Ruger Q2 FY26 diluted EPS swings to profit at $0.43; net sales rise 19% to $158.1 million
RGR•Q2 results and profitability improve
- Sturm Ruger posted Q2 2026 net sales of $158.1 million, up 19%, as diluted EPS swung to $0.43 from a loss.
- Net income turned positive at $6.98 million, while net income margin was 4.4%.
- Adjusted diluted EPS rose 26.83% to $0.52; adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $16.58 million, lifting the adjusted EBITDA margin to 10.5%.
- Ruger cited $1.2 million of incremental legal and advisory costs tied to the Beretta Holding strategic cooperation agreement negotiations, plus one-time CFO transition expenses.
- Management said Q2 showed sequential and year-over-year sales growth, improved manufacturing execution, and the formal launch of the Ruger Business System operating framework.
