Sturm Ruger director receives new stock awards

STURM RUGER & CO INC director John A. Cosentino Jr reported two equity awards of common stock as part of his compensation.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

STURM RUGER & CO INC director John A. Cosentino Jr reported two equity awards of common stock as part of his compensation. On May 27, 2026, he received 1,778 shares of restricted stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share, which vest on the date of the company’s 2027 Annual Meeting.

He was also granted 2,031 restricted stock units on the same date, which are scheduled to vest and convert into common stock on May 27, 2029. These are awards from the company rather than open‑market share purchases or sales.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 3,809 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Cosentino John A Jr

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,031	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,778	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 28,953 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. The restricted stock vests and becomes exercisable on the date of Company's 2027 Annual Meeting.
2. F2. The restricted stock units vest and convert to common stock on May 27, 2029.

Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 1,778 shares Restricted stock vesting date: 2027 Annual Meeting Restricted stock units grant: 2,031 units +2 more

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Restricted stock grant 1,778 shares Common Stock award on May 27, 2026

Restricted stock vesting date 2027 Annual Meeting Vesting date for 1,778 restricted shares

Restricted stock units grant 2,031 units RSU award on May 27, 2026

RSU conversion date May 27, 2029 RSUs vest and convert to common stock

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Both equity awards reported at zero price

Key Terms

restricted stock, restricted stock units, vests, convert to common stock

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restricted stock financial

"The restricted stock vests and becomes exercisable on the date of Company's 2027 Annual Meeting."

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

restricted stock units financial

"The restricted stock units vest and convert to common stock on May 27, 2029."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

vests financial

"The restricted stock vests and becomes exercisable on the date of Company's 2027 Annual Meeting."

convert to common stock financial

"The restricted stock units vest and convert to common stock on May 27, 2029."

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What insider transaction did RGR director John Cosentino report?

Director John A. Cosentino Jr reported receiving two equity awards of Sturm Ruger common stock. On May 27, 2026, he was granted restricted stock and restricted stock units as part of his compensation, with future vesting dates rather than any open-market buys or sells.

How many Sturm Ruger (RGR) shares were granted to John Cosentino?

He received 1,778 shares of restricted stock and 2,031 restricted stock units. Both awards relate to Sturm Ruger common stock, granted on May 27, 2026, and are scheduled to vest at later dates defined in the company’s compensation arrangements.

When do John Cosentino’s Sturm Ruger restricted stock awards vest?

The 1,778 restricted shares vest on the date of Sturm Ruger’s 2027 Annual Meeting. This means the shares become fully earned at that meeting, assuming conditions are met, at which point they are no longer subject to vesting restrictions.

When do John Cosentino’s restricted stock units in RGR convert to common stock?

The 2,031 restricted stock units vest and convert into Sturm Ruger common stock on May 27, 2029. On that date, subject to the plan terms, the units turn into actual shares that he will own outright, rather than contingent rights.

Did John Cosentino buy or sell Sturm Ruger shares on the open market?

The Form 4 shows awards classified as acquisitions via grants, not open-market trades. Both transactions have a reported price of $0.00 per share, indicating compensation-related equity awards instead of discretionary purchases or sales in the public market.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/29/2026 - 04:58 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Cosentino John A Jr

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O STURM RUGER & CO INC.

1 LACEY PLACE

(Street)

SOUTHPORT CONNECTICUT 06890

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STURM RUGER & CO INC [ RGR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/27/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock(1)	05/27/2026		A		2,031	A	$0	27,175	D
Common Stock(2)	05/27/2026		A		1,778	A	$0	28,953	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The restricted stock vests and becomes exercisable on the date of Company's 2027 Annual Meeting.

2. The restricted stock units vest and convert to common stock on May 27, 2029.

	/s/ David J. Muhlenberg, attorney-in-fact	05/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)