Sturm Ruger (NYSE: RGR) sets 11¢ dividend, May 29, 2026 pay date

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8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors authorized and declared a cash dividend of 11¢ per share. The dividend is payable on May 29, 2026 to stockholders of record as of May 14, 2026.

The company noted that it is making this public disclosure after the New York Stock Exchange inadvertently disclosed the dividend information earlier the same day.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Key Figures

Dividend per share: 11¢ per share Dividend record date: May 14, 2026 Dividend payment date: May 29, 2026

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Dividend per share 11¢ per share Authorized and declared by the Board of Directors

Dividend record date May 14, 2026 Stockholders of record entitled to receive dividend

Dividend payment date May 29, 2026 Scheduled payment date for declared dividend

Key Terms

dividend, stockholders of record, New York Stock Exchange, listing rules

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dividend financial

"authorized and declared a dividend of 11¢ per share"

A dividend is a payment that a company gives to its shareholders, usually from its profits. It’s like a bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, and it can provide a steady income stream for investors. Companies pay dividends to share their success with the people who own their stock.

stockholders of record financial

"for stockholders of record as of May 14, 2026"

Stockholders of record are the people or entities whose names appear on a company's official shareholder list on a specific cutoff date set by the company or its transfer agent; only those listed are entitled to receive dividends, vote at shareholder meetings, or participate in other corporate actions. Think of it like a guest list for an event: being on the list on the set day determines who gets the benefits and rights, so investors must own shares before the cutoff to qualify.

New York Stock Exchange financial

"notified the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”)"

The New York Stock Exchange is a marketplace where people buy and sell shares of publicly traded companies. It functions like a busy trading hub, helping investors transfer ownership of company parts and providing a way to gauge how well businesses are doing. Its role is vital because it offers liquidity and transparency, making it easier for investors to buy and sell investments confidently.

listing rules financial

"as required by the listing rules of the NYSE"

Listing rules are the set of requirements a stock exchange and regulators impose on companies to join and stay on the exchange, covering things like financial reporting, disclosures, governance and minimum size. They matter to investors because those rules create a basic level of transparency and behavior—think of them as marketplace rules that make it easier to compare sellers, reduce surprises, and protect liquidity and value; breaking the rules can lead to fines, trading suspensions or delisting.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/04/2026 - 04:56 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

May 4, 2026

STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

001-10435

(Commission File Number)

06-0633559

(IRS Employer Identification Number)

One Lacey Place, Southport, Connecticut	06890
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(203) 259-7843

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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	RGR	New York Stock Exchange
Common Stock Purchase Rights	N/A	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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. ¨

Item 8.01

Other Events.

On May 4, 2026, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), notified the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”), pursuant to and as required by the listing rules of the NYSE, that the Board of Directors of the Company had authorized and declared a dividend of 11¢ per share, for stockholders of record as of May 14, 2026, payable on May 29, 2026. As a result of the inadvertent early disclosure of such information by the NYSE today, the Company is now publicly announcing and disclosing that the Board of Directors of the Company has authorized and declared such dividend.

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, hereunto duly authorized.

STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.





By:	/S/ Sarah Colbert
	Name:	Sarah Colbert
	Title:	Senior Vice President,
		Corporate Secretary and
		General Counsel

Dated: May 4, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What dividend did Sturm, Ruger & Company (RGR) declare on May 4, 2026?

Sturm, Ruger & Company’s Board declared a cash dividend of 11¢ per share. This dividend applies to all outstanding shares of the company’s common stock held by eligible stockholders of record on the specified record date in May 2026.

What is the record date for Sturm, Ruger & Company (RGR)’s May 2026 dividend?

The record date for Sturm, Ruger & Company’s 11¢ per share dividend is May 14, 2026. Stockholders listed as owning RGR common shares at the close of business on that date will be entitled to receive the announced cash dividend payment.

When will Sturm, Ruger & Company (RGR) pay its May 2026 dividend?

Sturm, Ruger & Company plans to pay the 11¢ per share dividend on May 29, 2026. Stockholders of record as of May 14, 2026 will receive the payment on that date, according to the Board’s dividend authorization and public disclosure.

Why did Sturm, Ruger & Company (RGR) publicly announce the dividend on May 4, 2026?

Sturm, Ruger & Company announced the dividend after the New York Stock Exchange inadvertently disclosed the information earlier that day. The company informed the NYSE of the Board’s dividend authorization in line with listing rules, then made its own public disclosure.

Who authorized the May 2026 dividend for Sturm, Ruger & Company (RGR)?

The dividend was authorized and declared by Sturm, Ruger & Company’s Board of Directors. Their action set the dividend at 11¢ per share, established the May 14, 2026 record date, and set May 29, 2026 as the payment date for eligible stockholders.

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