Ruger's financial report: Small drop in sales
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) announced that net sales in the first quarter of 2025 were $135.7 million, while in the same period of 2024, net sales were $136.8 million. However, company officials remain optimistic.
In the face of a challenging firearms market, Ruger has demonstrated resilience by balancing steady sales and innovation in product development. The company's latest releases, such as the Ruger American Rifle Generation II, Marlin lever-action rifles, and the RXM pistol—developed in collaboration with Magpul Industries—are keeping enthusiasts interested and the brand strong.
Enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that Ruger's new products have made a significant impact, representing 31.6% of firearm sales for the first quarter of 2025. These new firearms, including the Super Wrangler revolver and the American Centerfire Rifle Generation II, are capturing considerable attention within the market.
Todd W. Seyfert, Ruger's CEO, emphasized the importance of continual innovation, especially amid the industry's cyclical nature, by focusing on exciting new firearms. As Ruger unveils its plans for expanding the availability of key models and speeding up the introduction of new products, firearm enthusiasts can look forward to a diverse array of configurations of both existing and upcoming products.
While tariffs and global trade disruptions pose challenges, Ruger's commitment to producing American-made firearms positions the company favorably.