NYSE$RGR

Sturm Ruger & Company Inc · Q3 2023 earnings

Q3 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Net sales and diluted earnings per share decreased compared to the corresponding period in 2022 due to overall firearms demand decline.

Sturm, Ruger & Company reported a decrease in net sales and diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Net sales were $120.9 million, and diluted earnings were 42¢ per share. The company's strategy remains focused on long-term shareholder value through new product development and adapting to market demands.

  • Net sales for Q3 2023 were $120.9 million, compared to $139.4 million for the corresponding period in 2022.
  • Diluted earnings for Q3 2023 were 42¢ per share, compared to $1.03 per share for the corresponding period in 2022.
  • The company declared a dividend of 17¢ per share for the third quarter.
  • New product development remains a priority, including the Ruger-made Marlin Dark Series lever-action rifles.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$121M

Previous: $139M-13.3%
EPS (adj)

$0.42

Previous: $1.03-59.2%
Capital Expenditures

-$11.6M

Previous: -$2.88M-304.6%
Free Cash Flow

-$4.21M

Previous: $15.5M-127.1%
Net Income

$7.43M

Previous: $18.4M-59.6%
Operating Income

$6.33M

Previous: $19.9M-68.1%
Gross Profit

$24.7M

Previous: $38.9M-36.4%
Cash & Equivalents

$120M

Previous: $165M-27.3%
Total Assets

$400M

Previous: $461M-13.1%
Stock-Based Comp

$1.02M

Previous: $1.7M-39.9%

Revenue & EPS history

Sturm Ruger · Revenue · Quarterly

$121M

Q3 2023-13.3%vs Q3 2022
Beat estimate in 6 of 14 quarters(43%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

The company will continue to focus on new product development and adapting to market demands.

Tailwinds

  • New product development continues to be a priority.
  • Ruger-made Marlin Dark Series lever-action rifles were introduced.
  • New Ruger pistols are being offered in California for the first time in 10 years.
  • Four Ruger pistols were added to the California roster of certified handguns.
  • The company was named “Firearms Manufacturer of the Year” by NASGW.

Headwinds

  • Overall firearms demand declined.
  • The marketplace is challenging and promotion-rich.
  • Decreased production hindered current period profitability.
  • Sales and profitability decreased from last year.
  • Market conditions may impact future performance.

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 Q3 2023

Historical avgQ3 2023

+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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (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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