Sturm Ruger & Co Inc.

REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS · NET SALES OF $132.5 MILLION · DILUTED LOSS OF $1.05 PER SHARE · ADJUSTED EARNINGS OF 41¢ PER SHARE DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF 16¢ PER SHARE SOUTHPORT, CONNECTICUT, July 30, 2025 – Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.

SEC original ↗Sturm Ruger & Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jul 30, 2025

The Company also announced today that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of 16¢ per share for the second quarter for stockholders of record as of August 15, 2025, payable on August 29, 2025.

SEC original ↗Sturm Ruger & Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jul 30, 2025

This dividend is approximately 40% of adjusted diluted earnings of 41¢ per share for the second quarter of 2025.

SEC original ↗Sturm Ruger & Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jul 30, 2025

Our current ratio is 4.0 to 1 and we have no debt.

SEC original ↗Sturm Ruger & Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jul 30, 2025

· In the first half of 2025, capital expenditures totaled $6.7 million.

SEC original ↗Sturm Ruger & Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jul 30, 2025

The Company expects capital expenditures in the latter half of 2025 to increase from the first half of the year, exclusive of the Anderson purchase, as we invest in new product introductions, expand capacity, upgrade our manufacturing capabilities and strengthen our facility infrastructure.

SEC original ↗Sturm Ruger & Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jul 30, 2025

As previously disclosed, the Company has undertaken several strategic initiatives during the quarter aimed at reorganization and realignment to enhance its operational and market positioning.

SEC original ↗Sturm Ruger & Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jul 30, 2025

These initiatives adversely impacted the results of operations for the second quarter of 2025: · Inventory and related other asset write-off $17.0 million · Product rationalization and SKU reduction $5.7 million · Organizational realignment $3.7 million 3 For the six months ended June 28, 2025, net sales were $268.2 million and the Company lost 57¢ per share.

SEC original ↗Sturm Ruger & Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jul 30, 2025

We also brought our entire product strategy under one comprehensive team to sharpen our focus on future innovation and execution.

SEC original ↗Sturm Ruger & Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jul 30, 2025

This included legacy models at the end of their lifecycle, products no longer aligned with Ruger’s long-term strategy, and Marlin-related items not included in that brand’s future roadmap.

SEC original ↗Sturm Ruger & Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jul 30, 2025

Seyfert also commented on the Company’s July expansion into Hebron, Kentucky, “Our recent acquisition demonstrates our commitment to strengthen Ruger’s position as the nation’s leading firearms manufacturer for the consumer market.

SEC original ↗Sturm Ruger & Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jul 30, 2025

Seyfert concluded, “We know the market remains dynamic, and we expect to see continued challenges and potential consolidation across the industry throughout the remainder of this year.

SEC original ↗Sturm Ruger & Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jul 30, 2025

Such statements are based on current expectations and are subject to certain qualifying risks and uncertainties, such as market demand, sales levels of firearms, anticipated castings sales and earnings, the need for external financing for operations or capital expenditures, the results of pending litigation against the Company, the impact of future firearms control and environmental legislation, and accounting estimates, any one or more of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.

SEC original ↗Sturm Ruger & Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jul 30, 2025

Legal Proceedings 35 Item 1A.

SEC original ↗Sturm Ruger & Co Inc. — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QJul 29, 2026

NOTE 13 - CONTINGENT LIABILITIES As of June 27, 2026, the Company was a defendant in six ( 6 ) lawsuits and is aware of certain other claims.

SEC original ↗Sturm Ruger & Co Inc. — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QJul 29, 2026

The lawsuits generally fall into the categories of municipal litigation, unfair trade practices, product liability, and trademark litigation.

SEC original ↗Sturm Ruger & Co Inc. — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QJul 29, 2026

One ( 1 ) municipal litigation matter was fully and finally resolved during the quarter.

SEC original ↗Sturm Ruger & Co Inc. — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QJul 29, 2026