About Sturm Ruger & Co (NYSE:RGR)
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells firearms under the Ruger name and trademark in the United States. It operates in two segments, Firearms and Castings. The company offers single-shot, autoloading, bolt-action, and sporting rifles; rimfire and centerfire autoloading pistols; single-action and double-action revolvers; and firearms accessories and replacement parts. It also manufactures and sells steel investment castings and metal injection molding (MIM) parts. The company sells its firearm products through independent wholesale distributors principally to the commercial sporting market; and castings and MIM parts directly or through manufacturers' representatives. The company also exports its firearm products through a network of commercial distributors and directly to foreign customers comprising primarily of law enforcement agencies and foreign governments. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Southport, Connecticut.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Ordnance & accessories, except vehicles & guided missiles
Sub-IndustryLeisure Products
SectorConsumer Discretionary
SymbolNYSE:RGR
CUSIP86415910
Phone203-259-7843
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio3.17%
Quick Ratio2.41%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio19.61
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$522.26 million
Price / Sales1.86
Cash Flow$4.96 per share
Price / Cash11.26
Book Value$13.20 per share
Price / Book4.23
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.88
Net Income$52.14 million
Net Margins9.98%
Return on Equity22.81%
Return on Assets17.95%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,750
Outstanding Shares17,430,000
Sturm Ruger & Co (NYSE:RGR) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sturm Ruger & Co's stock symbol?
Sturm Ruger & Co trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "RGR."
How often does Sturm Ruger & Co pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Sturm Ruger & Co?
Sturm Ruger & Co announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 21st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.23 per share on Friday, March 30th. This represents a $0.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.65%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 14th. This is a boost from Sturm Ruger & Co's previous quarterly dividend of $0.21. View Sturm Ruger & Co's Dividend History.
How will Sturm Ruger & Co's stock buyback program work?
Sturm Ruger & Co declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback plan on Sunday, June 4th 2017, which authorizes the company to buyback $100,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to purchase up to 9.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Sturm Ruger & Co's earnings last quarter?
Sturm Ruger & Co (NYSE:RGR) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 21st. The company reported $0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.77 by $0.21. The business earned $118.20 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $134.50 million. Sturm Ruger & Co had a return on equity of 22.81% and a net margin of 9.98%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 26.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.10 EPS. View Sturm Ruger & Co's Earnings History.
When is Sturm Ruger & Co's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for RGR?
3 analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Sturm Ruger & Co's shares. Their predictions range from $62.00 to $67.00. On average, they anticipate Sturm Ruger & Co's share price to reach $64.50 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Sturm Ruger & Co.
Who are some of Sturm Ruger & Co's key competitors?
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Who are Sturm Ruger & Co's key executives?
Sturm Ruger & Co's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Christopher J. Killoy, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 59)
- Mr. Thomas A. Dineen, Sr. VP, Treasurer, CFO & Principal Accounting Officer (Age 49)
- Mr. Thomas P. Sullivan, Sr. VP of Operations (Age 57)
- Ms. Sarah F. Colbert, VP of Admin.
- Mr. Kevin B. Reid Sr., VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 57)
Has Sturm Ruger & Co been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about RGR stock have trended somewhat negative recently, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm identifies negative and positive press coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Sturm Ruger & Co earned a coverage optimism score of -0.03 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media stories about the company an impact score of 47.01 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.
How do I buy shares of Sturm Ruger & Co?
Shares of RGR can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Sturm Ruger & Co's stock price today?
One share of RGR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $55.85.
How big of a company is Sturm Ruger & Co?
Sturm Ruger & Co has a market capitalization of $966.33 million and generates $522.26 million in revenue each year. The company earns $52.14 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.88 on an earnings per share basis. Sturm Ruger & Co employs 1,750 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Sturm Ruger & Co?
Sturm Ruger & Co's mailing address is 1 Lacey Place, Southport CT, 06890. The company can be reached via phone at 203-259-7843.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Sturm Ruger & Co (RGR)
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Sturm Ruger & Co (NYSE:RGR) Dividend Information
Sturm Ruger & Co pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.65%. RGR's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Friday, March 30. Sturm Ruger & Co pays out 31.94% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 3/30/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $0.92 |
| Dividend Yield: | 1.65% |
| Dividend Growth: | -5.70% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 31.94% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
26.90% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
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| Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
Sturm Ruger & Co (NYSE:RGR) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 2/21/2018 | quarterly | $0.23 | 1.94503171247357% | 3/14/2018 | 3/15/2018 | 3/30/2018 |
| 10/31/2017 | quarterly | $0.21 | 1.63% | 11/14/2017 | 11/15/2017 | 11/30/2017 |
| 8/2/2017 | quarterly | $0.23 | 1.74% | 8/11/2017 | 8/15/2017 | 8/31/2017 |
| 5/8/2017 | quarterly | $0.48 | 3.05% | 5/17/2017 | 5/19/2017 | 5/31/2017 |
| 2/22/2017 | quarterly | $0.44 | 3.51% | 3/15/2017 | 3/17/2017 | 3/31/2017 |
| 11/1/2016 | quarterly | $0.41 | 2.65% | 11/16/2016 | 11/18/2016 | 11/25/2016 |
| 8/2/2016 | quarterly | $0.49 | 2.96% | 8/10/2016 | 8/12/2016 | 8/26/2016 |
| 5/2/2016 | quarterly | $0.48 | 2.8% | 5/11/2016 | 5/13/2016 | 5/27/2016 |
| 2/24/2016 | quarterly | $0.35 | 2.02% | 3/9/2016 | 3/11/2016 | 3/25/2016 |
| 11/4/2015 | quarterly | $0.25 | 2.04% | 11/12/2015 | 11/16/2015 | 11/30/2015 |
| 7/28/2015 | quarterly | $0.36 | 2.47% | 8/12/2015 | 8/14/2015 | 8/28/2015 |
| 5/4/2015 | quarterly | $0.32 | 2.34% | 5/13/2015 | 5/15/2015 | 5/29/2015 |
| 2/25/2015 | quarterly | $0.17 | 1.29% | 3/11/2015 | 3/13/2015 | 3/27/2015 |
| 10/29/2014 | quarterly | $0.14 | 1.32% | 11/7/2014 | 11/12/2014 | 11/26/2014 |
| 7/29/2014 | quarterly | $0.45 | 3.48% | 8/13/2014 | 8/15/2014 | 8/29/2014 |
| 5/5/2014 | quarterly | $0.49 | 3.07% | 5/14/2014 | 5/16/2014 | 5/30/2014 |
| 2/25/2014 | quarterly | $0.54 | 3.43% | 3/12/2014 | 3/14/2014 | 3/28/2014 |
| 11/5/2013 | quarterly | $0.58 | 3.16% | 11/13/2013 | 11/15/2013 | 11/29/2013 |
| 7/31/2013 | quarterly | $0.65 | 4.93% | 8/14/2013 | 8/16/2013 | 8/30/2013 |
| 4/29/2013 | quarterly | $0.49 | 3.82% | 5/8/2013 | 5/10/2013 | 5/24/2013 |
| 2/27/2013 | quarterly | $0.4040 | 2.96% | 3/6/2013 | 3/8/2013 | 3/22/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Sturm Ruger & Co (NYSE RGR) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 4.60%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 88.51%
Sturm Ruger & Co (NYSE RGR) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 2/28/2018 | Sandra S Froman | Director | Buy | 100 | $45.00 | $4,500.00 | |  |
| 8/29/2017 | Sandra S Froman | Director | Buy | 100 | $47.25 | $4,725.00 | 4,779 | |
| 8/9/2017 | Sandra S Froman | Director | Buy | 100 | $50.00 | $5,000.00 | 4,679 | |
| 8/3/2017 | Sandra S Froman | Director | Buy | 200 | $51.00 | $10,200.00 | 4,579 | |
| 6/23/2017 | Mark Lang | Insider | Sell | 20,000 | $66.90 | $1,338,000.00 | 3,612 | |
| 5/25/2017 | Ronald C Whitaker | Director | Sell | 10,000 | $62.51 | $625,100.00 | | |
| 12/9/2016 | Thomas Patrick Sullivan | VP | Sell | 5,000 | $52.00 | $260,000.00 | 18,355 | |
| 11/7/2016 | Phillip Widman | Director | Sell | 4,049 | $65.29 | $264,359.21 | 42,399 | |
| 11/7/2016 | Thomas Patrick Sullivan | VP | Sell | 5,000 | $64.94 | $324,700.00 | 23,355 | |
| 10/7/2016 | Thomas Patrick Sullivan | VP | Sell | 5,000 | $55.57 | $277,850.00 | 28,355 | |
| 2/26/2016 | Kevin B Sr Reid Sr | VP | Sell | 6,000 | $68.79 | $412,740.00 | 32,077 | |
| 1/5/2016 | Steven M Maynard | VP | Sell | 2,635 | $65.52 | $172,645.20 | 19,054 | |
| 12/14/2015 | Steven M Maynard | VP | Sell | 1,963 | $60.00 | $117,780.00 | 2,635 | |
| 5/27/2015 | Thomas Patrick Sullivan | VP | Sell | 8,204 | $53.79 | $441,293.16 | | |
| 5/19/2015 | C Michael Jacobi | Director | Sell | 2,124 | $55.27 | $117,393.48 | | |
| 3/26/2015 | Thomas Patrick Sullivan | VP | Sell | 2,000 | $49.30 | $98,600.00 | | |
| 3/20/2014 | Steven Maynard | VP | Sell | 9,465 | $63.09 | $597,146.85 | 2,635 | |
| 2/10/2014 | Thomas Anthony Dineen | CFO | Sell | 4,200 | $75.30 | $316,260.00 | | |
| 2/3/2014 | Thomas Anthony Dineen | CFO | Sell | 5,800 | $73.64 | $427,112.00 | | |
| 1/9/2014 | Kevin Sr Reid, Sr. | VP | Sell | 5,000 | $78.10 | $390,500.00 | 15,000 | |
| 1/8/2014 | Michael Fifer | CEO | Sell | 14,597 | $79.05 | $1,153,892.85 | | |
| 11/26/2013 | Christopher John Killoy | VP | Sell | 5,000 | $76.73 | $383,650.00 | | |
| 11/22/2013 | Michael Fifer | CEO | Sell | 19,300 | $77.14 | $1,488,802.00 | | |
| 11/19/2013 | Michael Fifer | CEO | Sell | 37,000 | $74.61 | $2,760,570.00 | | |
| 11/13/2013 | Kevin Sr Reid, Sr. | VP | Sell | 1,608 | $74.45 | $119,715.60 | 20,000 | |
| 11/11/2013 | Leslie Martin Gasper | Insider | Sell | 2,455 | $73.46 | $180,344.30 | | |
| 11/11/2013 | Steven Maynard | VP | Sell | 4,129 | $72.31 | $298,567.99 | | |
| 9/17/2013 | Michael Fifer | CEO | Sell | 10,001 | $60.00 | $600,060.00 | | |
| 9/16/2013 | Michael Fifer | CEO | Sell | 14,999 | $59.84 | $897,540.16 | | |
| 9/16/2013 | Thomas Anthony Dineen | CFO | Sell | 5,000 | $60.00 | $300,000.00 | | |
| 8/15/2013 | Thomas Patrick Sullivan | VP | Sell | 9,532 | $53.08 | $505,958.56 | 15,000 | |
| 8/5/2013 | Thomas Anthony Dineen | CFO | Sell | 9,300 | $55.22 | $513,546.00 | | |
| 7/12/2013 | Mark Lang | VP | Sell | 70,000 | $50.54 | $3,537,800.00 | | |
| 5/15/2013 | Christopher John Killoy | VP | Sell | 6,982 | $52.15 | $364,111.30 | | |
| 12/4/2012 | Michael O Fifer | CEO | Sell | 1,500 | $59.79 | $89,685.00 | | |
| 11/27/2012 | Christopher John Killoy | VP | Sell | 2,000 | $56.25 | $112,500.00 | | |
| 11/26/2012 | Michael O Fifer | CEO | Sell | 21,000 | $54.90 | $1,152,900.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Sturm Ruger & Co (NYSE RGR) News Headlines
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 | DealBook Briefing: Did Jeff Bewkes Help Time Warner's Cause in Court?
www.nytimes.com - April 19 at 8:15 AM |
 | Sturm Ruger & Co (RGR) Downgraded to Buy at BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 5:24 PM |
| Head-To-Head Survey: Sturm Ruger & Co (RGR) vs. Axon Enterprise (AAXN)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 7:21 PM |
| Sturm Ruger & Co (RGR) Downgraded by BidaskClub to Hold
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 4:46 PM |
 | Bank of America stops financing for makers of 'military style' rifles
www.nbcnews.com - April 13 at 8:18 AM |
 | US STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Bed Bath & Beyond, L Brands, Deere, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cyren
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 | US gunmaker shares rise as analyst expects return to stability
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finance.yahoo.com - April 12 at 5:39 PM |
| Sturm Ruger & Co (RGR) Lowered to Strong Sell at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 12 at 11:59 AM |
 | Why Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc's Stock Jumped 23% in March
www.msn.com - April 11 at 5:32 PM |
| Why Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc's Stock Jumped 23% in March
finance.yahoo.com - April 11 at 5:32 PM |
| Head-To-Head Contrast: National Presto Industries (NPK) & Sturm Ruger & Co (RGR)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 5:33 AM |
| Sturm Ruger & Co (RGR) Raised to B- at TheStreet
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 10 at 7:31 AM |
| At $53.65, Is Sturm Ruger & Company, Inc (NYSE:RGR) A Buy?
finance.yahoo.com - April 4 at 8:20 AM |
| Sturm Ruger & Co (RGR) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 3 at 1:33 AM |
 | Why the Trump presidency has been terrible for gun makers
www.theglobeandmail.com - March 31 at 5:31 PM |
| Head to Head Comparison: Sturm Ruger & Co (RGR) and National Presto Industries (NPK)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 31 at 5:26 PM |
| Contrasting Sturm Ruger & Co (RGR) and Its Competitors
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 26 at 5:25 AM |
| Sturm Ruger & Company Inc (RGR) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research to "Sell"
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 24 at 9:28 PM |
| Is Sturm, Ruger Still the Biggest Gunmaker in the U.S.?
finance.yahoo.com - March 24 at 5:15 PM |
| Analyzing Sturm Ruger & Company Inc (RGR) and Its Rivals
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 22 at 7:12 PM |
| The White House takes steps to avoid another school shooting
finance.yahoo.com - March 14 at 7:08 PM |
| Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for March 14, 2018 - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - March 14 at 8:31 AM |
| Surrounded by Gun Backlash, Sturm Ruger Tries to Calm Shareholders
finance.yahoo.com - March 12 at 6:40 PM |
| Sturm Ruger & Company Inc (RGR) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 9 at 1:27 AM |
| Today’s Research Reports on Trending Tickers: American Outdoor Brands and Sturm, Ruger & Company
finance.yahoo.com - March 7 at 6:36 PM |
 | Dear Activists: Buying Stock Can Effect More Change Than Selling It ... - Benzinga
www.benzinga.com - March 7 at 8:16 AM |
| The Market In 5 Minutes: Shkreli, Gun Stocks And 'Flash Boys'
finance.yahoo.com - March 6 at 5:41 PM |
 | BlackRock Seeks Answers From Gun Makers, Retailers - 24/7 Wall St. - 24/7 Wall St.
247wallst.com - March 5 at 8:16 AM |
| Battle over guns continues as Trump sends mixed signals
finance.yahoo.com - March 4 at 6:27 PM |
| Ditching the NRA isn’t hurting Delta, United or any other companies
finance.yahoo.com - March 3 at 6:27 PM |
| Martingale Asset Management L P Sells 3,096 Shares of Sturm Ruger & Company Inc (RGR)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 3 at 11:50 AM |
| Noteworthy Friday Option Activity: COST, RGR, MU - Nasdaq.com - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - March 3 at 8:15 AM |
| BlackRock says it's time to take action on guns, may use voting power to influence
finance.yahoo.com - March 2 at 6:11 PM |
| BlackRock poses tough questions to gunmakers and sellers
finance.yahoo.com - March 2 at 6:11 PM |
| Sturm Ruger & Company Inc (RGR) Position Reduced by Morgan Dempsey Capital Management LLC
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 5:56 PM |
| Finding Gun Stocks in Fund Portfolios
finance.yahoo.com - March 1 at 8:14 AM |
| Gunmaker stocks slide after Dick's halts sales of assault rifles
finance.yahoo.com - February 28 at 6:04 PM |
| [$$] US gunmakers’ shares sink after school shooting
finance.yahoo.com - February 28 at 6:04 PM |
| Gunmaker Stocks Dip After Dick's Discontinues Sale of Assault Rifles
finance.yahoo.com - February 28 at 6:04 PM |
| Sturm Ruger & Company Inc (RGR) Stake Lowered by London Co. of Virginia
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 2:48 PM |
| Wired News – BWX Technologies Awarded $492 Million in Contract Options from Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
finance.yahoo.com - February 28 at 8:16 AM |
| [$$] Norway oil fund slashes stakes in US gunmakers
finance.yahoo.com - February 27 at 5:55 PM |
| Gun maker stocks are trading like something is different after Florida massacre
finance.yahoo.com - February 26 at 5:45 PM |
| Sturm Ruger & Company Inc (RGR) Shares Bought by Pinebridge Investments L.P.
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 25 at 9:30 AM |
| Comerica Bank Boosts Stake in Sturm Ruger & Company Inc (RGR)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 25 at 5:08 AM |
| The Latest: Lawmaker calls for sheriff's removal
finance.yahoo.com - February 24 at 5:27 PM |
| More companies end ties with NRA as pressure mounts
finance.yahoo.com - February 24 at 8:14 AM |
| Leading Gun Company Stock Collapses as Sales Plunge - 24/7 Wall St.
247wallst.com - February 23 at 8:21 AM |
 | Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc. (RGR) CEO Chris Killoy Q4 2017 Results - Earnings Call Transcript - Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com - February 23 at 8:21 AM |
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