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Sturm Ruger (RGR) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Jul 29, 2026
Sturm Ruger (RGR) reported revenue of $158M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +19% from a year earlier and +12% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 4.8%, net earnings $7.0M (4.4% of revenue).
Sturm Ruger, Q2 2026: revenue $158M (+19% year over year), operating margin 4.8%, net earnings $7.0M, operating cash flow $17.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $158M | +12% | +19% |
| Gross profit | $33.7M | +20% | +556% |
| Operating profit | $7.6M | — | — |
| Net earnings | $7.0M | 55× | — |
| Operating cash flow | $17.3M | -8% | +18% |
| Free cash flow | $14.1M | +0.7% | +54% |
What changed
Revenue was $158.1M in Q2 2026, up 19% year over year and up 12% from the previous quarter. Net firearms sales was the largest line at 100% of revenue. Net firearms sales added $26.1M year over year (up 20%), 102% of the total change. Net castings sales declined 59%.
Gross margin was 21.3%, up 17.5 points from Q2 2025. Operating profit was $7.6M, a 4.8% margin (up 20.5 points year over year). Operating expenses grew 1% against revenue growth of 19%. Net earnings were $7.0M. The effective tax rate was 21.6%.
Operating cash flow was $17.3M (up 18% year over year), 248% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $6.4M of depreciation and amortization and $1.3M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $2.7M. Capital expenditures of $3.3M left free cash flow of $14.1M.
Questions
What was Sturm Ruger's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Sturm Ruger (RGR) reported revenue of $158M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +19% from a year earlier and +12% from the quarter before.
Was Sturm Ruger profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $7.6M (4.8% of revenue) and net earnings $7.0M.
Source: Sturm Ruger 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.