Sturm, Ruger reported second-quarter 2026 results with sales and profitability moving sharply higher from the prior period.
Net sales were $147.6 million, up from $134.2 million in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of $13.4 million, or 10%. Gross profit rose to $37.8 million from $30.6 million, up $7.2 million, or 23.5%. Gross margin expanded to 25.6% from 22.8%.
Operating income increased to $18.9 million from $12.2 million, a gain of $6.7 million, or 54.9%. Pre-tax income climbed to $20.7 million from $13.6 million, up $7.1 million, or 52.2%.
Net income was $16.3 million, compared with $10.8 million in the prior quarter, an increase of $5.5 million, or 50.9%. Diluted earnings per share rose to $0.98 from $0.65, up $0.33, or 50.8%.
The company ended the quarter with $86.1 million in cash and short-term investments, compared with $72.9 million at the end of the first quarter, an increase of $13.2 million. Total debt remained at zero.
Cash generated from operations was $20.7 million, up from $13.7 million in the first quarter. Capital expenditures were $3.1 million, compared with $2.4 million previously. The company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share, unchanged from the prior quarter. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved -4.84% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $37.17. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.
