Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.63
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
RGR Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.9% and trend is falling.
RGR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$0.63
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout26.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-56.3%
5Y CAGR-37.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.9%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.9%
Total Shareholder Yield5.4%
1Y Total Return23.2%
5Y Total Return-18.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,10810Y ago$9,88220Y ago$120,856
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
RGR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (39 years of payments)
RGR Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 26.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
RGR does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -56.3% and 5-year CAGR of -37.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RGR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 3.9% buyback yield, 5.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.9% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -18.9%, with dividends contributing 18.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,882 today.
RGR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$11.87
Avg/Payment$0.5935
Latest Change+100.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026Latest | $0.0800 | ↑ +100.0% | 1.33% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.0400 | ↓ -75.0% | 1.82% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.1600 | ↓ -11.1% | 2.04% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.1800 | ↓ -25.0% | 1.95% | May 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.2400 | ↑ +118.2% | 1.73% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.1100 | ↓ -42.1% | 1.74% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.1900 | ↑ +18.8% | 1.80% | Aug 30, 2024 |
| May 17, 2024 | $0.1600 | ↓ -30.4% | 2.14% | Jun 7, 2024 |
RGR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#4 of 6
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-37.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.4%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGRSturm, Ruger & Compa… | $666M | 1.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  SWBISmith & Wesson Brand… | $676M | 3.4% | 1.7% | 5 | Sustainable |
3rd  OLNOlin Corporation | $3.3B | 2.8% | — | 3 | Unknown |
1st  CODICompass Diversified | $875M | 14.2% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 POWWOutdoor Holding Comp… | $243M | 1.2% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 ASOAcademy Sports and O… | $3.4B | 1.0% | 9.2% | 3 | Sustainable |
RGR Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.08 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2025 | $0.62 | -10.1% | 4 | $0.84 | 73.8% | 1.35x | 0.9% |
| 2024 | $0.69 | -45.7% | 4 | $1.77 | 39.0% | 2.57x | 1.0% |
| 2023 | $1.27 | -82.9% | 4 | $2.71 | 46.9% | 2.13x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $7.42 | 120.8% | 5 | $4.96 | 149.6% | 0.67x | 11.1% |
| 2021 | $3.36 | -48.4% | 4 | $8.78 | 38.3% | 2.61x | 5.0% |
| 2020 | $6.51 | 693.9% | 4 | $5.09 | 127.9% | 0.78x | 9.7% |
| 2019 | $0.82 | -25.5% | 4 | $1.82 | 45.1% | 2.22x | 1.2% |
| 2018 | $1.10 | -19.1% | 4 | $2.88 | 38.2% | 2.62x | 1.6% |
| 2017 | $1.36 | -21.4% | 4 | $2.91 | 46.7% | 2.14x | 2.0% |
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Start ComparisonRGR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RGR stock.
How much dividend does RGR pay per share?
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.63 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is RGR's next ex-dividend date?
RGR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RGR typically pays dividends Annual.
Is RGR's dividend safe?
RGR's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +26.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has RGR increased its dividend?
RGR has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -37.5%.
How often does RGR pay dividends?
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.63 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RGR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RGR five years ago would be worth approximately $8,108 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RGR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RGR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.