Boot Barn rides strong holiday performance to increased profits

Boot Barn Holdings, a western and work-related footwear and apparel retailer, reported a significant increase in net income, driven by robust sales growth and improved margins.

For the third fiscal quarter ended December 27, 2025, Boot Barn's net sales increased by 16.0 percent to 705.6 million dollars compared to 608.2 million dollars in the prior-year period. Same-store sales increased by 5.7 percent, with retail store same-store sales up 3.7 percent and e-commerce same-store sales surging 19.6 percent.

Net income rose to 85.8 million dollars, or 2.79 dollars per diluted share, compared to 75.1 million dollars, or 2.43 dollars per diluted share, in the same quarter last year.

"We are very pleased with our third quarter results and the strength of our holiday performance across the chain," said John Hazen, CEO. "Sales increased 16 percent year over year, reflecting broad-based demand across merchandise categories, channels, and geographies. Merchandise margin expanded by 110 basis points, and combined with solid expense control, drove strong earnings per diluted share of 2.79 dollars."

The company updated its fiscal year 2026 outlook, projecting total sales of 2.24 billion to 2.25 billion dollars, representing growth of 17 to 18 percent over fiscal year 2025. Consolidated same-store sales growth is expected to be between 6.5 and 7.0 percent. Net income is projected to be between 222.8 million and 225.8 million dollars, with net income per diluted share of 7.25 to 7.35 dollars.

For the fourth fiscal quarter ending March 28, 2026, the company expects total sales of 525 million to 535 million dollars, representing growth of 16 to 18 percent over the prior-year period.

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