Rocky Brands, Inc. reports news on its footwear and apparel portfolio, including the Muck, XTRATUF, Rocky, Durango, Georgia Boot, Lehigh, Ranger and licensed Michelin brands. Company updates commonly address net sales, gross margin, inventory, debt and segment performance across wholesale, retail and contract manufacturing operations.
Recurring developments include direct-to-consumer demand through e-commerce and company-operated stores, wholesale channel activity with outdoor, work, marine and safety retailers, and contract manufacturing sales that include U.S. military and private-label production. News also covers brand partnerships, sourcing and tariff effects, quarterly dividends, share repurchase activity and investor conference participation.
Rocky Brands (RCKY) reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $138.8 million, up from the same quarter a year earlier. Sales rose 13.3%, with Wholesale up 11.8% to $99.6 million and Retail up 20.0% to $35.4 million. Contract Manufacturing sales declined 3.1% to $3.8 million.
Net income increased to $12.8 million, or $1.69 per diluted share, from $7.2 million, or $0.96. Gross margin rose to 45.0% from 40.2%, helped by $2.5 million in tariff refunds and a temporary $3.5 million benefit from inventory carrying no incremental tariffs. Operating expenses increased to $44.3 million from $37.5 million, while operating income rose to $18.2 million from $11.7 million.
At September 30, debt net of issuance costs was $116.0 million, down 16.6% year over year. Cash declined to $2.3 million from $3.3 million. Inventory fell 2.0% year over year but increased 4.7% from December 31, 2025.
Rocky Brands (NASDAQ: RCKY) will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on October 27, 2026.
The results cover the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Management will discuss the results on a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET that afternoon, with a live webcast available at the company’s website.
Rocky Brands (NASDAQ: RCKY) announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share on outstanding common stock. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on September 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2026. According to Rocky Brands, future dividends and related record and payment dates will continue to be determined quarterly by the board.
Rocky Brands (NASDAQ:RCKY) reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $118.4 million, up 12.0% from $105.6 million a year earlier. Wholesale sales rose 7.9% to $78.8 million, retail 21.8% to $36.2 million, and contract manufacturing 17.2% to $3.3 million.
Gross margin expanded to 51.4% of net sales from 41.0%, primarily due to recognition of actual and expected IEEPA tariff refunds, which reduced cost of goods sold by about $15.0 million. Income from operations increased to $19.7 million from $7.2 million, and net income rose to $13.9 million, or $1.83 per diluted share, versus $3.6 million, or $0.48, in 2025.
Adjusted net income was $14.4 million, or $1.90 per diluted share, compared with $4.1 million, or $0.55, a year ago. Total debt fell 7.6% year over year to $122.4 million, while inventories declined 7.1% to $173.5 million.
Rocky Brands (NASDAQ:RCKY) will release financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026, after market close on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Management will host a conference call and live webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET that same day for investors and analysts.
Rocky Brands (NASDAQ:RCKY) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on June 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2026.
Future dividends remain subject to board approval each quarter.
Rocky Brands (NASDAQ: RCKY) reported Q1 2026 results: net sales $124.4M (+9.1% YoY) with Retail sales up 16.5% to $42.7M and Wholesale up 4.8% to $78.4M. Gross margin fell 470 basis points to 36.5% mainly from ~$7.1M of tariff-related sourcing variances. Net income was $1.3M ($0.17 diluted); adjusted net income was $1.8M ($0.24). Inventories were $172.6M and total debt declined to $122.2M (down 5.0% YoY). The company expects tariff impact to ease in Q2 and targets a path back to low-40% gross margins over the second half of the year.
Rocky Brands (NASDAQ: RCKY) will release first quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2026, after market close on April 28, 2026. Management will host a conference call the same day at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the results and take questions.
The call is accessible by dial-in and a live webcast at RockyBrands.com; a telephone replay will be available through May 12, 2026.
Guidefitter expanded its strategic partnership with Rocky Brands (NASDAQ: RCKY) on April 2, 2026, adding The Original Muck Boot Company and XTRATUF to the platform alongside Rocky Boots, a relationship that began in 2021.
According to Guidefitter, the platform connects these brands to more than 194,000 verified outdoor professionals and supports over 325 brand partners, enabling pro programs, targeted storytelling, and product education to increase brand engagement and credibility among guides, outfitters, military, and law enforcement.
Rocky Brands (NASDAQ: RCKY) reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results: Q4 net sales rose 9.1% to $139.7M and full-year net sales increased 6.2% to $482.0M. Full-year net income was $22.3M or $2.96 per diluted share; Q4 net income was $6.5M or $0.86 per diluted share. Gross margin improved 150 basis points to 40.9% for 2025. Total debt declined to $122.6M on December 31, 2025. The Board authorized a new $7.5M share repurchase program expiring February 23, 2027.