GSA Capital Partners LLP trimmed its holdings in shares of Rocky Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:RCKY – Free Report) by 74.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 12,732 shares of the textile maker’s stock after selling 37,416 shares during the quarter. GSA Capital Partners LLP owned 0.17% of Rocky Brands worth $379,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of RCKY. SummerHaven Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in Rocky Brands in the 3rd quarter worth $1,037,000. Aristides Capital LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Rocky Brands by 52.6% in the second quarter. Aristides Capital LLC now owns 29,943 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $664,000 after purchasing an additional 10,317 shares in the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC bought a new stake in shares of Rocky Brands in the third quarter valued at about $1,772,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its position in shares of Rocky Brands by 686.0% during the second 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. Finally, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Rocky Brands during the second quarter worth about $323,000. Institutional investors own 75.06% of the company’s stock.
Rocky Brands Stock Performance
NASDAQ RCKY opened at $46.00 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $344.54 million, a P/E ratio of 15.54 and a beta of 2.72. The company has a current ratio of 2.74, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $32.09 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $30.16. Rocky Brands, Inc. has a 1 year low of $11.93 and a 1 year high of $46.98.
Rocky Brands Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.155 per share. This represents a $0.62 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 2nd. Rocky Brands’s payout ratio is 22.63%.
Rocky Brands News Roundup
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
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of brokerages recently issued reports on RCKY. Robert W. Baird set a $42.00 target price on Rocky Brands in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Rocky Brands in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Rocky Brands from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Sunday, January 25th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Rocky Brands in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Citigroup restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Rocky Brands in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Rocky Brands presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $42.00.
Read Our Latest Report on Rocky Brands
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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