Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.

NYSE:RGR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$600.3m

Sturm Ruger Management

Management criteria checks 1/4

Sturm Ruger's CEO is Todd Seyfert, appointed in Mar 2025, has a tenure of 1.33 years. total yearly compensation is $4.40M, comprised of 14.2% salary and 85.8% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.009% of the company’s shares, worth $56.49K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.3 years and 1.2 years respectively.

Key information

Todd Seyfert

Chief executive officer

US$4.4m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage14.22%
CEO tenure1.3yrs
CEO ownership0.009%
Management average tenure1.3yrs
Board average tenure1.2yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • May 24

Sturm, Ruger & Company: Industry Deterioration Necessitates A Downgrade

Summary Sturm, Ruger & Company is downgraded from 'buy' to 'hold' due to ongoing industry weakness and valuation concerns. Despite a 4.2% YoY revenue increase and strong innovation, RGR's profitability has deteriorated, with Q1 net profit dropping to $0.1M. Firearm industry demand remains under pressure, as background checks declined 7% in 2025 and another 4.8% YTD through April 2026. RGR's solid balance sheet and growing backlog are offset by margin compression and less attractive valuation versus peers like SWBI. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Nov 12

Some May Be Optimistic About Sturm Ruger's (NYSE:RGR) Earnings

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s ( NYSE:RGR ) earnings announcement last week didn't impress shareholders. However, our...
Analysis Article • Nov 08

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s (NYSE:RGR) Popularity With Investors Under Threat As Stock Sinks 27%

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. ( NYSE:RGR ) shares have retraced a considerable 27% in the last month, reversing a fair...
Analysis Article • Sep 17

The Price Is Right For Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR)

There wouldn't be many who think Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s ( NYSE:RGR ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.2x is...
Analysis Article • Aug 03

Sturm Ruger (NYSE:RGR) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To $0.16

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. ( NYSE:RGR ) has announced that on 29th of August, it will be paying a dividend of$0.16...
Seeking Alpha • Feb 21

Sturm, Ruger & Company Vs. Smith & Wesson: Which American Gun Manufacturer Wins In A Shootout?

Summary Ruger and Smith & Wesson are both strong brands, but I favor Ruger due to its debt-free balance sheet and effective management. Both companies have low growth prospects, and neither is currently priced attractively enough to warrant investment. Ruger's management impressed me with their strategic acquisition of Marlin and working through a period of slow sales without taking on debt. I will watch both stocks for price pullbacks and insider purchases before considering an investment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Feb 21

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s (NYSE:RGR) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s ( NYSE:RGR ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 21.9x might make it look like a sell...
Seeking Alpha • Oct 28

Not Pulling The Trigger On Sturm, Ruger & Company

Summary Finding value in cyclical industries like firearms requires buying at downturns. Sturm, Ruger & Company shows potential but isn't cheap enough yet. RGR has consistent cash flow, no debt, and a strong balance sheet but faces legal and regulatory risks. The gun industry is highly cyclical and influenced by politics and external events, making timing crucial even for long-term investment. Despite RGR's strengths, I am waiting for a more favorable risk/reward ratio before making a meaningful investment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Aug 03

Sturm, Ruger & Company: Bottoming At Around $40/Share, I Say 'Buy'

Summary Sturm, Ruger & Company is a publicly traded firearms industry leader, currently trading at $45/share with a 2.5% pre-market decrease. Despite controversy, the company's solid fundamentals and low debt make it a potentially profitable long-term investment. RGR has lagged behind competitors like Smith & Wesson by ~45% in the last year, prompting a "HOLD" recommendation on SWBI. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jul 17

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s (NYSE:RGR) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up

It's not a stretch to say that Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s ( NYSE:RGR ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19.1x...
Analysis Article • May 24

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s (NYSE:RGR) CEO Might Not Expect Shareholders To Be So Generous This Year

Key Insights Sturm Ruger's Annual General Meeting to take place on 30th of May Salary of US$793.8k is part of CEO Chris...
Seeking Alpha • May 13

Sturm, Ruger & Company: Generation II Fulfillment Coming

Summary Sturm, Ruger & Company is undergoing a restructuring that is expected to boost margins and has launched Generation II, which has received significant customer interest. Q1 sales are down due to mix effects and increased competition, but the launch of Generation II could help improve margins. An election year may also juice volumes and get some of the benefits of operating leverage going to drive earnings growth. In all, looks like an interesting prospect considering with EBITDA beat potential on new product releases. A decent play. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 30

Sizing Up Sturm, Ruger & Company: Why I Prefer Smith & Wesson

Summary Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. stock plunged after disappointing third quarter results and a reduction in the quarterly dividend payout. This company operates in the firearms and castings business divisions, designing and manufacturing firearms under the Ruger name. Analysts project a rebound in earnings for FY2024, but I think I prefer competitor Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. currently. An analysis around Sturm, Ruger & Company follows in the paragraphs below. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 12

Treasuries More Compelling Than Sturm, Ruger & Co.

Summary Sturm, Ruger & Company's shares have dropped about 17% in the past month, making it a potentially less risky investment. The company's financial results have been poor compared to last year, but are substantially better than they were in 2019. This has been a reasonably good year so far. Everything in investing is relative, and the Treasury Note offers superior risk-adjusted return potential at the moment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Todd Seyfert's remuneration changed compared to Sturm Ruger's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 28 2026n/an/a

-US$12m

Dec 31 2025US$4mUS$625k

-US$4m

Compensation vs Market: Todd's total compensation ($USD4.40M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD3.54M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Insufficient data to compare Todd's compensation with company performance.

CEO

Todd Seyfert (57 yo)

1.3yrs
Tenure
US$4,395,103
Compensation

Mr. Todd W. Seyfert is President & CEO of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. from March 1, 2025 & serves as it's Director since May 29, 2025. Mr. Seyfert serves as Chief Executive Officer of FeraDyne Outdoors, L...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Todd Seyfert
President1.3yrsUS$4.40m0.0094%
$ 56.5k
Sarah Colbert
SVP, VP of Administration9.1yrsUS$1.19m0.0047%
$ 28.5k
Shawn Leska
Senior Vice President of Sales & Product Strategy10.7yrsUS$937.61k0.042%
$ 253.2k
Robert Werkmeister
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Customer Experience9.1yrsUS$937.61k0.058%
$ 350.4k
Andrew Wieland
Senior VP & CFOless than a yearno datano data
Michael Wilson
Senior Vice President of Operations & Engineering1.2yrsno data0.011%
$ 68.8k
Benjamin Quinn
Senior Vice President of Strategy & Business Development1yrno datano data
1.3yrs
Average Tenure
49yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: RGR's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.3 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Todd Seyfert
President1.2yrsUS$4.40m0.0094%
$ 56.5k
John Cosentino
Independent Chairman of the Board20.9yrsUS$307.42k0.14%
$ 846.0k
Amir Rosenthal
Independent Director16.5yrsUS$231.33k0.10%
$ 628.6k
Bruce Pettet
Independent Director1.1yrsUS$270.43k0.025%
$ 151.1k
Phillip Widman
Independent Lead Vice-Chairman of the Board16.5yrsUS$250.05k0.035%
$ 211.4k
Stephen Timm
Independent Directorless than a yearno data0.0094%
$ 56.6k
Terrence O'Connor
Independent Director11.8yrsUS$212.50k0.093%
$ 556.7k
Aaron Rivers
Independent Directorless than a yearno data0.0094%
$ 56.6k
Lorin Wolfe
Independent Directorless than a yearno data0.0094%
$ 56.6k
1.2yrs
Average Tenure
61yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: RGR's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 1.2 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/05 08:35
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/02 00:00
Earnings2026/03/28
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is covered by 5 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Rommel DionisioAegis Capital Corporation
Daniel KurnosBenchmark Company
Andrea JamesColliers Securities