Sturm, Ruger & Company Increases Dividend by 100%

Firearms manufacturer raises quarterly payout to $0.08 per share

Mar. 4, 2026 at 6:23pm

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Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR), a leading American designer and manufacturer of firearms, announced on Monday, March 2nd that it is increasing its quarterly dividend by 100% to $0.08 per share. The dividend will be paid on March 31st to shareholders of record as of March 16th.

Why it matters

The dividend increase signals confidence in Sturm, Ruger's financial position and outlook, as the company has maintained a consistent dividend payout over the past three years despite market volatility in the firearms industry.

The details

Sturm, Ruger's previous quarterly dividend was $0.04 per share. The new $0.08 per share dividend represents an annualized yield of 0.8% based on the company's current stock price. Sturm, Ruger has manufacturing facilities in Newport, New Hampshire and Mayodan, North Carolina, where it produces a broad range of small arms including rifles, shotguns, pistols, and revolvers.

  • The dividend will be paid on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
  • The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 16, 2026.

The players

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.

A leading American designer and manufacturer of firearms, headquartered in Newport, New Hampshire.

William B. Ruger

Co-founder of Sturm, Ruger & Company in 1949.

Alexander McCormick Sturm

Co-founder of Sturm, Ruger & Company in 1949.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

Sturm, Ruger's dividend increase demonstrates the company's financial strength and commitment to returning value to shareholders, even as the firearms industry faces ongoing market volatility.