GSA Capital Partners LLP decreased its holdings in shares of Rocky Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:RCKY – Free Report) by 74.6% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 12,732 shares of the textile maker’s stock after selling 37,416 shares during the period. GSA Capital Partners LLP’s holdings in Rocky Brands were worth $379,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Raymond James Financial Inc. raised its position in shares of Rocky Brands by 24.3% in the second quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 557,502 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $12,371,000 after purchasing an additional 109,012 shares during the period. Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Rocky Brands by 686.0% during the 2nd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 85,553 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $1,898,000 after buying an additional 74,668 shares during the period. Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Rocky Brands by 128.5% during the 2nd quarter. Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. now owns 123,262 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $2,735,000 after buying an additional 69,313 shares during the period. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC acquired a new position in Rocky Brands in the 3rd quarter valued at about $1,772,000. Finally, SummerHaven Investment Management LLC bought a new position in Rocky Brands in the 3rd quarter valued at about $1,037,000. 75.06% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Key Rocky Brands News
Here are the key news stories impacting Rocky Brands this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 results topped estimates: revenue of $139.7M (+9.1% YoY) and EPS $0.94 vs. consensus $0.48; net income rose and operating income expanded—key beat that likely triggered the rally. Rocky Brands, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
- Positive Sentiment: Retail strength (holiday/XTRATUF) drove a 30% jump in retail sales and helped overall revenue growth; management highlighted brand momentum and strengthening channels. Rocky Brands Starts 2026 Off On The Right Foot
- Positive Sentiment: Management issued constructive 2026 guidance: roughly +6% revenue growth and low‑teens EPS growth—gives investors a visible roadmap for continued earnings progression. Rocky Brands Starts 2026 Off On The Right Foot
- Neutral Sentiment: High intraday volume and the stock’s elevated beta (2.72) increase short‑term volatility—expect larger swings after the earnings-driven move.
- Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings call transcript and investor materials are available for more detail on channel dynamics and cadence of margin recovery. Rocky Brands, Inc. (RCKY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: E‑commerce deleverage: despite higher sales, gross margin was essentially flat and adjusted operating expenses rose ~18% (marketing/logistics), leading to a ~22% decline in adjusted operating profits—a near‑term profit headwind. Rocky Brands Sells More But Generates Less Profit Because Of Ecommerce Deleverage
- Negative Sentiment: Cost exposure (tariffs, logistics and higher marketing) could pressure margins until mix and scale benefits from retail/e‑commerce improvements materialize. Rocky Brands Starts 2026 Off On The Right Foot
Rocky Brands Stock Up 37.4%
Rocky Brands (NASDAQ:RCKY – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The textile maker reported $0.94 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.48 by $0.46. Rocky Brands had a return on equity of 10.20% and a net margin of 4.62%.The firm had revenue of $139.72 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $134.05 million.
Rocky Brands Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a $0.155 dividend. This represents a $0.62 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. Rocky Brands’s payout ratio is currently 22.63%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several equities research analysts have issued reports on RCKY shares. BTIG Research restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Rocky Brands in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Rocky Brands from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, January 25th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Rocky Brands in a report on Monday, December 29th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Rocky Brands in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $42.00 price objective on Rocky Brands in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Rocky Brands currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $42.00.
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Rocky Brands Profile
Rocky Brands, Inc is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of premium footwear, apparel and accessories for a diverse range of end-users. The company serves outdoor enthusiasts, hardworking professionals and military personnel under a family of brands that includes Rocky, Georgia Boot, Durango and Xtratuf. Products span hunting and hiking boots, work and safety footwear, western and lifestyle boots, as well as performance socks and outerwear.
Rocky Brands operates multiple production and distribution facilities in North America, with its corporate headquarters located in Nelsonville, Ohio.
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