Sturm Ruger Q2 net sales rise on strong demand - RGR News | Rallies
Sturm Ruger Q2 net sales rise on strong demand R RGR • 2026-07-29 Quarterly results
U.S. firearms maker's Q2 net sales rose 19% yr/yr on strong product demand
Adjusted EPS for Q2 increased to $0.52 from $0.41 a year earlier
Company cites improved manufacturing execution and higher average selling prices as drivers
Drivers and outlook
Retail demand - Co said estimated sell-through from distributors to retailers rose 19% yr/yr, exceeding broader market growth
Higher selling prices - Average selling price increased 10% during the quarter, per co
Inventory reduction - Finished goods and distributor inventories declined, reflecting strong retail pull-through of new products
Company expects capital expenditures to total about $30 mln for 2026
Sturm Ruger says it is focused on executing its 2026 Plan and strengthening operational foundation
Company says improved manufacturing execution aims to enhance product availability and inventory management
Key details and analyst coverage Metric Beat/Miss Actual Consensus Estimate Q2 Firearms Sales
Q2 Gross Profit $33.74 mln
Q2 Operating Income $7.63 mln
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the recreational products peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Sturm Ruger & Company Inc is $47.00, about 22.6% above its July 28 closing price of $38.34
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2026-07-29