Ruger Q2 2026 net sales rise 19% to $158 million; diluted EPS $0.43
Ruger filed a transcript of its July 29, 2026 second-quarter earnings call, which reported net sales of $158 million, up 19% from Q2 2025. Diluted earnings were $0.43 per share, compared with a diluted loss of $1.05 a year earlier, and adjusted diluted earnings rose to $0.52 from $0.41. The filing shows higher sales and profit year over year, and the company also reported $118 million in cash and short-term investments with no debt as of June 27, 2026.
Key points
- Q2 2026 net sales were $158 million, up 19% from Q2 2025; adjusted EBITDA margin was 10.5%
- Diluted EPS was $0.43 versus a diluted loss of $1.05 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.52 versus $0.41
- Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share
- Cash and short-term investments were $118 million as of June 27, 2026, with no debt; 2026 capital expenditures are expected to total approximately $30 million
The filing
Written by AI on Nov 9, 2026, 8:51 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on July 31, 2026.
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