Guidefitter Deepens Strategic Partnership with Rocky Brands, Inc., Expands Platform to Include Muck and XTRATUF
Rhea-AI Summary
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.
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News Market Reaction – RCKY
On the day this news was published, RCKY gained 0.05%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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RCKY was roughly flat (-0.13%) while key peers like DBI (+1.57%), FOSL (+4.62%), VRA (+2.22%) and FORD (+4.23%) showed gains, pointing to stock-specific rather than sector-driven action.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24 | Earnings results | Positive | +37.4% | Strong Q4 and 2025 results with sales, margin and earnings growth. |
| Feb 17 | Earnings timing | Neutral | -0.3% | Announcement of date and time for Q4 and full-year 2025 release. |
| Feb 17 | Dividend declaration | Neutral | -0.3% | Quarterly cash dividend of $0.155 per share announced. |
| Jan 07 | Conference appearance | Neutral | +5.0% | Participation in 2026 ICR Conference with public fireside chat. |
| Nov 17 | Dividend declaration | Neutral | -1.5% | Quarterly cash dividend of $0.155 per share announced. |
Strong fundamental updates, especially earnings, have triggered notable upside, while dividend and routine announcements saw modest or negative moves.
Recent news flow has focused on fundamentals and capital returns. On Feb 24, 2026, Rocky Brands reported Q4 and full-year 2025 results, with net sales of $139.7M for Q4 and $482.0M for the year, and the stock reacted about +37%. Two dividend declarations in Nov 2025 and Feb 2026 at $0.155 per share each coincided with mild negative reactions. Conference participation in Jan 2026 drew a mid-single-digit gain, reinforcing sensitivity to visibility and growth updates.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement expands Rocky Brands’ collaboration with Guidefitter by adding Muck and XTRATUF to a platform reaching more than 194,000 verified outdoor professionals and over 325 brands. Historically, Rocky’s stock reacted most strongly to earnings and growth catalysts, with a notable move after the Feb 24, 2026 results. For this partnership, investors may watch for future disclosures on sales impact, brand mix, and digital engagement metrics tied to the expanded access.
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Expansion Builds on Longstanding Collaboration with Rocky Boots, Bringing Additional Rocky Brands Portfolio Leaders into Guidefitter's Professional Network
This expansion marks a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between Guidefitter and Rocky Brands, reflecting the strength of the partnership and the proven impact of Guidefitter's professional network in driving brand engagement and credibility within the outdoor industry.
"Following the success we've seen with Rocky on the platform, expanding our partnership to include Muck and XTRATUF was a natural evolution," said Jason Brooks, President/CEO at Rocky Brands. "Guidefitter provides direct access to a highly engaged community of professionals who rely on performance-driven gear every day. It's a powerful way for our brands to build authentic connections and reinforce trust with core users."
Since joining Guidefitter in 2021, Rocky Boots has leveraged the platform to connect with a verified audience of guides, outfitters, and outdoor professionals. The addition of Muck and XTRATUF underscores Rocky Brands' confidence in the platform's ability to deliver meaningful results across its portfolio.
"Rocky Brands has been a valued partner since 2021, and what we've built together with the Rocky brand made this expansion inevitable," said Brian Worthington, VP of Brand Partnerships for Guidefitter. "Muck and XTRATUF are two of the most trusted names in outdoor footwear. Our Insiders - guides, outfitters, military, law enforcement - these are professionals who destroy boots for a living. They know what holds up and what doesn't, and their recommendations carry real weight with the consumers who follow their lead. Giving Muck and XTRATUF direct access to that audience is exactly what our platform is built to do."
Through Guidefitter, The Original Muck Boot Company and XTRATUF will engage directly with a network of more than 194,000 verified outdoor professionals through pro programs, targeted storytelling, and product education. The platform currently supports more than 325 brand partners across hunting, fishing, shooting sports, and outdoor recreation. For more information, visit www.guidefitter.com.
About Guidefitter
Guidefitter is an emerging leader in outdoor recreation technology, powering the industry's most comprehensive pro graph—a verified, data-rich network of licensed guides, outfitters, conservation advocates, educators, military service members, and first responders. Our platform converges community, commerce, and software to transform pro purchase programs into full-funnel marketing engines, driving authentic content, education, and commerce at scale.
We are the indispensable network connecting brands, pros, enthusiasts, associations, and agencies in a single, high-trust network. More than 325 brands—including Swarovski Optik, Crispi Boots, Weatherby, Jetboil, and Garmin—use Guidefitter's platform.
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About Rocky Brands, Inc.
Rocky Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKY) is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of premium quality footwear and apparel marketed under a portfolio of well-recognized brand names including Rocky, Georgia Boot, Durango, Lehigh, The Original Muck Boot Company, XTRATUF, and Ranger. More information can be found at RockyBrands.com.
Media Contacts:
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Rocky Brands: emily@hfscommunications.com
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