Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. $RGR Shares Sold by UBS Group AG
UBS Group AG significantly reduced its stake in Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. ($RGR) by 71.2% in the fourth quarter, selling 366,360 shares, though it still holds 148,150 shares. This move comes as Sturm, Ruger reported mixed quarterly results, missing earnings estimates but exceeding revenue expectations. Despite the share sale by UBS, the company has shown signs of confidence through a dividend increase and recent insider stock purchases by its directors and CEO.
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RGR (RGR) CEO Todd Seyfert reports open-market purchase of 1,500 shares
Todd William Seyfert, President & CEO of STURM RUGER & CO INC (RGR), reported an open-market purchase of 1,500 shares of common stock. The shares were bought at an average price of $39.15 per share on May 20, 2026, and are held indirectly with his spouse. This transaction increases his indirect holdings to 1,500 shares, signaling insider confidence.
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Sturm Ruger Reports Mixed Q1 Results, Raises Backlog
Sturm, Ruger & Company reported mixed Q1 2026 results with a 4% rise in net sales to $141 million but a steep drop in diluted earnings to $0.01 per share due to one-off costs and production disruptions. Despite these challenges, the company boasts a strong balance sheet with $105 million in cash, no debt, and a 20% increase in its backlog, all while advancing its Ruger 2030 strategy. Leadership changes and a cooperation agreement with Beretta Holding also aim to ensure governance stability and long-term growth.
