Rocky Brands, Inc. — Cyborg Score 7/10

Solid
Footwear & Accessories / Apparel Manufacturing

Strategic Profile

Rocky Brands generates the majority of its revenue from the Wholesale segment, serving industrial workers, farmers, military personnel, and outdoor enthusiasts. The company projects 2026 revenue growth of 6% and low-teens EPS growth despite tariff headwinds, positioning itself as a resilient player in premium workwear and outdoor footwear.

Cyborg Score Rationale

Rocky Brands demonstrates solid fundamentals with recent strong earnings performance, attractive valuation versus peers, and positive forward guidance. The company benefits from diversified brands across multiple worker categories, though tariff pressures and modest profit margins present headwinds.

Top Insights

  • Company shares skyrocketed 31.7% on February 25, 2026 following strong financial results announcement
  • Management guides 6% revenue growth and low-teens EPS growth for 2026 despite tariff pressures
  • Company is reducing sourcing from China to address higher tariff impacts
  • Recent dividend declaration of $0.155 per share reflects shareholder-friendly capital allocation

Named Competitors

  • Wolverine Worldwide — Diversified footwear and apparel company
  • Weyco Group — Branded footwear designer and distributor
  • Steven Madden — Fashion footwear company

Recent Developments

  • (February 2026) Strong Q4 2025 earnings announcement drove stock up 31.7%
  • (March 2026) Declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.155 per share
  • (February 2026) Announced new $7.5 million share buyback program

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