STURM RUGER & CO INC
Sturm, Ruger & Company designs, manufactures and sells firearms, primarily to domestic customers, through independent wholesale distributors. Its firearms are sold mainly to the commercial sporting market and serve sportsmen, hunters, people interested in self-defense, law enforcement and other governmental organizations, and gun collectors. The company offers rifles, pistols, shotguns and revolvers under the Ruger name, lever-action rifles under Marlin, and bolt-action rifles under Glenfield. It also makes and sells firearm accessories and replacement parts. The company’s firearms segment is its principal business. Its castings segment makes investment castings and metal injection molded parts for use in Ruger firearms, with some products sold to outside customers in various industries. Sturm, Ruger & Company is headquartered in Mayodan, North Carolina; its design and manufacturing operations are in the United States.
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Smith & Wesson (RGR) reported Q2 revenue of $112.6M, up 32.3% YoY, beating estimates. Stock up 18.5% since reporting. Brunswick (BC) reported $1.56B revenue, up 7.7% YoY, but stock down 14.7% due to weak guidance. YETI (YETI) reported $483.9M revenue, up 8.5% YoY, but stock down 17.2%. Latham (SWIM) reported $197.5M revenue, up 14.4% YoY, and stock up 8.7% since reporting.
Beretta Holding S.A. completed a tender offer for Ruger shares at $44.80 each, receiving more tenders than expected. It now owns about 25% of Ruger's outstanding shares, according to the company.
Sturm, Ruger & Company (RGR) announced it will stop producing several firearm models, including long-standing lines like the Blackhawk and Bearcat, as part of its Ruger 2030 plan. The company aims to focus on profitable products and align production with consumer demand. Beretta Holding, now its largest shareholder, has a partnership agreement to increase its stake to 25%. The FTC approved the deal with conditions to prevent anticompetitive practices.
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In the last 30 days, RGR insiders filed 1 SEC Form 4 transaction — no purchases and 1 sale ($29K). The most active reporter was Wilson Michael W, VP of New Product Development, with 1 filing. 100% of those filings were made under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans.
Positive earnings surprise drives short-term upside.
Tender likely lifts Ruger stock as investors price in a premium and potential board influence.
Product line shutdowns affect <5% of sales, while the partnership may support future growth.
The stake increase signals strategic confidence in Ruger, likely supporting the stock price.
The tender offer implies a premium to Ruger's current market price, likely supporting the stock.
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Smith & Wesson (RGR) reported Q2 revenue of $112.6M, up 32.3% YoY, beating estimates. Stock up 18.5% since reporting. Brunswick (BC) reported $1.56B revenue, up 7.7% YoY, but stock down 14.7% due to weak guidance. YETI (YETI) reported $483.9M revenue, up 8.5% YoY, but stock down 17.2%. Latham (SWIM) reported $197.5M revenue, up 14.4% YoY, and stock up 8.7% since reporting.
2 min readBeretta Holding S.A. completed a tender offer for Ruger shares at $44.80 each, receiving more tenders than expected. It now owns about 25% of Ruger's outstanding shares, according to the company.
2 min readSturm, Ruger & Company (RGR) announced it will stop producing several firearm models, including long-standing lines like the Blackhawk and Bearcat, as part of its Ruger 2030 plan. The company aims to focus on profitable products and align production with consumer demand. Beretta Holding, now its largest shareholder, has a partnership agreement to increase its stake to 25%. The FTC approved the deal with conditions to prevent anticompetitive practices.
2 min readBeretta Holding, a Luxembourg-based arms and security equipment company, reported cyberattacks from foreign intelligence services in Europe, including Italy. The company recently acquired a 15% stake in Sturm, Ruger & Company (NYSE: RGR) for $107 million, bringing its total stake to 25%. Beretta's CEO Pietro Gussalli Beretta described the move as strategic, focusing on growth opportunities in the U.S. and potential future collaborations.
1 min readBeretta Holding's tender offer for Sturm, Ruger & Company (RGR) shares was oversubscribed, with 3.59 million shares tendered. The company will prorate purchases to limit the total to 2.40 million shares. The final proration factor is pending confirmation. Beretta Holding's Chairman and CEO called this a significant milestone for the company.
2 min readAmerican Outdoor Brands (AOUT) stock rose 59.8% post-earnings, trading at $16.00. Smith & Wesson (SWBI) reported $112.6M revenue, up 32.3% YoY, with stock up 18.1% to $14.49. Brunswick (BC) reported $1.56B revenue, up 7.7% YoY, but stock fell 21.2% to $63.37 due to weak guidance. Ruger (RGR) reported $158.1M revenue, up 19.3% YoY, with stock up 16.4% to $44.00. Clarus (CLAR) reported $56.16M revenue, up 1.6% YoY, with stock up 1.3% to $3.42.
3 min readLatham (SWIM) raised full-year guidance, with its stock up 12.2% to $6.40. Smith & Wesson (SWBI) reported $112.6M revenue, up 32.3%, and its stock rose 19.6% to $14.67. Brunswick (BC) reported $1.56B revenue, up 7.7%, but its stock fell 19.4% to $64.86. Polaris (PII) reported $2.04B revenue, up 8.7%, but its stock dropped 26.3% to $55.07. Ruger (RGR) reported $158.1M revenue, up 19.3%, and its stock rose 17.7% to $44.48.
2 min readU.S. firearm background checks rose 3.5% year-over-year in September, marking four consecutive months of gains, according to the FBI. This indicates sustained demand despite high civilian ownership levels.
1 min readA U.S. judge ruled that Ruger did not infringe FN Herstal's trademark by naming its AR-15 rifle SFAR. The court found no consumer confusion. FN's SCAR rifles range from $3359 to $4499; Ruger's SFAR was priced around $1300. Neither company commented.
2 min readHooten Young, a veteran-owned brand, partnered with Sturm, Ruger & Co. to launch Ruger First-Fire Bourbon and two cigars. The limited collection will be available for pre-sale online on October 14, 2026. First-Fire is a seven-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon with 1,776 bottles priced at $45.99 each. The cigars, Rim Fire and Center Fire, are hand-rolled in Nicaragua and sold in limited quantities.
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