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title: "Ruger posts Q1 sales rise to $141M, $0.01 EPS; $330M backlog, $105M cash"
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description: "Ruger reported Q1 2026 net sales of $141 million, a 4% increase from $136 million year-over-year, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of growth. The diluted EPS was $0.01, adjusted to $0.27 after excluding costs. The backlog rose 20% to $330 million, with units ordered up 28% to 525,000, indicating strong demand. The company holds $105 million in cash and short-term investments, has no debt, and a current ratio of 3.5:1. A quarterly dividend of $0.11 was declared, payable May 29, 2026, with capex expected around $30 million for capacity expansion."
datetime: "2026-05-08T17:23:01.000Z"
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# Ruger posts Q1 sales rise to $141M, $0.01 EPS; $330M backlog, $105M cash

**Ruger reported Q1 2026 net sales of $141 million and diluted EPS of $0.01 (adjusted $0.27), with a $330 million backlog.**

**Key Highlights:**

-   Q1 net sales rose 4% to $141M vs. $136M year-ago, showing fourth consecutive quarter of top-line growth.
-   Diluted earnings $0.01 per share; adjusted diluted earnings $0.27 excluding deal and organizational costs.
-   Backlog increased 20% to $330M; units ordered up 28% to 525,000, signaling strong demand for new products.
-   Cash and short-term investments totaled $105M on March 28, 2026; company reports no debt and a 3.5:1 current ratio.
-   Board declared $0.11 quarterly dividend, payable May 29, 2026; capex expected ~$30M for 2026 to expand capacity.

Original SEC Filing: STURM RUGER & CO INC \[ RGR \] - 8-K - May. 08, 2026

**Disclaimer**

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