Ruger Q2 Sales Jump 19% to $158M; Adjusted EPS $0.52 Beats Year-Ago
RGR sits 44% above its 52-week low of $28.33.
Summary
Sturm, Ruger & Co. reported Q2 2026 net sales of $158.1 million, a 19% increase year-over-year, with adjusted EPS of $0.52 versus $0.41 a year ago. The company declared a $0.21 quarterly dividend and generated strong operating cash flow.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · RGR
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Q2 Sales Surge 19%
Net sales reached $158.1 million, up from $132.5 million in Q2 2025, driven by a 10% increase in average selling price to $384 and strong retail demand.
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Adjusted EPS of $0.52
Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.52, up from $0.41 a year ago, excluding $1.2 million in proxy-related costs and CFO transition expenses.
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Strong Cash Generation
Cash from operations totaled $17.3 million for the quarter, contributing to $36.1 million for the first half of 2026, with cash and short-term investments of $117.5 million and no debt.
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Quarterly Dividend Declared
The board declared a $0.21 per share dividend, payable August 28, 2026, representing approximately 40% of adjusted net income.
Analysis · RGR · Manufacturing
A strong second quarter saw net sales climb 19% year-over-year to $158.1 million, fueled by a 10% rise in average selling price and healthy retail demand. Adjusted earnings per share of $0.52 easily surpassed the $0.41 recorded in Q2 2025, while cash from operations reached $17.3 million. The performance marks a sharp rebound from the near-zero net income posted in Q1 2026, when proxy contest costs weighed heavily. Signaling confidence in the recovery, the board declared a $0.21 quarterly dividend. This earnings beat arrives just two months after the resolution of a contentious proxy battle with Beretta Holding, and the improved operational execution suggests the new strategic cooperation agreement is already delivering results.
At the time of this filing, RGR was trading at $40.75 on NYSE in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $602.7M. The 52-week trading range was $28.33 to $48.21. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.