Rocky Brands achieved a 9.1% increase in fourth quarter net sales to $139.7 million, led by a 30.8% surge in the retail segment. While gross margins saw a slight 20-basis point compression due to higher tariffs, net income grew significantly by 35.7% year-over-year. The company also announced a new $7.5 million share repurchase program.
Fourth quarter net sales reached a record $139.7 million, up 9.1% year-over-year.
Retail segment sales grew 30.8% to $57.0 million, driven by strong direct-to-consumer demand for the XTRATUF brand.
Net income increased 35.7% to $6.5 million, or $0.86 per diluted share.
The Board of Directors authorized a new $7.5 million share repurchase program expiring in February 2027.
Management expressed confidence in the company's positioning for growth in 2026 and beyond, despite macroeconomic headwinds.
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