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Sturm Ruger Adopts Stockholder Rights Plan Amid Beretta Move

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  • Sturm, Ruger adopted a stockholder rights plan to counter Beretta’s stock accumulation.
  • The plan prevents control without compensation and allows discounted share purchases.
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Sturm Ruger Adopts Stockholder Rights Plan Amid Beretta Move

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The latest announcement is out from Sturm Ruger & Company ( (RGR) ).

On October 14, 2025, Sturm, Ruger & Company’s Board of Directors adopted a limited-duration stockholder rights plan in response to Beretta Holding S.A.’s significant accumulation of Ruger’s common stock. The plan, effective immediately and expiring on October 13, 2026, aims to protect stockholder value by preventing Beretta from gaining control without fair compensation and ensuring the Board can fulfill its fiduciary duties. The Rights Plan allows stockholders to purchase additional shares at a discount if any entity acquires 10% or more of the company’s stock, with certain exceptions for passive institutional investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (RGR) stock is a Hold with a $38.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sturm Ruger & Company stock, see the RGR Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on RGR Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, RGR is a Neutral.

Sturm Ruger & Company’s stock score reflects strong revenue growth and strategic initiatives, tempered by declining profitability and high valuation concerns. The company’s robust balance sheet and strategic acquisitions provide long-term potential, but immediate challenges such as inventory write-offs and macroeconomic pressures weigh on the score.

To see Spark’s full report on RGR stock, click here.

More about Sturm Ruger & Company

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of rugged and reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market in the United States. The company offers nearly 800 variations across more than 40 product lines under the Ruger and Marlin brands, emphasizing corporate and community responsibility.

Average Trading Volume: 223,414

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $731.2M

For a thorough assessment of RGR stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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