RGR Sturm Ruger dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Sturm Ruger's most recent dividend was on Mar 14, 2025 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.24 per share. At an annualized rate of $0.7 per share, the stock yields 1.81%.
Key dates
- RGR last dividend date: Mar 14, 2025
RGR dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Dividend yield
Sturm Ruger's dividend yield of 1.81% is above the Industrials sector and the industry average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 1.68%, Sturm Ruger's dividend yield is 8% higher. Historically RGR's dividend yield has averaged at 5.4% in the last 5 years, which is above the current yield.
Dividend history
Sturm Ruger has a long dividend history, including the last 16 consecutive years with dividend payouts. RGR has issued four dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has decreased by 35% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 15% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 24%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.24 | 1.73% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.11 | 1.74% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.19 | 1.8% |
| May 17, 2024 | $0.16 | 2.14% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.23 | 2.39% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | $0.17 | 13.78% |
| Aug 14, 2023 | $0.36 | 12.06% |
| May 12, 2023 | $0.32 | 12.26% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $0.42 | 12.51% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $5 | 13.76% |
| Nov 15, 2022 | $0.41 | 4.32% |
| Aug 16, 2022 | $0.47 | 4.77% |
| May 13, 2022 | $0.68 | 5.08% |
| Mar 10, 2022 | $0.86 | 4.98% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | $0.79 | 4.6% |
| Aug 13, 2021 | $1 | 3.88% |
| May 14, 2021 | $0.86 | 3.39% |
| Mar 11, 2021 | $0.71 | 2.87% |
| Nov 12, 2020 | $0.56 | 2.3% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | $0.42 | 1.28% |
| May 15, 2020 | $0.35 | 1.34% |
| Mar 12, 2020 | $0.18 | 1.65% |
| Nov 14, 2019 | $0.11 | 1.82% |
| Aug 14, 2019 | $0.14 | 2.17% |
| May 16, 2019 | $0.29 | 2.11% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.28 | 2.3% |
| Nov 15, 2018 | $0.21 | 1.93% |
| Aug 16, 2018 | $0.34 | 1.85% |
| May 21, 2018 | $0.32 | 1.64% |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $0.23 | 2.3% |
| Nov 14, 2017 | $0.21 | 2.81% |
| Aug 11, 2017 | $0.23 | 3.12% |
| May 17, 2017 | $0.48 | 2.92% |
| Mar 15, 2017 | $0.44 | 3.43% |
| Nov 16, 2016 | $0.41 | 3.3% |
| Aug 10, 2016 | $0.49 | 2.35% |
| May 11, 2016 | $0.48 | 2.2% |
| Mar 9, 2016 | $0.35 | 1.69% |
| Nov 12, 2015 | $0.25 | 2.22% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | $0.36 | 1.58% |
| May 13, 2015 | $0.32 | 1.96% |
| Mar 11, 2015 | $0.17 | 2.41% |
Sturm Ruger dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Sturm Ruger's payout ratio of 39.1% is above the Industrials sector and the industry average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 34.2%, Sturm Ruger's payout ratio is 14% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
RGR dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| TKR Timken Co | 2.21% | $1.36 | 27.1% |
| RGR Sturm Ruger & Co Inc | 1.8% | $0.7 | 39.1% |
| NPK National Presto Industries Inc | 1.2% | $1 | 17.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Sturm Ruger pay a dividend?
Yes, Sturm Ruger has been paying dividends for the last 16 years.
When was RGR's last dividend?
Sturm Ruger's last regular dividend was on Mar 14, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.24 per share.
How much dividend does Sturm Ruger pay (per share)?
RGR's annualized dividend per share is $0.7.
What is Sturm Ruger's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Sturm Ruger is 1.81%.
How often does Sturm Ruger pay dividends?
Sturm Ruger pays dividends quarterly.
What is Sturm Ruger's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Sturm Ruger is 39.1%.
Does Sturm Ruger pay a good dividend?
Sturm Ruger's dividend yield is above the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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