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Ruger(RGR) - 2022 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-08-04 19:11
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR) Q2 2022 Results Conference Call August 4, 2022 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Chris Killoy - President and CEO Kevin Reid - General Counsel Tom Dineen - CFO Conference Call Participants Mark Smith - Lake Street Rommel Dionisio - Aegis Capital Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Q2 2022 Sturm, Ruger Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand the co ...
Ruger(RGR) - 2022 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-05-05 18:10
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR) Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call May 5, 2022 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Christopher Killoy - President & Chief Executive Officer Kevin Reid - Senior Vice President & General Counsel Tom Dineen - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ryan Meyers - Lake Street Capital Rommel Dionisio – Aegis Capital Ryan Hamilton - Morgan Dempsey Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the First Quarter [Technical Difficulty] Sturm Ruger Earnings ...
Ruger(RGR) - 2021 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-02-24 19:09
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For 2021, net sales increased to $730.7 million from $568.9 million in 2020, representing a 28% growth, while diluted earnings per share rose to $8.78 from $5.09 [4] - In Q4 2021, net sales were $168.0 million, slightly down from $169.3 million in Q4 2020, but diluted earnings per share increased to $2.14 from $1.78 due to a reduction in the effective tax rate [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - New product sales in 2021 accounted for $155 million or 22% of firearm sales, up from $111 million in 2020, indicating strong performance from new offerings [12] - The company achieved a 30% increase in production with less than a 10% increase in manpower, leading to a 109% return on net operating assets for the year [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Despite a 12% reduction in National Instant Criminal Background Check System checks, the sell-through of products from distributors to retailers increased by 4% in 2021 [10] - Distributor inventories increased by 125,000 units in 2021 but remained below levels needed for rapid fulfillment of retailer demand [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to maintain a disciplined approach to manufacturing excellence and continue developing innovative products, with new launches expected under both Ruger and Marlin brands in 2022 [16] - The expansion of the Mayodan facility in North Carolina is aimed at increasing production capacity for Marlin products, with additional production lines planned [33] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted improvements in ammunition availability and a return to more normal inventory levels at retail, although some products remain in tight supply [18][19] - The company is monitoring inflation and has taken price increases to mitigate cost pressures, with no further increases anticipated in the near term [22][23] Other Important Information - The company generated $172 million in cash from operations in 2021 and returned $59 million to shareholders through dividends [7][8] - The current ratio was reported at 4.3:1, with no debt, providing a strong balance sheet for potential acquisitions [6] Q&A Session Summary Question: Comments on ammo availability - Management noted improved availability of core calibers like 9mm and 556, with ammunition companies ramping up production [18] Question: Impact of product availability on mix checks - Management indicated that earlier in 2021, product availability may have impacted numbers, but current retail inventory levels are improving [19] Question: Margin profile for Marlin rifles - Management expects the margin profile for Marlin rifles to be similar to other long-gun lines as production ramps up [20] Question: Update on gross margins - Management attributed solid gross margins to high volume covering fixed overhead, new product performance, and continuous improvement efforts [30][31] Question: Progress on North Carolina facility expansion - The Mayodan facility has expanded, allowing for increased production capacity and better management of finished goods [33] Question: Production adjustments in Q4 - COVID-19 impacted production, and adjustments were made to manage labor and avoid oversupply [39] Question: Demand outlook - Distributor sell-through remains solid, although not at the previous year's levels, with a focus on maintaining healthy inventory levels [41][42] Question: New product sales outlook - Management expects new products to contribute positively, with some legacy products rolling off the two-year sales metric [46]
Ruger(RGR) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
2022-02-23 22:01
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K FOR ANNUAL AND TRANSITION REPORTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________to ________ Commission File Number 0-4776 STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, I ...
Ruger(RGR) - 2021 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-11-04 17:08
Sturm Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR) Q3 2021 Earnings Conference Call November 4, 2021 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Christopher Killoy - President &CEO Kevin Reid - VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Thomas Dineen - SVP, Treasurer & CFO Conference Call Participants Ryan Meyers - Lake Street Capital Markets Rommel Dionisio - Aegis Capital Ryan Hamilton - Morgan Dempsey Capital Management Operator Good morning and welcome to the Q3 2021 Sturm Ruger Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are ...
Ruger(RGR) - 2021 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-08-05 18:20
Sturm Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR) Q2 2021 Earnings Conference Call August 5, 2021 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Christopher Killoy - President, CEO & Director Kevin Reid - VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Thomas Dineen - SVP, Treasurer & CFO Conference Call Participants Ryan Meyers - Lake Street Capital Markets Ryan Hamilton - Morgan Dempsey Capital Management Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Sturm, Ruger Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Ca ...
Ruger(RGR) - 2021 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-05-06 17:41
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR) Q1 2021 Earnings Conference Call May 6, 2021 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Christopher Killoy - President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Reid - Vice President of General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Thomas Dineen - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ryan Meyers - Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC Rommel Dionisio - Aegis Capital Corporation Ryan Hamilton - Morgan Dempsey Capital Management, LLC Operator Good day, and t ...
Ruger(RGR) - 2020 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-02-18 18:15
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR) Q4 2020 Earnings Conference Call February 18, 2021 9:00 AM ET Company Representatives Chris Killoy - Chief Executive Officer Tom Dineen - Chief Financial Officer Kevin Reid - General Counsel Conference Call Participants Rommel Dionisio - Aegis Mark Smith - Lake Street Capital Ryan Hamilton - Morgan Dempsey Paul Saferstein - First New York Gavin Richey - Railroad Ranch Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by and welcome to the Sturm, Ruger, Fourth Quar ...
Ruger(RGR) - 2020 Q4 - Annual Report
2021-02-17 22:08
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K FOR ANNUAL AND TRANSITION REPORTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________to ________ Commission File Number 0-4776 STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, I ...
Ruger(RGR) - 2020 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-10-29 18:40
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR) Q3 2020 Earnings Conference Call October 29, 2020 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Chris Killoy – Chief Executive Officer Kevin Reid – General Counsel Tom Dineen – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ryan Hamilton – Morgan Dempsey Mark Smith – Lake Street Capital Rommel Dionisio – Aegis Paul Saferstein – First New York Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. And welcome to the Third Quarter 2020 Sturm, Ruger Earnings Conference Call. ...