Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.06 EPS

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR) announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.32 by ($0.06), FiscalAI reports. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. had a return on equity of 8.76% and a net margin of 0.48%.

Here are the key takeaways from Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.’s conference call:

• The company reported a full-year net loss of $0.27 per share (adjusted EPS of $0.84 excluding non‑recurring items), with Q4 diluted EPS down to $0.21 from $0.62 a year earlier while net sales rose modestly to $546 million.
• Ruger launched 65 new models in Q4—including three new platforms—and says estimated sell‑through increased 4.5% year‑over‑year despite industry weakness, with new products (~35% of recent sales) driving early 2026 demand.
• Management is increasing capacity (including ramping Hebron production and $31 million of 2025 CapEx that included the Anderson acquisition), and is targeting margin expansion through disciplined cost alignment and capital allocation to high‑demand lines under its Ruger 2026/2030 plans.
• The board was refreshed with three new directors (9 total, eight independent) after multi‑year governance work and ongoing shareholder engagement, while the company responded to a recent proxy proposal from major shareholder Beretta.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Price Performance

NYSE RGR traded up $0.33 on Monday, reaching $37.77. The company had a trading volume of 285,379 shares, compared to its average volume of 181,929. The firm has a market cap of $602.05 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 290.54 and a beta of 0.19. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $28.33 and a fifty-two week high of $48.21. The business has a 50 day moving average of $36.38 and a two-hundred day moving average of $37.01.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Parallel Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. by 176.5% during the third quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 1,128 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,000 after acquiring an additional 720 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. by 259.6% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,568 shares of the company’s stock worth $56,000 after purchasing an additional 1,132 shares during the period. Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management bought a new position in shares of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. in the 4th quarter worth $76,000. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC lifted its holdings in shares of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. by 291.6% in the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 3,031 shares of the company’s stock worth $109,000 after purchasing an additional 2,257 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.00% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. in a research note on Monday, December 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Sell”.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Company Profile

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc, founded in 1949 by William B. Ruger and Alexander McCormick Sturm, is a leading American designer and manufacturer of firearms. Headquartered in Newport, New Hampshire, the company has established a reputation for precision engineering and durable products. Its manufacturing footprint includes facilities in Newport and Mayodan, North Carolina, where it maintains a vertically integrated production model spanning metallurgy, machining, and assembly.

The company’s product portfolio encompasses a broad range of small arms, including centerfire and rimfire rifles, shotguns, semi-automatic pistols, revolvers, and accessories.