NYSE$RGR
Sturm Ruger & Company Inc · Q1 2020 earnings
Q1 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported strong consumer demand and reduced reliance on promotions, leading to improved earnings and cash flows.
Sturm, Ruger & Company reported net sales of $123.6 million and diluted earnings of 87¢ per share for the first quarter of 2020, compared to $114.0 million and 74¢ per share in the first quarter of 2019. The company's Board of Directors declared a dividend of 35¢ per share for the first quarter.
- Strong consumer demand drove improved earnings and cash flows.
- New products contributed to the positive financial results.
- Reduced reliance on promotions boosted profitability.
- The company ended the quarter with a strong, debt-free balance sheet and $188 million in cash and short-term investments, which now exceed $200 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Sturm Ruger · Revenue · Quarterly
$124M
Forward guidance
The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant uncertainty, but the company is well-positioned to manage through the global crisis. The impact of COVID-19 has increased in the past month, but the company has been able to keep all of its facilities safe and open with only limited restrictions on production.
Tailwinds
- Proactive steps taken to maintain employee health and safety.
- Facilities remained safe and open with limited restrictions.
- Debt-free balance sheet provides financial security.
- Cash and short-term investments exceed $200 million.
- $40 million revolving credit facility provides added flexibility.
Headwinds
- COVID-19 pandemic has created significant uncertainty.
- Adversely impacted many industries throughout the global economy.
- Impact of COVID-19 has increased in the past month.
- Limited restrictions on production.
- Significant uncertainty
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2020
+0.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.5%
Avg return
5 days after
-3.3%
Avg return
30 days after
52%
34 / 66 earnings
Positive
+21.7%
Q4 2014
Best reaction
-18.0%
Q2 2019
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -3.0% | -10.9% | -8.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | -0.8% | +0.2% | +8.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | -0.8% | -5.5% | -31.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | -15.9% | -18.0% | -11.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | +12.3% | +15.0% | +11.1% | |
| Q3 2024 | -4.4% | -1.7% | -7.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | -5.8% | -10.2% | -8.3% | |
| Q1 2024 | -6.9% | -5.8% | -7.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | -1.1% | -2.3% | +5.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | -17.9% | -17.5% | -19.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | +4.4% | +4.5% | -2.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | -7.0% | -6.6% | -8.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | +7.9% | +4.0% | -1.9% | |
| Q3 2022 | -10.2% | -4.2% | +7.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | -7.8% | -11.2% | -20.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | -3.8% | -4.8% | -2.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | +4.6% | +12.5% | +12.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | -4.8% | -7.2% | -17.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | +4.6% | +7.9% | -1.1% | |
| Q1 2021 | +2.1% | +4.6% | +16.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | -0.2% | +3.0% | +3.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | +5.2% | +3.7% | -6.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | +4.9% | +8.4% | -7.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | +7.5% | +17.1% | +35.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | +7.0% | +3.5% | -11.9% | |
| Q3 2019 | -4.9% | -7.6% | -3.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | -18.0% | -18.6% | -26.1% | |
| Q1 2019 | -8.8% | -7.1% | -9.3% | |
| Q4 2018 | -2.2% | -0.4% | -14.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | -8.2% | -8.2% | -12.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | +3.9% | +2.7% | +20.8% | |
| Q1 2018 | +3.9% | +5.0% | +4.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | +1.3% | +0.9% | +2.2% | |
| Q3 2017 | +2.9% | +1.5% | +9.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | -8.3% | -11.5% | -19.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | +5.0% | +5.0% | +9.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | +1.7% | +1.8% | +5.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | +0.6% | +3.9% | -13.3% | |
| Q2 2016 | -4.6% | -3.2% | -10.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | +7.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +6.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -12.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +21.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -11.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -10.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -6.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +6.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -6.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -7.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +13.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +13.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +13.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +9.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +9.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +9.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +9.0% | — | — |
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