STOCK TITAN

[10-Q] Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Quarterly Earnings Report

Filing Impact
(Neutral)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
10-Q
Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Q2-25 results: Sturm Ruger posted a net loss of $17.2 m (-$1.05 EPS) versus $8.3 m profit a year ago, as gross margin plunged to 3.9% from 22.3%. Net sales were nearly flat at $132.5 m, but a $17 m inventory write-off, $5.7 m revenue reduction on discontinued models and $3.7 m one-time G&A tied to a leadership change drove an operating loss of $20.7 m.

For the six-month period, net sales edged to $268.2 m while net loss reached $9.5 m (-$0.57 EPS) and EBITDA fell 41% to $16.6 m. Cash plus Treasuries remain strong at $101.4 m, with no debt and a $40 m unused revolver, producing a 4.0× current ratio.

Demand indicators: unit sell-through at distributors fell 4% YTD, yet orders stayed resilient—backlog stands at $263 m (493 k units, ASP $534) and new products contributed 33.5% of Q2 firearm revenue. Q2 production rose 3% sequentially, but cost inflation and write-downs offset scale benefits.

Capital allocation & events: the company repurchased 443 k shares for $16.1 m (avg $36.42), paid $6.9 m in dividends and declared a further $0.16/share (≈40% adjusted earnings). On 1 Jul 25 Ruger acquired Anderson Manufacturing for $16.4 m cash to broaden capacity and product lines. Post-close liquidity remains ample.

Risultati Q2-25: Sturm Ruger ha registrato una perdita netta di 17,2 milioni di dollari (-1,05 dollari per azione) rispetto a un utile di 8,3 milioni dell'anno precedente, con un margine lordo sceso al 3,9% dal 22,3%. Le vendite nette sono rimaste quasi stabili a 132,5 milioni di dollari, ma una scrittura di inventario di 17 milioni, una riduzione dei ricavi di 5,7 milioni su modelli dismessi e un costo amministrativo straordinario di 3,7 milioni legato a un cambio di leadership hanno causato una perdita operativa di 20,7 milioni.

Nel semestre, le vendite nette sono salite a 268,2 milioni mentre la perdita netta ha raggiunto 9,5 milioni (-0,57 dollari per azione) e l'EBITDA è calato del 41% a 16,6 milioni. La liquidità, inclusi titoli di Stato, rimane solida a 101,4 milioni, senza debiti e con una linea di credito inutilizzata da 40 milioni, generando un indice di liquidità corrente di 4,0×.

Indicatori di domanda: le vendite ai distributori sono diminuite del 4% da inizio anno, ma gli ordini sono rimasti robusti: l'arretrato ordini è pari a 263 milioni (493 mila unità, prezzo medio di 534 dollari) e i nuovi prodotti hanno rappresentato il 33,5% del fatturato Q2 delle armi da fuoco. La produzione del Q2 è aumentata del 3% rispetto al trimestre precedente, ma l’inflazione dei costi e le svalutazioni hanno annullato i benefici di scala.

Allocazione del capitale ed eventi: l’azienda ha riacquistato 443 mila azioni per 16,1 milioni di dollari (prezzo medio 36,42 dollari), ha distribuito 6,9 milioni in dividendi e ha dichiarato un ulteriore dividendo di 0,16 dollari per azione (circa il 40% degli utili rettificati). Il 1° luglio 2025 Ruger ha acquisito Anderson Manufacturing per 16,4 milioni in contanti per ampliare capacità e gamma prodotti. La liquidità post-operazione resta abbondante.

Resultados del Q2-25: Sturm Ruger registró una pérdida neta de 17,2 millones de dólares (-1,05 dólares por acción) frente a una ganancia de 8,3 millones del año anterior, con un margen bruto que cayó al 3,9% desde el 22,3%. Las ventas netas se mantuvieron casi estables en 132,5 millones, pero una provisión por inventario de 17 millones, una reducción de ingresos de 5,7 millones por modelos descontinuados y un gasto único en administración y ventas de 3,7 millones relacionado con un cambio en la dirección provocaron una pérdida operativa de 20,7 millones.

En el periodo semestral, las ventas netas aumentaron a 268,2 millones, mientras que la pérdida neta alcanzó 9,5 millones (-0,57 dólares por acción) y el EBITDA cayó un 41% a 16,6 millones. El efectivo más valores del Tesoro se mantienen sólidos en 101,4 millones, sin deuda y con una línea de crédito revolvente no utilizada de 40 millones, generando una razón corriente de 4,0×.

Indicadores de demanda: las ventas a distribuidores cayeron un 4% en lo que va del año, pero los pedidos se mantuvieron resistentes: el pedido pendiente es de 263 millones (493 mil unidades, precio promedio de 534 dólares) y los nuevos productos contribuyeron con el 33,5% de los ingresos por armas en Q2. La producción en Q2 aumentó un 3% secuencialmente, pero la inflación de costos y las provisiones compensaron los beneficios de escala.

Asignación de capital y eventos: la compañía recompró 443 mil acciones por 16,1 millones (precio promedio 36,42 dólares), pagó 6,9 millones en dividendos y declaró un dividendo adicional de 0,16 dólares por acción (aproximadamente el 40% de las ganancias ajustadas). El 1 de julio de 2025, Ruger adquirió Anderson Manufacturing por 16,4 millones en efectivo para ampliar capacidad y líneas de productos. La liquidez después del cierre sigue siendo amplia.

2분기 25 결과: Sturm Ruger는 1년 전 830만 달러 이익과 비교해 1720만 달러 순손실(주당순손실 -1.05달러)을 기록했으며, 총이익률은 22.3%에서 3.9%로 급락했습니다. 순매출은 1억 3,250만 달러로 거의 변동이 없었으나, 1,700만 달러 재고 손상차손, 단종 모델 매출 570만 달러 감소, 그리고 리더십 교체와 관련된 370만 달러 일회성 관리비2,070만 달러 영업손실을 초래했습니다.

6개월 누적 기간 동안 순매출은 2억 6,820만 달러로 소폭 증가했고, 순손실은 950만 달러(-주당순손실 0.57달러)에 달했으며, EBITDA는 41% 감소한 1,660만 달러를 기록했습니다. 현금과 국채를 합한 유동성은 1억 140만 달러로 견고하며, 부채 없이 4,000만 달러 미사용 신용한도가 있어 유동비율은 4.0배입니다.

수요 지표: 유통업체의 판매량은 올해 들어 4% 감소했으나 주문은 견조하게 유지되어 미수주 잔고는 2억 6,300만 달러(49만 3천 단위, 평균 판매가격 534달러)이며, 신제품이 2분기 총기 매출의 33.5%를 차지했습니다. 2분기 생산량은 전분기 대비 3% 증가했으나 원가 상승과 평가손실이 규모의 경제 효과를 상쇄했습니다.

자본 배분 및 이벤트: 회사는 44만 3천 주를 1,610만 달러(평균 36.42달러)에 재매입했고, 690만 달러의 배당금을 지급했으며, 추가로 주당 0.16달러(조정 순이익의 약 40%) 배당을 선언했습니다. 2025년 7월 1일 Ruger는 Anderson Manufacturing을 1,640만 달러 현금으로 인수해 생산 능력과 제품 라인을 확장했습니다. 인수 후 유동성은 여전히 충분합니다.

Résultats du T2-25 : Sturm Ruger a enregistré une perte nette de 17,2 M$ (-1,05 $ par action) contre un bénéfice de 8,3 M$ l’année précédente, avec une marge brute en chute à 3,9 % contre 22,3 %. Les ventes nettes sont restées quasi stables à 132,5 M$, mais une dépréciation de stock de 17 M$, une réduction de revenus de 5,7 M$ liée à des modèles arrêtés et des frais G&A exceptionnels de 3,7 M$ liés à un changement de direction ont entraîné une perte opérationnelle de 20,7 M$.

Sur six mois, les ventes nettes ont atteint 268,2 M$, la perte nette s’est élevée à 9,5 M$ (-0,57 $ par action) et l’EBITDA a chuté de 41 % à 16,6 M$. La trésorerie et les titres du Trésor restent solides à 101,4 M$, sans dette et avec une ligne de crédit non utilisée de 40 M$, générant un ratio de liquidité courant de 4,0×.

Indicateurs de demande : les ventes aux distributeurs ont diminué de 4 % depuis le début de l’année, mais les commandes sont restées solides – le carnet de commandes s’élève à 263 M$ (493 000 unités, prix moyen de 534 $) et les nouveaux produits ont représenté 33,5 % du chiffre d’affaires armement du T2. La production du T2 a augmenté de 3 % séquentiellement, mais l’inflation des coûts et les dépréciations ont annulé les bénéfices d’échelle.

Allocation du capital & événements : la société a racheté 443 000 actions pour 16,1 M$ (prix moyen 36,42 $), versé 6,9 M$ de dividendes et déclaré un dividende supplémentaire de 0,16 $ par action (environ 40 % du bénéfice ajusté). Le 1er juillet 2025, Ruger a acquis Anderson Manufacturing pour 16,4 M$ en cash afin d’élargir ses capacités et sa gamme de produits. La liquidité post-clôture reste abondante.

Ergebnisse Q2-25: Sturm Ruger verzeichnete einen Nettoverlust von 17,2 Mio. USD (-1,05 USD je Aktie) gegenüber einem Gewinn von 8,3 Mio. USD im Vorjahr, wobei die Bruttomarge von 22,3 % auf 3,9 % einbrach. Der Nettoumsatz blieb mit 132,5 Mio. USD nahezu unverändert, doch eine Bestandsabschreibung von 17 Mio. USD, eine Umsatzminderung von 5,7 Mio. USD bei eingestellten Modellen und einmalige Verwaltungsaufwendungen von 3,7 Mio. USD im Zusammenhang mit einem Führungswechsel führten zu einem Betriebsverlust von 20,7 Mio. USD.

Im Halbjahreszeitraum stiegen die Nettoumsätze auf 268,2 Mio. USD, während der Nettoverlust 9,5 Mio. USD (-0,57 USD je Aktie) erreichte und das EBITDA um 41 % auf 16,6 Mio. USD sank. Die Liquidität inklusive Staatsanleihen bleibt mit 101,4 Mio. USD stark, ohne Schulden und mit einer ungenutzten revolvierenden Kreditlinie von 40 Mio., was eine aktuelle Liquiditätsquote von 4,0× ergibt.

Nachfrageindikatoren: Der Verkauf an Distributoren ging im Jahresverlauf um 4 % zurück, doch die Aufträge blieben robust – der Auftragsbestand liegt bei 263 Mio. USD (493.000 Einheiten, durchschnittlicher Verkaufspreis 534 USD), und neue Produkte trugen 33,5 % zum Waffenumsatz im Q2 bei. Die Produktion im Q2 stieg sequenziell um 3 %, doch Kosteninflation und Abschreibungen neutralisierten Skaleneffekte.

Kapitalallokation & Ereignisse: Das Unternehmen kaufte 443.000 Aktien für 16,1 Mio. USD zurück (Durchschnittspreis 36,42 USD), zahlte 6,9 Mio. USD Dividenden und erklärte eine weitere Dividende von 0,16 USD je Aktie (ca. 40 % des bereinigten Gewinns). Am 1. Juli 2025 erwarb Ruger Anderson Manufacturing für 16,4 Mio. USD in bar, um Kapazitäten und Produktlinien zu erweitern. Die Liquidität nach dem Abschluss bleibt reichlich.

Positive
  • Strong liquidity: $101.4 m cash & short-term Treasuries; no debt; $40 m revolver unused.
  • Healthy backlog: $263 m (493 k units) supports future revenue visibility.
  • Accretive acquisition: $16.4 m cash purchase of Anderson Manufacturing adds capacity and product breadth.
  • New products gaining traction: 33.5% of Q2 firearm sales from launches within last two years.
  • Ongoing shareholder returns: $16.1 m buybacks and $0.16 dividend declared.
Negative
  • Net loss: -$17.2 m in Q2 vs $8.3 m profit prior year; EPS -$1.05.
  • Gross margin collapse: 3.9% vs 22.3% y/y due to $17 m inventory rationalization charge.
  • Operating expenses spike: G&A up 46% from leadership transition and reorganization costs.
  • EBITDA down 84% to $2.3 m; margin only 1.7%.
  • Demand softness: distributor sell-through down 4% YTD; risk of further channel pressure.

Insights

TL;DR: Inventory charge and higher G&A drove a surprise loss; liquidity and backlog limit downside, but near-term earnings visibility weak.

The 25-ppt margin drop is the dominant story—$17 m of write-offs plus softer mix erased profitability despite flat revenue. Selling expense growth is moderate, but G&A jumped 46% as new leadership realigns the business. Cash generation is still positive ($25.9 m H1 CFO) and the zero-debt balance sheet provides strategic flexibility, evidenced by the all-cash Anderson deal and continued buybacks. However, EBITDA margin collapsed to 1.7% and management’s own data show distributor sell-through contracting 4%, suggesting further pressure if rationalization savings lag. Investors should watch Q3 for stabilization of gross margin, integration progress at Anderson and any uptick in channel demand.

TL;DR: Strategic reset—new CEO, product pruning, and capacity acquisition aim to reposition Ruger for growth once market normalizes.

Firearms demand remains cyclical and politically sensitive; Ruger is using the downturn to streamline SKUs, clean inventories and secure a Kentucky facility with experienced labor. New product vitality is encouraging—recent launches drove one-third of Q2 sales—and backlog of $263 m provides line-of-sight production. The company’s U.S. manufacturing footprint, lack of debt and captive insurance move help mitigate regulatory and legal risks. While the Q2 loss is painful, charges are largely non-cash. Success depends on executing cost take-outs and leveraging Anderson to widen the AR-style rifle line at competitive price points. If margins recover to historical mid-teens, the current valuation could look attractive.

Risultati Q2-25: Sturm Ruger ha registrato una perdita netta di 17,2 milioni di dollari (-1,05 dollari per azione) rispetto a un utile di 8,3 milioni dell'anno precedente, con un margine lordo sceso al 3,9% dal 22,3%. Le vendite nette sono rimaste quasi stabili a 132,5 milioni di dollari, ma una scrittura di inventario di 17 milioni, una riduzione dei ricavi di 5,7 milioni su modelli dismessi e un costo amministrativo straordinario di 3,7 milioni legato a un cambio di leadership hanno causato una perdita operativa di 20,7 milioni.

Nel semestre, le vendite nette sono salite a 268,2 milioni mentre la perdita netta ha raggiunto 9,5 milioni (-0,57 dollari per azione) e l'EBITDA è calato del 41% a 16,6 milioni. La liquidità, inclusi titoli di Stato, rimane solida a 101,4 milioni, senza debiti e con una linea di credito inutilizzata da 40 milioni, generando un indice di liquidità corrente di 4,0×.

Indicatori di domanda: le vendite ai distributori sono diminuite del 4% da inizio anno, ma gli ordini sono rimasti robusti: l'arretrato ordini è pari a 263 milioni (493 mila unità, prezzo medio di 534 dollari) e i nuovi prodotti hanno rappresentato il 33,5% del fatturato Q2 delle armi da fuoco. La produzione del Q2 è aumentata del 3% rispetto al trimestre precedente, ma l’inflazione dei costi e le svalutazioni hanno annullato i benefici di scala.

Allocazione del capitale ed eventi: l’azienda ha riacquistato 443 mila azioni per 16,1 milioni di dollari (prezzo medio 36,42 dollari), ha distribuito 6,9 milioni in dividendi e ha dichiarato un ulteriore dividendo di 0,16 dollari per azione (circa il 40% degli utili rettificati). Il 1° luglio 2025 Ruger ha acquisito Anderson Manufacturing per 16,4 milioni in contanti per ampliare capacità e gamma prodotti. La liquidità post-operazione resta abbondante.

Resultados del Q2-25: Sturm Ruger registró una pérdida neta de 17,2 millones de dólares (-1,05 dólares por acción) frente a una ganancia de 8,3 millones del año anterior, con un margen bruto que cayó al 3,9% desde el 22,3%. Las ventas netas se mantuvieron casi estables en 132,5 millones, pero una provisión por inventario de 17 millones, una reducción de ingresos de 5,7 millones por modelos descontinuados y un gasto único en administración y ventas de 3,7 millones relacionado con un cambio en la dirección provocaron una pérdida operativa de 20,7 millones.

En el periodo semestral, las ventas netas aumentaron a 268,2 millones, mientras que la pérdida neta alcanzó 9,5 millones (-0,57 dólares por acción) y el EBITDA cayó un 41% a 16,6 millones. El efectivo más valores del Tesoro se mantienen sólidos en 101,4 millones, sin deuda y con una línea de crédito revolvente no utilizada de 40 millones, generando una razón corriente de 4,0×.

Indicadores de demanda: las ventas a distribuidores cayeron un 4% en lo que va del año, pero los pedidos se mantuvieron resistentes: el pedido pendiente es de 263 millones (493 mil unidades, precio promedio de 534 dólares) y los nuevos productos contribuyeron con el 33,5% de los ingresos por armas en Q2. La producción en Q2 aumentó un 3% secuencialmente, pero la inflación de costos y las provisiones compensaron los beneficios de escala.

Asignación de capital y eventos: la compañía recompró 443 mil acciones por 16,1 millones (precio promedio 36,42 dólares), pagó 6,9 millones en dividendos y declaró un dividendo adicional de 0,16 dólares por acción (aproximadamente el 40% de las ganancias ajustadas). El 1 de julio de 2025, Ruger adquirió Anderson Manufacturing por 16,4 millones en efectivo para ampliar capacidad y líneas de productos. La liquidez después del cierre sigue siendo amplia.

2분기 25 결과: Sturm Ruger는 1년 전 830만 달러 이익과 비교해 1720만 달러 순손실(주당순손실 -1.05달러)을 기록했으며, 총이익률은 22.3%에서 3.9%로 급락했습니다. 순매출은 1억 3,250만 달러로 거의 변동이 없었으나, 1,700만 달러 재고 손상차손, 단종 모델 매출 570만 달러 감소, 그리고 리더십 교체와 관련된 370만 달러 일회성 관리비2,070만 달러 영업손실을 초래했습니다.

6개월 누적 기간 동안 순매출은 2억 6,820만 달러로 소폭 증가했고, 순손실은 950만 달러(-주당순손실 0.57달러)에 달했으며, EBITDA는 41% 감소한 1,660만 달러를 기록했습니다. 현금과 국채를 합한 유동성은 1억 140만 달러로 견고하며, 부채 없이 4,000만 달러 미사용 신용한도가 있어 유동비율은 4.0배입니다.

수요 지표: 유통업체의 판매량은 올해 들어 4% 감소했으나 주문은 견조하게 유지되어 미수주 잔고는 2억 6,300만 달러(49만 3천 단위, 평균 판매가격 534달러)이며, 신제품이 2분기 총기 매출의 33.5%를 차지했습니다. 2분기 생산량은 전분기 대비 3% 증가했으나 원가 상승과 평가손실이 규모의 경제 효과를 상쇄했습니다.

자본 배분 및 이벤트: 회사는 44만 3천 주를 1,610만 달러(평균 36.42달러)에 재매입했고, 690만 달러의 배당금을 지급했으며, 추가로 주당 0.16달러(조정 순이익의 약 40%) 배당을 선언했습니다. 2025년 7월 1일 Ruger는 Anderson Manufacturing을 1,640만 달러 현금으로 인수해 생산 능력과 제품 라인을 확장했습니다. 인수 후 유동성은 여전히 충분합니다.

Résultats du T2-25 : Sturm Ruger a enregistré une perte nette de 17,2 M$ (-1,05 $ par action) contre un bénéfice de 8,3 M$ l’année précédente, avec une marge brute en chute à 3,9 % contre 22,3 %. Les ventes nettes sont restées quasi stables à 132,5 M$, mais une dépréciation de stock de 17 M$, une réduction de revenus de 5,7 M$ liée à des modèles arrêtés et des frais G&A exceptionnels de 3,7 M$ liés à un changement de direction ont entraîné une perte opérationnelle de 20,7 M$.

Sur six mois, les ventes nettes ont atteint 268,2 M$, la perte nette s’est élevée à 9,5 M$ (-0,57 $ par action) et l’EBITDA a chuté de 41 % à 16,6 M$. La trésorerie et les titres du Trésor restent solides à 101,4 M$, sans dette et avec une ligne de crédit non utilisée de 40 M$, générant un ratio de liquidité courant de 4,0×.

Indicateurs de demande : les ventes aux distributeurs ont diminué de 4 % depuis le début de l’année, mais les commandes sont restées solides – le carnet de commandes s’élève à 263 M$ (493 000 unités, prix moyen de 534 $) et les nouveaux produits ont représenté 33,5 % du chiffre d’affaires armement du T2. La production du T2 a augmenté de 3 % séquentiellement, mais l’inflation des coûts et les dépréciations ont annulé les bénéfices d’échelle.

Allocation du capital & événements : la société a racheté 443 000 actions pour 16,1 M$ (prix moyen 36,42 $), versé 6,9 M$ de dividendes et déclaré un dividende supplémentaire de 0,16 $ par action (environ 40 % du bénéfice ajusté). Le 1er juillet 2025, Ruger a acquis Anderson Manufacturing pour 16,4 M$ en cash afin d’élargir ses capacités et sa gamme de produits. La liquidité post-clôture reste abondante.

Ergebnisse Q2-25: Sturm Ruger verzeichnete einen Nettoverlust von 17,2 Mio. USD (-1,05 USD je Aktie) gegenüber einem Gewinn von 8,3 Mio. USD im Vorjahr, wobei die Bruttomarge von 22,3 % auf 3,9 % einbrach. Der Nettoumsatz blieb mit 132,5 Mio. USD nahezu unverändert, doch eine Bestandsabschreibung von 17 Mio. USD, eine Umsatzminderung von 5,7 Mio. USD bei eingestellten Modellen und einmalige Verwaltungsaufwendungen von 3,7 Mio. USD im Zusammenhang mit einem Führungswechsel führten zu einem Betriebsverlust von 20,7 Mio. USD.

Im Halbjahreszeitraum stiegen die Nettoumsätze auf 268,2 Mio. USD, während der Nettoverlust 9,5 Mio. USD (-0,57 USD je Aktie) erreichte und das EBITDA um 41 % auf 16,6 Mio. USD sank. Die Liquidität inklusive Staatsanleihen bleibt mit 101,4 Mio. USD stark, ohne Schulden und mit einer ungenutzten revolvierenden Kreditlinie von 40 Mio., was eine aktuelle Liquiditätsquote von 4,0× ergibt.

Nachfrageindikatoren: Der Verkauf an Distributoren ging im Jahresverlauf um 4 % zurück, doch die Aufträge blieben robust – der Auftragsbestand liegt bei 263 Mio. USD (493.000 Einheiten, durchschnittlicher Verkaufspreis 534 USD), und neue Produkte trugen 33,5 % zum Waffenumsatz im Q2 bei. Die Produktion im Q2 stieg sequenziell um 3 %, doch Kosteninflation und Abschreibungen neutralisierten Skaleneffekte.

Kapitalallokation & Ereignisse: Das Unternehmen kaufte 443.000 Aktien für 16,1 Mio. USD zurück (Durchschnittspreis 36,42 USD), zahlte 6,9 Mio. USD Dividenden und erklärte eine weitere Dividende von 0,16 USD je Aktie (ca. 40 % des bereinigten Gewinns). Am 1. Juli 2025 erwarb Ruger Anderson Manufacturing für 16,4 Mio. USD in bar, um Kapazitäten und Produktlinien zu erweitern. Die Liquidität nach dem Abschluss bleibt reichlich.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 28, 2025

or

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from_______________ to _______________

 

Commission file number 1-10435

 

STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   06-0633559
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization)   identification no.)
     
One Lacey Place, Southport, Connecticut   06890
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

(203) 259-7843

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1 par value RGR New York Stock Exchange

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”, and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Large accelerated filer ☒ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company Emerging growth company

 

☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No

 

The number of shares outstanding of the issuer's common stock as of July 18, 2025: 16,162,030

 

 

 

INDEX

 

STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)  
     
  Condensed consolidated balance sheets – June 28, 2025 and December 31, 2024 3
     
  Condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income – Three and six months ended June 28, 2025 and June 29, 2024 5
     
  Condensed consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity – Six months ended June 28, 2025 and June 29, 2024 6
     
  Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows – Six months ended June 28, 2025 and June 29, 2024 8
     
  Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements 9
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 21
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 30
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 30
     
     
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 31
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors 31
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 32
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 32
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 32
     
Item 5. Other Information 33
     
Item 6. Exhibits 34
     
SIGNATURES 35

 

2 

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 

STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

   June 28, 2025  December 31, 2024
      (Note)
       
Assets          
           
Current Assets          
Cash  $23,272   $10,028 
Short-term investments   78,081    95,453 
Trade receivables, net   61,805    67,145 
           
Gross inventories (Note 4)   125,209    149,417 
Less LIFO reserve   (68,157)   (66,398)
Less excess and obsolescence reserve   (4,034)   (6,533)
Net inventories   53,018    76,486 
           
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   10,370    9,245 
Total Current Assets   226,546    258,357 
           
Property, plant and equipment   483,363    477,622 
Less allowances for depreciation   (416,037)   (406,373)
Net property, plant and equipment   67,326    71,249 
           
Deferred income taxes   19,121    16,681 
Other assets   36,542    37,747 
Total Assets  $349,535   $384,034 

 

Note:

 

The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2024 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements.

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

3 

 

STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

   June 28, 2025  December 31, 2024
      (Note)
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity          
           
Current Liabilities          
Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses  $32,589   $35,750 
Contract liabilities with customers (Note 3)   91    
 
Product liability   786    431 
Employee compensation and benefits   17,998    18,824 
Workers’ compensation   5,758    5,804 
Total Current Liabilities   57,222    60,809 
           
Employee compensation   1,485    1,835 
Product liability accrual   61    61 
Lease liabilities (Note 5)   1,434    1,747 
           
Contingent liabilities (Note 13)   
    
 
           
           
Stockholders’ Equity          
Common Stock, non-voting, par value $1:          
Authorized shares 50,000; none issued   
    
 
Common Stock, par value $1:          
Authorized shares – 40,000,000          
2025 – 24,490,478 issued,          
16,233,934 outstanding          
2024 – 24,467,983 issued,          
16,654,523 outstanding   24,490    24,468 
Additional paid-in capital   52,751    50,536 
Retained earnings   420,271    436,609 
Less: Treasury stock – at cost          
2025 – 8,256,544 shares          
2024 – 7,813,460 shares   (208,179)   (192,031)
Total Stockholders’ Equity   289,333    319,582 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity  $349,535   $384,034 

 

Note:

 

The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2024 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements.

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

4 

 

STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

   Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended
   June 28,
2025
  June 29,
2024
  June 28,
2025
  June 29,
2024
             
Net firearms sales  $131,567   $129,829   $266,762   $265,837 
Net castings sales   924    932    1,467    1,744 
Total net sales   132,491    130,761    268,229    267,581 
                     
Cost of products sold   127,345    101,607    233,188    209,024 
                     
Gross profit   5,146    29,154    35,041    58,557 
                     
Operating expenses:                    
Selling   10,277    9,484    19,690    19,190 
General and administrative   15,585    10,698    27,595    22,864 
Total operating expenses   25,862    20,182    47,285    42,054 
                     
Operating (loss) income   (20,716)   8,972    (12,244)   16,503 
                     
Other income:                    
Interest income   954    1,329    1,992    2,684 
Interest expense   (22)   (25)   (38)   (42)
Other income, net   396    179    649    357 
Total other income, net   1,328    1,483    2,603    2,999 
                     
(Loss) income before income taxes   (19,388)   10,455    (9,641)   19,502 
                     
Income taxes   (2,162)   2,191    (183)   4,154 
                     
Net (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income  $(17,226)  $8,264   $(9,458)  $15,348 
                     
Basic earnings per share  $(1.05)  $0.48   $(0.57)  $0.88 
                     
Diluted earnings per share  $(1.05)  $0.47   $(0.57)  $0.87 
                     
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - Basic   16,370,674    17,343,341    16,494,828    17,388,509 
                     
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - Diluted   16,370,674    17,618,508    16,494,828    17,615,244 
                     
Cash dividends per share  $0.18   $0.16   $0.42   $0.39 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

5 

 

STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

   Common
Stock
   Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   Retained
Earnings
   Treasury
Stock
   Total 
                     
Balance at December 31, 2024  $24,468   $50,536   $436,609   $(192,031)  $319,582 
                          
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss)             7,768         7,768 
                          
Common stock issued – compensation plans   5    (5)             
 
                          
Vesting of RSUs        (178)             (178)
                          
Dividends paid             (3,992)        (3,992)
                          
Unpaid dividends accrued             146         146 
                          
Recognition of stock-based compensation expense        1,146              1,146 
                          
Repurchase of 79,200 shares of common stock                  (2,991)   (2,991)
Balance at March 29, 2025  $24,473   $51,499   $440,531   $(195,022)  $321,481 
                          
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss)             (17,226)        (17,226)
                          
Common stock issued – compensation plans   17    (17)             
 
                          
Vesting of RSUs                       
 
                          
Dividends paid             (2,941)        (2,941)
                          
Unpaid dividends accrued             (93)        (93)
                          
Recognition of stock-based compensation expense        1,269              1,269 
                          
Repurchase of 363,884 shares of common stock                  (13,157)   (13,157)
Balance at June 28, 2025  $24,490   $52,751   $420,271   $(208,179)  $289,333 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

6 

 

STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

   Common
Stock
   Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   Retained
Earnings
   Treasury
Stock
   Total 
                     
Balance at December 31, 2023  $24,437   $46,849   $418,058   $(157,623)  $331,721 
                          
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss)             7,084         7,084 
                          
Common stock issued – compensation plans   18    (18)             
 
                          
Vesting of RSUs        (624)             (624)
                          
Dividends paid             (4,080)        (4,080)
                          
Unpaid dividends accrued             (8)        (8)
                          
Recognition of stock-based compensation expense        1,082              1,082 
                          
Repurchase of 75,024 shares of common stock                  (3,219)   (3,219)
Balance at March 30, 2024  $24,455   $47,289   $421,054   $(160,842)  $331,956 
                          
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss)             8,264         8,264 
                          
Common stock issued – compensation plans   13    (13)             
 
                          
Vesting of RSUs                       
 
                          
Dividends paid             (2,707)        (2,707)
                          
Unpaid dividends accrued             (60)        (60)
                          
Recognition of stock-based compensation expense        1,070              1,070 
                          
Repurchase of 402,893 shares of common stock                  (17,057)   (17,057)
Balance at June 29, 2024  $24,468   $48,346   $426,551   $(177,899)  $321,466 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

7 

 

STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

   Six Months Ended
   June 28, 2025  June 29, 2024
       
Operating Activities          
Net (loss) income  $(9,458)  $15,348 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   11,143    11,137 
Stock-based compensation   2,415    2,152 
Excess and obsolescence inventory reserve   40   (467)
Inventory and other asset write-off   17,002    
 
Loss on disposal of assets   185    
 
Deferred income taxes   (2,440)   (2,751)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Trade receivables   5,340    3,745 
Inventories   10,247    6,945 
Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses   (3,194)   (2,770)
Contract liabilities with customers   91    (149)
Employee compensation and benefits   (1,123)   (8,469)
Product liability   355    (305)
Prepaid expenses, other assets and other liabilities   (4,726)   1,669 
Cash provided by operating activities   25,877    26,085 
           
Investing Activities          
Property, plant and equipment additions   (6,746)   (10,414)
Purchases of short-term investments   (63,793)   (76,409)
Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments   81,165    80,404 
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities   10,626    (6,419)
           
Financing Activities          
Remittance of taxes withheld from employees related to share-based compensation   (178)   (624)
Repurchase of common stock   (16,148)   (20,276)
Dividends paid   (6,933)   (6,787)
Cash used for financing activities   (23,259)   (27,687)
           
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   13,244    (8,021)
           
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   10,028    15,174 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $23,272   $7,153 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

8 

 

STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share)

 

 

NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements.

 

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 28, 2025 may not be indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2025. These financial statements have been prepared on a basis that is substantially consistent with the accounting principles applied in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

 

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Organization:

 

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (the “Company”) is principally engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of firearms to domestic customers. Approximately 99% of sales are from firearms. Export sales accounted for approximately 5% of total sales for each of the six month periods ended June 28, 2025 and June 29, 2024, respectively. The Company’s design and manufacturing operations are located in the United States and almost all product content is domestic. The Company’s firearms are sold through a select number of independent wholesale distributors, principally to the commercial sporting market.

 

The Company also manufactures investment castings made from steel alloys and metal injection molding (“MIM”) parts for internal use in its firearms and for sale to unaffiliated, third-party customers. Approximately 1% of sales are from the castings segment.

 

Principles of Consolidation:

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

 

Revenue Recognition:

 

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”). Substantially all product sales are sold FOB (free on board) shipping point. Customary payment terms are 2% 30 days, net 40 days. Generally, all performance obligations are satisfied when product is shipped and the customer takes ownership and assumes the risk of loss. In some instances, sales include multiple performance obligations. The most common of these instances relates to sales promotion programs under which downstream customers are entitled to receive no charge products based on their purchases of certain of the Company’s products from the independent distributors. The fulfillment of these no charge products is the Company’s responsibility. In such instances, the Company allocates the revenue of the promotional sales based on the estimated level of participation in the sales promotional program and the timing of the shipment of all of the firearms included in the promotional program, including the no charge firearms. Revenue is recognized proportionally as each performance obligation is satisfied, based on the relative customary price of each product. Customary prices are generally determined based on the prices charged to the independent distributors. The net change in contract liabilities for a given period is reported as an increase or decrease to sales.

 

9 

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments:

 

The carrying amounts of financial instruments, including cash, short-term investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these items.

 

The Company’s short-term investments consist of United States Treasury instruments, which mature within one year, and investments in a bank-managed money market fund that invests exclusively in United States Treasury obligations and is valued at the net asset value ("NAV") daily closing price, as reported by the fund, based on the amortized cost of the fund’s securities. The NAV is used as a practical expedient to estimate fair value. This practical expedient is not used when it is determined to be probable that the fund will sell the investment for an amount different than the reported NAV.

 

Use of Estimates:

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

 

In March 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued the final rule under SEC Release No. 33-11275 and 34-99678, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors, requiring public companies to provide certain climate-related information in their registration statements and annual reports. The final rules will require information about a company’s climate-related risks that have materially impacted or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on its business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition, and the actual and potential material impacts of any identified climate-related risks on the company’s strategy, business model and outlook, as well as relating to assessment, management, oversight and mitigation of such material risks, material climate-related targets and goals, and material greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, certain disclosures related to severe weather events and other natural conditions will be required in the audited financial statements. The first phase of the final rule is effective for fiscal years beginning in 2025. Disclosure for prior periods is only required if it was previously disclosed in an SEC filing. On April 4, 2024, the SEC voluntarily stayed implementation of the final rule to facilitate the orderly judicial resolution of pending legal challenges to the rule. On March 27, 2025, the SEC voted to end its defense of these rules, and sent a letter to the court before which the rules are being challenged withdrawing its defense of the rules and stating that SEC counsel is no longer authorized to advance the arguments made in the brief that the SEC had filed. We are currently evaluating the impact on our disclosures of adopting this new pronouncement.

 

10 

 

In December of 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures.” The updated accounting guidance requires expanded income tax disclosures, including the disaggregation of existing disclosures related to the effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Prospective application is required, with retrospective application permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the updated guidance will have on its financial statement disclosures.

 

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, “Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (“ASU 2024-03”).” This guidance requires the disaggregation of certain expense captions into specified categories in disclosures within the notes to the financial statements to provide enhanced transparency into the expense captions presented on the statement of earnings. It is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. Adoption may be applied either prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date of ASU 2024-03 or retrospectively to any or all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is evaluating the impact of this guidance on the Company’s related disclosures.

 

 

NOTE 3 - REVENUE RECOGNITION AND CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

 

The impact of ASC 606 on revenue recognized during the three and six months ended June 28, 2025 and June 29, 2024 is as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended
    June 28,
2025
  June 29,
2024
  June 28,
2025
  June 29,
2024
             
Contract liabilities with customers at beginning of period  $789   $30   $
   $149 
                     
Revenue deferred   (325)   
    464    
 
                     
Revenue recognized   (373)   (30)   (373)   (149)
Contract liabilities with customers at end of period  $91   $
   $91   $
 

 

As more fully described in the Revenue Recognition section of Note 2, the deferral of revenue and subsequent recognition thereof relates to certain of the Company’s sales promotion programs that include the future shipment of free products. The Company expects the remaining deferred revenue from the contract liabilities with customers to be recognized in the third quarter of 2025.

 

Practical Expedients and Exemptions

 

The Company has elected to account for shipping and handling activities that occur after control of the related product transfers to the customer as fulfillment activities that are recognized upon shipment of the goods.

 

11 

 

 

NOTE 4 - INVENTORIES

 

Inventories are valued using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method can be made only at the end of each year based on the inventory levels and costs existing at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations must necessarily be based on management's estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs. Because these are subject to many factors beyond management's control, interim results are subject to the final year-end LIFO inventory valuation.

 

Inventories consist of the following:

 

   June 28, 2025  December 31, 2024
       
Inventory at FIFO          
Finished products  $24,306   $26,022 
Materials and work in process   100,903    123,395 
           
Gross inventories   125,209    149,417 
Less:  LIFO reserve   (68,157)   (66,398)
Less:  excess and obsolescence reserve   (4,034)   (6,533)
Net inventories  $53,018   $76,486 

 

 

NOTE 5 - LEASED ASSETS

 

The Company leases certain of its real estate and equipment. The Company has evaluated all its leases and determined that all are operating leases under the definitions of the guidance of ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The Company’s lease agreements generally do not require material variable lease payments, residual value guarantees or restrictive covenants.

 

Under the provisions of ASU 2016-02, the Company records right-of-use assets equal to the present value of the contractual liability for future lease payments. The table below presents the right-of-use assets and related lease liabilities recognized on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 28, 2025:

 

   Balance Sheet Line Item  June 28, 2025
Right-of-use assets  Other assets  $2,058 
         
Operating lease liabilities        
         
Current portion  Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses  $624 
         
Noncurrent portion  Lease liabilities   1,434 
         
Total operating lease liabilities     $2,058 

 

The depreciable lives of right-of-use assets are limited by the lease term and are amortized on a straight line basis over the life of the lease.

 

The Company’s leases generally do not provide an implicit interest rate, and therefore the Company calculates an incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of its operating lease liabilities.

12 

 

 

Certain of the Company’s lease agreements contain renewal options at the Company’s discretion. The Company does not recognize right-of-use assets or lease liabilities for leases of one year or less or for renewal periods unless it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise the renewal option at the inception of the lease or when a triggering event occurs.

 

The table below includes cash paid for our operating lease liabilities, other non-cash information, our weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate:

 

   Six Months Ended
   June 28, 2025  June 29, 2024
       
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities  $161   $432 
           
Cash amounts paid for short-term leases  $81   $189 
           
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities  $   $ 
           
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)   7.2    7.9 
           
Weighted average discount rate   8.0%    8.0% 

 

The following table reconciles the undiscounted future minimum lease payments to the total operating lease liabilities recognized on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 28, 2025:

 

Remainder of 2025  $383 
2026   771 
2027   295 
2028   160 
2029   160 
Thereafter   800 
Total undiscounted future minimum lease payments   2,569 
Less: Difference between undiscounted lease payments & the present value of future lease payments   (511)
Total operating lease liabilities  $2,058 

 

 

NOTE 6 - LINE OF CREDIT

 

On June 6, 2024, the Company amended its existing $40 million unsecured revolving line of credit agreement with a bank, which now expires January 7, 2028. Borrowings under this new facility bear interest at the applicable Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), plus 150 basis points, plus an additional adjustment of eight basis points. The Company is also charged one-quarter of a percent (0.25%) per year on the unused portion. At June 28, 2025, the Company was in compliance with the terms and covenants of the credit facility and the line of credit was unused.

 

 

13 

 

NOTE 7 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

 

The Company sponsors a 401(k) plan that covers substantially all employees. The Company matches a certain portion of employee contributions using the safe harbor guidelines contained in the Internal Revenue Code. Expenses related to these matching contributions totaled $1.0 million and $2.2 million for the three and six months ended June 28, 2025, respectively, and $1.0 million and $2.2 million for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, respectively. The Company plans to contribute approximately $2.0 million to the plan in matching employee contributions during the remainder of 2025.

 

In addition, the Company provided supplemental discretionary contributions to the 401(k) plan totaling $1.6 million and $3.6 million for the three and six months ended June 28, 2025, respectively, and $1.8 million and $3.8 million for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, respectively. The Company plans to contribute approximately $3.0 million in supplemental contributions to the plan during the remainder of 2025.

 

 

NOTE 8 - INCOME TAXES

 

The Company's 2025 and 2024 effective tax rates differ from the statutory federal tax rate due principally to the availability of research and development tax credits, state income taxes, and the nondeductibility of certain executive compensation. The Company’s effective income tax rate was 11.2% and 1.9% for the three and six months ended June 28, 2025, respectively. The Company’s effective income tax rate was 21.0% and 21.3% for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, respectively.

 

Income tax payments totaled $1.1 million and $3.1 million for the three and six months ended June 28, 2025, respectively. Income tax payments totaled $9.4 million for both the three and six month periods ended June 29, 2024.

 

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal and state income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2021.

 

The Company does not believe it has included any “uncertain tax positions” in its federal income tax return or any of the state income tax returns it is currently filing. The Company has made an evaluation of the potential impact of additional state taxes being assessed by jurisdictions in which the Company does not currently consider itself liable. The Company does not anticipate that such additional taxes, if any, would result in a material change to its financial position.

 

 

14 

 

NOTE 9 - EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Set forth below is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share calculations for the periods indicated:

 

   Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended
   June 28, 2025  June 29, 2024  June 28, 2025  June 29, 2024
Numerator:                    
Net (loss) income  $(17,226)  $8,264   $(9,458)  $15,348 
                     
Denominator:                    
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – Basic   16,370,674    17,343,341    16,494,828    17,388,509 
                     
Dilutive effect of options and restricted stock units outstanding under the Company’s employee compensation plans   
    275,167    
    226,735 
                     
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – Diluted   16,370,674    17,618,508    16,494,828    17,615,244 

 

The dilutive effect of outstanding options and restricted stock units is calculated using the treasury stock method. There were no stock options that were anti-dilutive and therefore not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation.

 

 

NOTE 10 - COMPENSATION PLANS

 

In May 2017, the Company’s shareholders approved the 2017 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2017 SIP”) under which employees, independent contractors, and non-employee directors may be granted stock options, restricted stock, deferred stock awards, and stock appreciation rights, any of which may or may not require the satisfaction of performance objectives. Vesting requirements are determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The Company reserved 750,000 shares for issuance under the 2017 SIP.

 

In June 2023, the Company’s shareholders approved the 2023 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2023 SIP”) under which employees, independent contractors, and non-employee directors may be granted stock options, restricted stock, deferred stock awards, and stock appreciation rights, any of which may or may not require the satisfaction of performance objectives. Vesting requirements are determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The Company reserved 1,000,000 shares for issuance under the 2023 SIP, of which 456,000 shares remain available for future grants as of June 28, 2025. Any shares remaining from the 2017 SIP will be available for future grants under the terms of the 2023 SIP. As of June 28, 2025, approximately 120,000 shares remained unawarded from the 2017 SIP. Since the shareholder approval of the 2023 SIP, no additional awards have been or will be granted under the 2017 SIP. Previously granted and outstanding awards under the 2017 SIP will remain subject to the terms of the 2017 SIP.

 

15 

 

Restricted Stock Units

 

The Company grants performance-based and retention-based restricted stock units to senior employees. The vesting of the performance-based awards is dependent on the achievement of corporate objectives established by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and a three-year vesting period. The retention-based awards are subject only to a three-year vesting period. Additionally, the Company awarded its new CEO a one-time award of 40,000 RSUs, which shall convert into shares of the Company’s Common Stock on a one-to-one basis when vested, a portion of which shall be subject to time-based vesting and a portion of which shall be subject to performance-based vesting. There were 275,873 restricted stock units issued during the six months ended June 28, 2025. Total compensation costs related to these restricted stock units are $10.6 million.

 

Compensation costs related to all outstanding restricted stock units recognized in the statements of income aggregated $1.3 million and $2.4 million for the three and six months ended June 28, 2025, respectively, and $1.1 million and $2.2 million for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, respectively.

 

 

NOTE 11 - OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

The Company has two reportable segments: firearms and castings. The firearms segment manufactures and sells rifles, pistols, and revolvers principally to a select number of independent wholesale distributors primarily located in the United States. The castings segment manufactures and sells steel investment castings and metal injection molding parts.

 

Selected operating segment financial information follows:

 

(in thousands)  Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended
   June 28,
2025
  June 29,
2024
  June 28,
2025
  June 29,
2024
Net Sales                    
Firearms  $131,567   $129,829   $266,762   $265,837 
Castings                    
Unaffiliated   924    932    1,467    1,744 
Intersegment   6,387    8,104    13,609    16,646 
    7,311    9,036    15,076    18,390 
Eliminations   (6,387)   (8,104)   (13,609)   (16,646)
   $132,491   $130,761   $268,229   $267,581 
Costs of Goods Sold                    
Firearms  $125,727   $100,576   $230,981   $207,045 
Castings                    
Unaffiliated   1,618    1,031    2,207    1,979 
Intersegment   6,387    8,104    13,609    16,646 
    8,005    9,135    15,816    18,625 
Eliminations   (6,387)   (8,104)   (13,609)   (16,646)
   $127,345   $101,607   $233,188   $209,024 

 

16 

 

   Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended
   June 28,
2025
  June 29,
2024
  June 28,
2025
  June 29,
2024
Gross Profit (Loss)                    
Firearms  $5,840   $29,253   $35,781   $58,792 
Castings   (694)   (99)   (740)   (235)
   $5,146   $29,154   $35,041   $58,557 
Operating Income (Loss)                    
Firearms  $(19,838)  $9,240   $(11,183)  $17,092 
Castings   (878)   (268)   (1,061)   (589)
   $(20,716)  $8,972   $(12,244)  $16,503 
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes                    
Firearms  $(19,690)  $9,465   $(10,932)  $17,481 
Castings   (875)   (268)   (1,020)   (589)
Corporate   1,177    1,258    2,311    2,610 
   $(19,388)  $10,455   $(9,641)  $19,502 
Depreciation                    
Firearms  $4,987   $4,632   $9,975   $9,744 
Castings   347    435    694    890 
   $5,334   $5,067   $10,669   $10,634 
Capital Expenditures                    
Firearms  $5,514   $8,490   $6,548   $10,125 
Castings   108    136    198    289 
   $5,622   $8,626   $6,746   $10,414 

   June 28,
2025
  December 31,
2024
Identifiable Assets          
Firearms  $194,108   $230,024 
Castings   8,780    9,303 
Corporate   146,647    144,707 
   $349,535   $384,034 
Goodwill          
Firearms  $3,055   $3,055 
Castings   209    209 
   $3,264   $3,264 

 

 

NOTE 12 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

The Company contracts with the National Rifle Association (“NRA”) for some of its promotional and advertising activities. Payments made to the NRA in the three and six months ended June 28, 2025 totaled $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively. Payments made to the NRA in the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 totaled $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively. One of the Company’s Directors also serves as a Director on the Board of the NRA.

 

17 

 

The Company is a member of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (“NSSF”), the firearm industry trade association. Payments made to the NSSF in the three and six months ended June 28, 2025 totaled $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively. Payments made to the NSSF in the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 totaled $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively. Two of the Company’s Directors also serve on the Board of the NSSF.

 

 

NOTE 13 - CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

 

As of June 28, 2025, the Company was a defendant in seven (7) lawsuits and is aware of certain other claims. The lawsuits generally fall into four (4) categories: municipal litigation, breach of contract, unfair trade practices, and trademark litigation. Each is discussed in turn below.

 

Municipal Litigation

 

Municipal litigation generally includes those cases brought by cities or other governmental entities against firearms manufacturers, distributors and retailers seeking to recover damages allegedly arising out of the misuse of firearms by third parties. There are three lawsuits of this type: the City of Gary, filed in Indiana State Court in 1999; The City of Buffalo, filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York for Erie County on December 20, 2022; and The City of Rochester, filed in the Supreme Court for the State of New York for Monroe County on December 21, 2022, each of which is described in more detail below.

 

The City of Gary seeks damages, among other things, for the costs of medical care, police and emergency services, public health services, and other services as well as punitive damages. In addition, nuisance abatement and/or injunctive relief is sought to change the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution practices of the various Defendants. The Complaint alleges, among other claims, negligence in the design of products, public nuisance, negligent distribution and marketing, negligence per se and deceptive advertising. The case does not allege a specific injury to a specific individual as a result of the misuse or use of any of the Company's products. After a long procedural history, this matter is back before the Indiana Court of Appeals, where briefing was recently completed.

 

The City of Buffalo v. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., et al. and The City of Rochester v. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., et al were filed one day apart in New York State Court, naming a number of firearm manufacturers, distributors, and retailers as Defendants, including the Company. The complaints are virtually identical and purport to state causes of action for violations of Sections 898, 349 and 350 of the New York General Business Law, as well as common law public nuisance. Generally, Plaintiffs alleges that the criminal misuse of firearms in their cities is the result of the manufacturing, sales, marketing, and distribution practices of the Defendants. Both matters were timely removed to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York and were consolidated for pretrial purposes only. Those matters were stayed pending the outcome of a different matter that challenges New York’s law.

 

Estados Unidos Mexicanos v. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., et al. was filed by the Country of Mexico and named seven Defendants, mostly U.S.-based firearms manufacturers, including the Company. The Complaint advanced a variety of legal theories including negligence, public nuisance, unjust enrichment, restitution, and others.  Plaintiff essentially alleged that Defendants design, manufacture, distribute, market and sell firearms in a way that they know results in the illegal trafficking of firearms into Mexico, where they are used by Mexican drug cartels for criminal activities. 

 

On June 17, 2024, the District Court heard argument on pending motions to dismiss. On August 7, 2024, the Court granted the motions, dismissing Ruger and some of the other Defendants from the case, but did not enter judgement in favor of these Defendants.  Subsequently, the Supreme Court granted the Defendants’ Petition for Writ of Certiorari.  With the dismissal of Ruger and other Defendants on personal jurisdiction grounds, the remaining Defendants prosecuted the appeal before the Supreme Court and oral argument was held on March 4, 2025.  On June 5, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled that because the Plaintiff’s complaint does not plausibly allege that the defendant gun manufacturers aided and abetted gun dealers’ unlawful sales of firearms to Mexican traffickers and the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act bars the lawsuit.

 

18 

 

Breach of Contract

 

The Company is a defendant in Jones v. Sturm, Ruger & Co., a purported class action lawsuit arising out of a data breach at Freestyle Solutions, Inc., the vendor who was hosting the Company’s eCommerce website at the time of the breach. The matter was mediated and the parties agreed to a settlement in principle, which is being finalized.

 

Unfair Trade Practices

 

Estate of Suzanne Fountain v. Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., and Estate of Nevin Stanisic v. Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. are pending in Connecticut state court and arise out of the criminal shootings at the King Soopers supermarket in Boulder, Colorado on March 22, 2021. The Complaints allege that the Company’s advertising and marketing of the Ruger AR-556 pistol violate the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act.

 

The Fountain and Stanisic cases were consolidated for discovery purposes only and transferred by the court to the Complex Litigation Docket. The Company is vigorously defending these matters.

 

Trademark Litigation

 

The Company is a defendant in FN Herstal, et al. v. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., which is pending in North Carolina. The Complaint alleges that the Company’s use of the initialism “SFAR” in connection with the marketing of its Small Frame Autoloading Rifle infringes the Plaintiffs’ SCAR trademark. The Complaint alleges violations of the Lanham Act and the North Carolina Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, as well as trademark infringement under North Carolina common law. The parties are awaiting decision on dispositive motions.

 

Summary of Claimed Damages and Explanation of Product Liability Accruals

 

Punitive damages, as well as compensatory damages, are demanded in certain of the lawsuits and claims. In many instances, the plaintiff does not seek a specified amount of money, though aggregate amounts ultimately sought may exceed product liability accruals and applicable insurance coverage.

 

For product liability claims made between July 10, 2000 and August 31, 2024, insurance coverage was provided on an annual basis for losses exceeding $5 million per claim, or an aggregate maximum loss of $10 million annually, except for certain claims brought by governments or municipalities, which are excluded from coverage. Insurance coverage was not renewed with incumbent carriers effective September 1, 2024. Rather, the Company established a wholly-owned captive insurance company for claims made on or after September 1, 2024.

 

The Company management monitors the status of known claims and the product liability accrual, which includes amounts for asserted and unasserted claims. While it is not possible to forecast the outcome of litigation or the timing of costs, in the opinion of management, after consultation with special and corporate counsel, it is not probable and is unlikely that litigation, including punitive damage claims, will have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the Company, but may have a material impact on the Company's financial results for a particular period.

 

19 

 

Product liability claim payments are made when appropriate if, as, and when claimants and the Company reach agreement upon an amount to finally resolve all claims. Legal costs are paid as the lawsuits and claims develop, the timing of which may vary greatly from case to case. A time schedule cannot be determined in advance with any reliability concerning when payments will be made in any given case.

 

Provision is made for product liability claims based upon many factors related to the severity of the alleged injury and potential liability exposure, based upon prior claim experience. Because the Company's experience in defending these lawsuits and claims is that unfavorable outcomes are typically not probable or estimable, only in rare cases is an accrual established for such costs.

 

In most cases, an accrual is established only for estimated legal defense costs. Product liability accruals are periodically reviewed to reflect then-current estimates of possible liabilities and expenses incurred to date and reasonably anticipated in the future. Threatened product liability claims are reflected in the Company's product liability accrual on the same basis as actual claims; i.e., an accrual is made for reasonably anticipated possible liability and claims handling expenses on an ongoing basis.

 

Often, a Complaint does not specify the amount of damages being sought and a range of reasonably possible losses relating to unfavorable outcomes cannot be made. The dollar amount of damages claimed at December 31, 2024, December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was de minimis. The amount claimed is set forth as an indication of possible maximum liability the Company might be required to incur in these cases (regardless of the likelihood or reasonable probability of any or all of this amount being awarded to claimants) as a result of adverse judgments that are sustained on appeal.

 

 

NOTE 14 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On July 25, 2025, the Board of Directors authorized a dividend of 16¢ per share, for shareholders of record as of August 15, 2025, payable on August 29, 2025.

 

On July 1, 2025 the Company announced the asset purchase of Anderson Manufacturing (“Anderson”), a manufacturer of firearms and firearm accessories based in Hebron, Kentucky, for $16.4 million in cash. This strategic purchase includes Anderson’s manufacturing facility, equipment and machinery, inventory, certain assets and liabilities, and all intellectual property related to Anderson. The acquisition will provide Ruger the opportunity to work with a skilled and experienced workforce, strengthen its production capabilities and expand its product offerings. The transaction was funded by the Company with cash on hand and will be accounted for in accordance with ASC 805 - Business Combinations. ASC 805 requires, among other things, an assignment of the acquisition consideration transferred to the sellers for the tangible and intangible assets acquired, using the bottom up approach, to estimate their value at acquisition date. Any excess of the fair value of the purchase consideration over these identified net assets will be recorded as goodwill. The Company has not yet completed its purchase price allocation and fair value assessments of the assets acquired.

 

The Company has evaluated events and transactions occurring subsequent to June 28, 2025 and determined that there were no other unreported events or transactions that would have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.

20 

 

 

ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Company Overview

 

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (the “Company”) is principally engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of firearms to domestic customers. Approximately 99% of sales are from firearms. Export sales accounted for approximately 5% of total sales for each of the six month periods ended June 28, 2025 and June 29, 2024. The Company’s design and manufacturing operations are located in the United States and almost all product content is domestic. The Company’s firearms are sold through a select number of independent wholesale distributors, principally to the commercial sporting market.

 

The Company also manufactures investment castings made from steel alloys and metal injection molding (“MIM”) parts for internal use in its firearms and for sale to unaffiliated, third-party customers. Less than 1% of sales are from the castings segment.

 

Orders for many models of firearms from the independent distributors tend to be stronger in the first quarter of the year and weaker in the third quarter of the year. This is due in part to the timing of the distributor show season, which occurs during the first quarter.

 

Results of Operations

 

During the six months ended June 28, 2025 the Company has undertaken several strategic initiatives to enhance its operational and market positioning. These initiatives include:

 

A leadership transition to welcome a new CEO and evolve its leadership structure, along with an organizational realignment designed to improve efficiency and effectiveness,
An inventory rationalization, in which the Company revised its product strategy for 2025 and beyond and reassessed its raw material, work-in-process and finished goods inventories to identify and reserve for inventory that is now excess, obsolete or ready to be discontinued due to the revised product roadmaps, including legacy models that have run their lifecycle, products that are no longer part of the long-term strategy, and Marlin-related items that are not part of the product roadmap for that brand, and
A product repositioning to address its product strategy for the future and take a hard look at current market conditions, consumer demand and overall economics to identify areas where it has desirable products, with strong features that need to reach its customers at a better price point.

 

These initiatives impacted the results of operations for the three month period ending June 28, 2025 as follows, which reduced diluted earnings per share $1.46:

 

Sales reduction of $5.7 million related to the sale of 67,000 units of discontinued models
Increased cost of sales of $17.0 million, reflecting the write-off of inventory and other assets related to the revised product strategy and product roadmap
Increased general and administrative expenses of $3.7 million related to the leadership transition and organizational realignment

  

21 

 

Demand

 

The estimated unit sell-through of the Company’s products from the independent distributors to retailers decreased 4% in the first half of 2025 compared to the prior year period. For the same period, National Instant Criminal Background Check System (“NICS”) background checks (as adjusted by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (“NSSF”)) decreased 4%. Estimated sell-through from the independent distributors to retailers and total adjusted NICS background checks for the trailing six quarters follow:

 

   2025  2024
   Q2  Q1  Q4  Q3  Q2  Q1
                   
Estimated Units Sold from Distributors to Retailers (1)   328,500    364,700    410,500    336,300    327,800    396,700 
                               
Total adjusted NICS Background Checks (thousands) (2)   3,251    3,817    4,460    3,432    3,364    3,983 

 

(1)The estimates for each period were calculated by taking the beginning inventory at the distributors, plus shipments from the Company to distributors during the period, less the ending inventory at distributors. These estimates are only a proxy for actual market demand as they:

 

Rely on data provided by independent distributors that are not verified by the Company,
Do not consider potential timing issues within the distribution channel, including goods-in-transit, and
  Do not consider fluctuations in inventory at retail.

 

(2)NICS background checks are performed when the ownership of most firearms, either new or used, is transferred by a Federal Firearms Licensee. NICS background checks are also performed for permit applications, permit renewals, and other administrative reasons.  

 

The adjusted NICS data presented above was derived by the NSSF by subtracting out NICS checks that are not directly related to the sale of a firearm, including checks used for concealed carry (“CCW”) permit application checks, as well as checks on active CCW permit databases. The adjusted NICS checks represent less than half of the total NICS checks.

 

Adjusted NICS data can be impacted by changes in state laws and regulations and any directives and interpretations issued by governmental agencies.

 

Orders Received and Ending Backlog

 

The Company uses the estimated unit sell-through of its products from the independent distributors to retailers, along with inventory levels at the independent distributors and at the Company, as the key metrics for planning production levels. The Company generally does not use the orders received or ending backlog for planning production levels.

 

22 

 

The units ordered, value of orders received, average sales price of units ordered, and ending backlog for the trailing six quarters are as follows (dollars in millions, except average sales price):

 

(All amounts shown are net of Federal Excise Tax of 10% for handguns and 11% for long guns.)

 

   2025  2024
   Q2  Q1  Q4  Q3  Q2  Q1
                   
Units Ordered   355,900    410,000    374,300    316,900    250,500    472,600 
                               
Orders Received  $113.7   $154.0   $126.3   $109.4   $99.5   $198.2 
                               
Average Sales Price of Units Ordered  $319   $376   $337   $345   $397   $419 
                               
Ending Backlog  $263.1   $275.2   $252.9   $268.7   $272.2   $296.2 
                               
Average Sales Price of Ending Unit Backlog  $534   $552   $568   $572   $567   $523 

 

Production

 

The Company reviews the estimated sell-through from the independent distributors to retailers, as well as inventory levels at the independent distributors and at the Company to plan production levels. The Company’s overall production in the second quarter of 2025 increased 3% from the first quarter of 2025.

 

Summary Unit Data

 

Firearms unit data for the trailing six quarters are as follows (dollar amounts shown are net of Federal Excise Tax of 10% for handguns and 11% for long guns):

 

   2025  2024
   Q2  Q1  Q4  Q3  Q2  Q1
                   
Units Ordered   355,900    410,000    374,300    316,900    250,500    472,600 
                               
Units Produced   381,600    372,000    364,300    330,300    370,400    314,500 
                               
Units Shipped   361,400    356,700    398,700    327,400    336,300    345,400 
                               
Average Sales Price of Units Shipped  $349   $379   $364   $371   $386   $394 
                               
Ending Unit Backlog   493,100    498,600    445,300    469,700    480,200    566,000 

 

23 

 

Inventories

 

During the first half of 2025, the Company’s finished goods inventory increased by 35,500 units and distributor inventories of the Company’s products increased by 24,900 units.

 

Inventory unit data for the trailing six quarters follows:

 

   2025  2024
   Q2  Q1  Q4  Q3  Q2  Q1
                   
Company Inventory   150,700    130,500    115,200    149,600    146,700    112,600 
Distributor Inventory (1)   220,700    187,900    195,800    207,600    216,500    208,000 
                               
Total Inventory (2)   371,400    318,400    311,000    357,200    363,200    320,600 

 

(1)Distributor ending inventory is provided by the Company’s independent distributors. These numbers do not include goods-in-transit inventory that has been shipped from the Company but not yet received by the distributors.

 

(2)This total does not include inventory at retailers. The Company does not have access to data on retailer inventories of the Company’s products.

 

Net Sales, Cost of Products Sold, and Gross Profit

 

Net sales, cost of products sold, and gross profit data for the three months ended (dollars in millions):

 

   June 28, 2025  June 29, 2024  Change  % Change
Net firearms sales  $131.6   $129.8   $1.8    1.3% 
                     
Net castings sales   0.9    1.0    (0.1)   (0.9%)
                     
Total net sales   132.5    130.8    1.7    1.3% 
                     
Cost of products sold   127.4    101.6    25.8    25.3% 
                     
Gross profit  $5.1   $29.2   $(24.1)   (82.3%)
                     
Gross margin   3.9%    22.3%    (18.4%)   (82.5%)

 

Total consolidated net sales and net firearms sales increased slightly for the three months ended June 28, 2025, despite the $5.7 million reduction related to the close out of 67,000 units of discontinued models. 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 three months ended June 28, 2025. New product sales include only major new products that were introduced in the past two years.

 

The decreased gross profit for the three months ended June 28, 2025 is attributable to inventory rationalization write-offs taken during the quarter and the aforementioned sales reductions, partially off-set by favorable leveraging of fixed costs resulting from increased production.

 

24 

 

The decrease in gross margin for the three months ended June 28, 2025 is attributable to the aforementioned factors.

 

Net sales, cost of products sold, and gross profit data for the six months ended (dollars in millions):

 

   June 28, 2025  June 29, 2024  Change  % Change
Net firearms sales  $266.7   $265.9   $0.8    0.3% 
                     
Net castings sales   1.5    1.7    (0.2)   (15.9%)
                     
Total net sales   268.2    267.6    0.7    0.2% 
                     
Cost of products sold   233.2    209.0    24.2    11.6% 
                     
Gross profit  $35.0   $58.6   $(23.6)   (40.2%)
                     
Gross margin   13.1%    21.9%    (8.8%)   (40.2%)

 

Total consolidated net sales and net firearms sales increased slightly for the six months ended June 28, 2025, despite the $5.7 million reduction related to the close out of 67,000 units of discontinued models. Sales of new products, including the RXM pistol, Super Wrangler revolver, Marlin lever-action rifles, and American Centerfire Rifle Generation II, represented $82.6 million or 32.5% of firearm sales in the first half of 2025. New product sales include only major new products that were introduced in the past two years.

 

The decreased gross profit for the six months ended June 28, 2025 is attributable to inventory rationalization write-offs and the aforementioned sales reductions, partially off-set by favorable deleveraging of fixed costs resulting from increased production.

 

The decrease in gross margin for the six months ended June 28, 2025 is attributable to the aforementioned factors.

 

Selling and General and Administrative Expenses

 

Selling and general and administrative expenses data for the three months ended (dollars in millions):

 

   June 28, 2025  June 29, 2024  Change  % Change
Selling expenses  $10.3   $9.5   $0.8    8.4% 
                     
General and administrative expenses   15.6    10.7    4.9    45.7% 
                     
Total operating expenses   25.9   $20.2   $5.7    28.1% 

 

25 

 

The increase in selling expenses for the three months ended June 28, 2025 was attributable to increases in advertising and several promotional and marketing initiatives, partially offset by decreases in spending on travel costs, industry shows, personnel costs, and shipping expenses.

 

The increase in general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 28, 2025 was primarily attributable to expenses incurred due to the Company’s leadership transition and organizational realignment.

 

Selling and general and administrative expenses data for the six months ended (dollars in millions):

 

   June 28, 2025  June 29, 2024  Change  % Change
Selling expenses  $19.7   $19.2   $0.5    2.6% 
                     
General and administrative expenses   27.6    22.9    4.7    20.7% 
                     
Total operating expenses  $47.3   $42.1   $5.2    12.4% 

 

The increase in selling expenses for the six months ended June 28, 2025 was attributable to increases in advertising and several promotional and marketing initiatives, partially offset by decreases in spending on industry shows, personnel costs, and shipping expenses.

 

The increase in general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 28, 2025 was primarily attributable to expenses incurred due to the Company’s leadership transition and organizational realignment. This action is part of the Company’s initiatives to reallocate its resources and cost structure into prioritized areas that will drive long-term growth and improve margins. As the Company focuses on these goals, it will continue to pursue opportunities to reduce or eliminate investment in areas of lower focus.

 

Other Income

 

Other income data for the three months ended (dollars in millions):

 

   June 28, 2025  June 29, 2024  Change  % Change
                     
Other income  $1.3   $1.5   $(0.2)   (10.5%)

 

The decrease in other income for the three months ended June 28, 2025 was attributable to decreased interest income.

 

Other income data for the six months ended (dollars in millions):

 

   June 28, 2025  June 29, 2024  Change  % Change
                     
Other income  $2.6   $3.0   $(0.4)   (13.2%)

 

The decrease in other income for the six months ended June 28, 2025 was attributable to decreased interest income.

 

26 

 

Income Taxes and Net Income

 

The Company's 2025 and 2024 effective tax rates differ from the statutory federal tax rate due principally to research and development tax credits, state income taxes and the nondeductibility of certain executive compensation. The reduction in 2025 earnings increased the impact of these items, which resulted in effective income tax rates of 11.2% and 1.9% for the three and six months ended June 28, 2025, respectively. The Company’s effective income tax rate was 21.0% and 21.3% for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, respectively.

 

As a result of the foregoing factors, consolidated net loss was $(17.2) million for the three months ended June 28, 2025, a change of (308.4%) from $8.3 million consolidated net income in the comparable prior year period.

 

Consolidated net loss was $(9.5) million for the six months ended June 28, 2025, a change of (161.6%) from $15.3 million consolidated net income in the comparable prior year period.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

In an effort to provide investors with additional information regarding its financial results, the Company refers to various United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) financial measures and two non-GAAP financial measures, EBITDA and EBITDA margin, which management believes provides useful information to investors. These non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled financial measures being disclosed by other companies. In addition, the Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not in lieu of, GAAP financial measures. The Company believes that EBITDA and EBITDA margin are useful to understanding its operating results and the ongoing performance of its underlying business, as EBITDA provides information on the Company’s ability to meet its capital expenditure and working capital requirements, and is also an indicator of profitability. The Company believes that this reporting provides better transparency and comparability to its operating results. The Company uses both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate the Company’s financial performance.

 

EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, and depreciation and amortization. The Company calculates this by adding the amount of interest expense, income tax expense, and depreciation and amortization expenses that have been deducted from net income back into net income, and subtracting the amount of interest income that was included in net income from net income to arrive at EBITDA. The Company’s EBITDA calculation also excludes any one-time non-cash, non-operating expense. The Company calculates EBITDA margin by dividing EBITDA by total net sales.

 

EBITDA was $2.3 million for the three months ended June 28, 2025, a decrease of 84.4% from $14.5 million in the comparable prior year period.

 

For the six months ended June 28, 2025 EBITDA was $16.6 million, a decrease of 40.9% from $28.0 million in the comparable prior year period.

 

27 

 

Non-GAAP Reconciliation – EBITDA

EBITDA

(Unaudited, dollars in thousands)

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 28, 2025   June 29, 2024   June 28, 2025   June 29, 2024 
                     
Net income  $(17,226)  $8,264   $(9,458)  $15,348 
                     
Inventory rationalization   17,002        17,002     
Income tax expense   (2,162)   2,191    (183)   4,154 
Depreciation and amortization expense   5,572    5,304    11,143    11,137 
Interest income   (954)   (1,329)   (1,992)   (2,684)
Interest expense   22    25    38    42 
EBITDA  $2,254   $14,455   $16,550   $27,997 
EBITDA margin   1.7%    11.1%    6.2%    10.5% 
Net income margin   (13.0%)   6.3%    (3.5%)   5.7% 

 

Financial Condition

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

At the end of the second quarter of 2025, the Company’s cash and short-term investments totaled $101.4 million. Pre-LIFO working capital of $233.7 million, less the LIFO reserve of $68.2 million, resulted in working capital of $165.5 million and a current ratio of 4.0 to 1.

 

Operations

 

Cash provided by operating activities was $25.9 million for the six months ended June 28, 2025, compared to $26.1 million for the comparable prior year period. The slight decrease in cash provided in the six months ended June 28, 2025 is primarily attributable to the decrease in net income and the lesser reductions in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the six months ended June 28, 2025, partially offset by the impact of the write-off of inventory related to the Company’s inventory rationalization and the lower net payouts of accrued employee compensation and benefits in the six months ended June 28, 2025.

 

Third parties supply the Company with various raw materials for its firearms and castings, such as steel, fabricated steel components, walnut, birch, beech, maple and laminated lumber for rifle stocks, wax, ceramic material, metal alloys, various synthetic products and other component parts. A limited supply of these materials in the marketplace can result in increases to purchase prices and adversely affect production levels. If market conditions result in a significant prolonged inflation of certain prices or if adequate quantities of raw materials cannot be obtained, the Company’s manufacturing processes could be interrupted and the Company’s financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

 

Investing and Financing

 

Capital expenditures for the six months ended June 28, 2025 totaled $6.7 million, a decrease from $10.4 million in the comparable prior year period. 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. Actual capital expenditures could vary significantly from the projected amounts due to the timing of capital projects. The Company finances, and intends to continue to finance, all of these activities with funds provided by operations and current cash and cash equivalents.

 

28 

 

On July 1, 2025 the Company announced the asset purchase of Anderson Manufacturing, a manufacturer of firearms and firearm accessories based in Hebron, Kentucky for $16.4 million. This strategic purchase includes Anderson’s manufacturing facility and machinery and will provide Ruger the opportunity to work with a skilled and experienced workforce, strengthening its production capabilities and expanding its product offerings.

 

Dividends of $6.9 million were paid during the six months ended June 28, 2025. The Company has financed its dividends with cash provided by operations and current cash. The quarterly dividend varies every quarter because the Company pays a percentage of earnings rather than a fixed amount per share. The Company’s practice is to pay a dividend of approximately 40% of net income.

 

On July 25, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a dividend of 16¢ per share to shareholders of record on 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. The payment of future dividends depends on many factors, including internal estimates of future performance, then-current cash and short-term investments, and the Company’s need for funds.

 

As of June 28, 2025, the Company had $55.2 million of United States Treasury instruments which mature within one year. The Company also invests available cash in a bank-managed money market fund that invests exclusively in United States Treasury instruments which mature within one year. At June 28, 2025, the Company’s investment in this money market fund totaled $22.9 million.

 

During the six months ended June 28, 2025 the Company purchased 443,084 shares of its common stock for $16.1 million in the open market. The average price per share purchased was $36.42. These purchases were funded with cash on hand. As of June 28, 2025, $24.1 million remained authorized for future stock repurchases.

 

Based on its unencumbered assets, the Company believes it has the ability to raise cash through the issuance of short-term or long-term debt. The Company’s unsecured $40 million credit facility, which expires on January 7, 2028, was unused at June 28, 2025.

 

Other Operational Matters

 

In the normal course of its manufacturing operations, the Company is subject to occasional governmental proceedings and orders pertaining to workplace safety, firearms serial number tracking and control, waste disposal, air emissions and water discharges into the environment. The Company believes that it is generally in compliance with applicable Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, environmental, and safety regulations and the outcome of any proceedings or orders will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company. If these regulations become more stringent in the future and the Company is not able to comply with them, such noncompliance could have a material adverse impact on the Company.

 

29 

 

The Company has 14 independent distributors that service the domestic commercial market. Additionally, the Company has 44 and 26 distributors servicing the export and law enforcement markets, respectively.

 

The Company self-insures a significant amount of its product liability, workers’ compensation, medical, and other insurance. It also carries significant deductible amounts on various insurance policies. In September 2024, the Company did not renew its product liability coverage with its incumbent carriers and established a wholly-owned captive insurance company for claims made on or after September 1, 2024.

 

The Company expects to realize its deferred tax assets through tax deductions against future taxable income.

 

Adjustments to Critical Accounting Policies

 

The Company has not made any adjustments to its critical accounting estimates and assumptions described in the Company’s 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 19, 2025, or the judgments affecting the application of those estimates and assumptions.

 

Forward-Looking Statements and Projections

 

The Company may, from time to time, make forward-looking statements and projections concerning future expectations. Such statements are based on current expectations and are subject to certain qualifying risks and uncertainties, such as market demand, sales levels of firearms, anticipated castings sales and earnings, the need for external financing for operations or capital expenditures, the results of pending litigation against the Company, the impact of future firearms control and environmental legislation, and accounting estimates, any one or more of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date such forward-looking statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of subsequent unanticipated events.

 

 

ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

The interest rate market risk implicit to the Company at any given time is typically low, as the Company does not have significant exposure to changing interest rates on invested cash. There has been no material change in the Company’s exposure to interest rate risks during the three months ended June 28, 2025.

 

 

ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (the “Disclosure Controls and Procedures”), as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of June 28, 2025.

 

30 

 

Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of June 28, 2025, such Disclosure Controls and Procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s periodic reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.

 

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have further concluded that, as of June 28, 2025, there have been no material changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended June 28, 2025 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.  

 

The effectiveness of any system of internal controls and procedures is subject to certain limitations, and, as a result, there can be no assurance that the Disclosure Controls and Procedures will detect all errors or fraud. An internal control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the internal control system will be attained.

 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

The nature of the legal proceedings against the Company is discussed at Note 13 to the financial statements, which are included in this Form 10-Q.

 

The Company has reported all cases instituted against it through December 31, 2024, and the results of those cases, where terminated, to the SEC on its previous Form 10-Q and 10-K reports, to which reference is hereby made.

 

There were no lawsuits formally instituted against the Company during the three months ending June 28, 2025.

 

 

ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS

 

During the three months ended June 28, 2025, there were no material changes in the Company’s risk factors from the information provided in Item 1A. Risk Factors included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and in Part II, Item 1A Risk Factors included in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 29, 2025.

 

 

31 

 

ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

Share repurchase activity during the six months ended June 28, 2025 was as follows. These purchases were funded with cash on hand.

 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Period  Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
  Average
Price Paid
per Share
  Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
as Part of
Publicly
Announced
Program
  Maximum
Dollar
Value of
Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased
Under the
Program
First Quarter 2025            
January 1 to January 25   28,720   $34.44    28,720      
January 26 to February 22                 
February 23 to March 29   50,480   $39.62    50,480      
Second Quarter 2025                    
March 30 to April 26   99,951   $37.98    99,951      
April 27 to May 24   171,061   $35.20    171,061      
May 25 to June 28   92,872   $35.86    92,872      
Total   443,084   $36.42    443,084   $24,100,000 

 

All of these purchases were made with cash held by the Company and no debt was incurred.

 

The Company was authorized by the Board of Directors to repurchase up to $100 million of the Company’s common stock under a share repurchase program announced on May 8, 2017. As of June 28, 2025, $75.9 million had been used and approximately $24.1 million remained authorized for share repurchases.

 

 

ITEM 3.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

Not applicable

 

 

ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable

 

 

32 

 

ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION

 

Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans

 

There were no contracts, instructions or written plans for the purchase and sale of the Company’s securities, intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act (“Rule 10b5-1 Plan”), adopted or terminated by the Company’s Section 16 officers or directors during the three months ended June 28, 2025.

 

None of the Company’s directors or Section 16 officers adopted or terminated a “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K during the three months ended June 28, 2025.

 

 

33 

 

ITEM 6.EXHIBITS

 

(a)Exhibits:
     
  31.1 Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
     
  31.2 Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
     
  32.1 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**
     
  32.2 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**
     
  101.INS XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
     
  101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*  
     
  101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document*
     
  101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document*
     
  101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document*
     
  101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*
     
  104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

 

*Filed herewith

**Furnished herewith

 

34 

 

STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.

 

FORM 10-Q FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 28, 2025

 

SIGNATURES

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

  STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.
   
   
   
   
Date:  July 30, 2025 S/THOMAS A. DINEEN
 

Thomas A. Dineen

Principal Financial Officer,

Principal Accounting Officer,

Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer

 

35 

 

0000095029 false Q2 --12-31 0000095029 2025-01-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 2025-07-18 0000095029 2025-06-28 0000095029 2024-12-31 0000095029 us-gaap:NonvotingCommonStockMember 2025-06-28 0000095029 us-gaap:NonvotingCommonStockMember 2024-12-31 0000095029 rgr:CommonStockOneMember 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:CommonStockOneMember 2024-12-31 0000095029 rgr:FirearmsMember 2025-04-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:FirearmsMember 2024-04-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 rgr:FirearmsMember 2025-01-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:FirearmsMember 2024-01-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 rgr:UnaffiliatedCastingsMember 2025-04-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:UnaffiliatedCastingsMember 2024-04-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 rgr:UnaffiliatedCastingsMember 2025-01-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:UnaffiliatedCastingsMember 2024-01-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 2025-04-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 2024-04-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 2024-01-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2024-12-31 0000095029 us-gaap:AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember 2024-12-31 0000095029 us-gaap:RetainedEarningsMember 2024-12-31 0000095029 us-gaap:TreasuryStockCommonMember 2024-12-31 0000095029 us-gaap:RetainedEarningsMember 2025-01-01 2025-03-29 0000095029 2025-01-01 2025-03-29 0000095029 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2025-01-01 2025-03-29 0000095029 us-gaap:AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember 2025-01-01 2025-03-29 0000095029 us-gaap:TreasuryStockCommonMember 2025-01-01 2025-03-29 0000095029 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2025-03-29 0000095029 us-gaap:AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember 2025-03-29 0000095029 us-gaap:RetainedEarningsMember 2025-03-29 0000095029 us-gaap:TreasuryStockCommonMember 2025-03-29 0000095029 2025-03-29 0000095029 us-gaap:RetainedEarningsMember 2025-03-30 2025-06-28 0000095029 2025-03-30 2025-06-28 0000095029 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2025-03-30 2025-06-28 0000095029 us-gaap:AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember 2025-03-30 2025-06-28 0000095029 us-gaap:TreasuryStockCommonMember 2025-03-30 2025-06-28 0000095029 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2025-06-28 0000095029 us-gaap:AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember 2025-06-28 0000095029 us-gaap:RetainedEarningsMember 2025-06-28 0000095029 us-gaap:TreasuryStockCommonMember 2025-06-28 0000095029 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2023-12-31 0000095029 us-gaap:AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember 2023-12-31 0000095029 us-gaap:RetainedEarningsMember 2023-12-31 0000095029 us-gaap:TreasuryStockCommonMember 2023-12-31 0000095029 2023-12-31 0000095029 us-gaap:RetainedEarningsMember 2024-01-01 2024-03-30 0000095029 2024-01-01 2024-03-30 0000095029 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2024-01-01 2024-03-30 0000095029 us-gaap:AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember 2024-01-01 2024-03-30 0000095029 us-gaap:TreasuryStockCommonMember 2024-01-01 2024-03-30 0000095029 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2024-03-30 0000095029 us-gaap:AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember 2024-03-30 0000095029 us-gaap:RetainedEarningsMember 2024-03-30 0000095029 us-gaap:TreasuryStockCommonMember 2024-03-30 0000095029 2024-03-30 0000095029 us-gaap:RetainedEarningsMember 2024-03-31 2024-06-29 0000095029 2024-03-31 2024-06-29 0000095029 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2024-03-31 2024-06-29 0000095029 us-gaap:AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember 2024-03-31 2024-06-29 0000095029 us-gaap:TreasuryStockCommonMember 2024-03-31 2024-06-29 0000095029 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2024-06-29 0000095029 us-gaap:AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember 2024-06-29 0000095029 us-gaap:RetainedEarningsMember 2024-06-29 0000095029 us-gaap:TreasuryStockCommonMember 2024-06-29 0000095029 2024-06-29 0000095029 us-gaap:SalesMember us-gaap:CustomerConcentrationRiskMember rgr:FirearmsMember 2025-01-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 us-gaap:SalesMember us-gaap:CustomerConcentrationRiskMember rgr:ExportSalesMember 2025-01-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 us-gaap:SalesMember us-gaap:CustomerConcentrationRiskMember rgr:CastingsSalesMember 2025-01-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 2025-03-31 0000095029 2024-03-31 0000095029 us-gaap:OtherAssetsMember 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:TradeAccountsPayableAndAccruedExpensesMember 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:LeaseLiabilitiesMember 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:OperatingLeaseMember 2025-06-28 0000095029 2024-06-06 0000095029 2024-06-06 2024-06-06 0000095029 rgr:StockIncentivePlan2017Member 2017-05-31 0000095029 rgr:StockIncentivePlan2023Member 2023-06-30 0000095029 rgr:StockIncentivePlan2023Member 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:StockIncentivePlan2017Member 2025-06-28 0000095029 srt:ChiefExecutiveOfficerMember 2025-01-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 us-gaap:RestrictedStockUnitsRSUMember 2025-01-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:FirearmsMember 2025-04-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:FirearmsMember 2024-04-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 rgr:FirearmsMember 2025-01-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:FirearmsMember 2024-01-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 rgr:CastingsMember rgr:CastingsUnaffiliatedMember 2025-04-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:CastingsMember rgr:CastingsUnaffiliatedMember 2024-04-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 rgr:CastingsMember rgr:CastingsUnaffiliatedMember 2025-01-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:CastingsMember rgr:CastingsUnaffiliatedMember 2024-01-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 rgr:CastingsMember rgr:IntersegmentMember 2025-04-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:CastingsMember rgr:IntersegmentMember 2024-04-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 rgr:CastingsMember rgr:IntersegmentMember 2025-01-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:CastingsMember rgr:IntersegmentMember 2024-01-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 rgr:CastingsMember 2025-04-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:CastingsMember 2024-04-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 rgr:CastingsMember 2025-01-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:CastingsMember 2024-01-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 rgr:EliminationsMember 2025-04-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:EliminationsMember 2024-04-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 rgr:EliminationsMember 2025-01-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:EliminationsMember 2024-01-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 us-gaap:CorporateMember 2025-04-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 us-gaap:CorporateMember 2024-04-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 us-gaap:CorporateMember 2025-01-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 us-gaap:CorporateMember 2024-01-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 rgr:FirearmsMember 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:FirearmsMember 2024-12-31 0000095029 rgr:CastingsMember 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:CastingsMember 2024-12-31 0000095029 us-gaap:CorporateMember 2025-06-28 0000095029 us-gaap:CorporateMember 2024-12-31 0000095029 rgr:NationalRifleAssociationMember 2025-04-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:NationalRifleAssociationMember 2025-01-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:NationalRifleAssociationMember 2024-04-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 rgr:NationalRifleAssociationMember 2024-01-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 rgr:NationalShootingSportsFoundationMember 2025-04-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:NationalShootingSportsFoundationMember 2025-01-01 2025-06-28 0000095029 rgr:NationalShootingSportsFoundationMember 2024-04-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 rgr:NationalShootingSportsFoundationMember 2024-01-01 2024-06-29 0000095029 us-gaap:SubsequentEventMember 2025-07-25 0000095029 us-gaap:SubsequentEventMember 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 xbrli:shares iso4217:USD iso4217:USD xbrli:shares xbrli:pure rgr:Segments

FAQ

What caused Sturm Ruger’s Q2 2025 loss?

A $17 m inventory write-off, $5.7 m sales reduction on discontinued models and $3.7 m in one-time G&A drove the swing to a $17.2 m loss.

How much cash does RGR have and does it carry debt?

As of 28 Jun 25 Ruger held $101.4 m in cash & Treasuries and had no outstanding debt; its $40 m credit line is fully available.

What is the status of Ruger’s share repurchase program?

Ruger bought 443,084 shares for $16.1 m in H1 2025; $24.1 m remains authorized.

Why did Ruger acquire Anderson Manufacturing?

The $16.4 m cash deal (closed 1 Jul 25) adds a Kentucky plant, skilled workforce and expands Ruger’s firearm and accessory offerings.

What dividend did Sturm Ruger declare for Q2 2025?

On 25 Jul 25 the board approved a $0.16 per-share dividend, payable 29 Aug 25 to holders on 15 Aug 25.
Sturm Ruger

NYSE:RGR

RGR Rankings

RGR Latest News

RGR Latest SEC Filings

RGR Stock Data

578.10M
15.83M
3.03%
68.47%
3.38%
Aerospace & Defense
Ordnance & Accessories, (no Vehicles/guided Missiles)
Link
United States
SOUTHPORT