Sturm Ruger Declares $0.08 Quarterly Dividend, Equating to 40% of Net Income
Sturm Ruger & Co Inc (NYSE: RGR), a U.S. firearms manufacturer, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share payable March 31. The dividend represents 40% of the company's fourth quarter net income.
Sturm Ruger & Co Inc (NYSE: RGR), a U.S. firearms manufacturer, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025. The dividend will be paid March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 16, 2026. Read more dividend announcements.
The company said the dividend equates to 40% of net income for the quarter, maintaining its policy of returning a significant portion of earnings to shareholders.
| Dividend Details | Amount/Date |
|---|---|
| Dividend Amount | $0.08 per share |
| Record Date | March 16, 2026 |
| Payment Date | March 31, 2026 |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
Financial Position and Cash Returns
As of December 31, 2025, Sturm Ruger held $93 million in cash and short-term investments, all invested in U.S. Treasury bills and money market funds that invest exclusively in Treasury instruments maturing within one year. The company maintains a current ratio of 3.9:1 and carries no debt.
The company generated $16 million in cash from operations during the fourth quarter and $54 million for the full year 2025.
Capital Allocation
In 2025, Sturm Ruger returned $36 million to shareholders through $10 million in quarterly dividends and $26 million in share repurchases. The company repurchased 733,000 shares at an average price of $35.60 per share.
Capital expenditures for the year totaled $31 million, including $15 million for the acquisition of a facility in Hebron, Kentucky.
Operating Results
On an adjusted basis excluding expenses related to a shareholder rights issue and senior leadership transition, diluted earnings for the fourth quarter of 2025 were $0.26 per share. For the full year 2025, adjusted diluted earnings were $0.84 per share after excluding nonrecurring expenses related to product line rationalization and organizational realignment.
The company launched 65 new models during the fourth quarter alone, including three entirely new platforms: the Glenfield by Ruger rifle, the Red Label III shotgun, and the Harrier rifle.