Ruger posts near-zero profit on $5.7M one-time costs; new products drive share gains

Filed May 6, 2026 · Period ending March 28, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q Apr 30, 2025 · ~2 min read

Key Changes

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  Net income fell 98% to $0.1M ($0.01/share) as $5.7M in non-recurring costs—$3.2M for Beretta strategic agreement, $2.5M severance—reduced EPS by $0.26. Adjusted earnings were $0.27/share.

  MD&A: Financial Results verify on EDGAR →
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  New products reached 41% of firearm sales ($51.6M), up from 32% prior year, while sell-through outpaced industry NICS checks (+3.2% vs +1.6%), signaling market share gains.

  MD&A: Product Performance verify on EDGAR →
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  Board added three directors with operational expertise while three retired; CFO Thomas Dineen stepped down March 31, succeeded by Andrew Wieland, amid broader "Ruger 2030" strategic realignment.

  MD&A: Leadership Transition verify on EDGAR →