Rocky Brands Q2 net sales rise 12.0% to $118.4 million; diluted EPS $1.83
Rocky Brands reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $118.4 million, up 12.0% from $105.6 million a year earlier, and net income of $13.9 million, or $1.83 per diluted share, versus $3.6 million, or $0.48, in the prior-year quarter. The company said recognized and expected IEEPA tariff refunds lowered cost of goods sold by an approximate $15.0 million, which was a major driver of the earnings increase.
Key points
- Net sales rose 12.0% to $118.4 million; Wholesale segment up 7.9% to $78.8 million and Retail segment up 21.8% to $36.2 million
- Net income was $13.9 million, or $1.83 per diluted share, versus $0.48 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $1.90 versus $0.55
- Tariff activity reduced cost of goods sold by an approximate $15.0 million; an approximate $1.1 million receivable write-off tied to a customer bankruptcy raised operating expenses
- Total debt fell 7.6% to $122.4 million as of June 30, 2026, compared with $132.5 million a year earlier
The filing
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