Raymond James holds 6.4% of Rocky Brands (RCKY) common stock stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Raymond James & Associates filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 480,567 shares of Rocky Brands, Inc. common stock, representing 6.4% of the class as of 12/31/2025. Raymond James has no voting power over these shares but holds sole power to dispose of them. The firm certifies that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, and not for the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of Rocky Brands.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 4)

ROCKY BRANDS, INC.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

774515100

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 774515100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 480,567.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

480,567.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

6.4 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: ROCKY BRANDS, INC.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 39 EAST CANAL STREET, NELSONVILLE, OHIO, 45764
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 880 CARILLON PARKWAY, ST PETERSBURG FL 33716
(c)	Citizenship: US
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 774515100
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 480,567
(b)	Percent of class: 6.4 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 480,567
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES

Signature:	Rachel Jacobson
Name/Title:	Manager, Operations
Date:	01/07/2026

FAQ

What stake in Rocky Brands (RCKY) does Raymond James & Associates report?

Raymond James & Associates reports beneficial ownership of 480,567 shares of Rocky Brands common stock, representing 6.4% of the outstanding class as of 12/31/2025.

Does Raymond James & Associates have voting power over its Rocky Brands (RCKY) shares?

No. The filing shows 0 shares with sole or shared voting power and 480,567 shares with sole dispositive power, meaning Raymond James can dispose of the shares but has no voting authority over them.

Is Raymond James & Associates’ stake in Rocky Brands (RCKY) a passive investment?

Yes. Raymond James certifies the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose or effect of changing or influencing the control of Rocky Brands.

What type of reporting person is Raymond James & Associates in this Rocky Brands (RCKY) filing?

Raymond James & Associates is classified as an investment adviser (IA) under the Schedule 13G reporting categories.

As of what date is Raymond James & Associates’ Rocky Brands (RCKY) ownership reported?

The beneficial ownership of 480,567 shares, or 6.4% of the class, is reported as of 12/31/2025, which is the event date requiring the filing.

Is this Schedule 13G/A filing for Rocky Brands (RCKY) part of a control group?

No. The filing indicates no group membership and states that the securities are not held in connection with any transaction intended to change or influence control, aside from limited nomination activities referenced in the certification.