RGR Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield

RGR has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 0.26 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.68%
Payout Ratio 63.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -32.76%
Consistency Lifetime 71.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.47%
Payout FCF 26.6%
Streak Years 17
Dividend Rating 1.00%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 9.5%
Total Return 5y: -29.4%

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Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CDA 1,556 M 6.66% 9.06%
JAKK 203 M 5.10% 12.0%
TRI 3,829 M 2.61% 2.74%
GOLF 5,426 M 1.58% 2.74%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
GOLF 5,426 M 15.9% 100%
SWBI 495 M 15.7% 100%
CDA 1,556 M 9.76% 78.8%
BC 5,241 M 7.77% 95.7%
JOUT 495 M 9.15% 74.3%

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RGR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-11-28 Quarterly 0.04 -33.2% 0.13%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-08-29 Quarterly 0.0598 -11.1% 0.46%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-05-30 Quarterly 0.0673 -25% 0.49%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-28 Quarterly 0.0898 118.2% 0.6%
2024-11-13 2024-11-13 2024-11-27 Quarterly 0.0411 -42.1% 0.27%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-08-30 Quarterly 0.0711 18.8% 0.46%
2024-05-17 2024-05-20 2024-06-07 Quarterly 0.0598 -30.4% 0.37%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.086 35.3% 0.51%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-11-29 Quarterly 0.0636 -52.8% 0.38%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-08-30 Quarterly 0.1346 12.5% 0.66%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-05-31 Quarterly 0.1197 -23.8% 0.6%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-24 Quarterly 0.1571 -91.6% 0.75%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2023-01-05 Other 1.87 1119.5% 9.38%
2022-11-15 2022-11-16 2022-11-30 Quarterly 0.1533 -12.8% 0.75%
2022-08-16 2022-08-17 2022-08-31 Quarterly 0.1758 -30.9% 0.8%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-05-31 Quarterly 0.2543 -20.9% 1.04%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-03-25 Quarterly 0.3216 8.9% 1.26%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-11-30 Quarterly 0.2955 -21% 1.08%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-08-27 Quarterly 0.374 16.3% 1.22%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.3216 21.1% 1.16%
2021-03-11 2021-03-12 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.2655 26.8% 1%
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-11-27 Quarterly 0.2094 -89.7% N/A
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-08-28 Quarterly 2.0271 1448.6% N/A
2020-05-15 2020-05-18 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.1309 94.4% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-03-27 Quarterly 0.0673 63.6% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-11-27 Quarterly 0.0411 -21.4% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-08-30 Quarterly 0.0524 -51.7% N/A
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-05-31 Quarterly 0.1085 3.6% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.1047 33.3% N/A
2018-11-15 2018-11-16 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.0785 -38.2% N/A
2018-08-16 2018-08-17 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.1272 6.3% N/A
2018-05-21 2018-05-22 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.1197 39.1% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.086 9.5% N/A
2017-11-14 2017-11-15 2017-11-30 Quarterly 0.0785 -8.7% N/A
2017-08-11 2017-08-15 2017-08-31 Quarterly 0.086 -52.1% N/A
2017-05-17 2017-05-19 2017-05-31 Quarterly 0.1795 9.1% N/A
2017-03-15 2017-03-17 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.1646 7.3% N/A
2016-11-16 2016-11-18 2016-11-25 Quarterly 0.1533 -16.3% N/A
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-08-26 Quarterly 0.1833 2.1% N/A
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-05-27 Quarterly 0.1795 37.1% N/A
2016-03-09 2016-03-11 2016-03-25 Quarterly 0.1309 40% N/A
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-11-30 Quarterly 0.0935 -30.6% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-08-28 Quarterly 0.1346 12.5% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-05-29 Quarterly 0.1197 88.2% N/A
2015-03-11 2015-03-13 2015-03-27 Quarterly 0.0636 21.4% N/A
2014-11-07 2014-11-12 2014-11-26 Quarterly 0.0524 -68.9% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-08-29 Quarterly 0.1683 -8.2% N/A
2014-05-14 2014-05-16 2014-05-30 Quarterly 0.1833 -9.3% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-03-28 Quarterly 0.202 -6.9% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-11-29 Quarterly 0.2169 0% N/A

RGR Dividend FAQ

Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc. (NYSE:RGR) designs, manufactures and sells a full-range of firearms-including rifles, pistols, revolvers and accessories-under the Ruger and Marlin brands, and also produces steel investment castings and metal-injection-molded (MIM) parts.

What is the Dividend Yield of RGR?

As of February 2026, RGR`s dividend yield is 1.68%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.26 USD by the current share price of 38.33.

Does RGR pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, RGR paid a dividend of 0.26 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-17 and the payout was 0.04 USD.

How often does RGR pay dividends?

RGR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, RGR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-17.

RGR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RGR for the next 4 payments are between 0.212 (+430.0%) and 0.306 (+665.0%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will RGR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.04 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Sturm Ruger (RGR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RGR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Sturm Ruger (RGR) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of RGR?

RGR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -32.8% per year.
Negative growth: RGR's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of RGR?

RGR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.47%. If you bought RGR's shares at 54.32 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.26 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.47% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RGR?

RGR Payout Consistency is 71.1%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Unstable: Sturm Ruger has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RGR have a good Dividend Yield?

RGR`s 1.68% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RGR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RGR is 63.3%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of RGR?

RGR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 1.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RGR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in RGR's Outstanding Shares?

Sturm Ruger's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.76% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has RGR ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 24, 2025 with a ratio of 374:1000.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 25,945,900
1986 26,087,000 +0.54%
1987 26,875,000 +3.02%
1988 26,458,300 -1.55%
1989 26,617,600 +0.6%
1990 26,470,600 -0.55%
1991 26,545,500 +0.28%
1992 26,747,000 +0.76%
1993 27,333,300 +2.19%
1994 26,771,700 -2.05%
1995 26,871,800 +0.37%
1996 33,411,800 +24.34%
1997 26,990,300 -19.22%
1998 26,896,600 -0.35%
1999 26,960,000 +0.24%
2000 27,040,000 +0.3%
2001 26,994,000 -0.17%
2002 27,312,900 +1.18%
2003 26,914,000 -1.46%
2004 26,940,000 +0.1%
2005 26,911,000 -0.11%
2006 27,600,000 +2.56%
2007 22,454,300 -18.64%
2008 20,084,600 -10.55%
2009 19,321,100 -3.8%
2010 19,299,200 -0.11%
2011 19,145,900 -0.79%
2012 19,635,200 +2.56%
2013 19,941,200 +1.56%
2014 19,837,400 -0.52%
2015 19,353,900 -2.44%
2016 19,049,500 -1.57%
2017 17,939,100 -5.83%
2018 17,685,100 -1.42%
2019 17,778,800 +0.53%
2020 17,759,900 -0.11%
2021 17,757,800 -0.01%
2022 17,881,100 +0.69%
2023 17,670,700 -1.18%
2024 16,791,000 -4.98%
2025 16,368,300 -2.52%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:38