Boot Barn posts strong Q4, announces share buyback program
Boot Barn store Credits: Facebook/Boot Barn Lifestyle retailer Boot Barn reported strong financial performance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025, accompanied by the announcement of a 200 million dollars share repurchase program. The company posted a 16.8 percent increase in net sales for the fourth quarter, reaching 453.7 million dollars, driven by 6 percent rise in same-store sales. Net income for the quarter stood at 37.5 million dollars, translating to 1.22 dollars per diluted share. Looking at the full fiscal year, Boot Barn achieved net sales of 1.911 billion dollars, marking a 14.6 percent increase, with same-store sales growth of 5.5 percent. The annual net income reached 180.9 million dollars, or 5.88 dollars per diluted share. Furthermore, Boot Barn continued its expansion strategy, adding 60 new stores throughout the year, culminating in a total of 459 locations. Jim Conroy, CEO of Boot Barn, commented on the results, stating, “Our team delivered a solid finish to fiscal year 2025 highlighted by 15 percent annual total sales growth and 23 percent growth in earnings per diluted share, underscoring the ongoing resilience of our core consumer despite broader market uncertainties.” He further emphasised the company's commitment to long-term growth and shareholder value, highlighting the strategic importance of store expansion and the newly announced share repurchase program. “As we look ahead, we remain confident in our ability to navigate the current tariff environment through our diversified sourcing capabilities and established vendor partnerships,” Conroy added. The company has provided guidance for fiscal year 2026, anticipating continued growth, albeit at a more moderate pace compared to fiscal 2025. Total sales for the year ahead are anticipated to be between 2.070 billion dollars to 2.150 billion dollars, up between 8 percent to 13 percent, same store sales declines of 2 percent to growth of approximately 2 percent and net income between 169 million dollars to 197 million dollars or 5.50 dollars to 6.40 dollars per diluted share. The company plans to open between 65 and 70 new stores.
Lifestyle retailer Boot Barn reported strong financial performance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025, accompanied by the announcement of a 200 million dollars share repurchase program.
The company posted a 16.8 percent increase in net sales for the fourth quarter, reaching 453.7 million dollars, driven by 6 percent rise in same-store sales. Net income for the quarter stood at 37.5 million dollars, translating to 1.22 dollars per diluted share.
Looking at the full fiscal year, Boot Barn achieved net sales of 1.911 billion dollars, marking a 14.6 percent increase, with same-store sales growth of 5.5 percent. The annual net income reached 180.9 million dollars, or 5.88 dollars per diluted share. Furthermore, Boot Barn continued its expansion strategy, adding 60 new stores throughout the year, culminating in a total of 459 locations.
Jim Conroy, CEO of Boot Barn, commented on the results, stating, “Our team delivered a solid finish to fiscal year 2025 highlighted by 15 percent annual total sales growth and 23 percent growth in earnings per diluted share, underscoring the ongoing resilience of our core consumer despite broader market uncertainties.”
He further emphasised the company's commitment to long-term growth and shareholder value, highlighting the strategic importance of store expansion and the newly announced share repurchase program. “As we look ahead, we remain confident in our ability to navigate the current tariff environment through our diversified sourcing capabilities and established vendor partnerships,” Conroy added.
The company has provided guidance for fiscal year 2026, anticipating continued growth, albeit at a more moderate pace compared to fiscal 2025. Total sales for the year ahead are anticipated to be between 2.070 billion dollars to 2.150 billion dollars, up between 8 percent to 13 percent, same store sales declines of 2 percent to growth of approximately 2 percent and net income between 169 million dollars to 197 million dollars or 5.50 dollars to 6.40 dollars per diluted share. The company plans to open between 65 and 70 new stores.
