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Short Interest on Sturm Ruger Just Keeps GrowingData Explorers • Thu, Oct 15, 2009
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Company Description
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is principally engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of firearms to domestic customers. Approximately 98% of the Company’s total sales for the year ended December 31, 2009 were from the firearms segment, and approximately 2% were from investment castings. ... More
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- Wednesday, May 8, 1:34 PM The New York City Employees' Retirement System becomes the third pension fund to sell its stake in gun makers Sturm Ruger (RGR -0.8%) and Smith & Wessen (SWHC -0.3%) following the nightmarish school shooting in Connecticut. CalSTRS and New York's Teacher's Retirement System sold their shares in January and February respectively. Comptroller John Liu says the company's products "tear apart families and shatter communities." ( Reuters ) 15 Comments
- Tuesday, April 30, 9:44 AM Shares of Sturm Ruger (RGR +2%) trade higher after the company beat estimates with its Q1 report. The firearms manufacturer plans to increase its capex spending to $30M for the year to help keep up with demand. Peer Smith & Wesson (SWHC) +1.1% in sympathy. Comment! [Consumer, On the Move]
- Tuesday, April 30, 6:19 AM Sturm, Ruger & Company (RGR) declares $0.49/share quarterly dividend (Approx. 40% of Net income). For shareholders of record May 10. Payable May 24. Ex-div date May 08. (PR) Comment! [Dividends]
- Monday, April 29, 8:19 PM Shares of Sturm Ruger (RGR): Move up in the post session after posting a solid Q1 earnings beat. Net earnings grew 53% Y/Y, driven by a 39% jump in sales, which in turn were driven by by the introduction of the new LC380 and SR45 pistols. Shares +2% AH. Comment! [Earnings, On the Move]
- Monday, April 29, 5:15 PM Sturm Ruger (RGR): Q1 EPS of $1.20 beats by $0.19. Revenue of $155.9M beats by $24.25M. (PR) 2 Comments [Earnings, Breaking News, Consumer]
- Monday, April 29, 9:45 AM Sturm Ruger (RGR +3.1%) trades higher in advance of its Q1 earnings report due out after the closing bell. The earnings whispering is turning into a dull roar that estimates may be too low for the gun maker. As SA contributor eWhispers notes, the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System shows a 107% Y/Y increase in demand for firearms. Cabela's (CAB +0.7%) and Smith & Wesson (SWHC +1.3%) could see some fireworks later today too. Comment! [Consumer]
- Monday, April 29, 12:10 AM Notable earnings after Monday’s close: ANAD, ANH, BWLD, CBL, CRK, CSE, CYH, DTLK, ESRX, GGP, HIG, HLF, HTZ, IDTI, JEC, MAS, MSTR, NEM, PCL, QGEN, RGR, RJET, RVBD, SBAC, SSW, SU, TXRH, VECO 1 Comment [Earnings]
- Sunday, April 28, 5:35 PM Notable earnings after Monday’s close: ANAD, ANH, BWLD, CBL, CRK, CSE, CYH, DTLK, ESRX, GGP, HIG, HLF, HTZ, IDTI, JEC, MAS, MSTR, NEM, PCL, QGEN, RGR, RJET, RVBD, SBAC, SSW, SU, TXRH, VECO 1 Comment [Earnings]
- Wednesday, April 24, 3:40 PM GE Capital (GE +2.5%) cuts off lending to gun shops in response to public backlash since the Sandy Hook shootings. Though the company isn't the first financial firm to back away from involvement with the gun industry, the development puts the spotlight back on sellers such as Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS -0.4%), Wal-Mart (WMT -1.2%), and Cabela's (CAB +0.9%) which could see more foot traffic. It's also of interest to gun manufacturers Smith & Wesson (SWHC +0.8%) and Sturn Ruger (RGR -0.8%) - wallowing around with relatively low P-E ratios with future demand tough to forecast. 32 Comments [Consumer]
- Thursday, April 18, 8:45 AM Expect gun makers Sturm, Ruger (RGR) and Smith & Wesson (SWHC) to trade higher out of the gate after the Senate failed to pass legislation that would have required background checks at gun shows and online. RGR +1.23%, SWHC +4.12% premarket. 3 Comments [On the Move]
- Wednesday, April 17, 4:50 PM Gun-control legislation that would have required background checks online and at guns shows fails in the Senate by a 54-46 vote, short of the 60 required to pass. Some of the reasons for its falling short include concerns over the unnecessary burdens on law-abiding gun owners, and claims that it violates the Constitution’s right to bear arms. 29 Comments [Consumer]
- Wednesday, April 17, 6:06 AM The Senate is due to vote this afternoon on measures that would expand background checks on gun buyers to include Internet and gun-show purchases. It's not certain that the package has the 60 votes required to gain approval, and even if it does, it could fall in the House, where there is significant opposition. Stocks to watch include Smith & Wesson (SWHC) and Sturm, Ruger (RGR). Comment! [Consumer]
- Thursday, April 11, 4:52 AM Senators yesterday agreed on a bipartisan compromise to expand criminal background checks of gun buyers in a deal that should facilitate a debate in the Senate, although it's expected to meet opposition in the House. The measure calls for checks for Internet sales and those between private parties at gun shows, but not on non-commercial person-to-person deals. Stocks on watch today include Smith & Wesson (SWHC) and Sturm, Ruger (RGR). 4 Comments [Consumer]
- Thursday, March 14, 11:01 AM The Senate Judiciary Committee approves a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition clips with the votes coming down the party line 10 to 8. Shares of Sturm Ruger (RGR -1.9%) and Smith & Wesson (SWHC -1.4%) both trade lower for the day. 4 Comments [Consumer, On the Move]
- Friday, March 8, 3:03 PM States aren't waiting around for new federal gun legislation as they take matters into their own hands. The latest: A new South Dakota law will allow teachers to carry guns in schools and Georgia approved a measure which will remove a ban on firearms in college classrooms and churches. About 25 other states have similar bills pending. Meanwhile, gun sellers Sturm Ruger (RGR -1.2%) and Smith & Wesson (SWHC -1.2%) continue to try to keep with robust demand. 28 Comments [Consumer]
- Wednesday, February 27, 6:54 PM Sturm, Ruger & Company (RGR) declares $0.404/share quarterly dividend. For shareholders of record Mar. 08. Payable Mar. 22. Ex-div date Mar. 06. Shares +2.6% AH. (PR) 3 Comments [Dividends]
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MagicDiligence
New Article: Magic Formula Gun Stock Shootout: Smith & Wesson $SWHC vs. Sturm Ruger $RGR http://bit.ly/106rD8p - View all 0 replies
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MagicDiligence
Joining $RGR on the Magic Formula screens is $SWHC Smith and Wesson. Still feels like a bubble in the gun space to me, but we'll see. - View all 0 replies
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Mike280
Politics aside, money talks. $RGR and $SWHC are good buys as gun sales soar. http://bit.ly/15XRCFZ - View all 0 replies
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dmcclain: I feel growth is sustainable outside of crisis buying caused by political rhetoric.
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MagicDiligence
Weekly Roundup of Stocks Moving In and Out of the Magic Formula Investing Screens. $RGR $JOY $HRS http://bit.ly/VXBK1D - View all 2 replies
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Austin Craig
$SWHC, $RGR Boy was I ever on the mark on Smith & Wesson in my article. I called a drop the day after earnings and its down -4.7%. - View all 3 replies
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george84: You def were. I sold out of my SWHC position Tuesday morning and bought back in this afternoon. Hopefully the climb resumes again soon.
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Austin Craig: Sorry for the late reply, kinda hard to say what it will do. I think im going to give it a day or so to digest the news b4 throwing cash @it
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dmcclain: I feel growth is sustainable outside of crisis buying caused by political rhetoric.
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MagicDiligence
Weekly Roundup of Stocks Moving In and Out of the Magic Formula Investing Screens. $RGR $JOY $HRS http://bit.ly/VXBK1D - View all 2 replies
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x oil -field
In wake of Connecticut school tragedy,Cali Treasurer Lockyer proposed state's public pensions,divest of gun maker. $RGR http://bit.ly/SXefoN - View all 35 replies
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x oil -field: Hope White House can support 'a sensible measure' to help protect children from a *possible loss of life recurrence from another individual.
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Austin Craig
$SWHC, $RGR Boy was I ever on the mark on Smith & Wesson in my article. I called a drop the day after earnings and its down -4.7%. - View all 3 replies
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george84: You def were. I sold out of my SWHC position Tuesday morning and bought back in this afternoon. Hopefully the climb resumes again soon.
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Austin Craig: Sorry for the late reply, kinda hard to say what it will do. I think im going to give it a day or so to digest the news b4 throwing cash @it
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MagicDiligence
Sturm Ruger $RGR back in MFI. It's up about 3-fold from the last time it showed up a few years ago. - View all 2 replies
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Austin Craig
Seems that I was right on Smith & Wesson $SWHC being affected by Ruger $RGR earnings. Stock is on a tear. http://seekingalpha.com/a/qftv - View all 7 replies
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Austin Craig: Worst case just sell off a little and that way you win either way. It does down you can buy cheaper. It goes higher your still profiting.
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brettwidenhouse: I think this has legs. My shooting club is full of NEW members. New weapons, new bullet buyers, new hobbiests, new self defense classes,LEGS
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Austin Craig
$SWHC, $RGR, $ATK, $OLN Will Smith & Wesson rise with Ruger as sales explode? http://seekingalpha.com/a/qftv - View all 12 replies
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Austin Craig
A new article about TASER $TASR is out. Will the demand for guns like $SWHC and $RGR affect them? http://seekingalpha.com/a/qfsh - View all 1 replies
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brettwidenhouse: good ideas, but people want ammo and guns. This feeds into the prepper mentality also.
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DaLatin: R,family is what it's all about. For sure i've lived my life to the fullest pura vida
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Austin Craig
$SWHC, $RGR, $ATK, $OLN, $KKR, $CAB New gun article is out covering these stocks. Has some good ammo pics http://seekingalpha.com/a/opjn - View all 2 replies
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Bob de'Long: Obviously sniper stuff will be hot the next week or two. -
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Ghosts of Kariela
Well sold $RGR today, might be too early but need to increase cash position. $40.25--> $51.79 from 18-12-12 to today for a 28.6% return - View all 2 replies
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Ghosts of Kariela
Wow $RGR has been on a huge tear recently, is this a short squeeze? $SWHC down today so... I might sell to take profits, not sure though. - View all 5 replies
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dmcclain: well that did not work as well as planned, sold at like 48.
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Ghosts of Kariela
Opened a position in $BAC A warrants, also opened a position in $LUK. Already up on $RGR might add some tomorrow. - View all 1 replies
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