Q1 2025 Rocky Brands Inc Earnings Call Transcript

Apr 29, 2025 / 08:30 PM GMT

Release Date Price: $13.95 (+3.64%)

Transcript 10-Q8-K

Key Points

Positve

Rocky Brands Inc (RCKY) reported a 20% top line growth in their retail segment, indicating strong demand.
The company achieved record first-quarter gross margins, marking their second-highest gross margin ever.
Adjusted debt income increased by 78% year over year, aided by a significant reduction in interest expense.
The Extra Tough brand experienced double-digit growth and expanded its reach into new regions and demographics.
Rocky Brands Inc (RCKY) successfully launched new styles and collaborations, including a partnership with the US rowing team.

Negative

Higher tariffs imposed by the US, particularly on China, present a significant challenge and uncertainty.
Wholesale sales were down by $5 million or 6.3%, with a notable decrease in commercial military sales.
Operating expenses increased, driven by higher selling and logistics costs associated with direct consumer sales.
The Georgia Boot brand experienced a slowdown in March due to economic uncertainty and delayed orders.
The company anticipates pressure on consumer demand due to planned price increases in response to tariffs.

Refinitiv StreetEvents Event Transcript
E D I T E D V E R S I O N

RCKY.OQ - Rocky Brands Inc
Q1 2025 Rocky Brands Inc Earnings Call
Apr 29, 2025 / 08:30PM GMT

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Ladies and gentlemen, greetings and welcome to the Rocky Brands Inc. First quarter fiscal 2025 earnings conference call.

At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A brief question and answer session will follow the formal presentation.

If anyone should require operator assistance during the conference, please signal the operator by pressing and 0 on your telephone keypad.

As a reminder, this conference is being recorded.

It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Cody McAllister of ICR. Please go ahead.

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