Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reports developments tied to its U.S. firearms manufacturing business and related shareholder matters. The company designs, manufactures and sells rifles, pistols and revolvers for the commercial sporting market under the Ruger, Marlin and Glenfield brands, and also reports a castings segment that produces steel investment castings and metal injection molding parts.
Recurring news themes include quarterly operating results, product-line demand, new firearm introductions, dividends, executive finance leadership, annual-meeting activity and governance matters involving shareholder engagement. Company updates also reference its NYSE-listed common stock and common stock purchase rights.
Beretta Holding has launched a cash tender offer to acquire up to 2,400,184 shares of Sturm, Ruger & Company (RGR) at $44.80 per share.
The offer price represents a premium of approximately 20% to Ruger’s 60‑day volume‑weighted average price as of March 24, 2026, and about 21% to the September 16, 2026 closing price. The offer is scheduled to expire at one minute after 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on October 15, 2026, unless extended. The tender is subject to conditions described in the September 17, 2026 Offer to Purchase, but it is not subject to any financing condition and has no minimum tender condition. Saratoga Proxy Consulting LLC is acting as Information Agent.
Sturm, Ruger & Company (RGR) accelerated the expiration of its shareholder rights plan from October 13, 2026 to September 16, 2026, following satisfaction of regulatory conditions under its Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Beretta Holding.
The Board unanimously approved the amendment, which terminates the Rights Plan at the close of business on September 16, 2026. Shareholders do not need to take any action in connection with the expiration, and the company states that the terms of the Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Beretta Holding remain unchanged.
Sturm, Ruger (NYSE: RGR) reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $158.1 million, up 19% from $132.5 million in 2025. Diluted EPS was $0.43 versus a $1.05 loss a year ago, while adjusted EPS rose to $0.52 from $0.41. Average selling price increased 10% to $384, with improved mix and execution driving a 4% increase in adjusted gross margin. Net income margin was 4.4% and adjusted EBITDA margin 10.5%. Cash from operations in Q2 totaled $17.3 million.
The board declared a $0.21 quarterly dividend, about 40% of adjusted net income, payable August 28, 2026. Year-to-date, net sales reached $299.4 million (+12%), diluted EPS was $0.44 versus a $0.57 loss, and adjusted EPS was $0.79 versus $0.87. New products generated $80.9 million, or 29% of firearm sales. As of June 27, 2026, Ruger held $117.5 million in cash and short-term investments, a 3.3:1 current ratio, and no debt.
Sturm, Ruger (NYSE: RGR) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results and file its Form 10-Q on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after the market close. A webcast to discuss operating results will be held that evening at 4:30 p.m. ET, with pre-registration required for participants who wish to ask questions.
The Form 10-Q will be available on SEC.gov and at Ruger.com/InvestorRelations, and an earnings release with the quarter’s financial statements will be issued concurrently. The company encourages investors to review the full Form 10-Q before making investment decisions.
Sturm, Ruger & Company (NYSE:RGR) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results and file its Form 10-Q on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after the market close. The company will host a webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET that evening to discuss operating results.
Interested participants can listen via an online webcast link, while those wishing to ask questions must pre-register. Additional details are available on the Ruger Investor Relations website. The company also reiterates its usual caution regarding forward-looking statements and related risks.
Sturm, Ruger & Company (NYSE: RGR) reported Q1 2026 net sales of $141.4M, a 4.1% increase year-over-year, and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.01 versus $0.46 prior year. Adjusted EPS was $0.27. New products drove $51.6M (41%) of firearm sales. Cash from operations was $18.8M, cash and short-term investments were $105.2M, the company has no debt, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share.
Sturm, Ruger & Company (NYSE: RGR) will report first quarter 2026 financial results and file its Form 10-Q on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, after market close. A webcast to discuss results is scheduled for May 6 at 4:30 p.m. ET; pre-registration is required to ask questions.
The Form 10-Q and an earnings release with first quarter financial statements will be available on SEC.gov and Ruger.com/corporate as soon as practicable after filing.
Ruger (NYSE: RGR) entered a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Beretta Holding S.A. on May 4, 2026. The deal allows Beretta Holding to increase ownership to up to 25%, includes a proposed partial tender with a minimum cash price of $44.80 (~20% premium), and grants Beretta the right to nominate up to two independent directors after the 2026 annual meeting, subject to regulatory approval. Beretta commits to a three-year standstill and will vote with the Board’s recommendations in most cases. The tender offer has not commenced and requires regulatory approvals.
Sturm, Ruger (NYSE: RGR) will report first quarter 2026 financial results and file its Form 10-Q on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, after market close. A webcast to discuss results will follow at 4:30 p.m. ET; pre-registration is required to ask questions.
The company makes nearly 800 product variations across Ruger, Marlin and Glenfield brands and notes over 75 years of operations under the motto "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens®." For webcast and investor information, visit Ruger.com/InvestorRelations.
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