Why These 15 Defense Stocks Are Skyrocketing So Far In 2025

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11. Sturm Ruger & Co Inc (NYSE:RGR)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 22

Sturm Ruger & Co Inc (NYSE:RGR) is a firearm manufacturer.

The stock is up significantly so far in 2025 as it reported blockbuster Q4 2024 earnings. Q4 2024 revenue of $145.8 million, beating expectations by $8 million. Earnings per share of $0.62 met analyst expectations and Q4 revenue grew 19% compared to Q4 2023.

Moreover, new product sales accounted for 32% of total firearm sales at $159.3 million, up from 23% or $119.0 million in 2023. It also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share and entered 2025 with a debt-free balance sheet, along with $105.5 million in cash and short-term investments.

On top of that, Sturm Ruger announced successful inventory management with a reduction of 28,300 units in finished goods and 63,500 units in distributor inventories.

RGR stock is up 11.73% year-to-date.

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