RGRIndustrials · Aerospace & DefenseThe 2 Wall Street analysts covering Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $43 — +13.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 93 of 100 as at 5 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (92): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Revisions (35): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on RGR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.7% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar 2026 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | $41 → $43 |
| 24 Sept 2020 | Aegis Capital | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 21 Aug 2017 | Aegis Capital | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 14 Mar 2017 | Wunderlich | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 14 Mar 2017 | Wunderlich Securities | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 6 June 2016 | BB&T Capital | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 24 July 2015 | BB&T Capital | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 23 Apr 2015 | Dougherty | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 23 Apr 2015 | Dougherty & Co. | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 5 Mar 2015 | CRT Capital | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 27 Aug 2014 | CRT Capital | Downgrade | Fair Value | — |
| 7 Jan 2014 | CRT Capital | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 24 Sept 2013 | Dougherty | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 24 Sept 2013 | Dougherty & Co. | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 7 Nov 2012 | CL King | Upgrade | Strong Buy | — |
| 1 Nov 2012 | CL King | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 15 Aug 2012 | Keybanc | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 15 Aug 2012 | KeyBanc | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 10 May 2012 | Benchmark | Initiates | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. RGR appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Sturm, Ruger & Company reported higher second-quarter sales and adjusted profitability, as the company increased production, improved product mix, and continued rebuilding inventory ahead of the fall hunting and holiday season.
Why it matters — The earnings results signal that RGR is successfully ramping up production and improving profitability while positioning itself for key seasonal sales periods.
Sturm, Ruger & Company held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and the transcript of that call was published by Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — Earnings call transcripts provide RGR watchers with management's direct commentary on quarterly performance and outlook.
Sturm Ruger swung to a profit, with sales growth driven by higher product demand, an improved product mix, and a 10% increase in average selling price to $384, according to the WSJ.
Why it matters — The return to profitability and rising average selling prices signal stronger underlying demand and pricing power for RGR's firearms.
Sturm, Ruger & Company reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $158.1 million, up 19% from $132.5 million in the same period of 2025, and diluted earnings of $0.43 per share versus a $1.05 diluted loss per share a year earlier.
Why it matters — The results show a significant year-over-year turnaround from a loss to profitability, alongside a double-digit increase in net sales.
Sturm, Ruger announced it will report its second quarter 2026 financial results and file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q after the stock market closes on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The company will host a webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET that evening to discuss the results.
Why it matters — The announcement provides investors and analysts with the date and time to expect the company's quarterly financial performance update and the opportunity to hear management's discussion of operating results.
The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $43, with estimates ranging from $40 to $46. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 2 analysts covering Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. 93 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 5 Aug 2026, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. ranks 93 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (92 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +13.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. 93 out of 100 as at 5 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for RGR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $40 to $46 over the next 12 months.
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. returned -57.3% over the 12 months to 6 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is a leading American manufacturer of firearms, recognized for its comprehensive lineup of rifles, pistols, and revolvers.
The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 30 July 2026): "Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Q2 Earnings Call Highlights". Sturm, Ruger & Company reported higher second-quarter sales and adjusted profitability, as the company increased production, improved product mix, and continued rebuilding inventory ahead of the fall hunting and holiday season.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is a leading American manufacturer of firearms, recognized for its comprehensive lineup of rifles, pistols, and revolvers. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Southport, Connecticut, the company is known for its commitment to high-quality and reliable firearms that serve both civilian and law enforcement markets. Sturm, Ruger & Company operates through two primary segments: firearms, which include a variety of models celebrated for their durability and affordability, and investment castings. The investment castings division plays a crucial role in supplying products to other industries, showcasing the firm's diversified manufacturing capabilities. With a strong presence in the domestic firearms industry, the company impacts sectors such as hunting, personal protection, and target shooting. Sturm, Ruger & Company emphasizes American manufacturing, maintaining operations in multiple U.S. states. As a publicly traded company, it is integral to the broader firearms market, representing a traditional yet evolving segment of American manufacturing and contributing to both economic activity and regional employment.
CEO Mr. Todd W. Seyfert · 1,780 employees · United States · https://www.ruger.com