Ruger Q3 2026 net income more than triples year-over-year to $5.8 million

• Ruger's third-quarter 2026 diluted earnings more than tripled year-over-year to $0.36 per share, while net sales rose 17% to $147.6 million.
• Gross margin increased to 20.7% from 15.1% a year earlier, driven by improved cost control, product mix and operational execution.
• In October, the company announced production suspensions for selected product families generating minimal or no profitability to reduce complexity and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Capital expenditures are expected to total approximately $30 million in 2026, following $8.9 million invested in the first nine months.

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