Company lost $1.05 per share. On an adjusted basis, excluding certain items discussed below, diluted earnings per share were 41¢. For the corresponding period in 2024, net sales were $130.8 million and diluted earnings were 47¢ per share.

As previously disclosed, the Company has undertaken several strategic initiatives during the quarter aimed at reorganization and realignment to enhance its operational and market positioning. These initiatives adversely impacted the results of operations for the second quarter of 2025:

  • Inventory and related other asset write-off - $17.0 million
  • Product rationalization and SKU reduction - $5.7 million
  • Organizational realignment - $3.7 million

For the six months ended June 28, 2025, net sales were $268.2 million and the Company lost 57¢ per share. On an adjusted basis, excluding the items above, diluted earnings for the first half of 2025 were 87¢ per share. For the corresponding period in 2024, net sales were $267.6 million and diluted earnings were 87¢ per share. On an adjusted basis, excluding the reduction in force expense of $1.5 million incurred in the first quarter of 2024, diluted earnings per share for the first half of 2024 were 94¢.

The Company also announced today that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of 16¢ per share for the second quarter for stockholders of record as of August 15, 2025, payable on August 29, 2025. This dividend is approximately 40% of adjusted diluted earnings of 41¢ per share for the second quarter of 2025.

President and Chief Executive Officer Todd Seyfert commented on the results, "This quarter marks my first full quarter as CEO, and we took decisive steps to position Ruger for long-term success. As part of this transition, we evolved our leadership structure and reorganized our operations to empower each business unit with greater flexibility and clearer ownership of results. We also brought our entire product strategy under one comprehensive team to sharpen our focus on future innovation and execution."

As part of these steps, the Company conducted a thorough inventory rationalization, reassessing its raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods to identify and reserve for excess, obsolete, or discontinued inventory. This included legacy models at the end of their lifecycle, products no longer aligned with Ruger's long-term strategy, and Marlin-related items not included in that brand's future roadmap. In addition, the Company repositioned key elements of its product portfolio to better match today's market conditions, ensuring that its most desirable products reach consumers at competitive prices. While these actions adversely impacted this quarter's results, they strengthen Ruger's ability to pursue growth and deliver stability through cyclical markets.

Mr. Seyfert also commented on the Company's July expansion into Hebron, Kentucky, "Our recent acquisition demonstrates our commitment to strengthen Ruger's position as the nation's leading firearms manufacturer for the consumer market. We are delighted to have acquired the manufacturing facility and equipment formerly of Anderson Manufacturing and look forward to welcoming many of their skilled workers to the Ruger team. This $16 million investment, which was paid from cash on hand, will increase our capacity, strengthen our manufacturing capabilities and broaden our product offerings. As I have stated before, we will continue to be proactive in looking for strategic opportunities to grow our portfolio, maximize production and deliver consistent performance over time."

Other observations on the second quarter include:

  • Sales of new products, including the RXM pistol, Super Wrangler revolver, Marlin lever-action rifles, and American Centerfire Rifle Generation II, represented $42.2 million or 33.5% of firearm sales in the second quarter of 2025. New product sales include only major new products that were introduced in the past two years.
  • Compared to the second quarter of 2024, the Company's and distributors' finished goods inventories increased 4,000 units and 4,200 units, respectively.
  • Cash provided by operations during the first half of 2025 was $25.9 million. On June 28, 2025, our cash and short-term investments totaled $101.4 million. Our current ratio is 4.0 to 1 and we have no debt.
  • In the first half of 2025, capital expenditures totaled $6.7 million. The Company expects capital expenditures in the latter half of 2025 to increase from the first half of the year, exclusive of the Anderson purchase, as we invest in new product introductions, expand capacity, upgrade our manufacturing capabilities and strengthen our facility infrastructure.
  • The Company returned $23.0 million to its shareholders in the first half of 2025 through:
    • the payment of $6.9 million of quarterly dividends, and
    • $16.1 million through the repurchase of 443,084 shares of its common stock at an average cost of $36.42 per share.
  • On June 28, 2025, stockholders' equity was $289.3 million, which equates to a book value of $17.82 per share, of which $6.24 per share was cash and short-term investments.

Mr. Seyfert concluded, "We know the market remains dynamic, and we expect to see continued challenges and potential consolidation across the industry throughout the remainder of this year. Yet, our realignment and our acquisition strengthen Ruger's ability to respond, adapt and grow for the long term. We remain committed to our guiding principles: delivering rugged, reliable and innovative products, operating with financial discipline and creating long-term value for our shareholders."

Today, the Company filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2025. The financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are attached to this press release. - View Release

Tomorrow, July 31, 2025, Sturm, Ruger will host a webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the second quarter operating results. Interested parties can listen to the webcast via this link or by visiting Ruger.com/corporate. Those who wish to ask questions during the webcast will need to pre-register prior to the meeting.

The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2025 is available on the SEC website at SEC.gov and the Ruger website at Ruger.com/corporate. Investors are urged to read the complete Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to ensure that they have adequate information to make informed investment judgments.