Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BOOT) today announced its
financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year
ended March 30, 2024. A Supplemental Financial Presentation is
available at investor.bootbarn.com.
For the quarter ended March 30, 2024 (13 weeks) compared to the
quarter ended April 1, 2023 (14 weeks):
- Net sales decreased 8.7% over the prior-year period to $388.5
million. Net sales decreased 2.2% when excluding $28.3 million of
sales from the 14th week of the prior-year period.
- Same store sales decreased 5.9% compared to the prior-year
period, cycling 55% same store sales growth on a 3-year stack
basis. The 5.9% decrease in consolidated same store sales is
comprised of a decrease in retail store same store sales of 5.7%
and a decrease in e-commerce same store sales of 7.6%.
- Net income was $29.4 million, or $0.96 per diluted share,
compared to $46.4 million, or $1.53 per diluted share in the
prior-year period. Net income per diluted share in the fourth
quarter includes a non-cash charge of $2.0 million, or $0.05 per
diluted share, related to the partial impairment of the Sheplers’
trademark.
- The Company opened 18 new stores, bringing its total store
count to 400.
For the fiscal year ended March 30, 2024 (52 weeks) compared to
the fiscal year ended April 1, 2023 (53 weeks):
- Net sales increased 0.6% over the prior-year to $1.667 billion.
Net sales increased 2.3% when excluding $28.3 million of sales from
the 53rd week of the prior year.
- Same store sales decreased 6.2% compared to the prior year,
cycling 57% same store sales growth on a 3-year stack basis. The
6.2% decrease in consolidated same store sales is comprised of a
decrease in retail store same store sales of 5.6% and a decrease in
e-commerce same store sales of 10.6%.
- Net income, inclusive of the non-cash partial impairment, was
$147.0 million, or $4.80 per diluted share, compared to $170.6
million, or $5.62 per diluted share in the prior year.
- The Company opened 55 new stores, bringing its total store
count to 400.
Jim Conroy, president and chief executive officer, commented, “I
am pleased with our fourth quarter performance and proud of the
efforts of the entire Boot Barn team. We crossed the 400-store
milestone prior to year-end and extended the Boot Barn brand to 45
states across the country. In the year, revenue showed modest
growth despite experiencing a mid-single digit decline in
consolidated same store sales and cycling a 53-week fiscal year. We
also grew exclusive brand penetration by 370 basis points which
contributed to merchandise margin expansion.
Encouragingly, our fourth quarter same store sales performance
was meaningfully better than the third quarter and, based on the
recent trends in the business, we believe we will continue to
experience further improvement going forward. In fact, we have seen
broad-based sequential improvement across virtually all major
merchandise departments, both stores and ecommerce channels, and in
all four regional geographies. This trajectory began as we
progressed from our third quarter into the fourth quarter, then
improved in April and again into May where we have seen positive
same store sales in both channels on a month-to-date basis. While
we expect the consumer to continue to be cautious for the
foreseeable future, we feel well positioned to further execute on
our long-term strategic initiatives.”
Operating Results for the Fourth Quarter Ended March 30, 2024
(13 weeks) Compared to the Fourth Quarter Ended April 1, 2023 (14
weeks)
- Net sales decreased 8.7% to $388.5 million from $425.7 million
in the prior-year period. Consolidated same store sales decreased
5.9% with retail store same store sales decreasing 5.7% and
e-commerce same store sales decreasing 7.6%. The decrease in net
sales was the result of the decrease in consolidated same store
sales and the impact of a 13-week quarter when compared to a
14-week quarter in the prior-year period, partially offset by the
incremental sales from new stores opened over the past twelve
months.
- Gross profit was $139.4 million, or 35.9% of net sales,
compared to $155.8 million, or 36.6% of net sales, in the
prior-year period. Gross profit decreased primarily due to a
decrease in sales, partially offset by merchandise margin
expansion. The decrease in gross profit rate of 70 basis points was
driven primarily by 230 basis points of deleverage in buying,
occupancy and distribution center costs, partially offset by a 160
basis-point increase in merchandise margin rate. The deleverage in
buying, occupancy and distribution center costs was driven
primarily by the higher occupancy costs of new stores, the impact
of a 13-week quarter when compared to a 14-week quarter in the
prior-year period, and depreciation expense related to the opening
of the new Kansas City distribution center. The increase in
merchandise margin rate was driven by a 160 basis-point improvement
in freight expense and supply chain efficiencies as a percentage of
net sales.
- Selling, general and administrative expenses were $101.2
million, or 26.1% of net sales, compared to $93.1 million, or 21.9%
of net sales, in the prior-year period. The increase in selling,
general and administrative expenses as compared to the prior-year
period was primarily a result of normalized incentive-based
compensation when compared to the prior-period reversal of
incentive-based compensation, higher marketing expenses, and a $2.0
million partial impairment of the Sheplers’ trademark, partially
offset by the impact of the 14th week in the prior-year period and
lower store labor. Selling, general and administrative expenses as
a percentage of net sales increased by 420 basis points primarily
as a result of higher marketing expenses, normalized
incentive-based compensation when compared to the prior-period
reversal of incentive-based compensation, a $2.0 million partial
impairment of the Sheplers’ trademark, higher store labor and the
impact of a 13-week quarter when compared to a 14-week quarter in
the prior year.
- Income from operations decreased $24.5 million to $38.2
million, or 9.8% of net sales, compared to $62.7 million, or 14.7%
of net sales, in the prior-year period, primarily due to the
factors noted above.
- Net income was $29.4 million, or $0.96 per diluted share,
compared to net income of $46.4 million, or $1.53 per diluted share
in the prior-year period.
Operating Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 30, 2024
(52 weeks) Compared to the Fiscal Year Ended April 1, 2023 (53
weeks)
- Net sales increased 0.6% to $1.667 billion from $1.658 billion
in the prior year. Consolidated same store sales decreased 6.2%
with retail store same store sales decreasing 5.6% and e-commerce
same store sales decreasing 10.6%. The increase in net sales was
the result of the incremental sales from new stores opened over the
past twelve months, partially offset by the decrease in
consolidated same store sales and sales from the 53rd week of the
prior year.
- Gross profit was $614.4 million, or 36.9% of net sales,
compared to $610.6 million, or 36.8% of net sales, in the prior
year. Gross profit increased primarily due to merchandise margin
expansion and sales growth. As a percentage of net sales, gross
profit rate was approximately flat driven primarily by a 160
basis-point increase in merchandise margin rate offset by 160 basis
points of deleverage in buying, occupancy and distribution center
costs. The increase in merchandise margin rate was driven primarily
by a 120 basis-point improvement in freight expense as a percentage
of net sales and 40 basis points of product margin expansion
resulting primarily from growth in exclusive brand penetration and
buying economies of scale. The deleverage in buying, occupancy and
distribution center costs was driven primarily by the higher
occupancy costs of new stores, depreciation expense related to the
opening of the new Kansas City distribution center and the impact
of a 52-week year when compared to a 53-week year last year.
- Selling, general and administrative expenses were $416.2
million, or 25.0% of net sales, compared to $378.8 million, or
22.9% of net sales, in the prior year. Selling, general and
administrative expenses increased primarily as a result of higher
general and administrative expenses, store payroll associated with
operating 55 new stores and other operating expenses in the current
year. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage
of net sales increased by approximately 210 basis points primarily
as a result of higher general and administrative expenses and store
payroll costs.
- Income from operations decreased $33.6 million to $198.2
million, or 11.9% of net sales, compared to $231.8 million, or
14.0% of net sales, in the prior year, primarily due to the factors
noted above.
- Net income was $147.0 million, or $4.80 per diluted share,
compared to net income of $170.6 million, or $5.62 per diluted
share in the prior year.
Sales by Channel
The following table includes total net sales (decline)/growth,
same store sales (“SSS”) (decline)/growth and e-commerce as a
percentage of net sales for the periods indicated below.
Thirteen Weeks
Two Weeks
Ended
Four Weeks
Four Weeks
Five Weeks
Four Weeks
Ended
March 30, 2024
Fiscal January
Fiscal February
Fiscal March
Fiscal April
May 11, 2024
Total Net Sales (Decline)/Growth
(8.7
)%
*
(12.6
)%
3.6
%
(13.7
)%
*
8.2
%
10.5
%
Retail Stores SSS
(5.7
)%
(7.2
)%
(8.1
)%
(2.8
)%
(1.5
)%
1.1
%
E-commerce SSS
(7.6
)%
(11.3
)%
(5.9
)%
(6.0
)%
5.3
%
3.1
%
Consolidated SSS
(5.9
)%
(7.7
)%
(7.8
)%
(3.2
)%
(0.8
)%
1.3
%
E-commerce as a % of Net Sales
10.5
%
11.2
%
10.4
%
10.0
%
10.1
%
9.5
%
*Total net sales decline for the five weeks ended fiscal 2024
March compares to the six weeks ended fiscal 2023 March. Total net
sales decline for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2024 compares
to the fourteen weeks ended April 1, 2023. Fiscal 2024 was a
52-week year, compared to fiscal 2023 which was a 53-week year.
Balance Sheet Highlights as of March 30, 2024
- Cash of $76 million.
- Zero drawn under our $250 million revolving credit
facility.
- Average inventory per store increased approximately 1% on a
same store basis compared to April 1, 2023.
Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook
The Company is providing guidance for what it can reasonably
estimate at this time. For the fiscal year ending March 29, 2025
the Company expects:
- To open 60 new stores.
- Total sales of $1.766 billion to $1.800 billion, representing
growth of 5.9% to 8.0% over the prior year.
- Same store sales decline of approximately (3.6)% to (1.6)%,
with retail store same store sales declines of approximately (4.0)%
to (2.0)% and e-commerce same store sales declines of (0.5)% to
growth of 2.0%.
- Gross profit between $647.2 million and $664.1 million, or
approximately 36.6% to 36.9% of sales.
- Selling, general and administrative expenses between $458.9
million and $463.4 million, or approximately 26.0% to 25.7% of
sales.
- Income from operations between $188.3 million and $200.7
million, or approximately 10.7% to 11.2% of sales.
- Effective tax rate of 26.2%.
- Net income of $140.2 million to $149.3 million.
- Net income per diluted share of $4.55 to $4.85 based on 30.8
million weighted average diluted shares outstanding.
- Capital expenditures between $115.0 million and $120.0 million,
which is net of estimated landlord tenant allowances of $30.2
million.
For the fiscal first quarter ending June 29, 2024, the Company
expects:
- Total sales of $399 million to $407 million, representing
growth of 4.0% to 6.1% over the prior-year period.
- Same store sales decline of approximately (4.5)% to (2.5)%,
with retail store same store sales declines of (5.0)% to (3.0)% and
e-commerce same store sales growth of flat to 2.0%.
- Income from operations between $38.7 million and $41.2 million,
or approximately 9.7% to 10.1% of sales.
- Net income per diluted share of $0.94 to $1.00 based on 30.7
million weighted average diluted shares outstanding.
Conference Call Information
A conference call to discuss the financial results for the
fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 is scheduled for today, May 14,
2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT). Investors and analysts
interested in participating in the call are invited to dial (800)
717-1738. The conference call will also be available to interested
parties through a live webcast at investor.bootbarn.com. Please
visit the website and select the “Events and Presentations” link at
least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register and
download any necessary software. A Supplemental Financial
Presentation is also available on the investor relations section of
the Company’s website. A telephone replay of the call will be
available until June 14, 2024, by dialing (844) 512-2921 (domestic)
or (412) 317-6671 (international) and entering the conference
identification number: 1145625. Please note participants must enter
the conference identification number in order to access the
replay.
About Boot Barn
Boot Barn is the nation’s leading lifestyle retailer of western
and work-related footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women
and children. The Company offers its loyal customer base a wide
selection of work and lifestyle brands. As of the date of this
release, Boot Barn operates 403 stores in 45 states, in addition to
an e-commerce channel www.bootbarn.com. The Company also operates
www.sheplers.com, the nation’s leading pure play online western and
work retailer and www.countryoutfitter.com, an e-commerce site
selling to customers who live a country lifestyle. For more
information, call 888-Boot-Barn or visit www.bootbarn.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are
subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than
statements of historical fact included in this press release are
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements refer to our
current expectations and projections relating to, by way of example
and without limitation, our financial condition, liquidity,
profitability, results of operations, margins, plans, objectives,
strategies, future performance, business and industry. You can
identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not
relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements
may include words such as “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”,
“project”, “plan“, “intend”, “believe”, “may”, “might”, “will”,
“could”, “should”, “can have”, “likely”, “outlook” and other words
and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of
the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance
or other events, but not all forward-looking statements contain
these identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based
on assumptions that the Company’s management has made in light of
their industry experience and on their perceptions of historical
trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other
factors they believe are appropriate under the circumstances. As
you consider this press release, you should understand that these
statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They
involve risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the
Company’s control) and assumptions. These risks, uncertainties and
assumptions include, but are not limited to, the following:
decreases in consumer spending due to declines in consumer
confidence, local economic conditions or changes in consumer
preferences; the Company’s ability to effectively execute on its
growth strategy; and the Company’s failure to maintain and enhance
its strong brand image, to compete effectively, to maintain good
relationships with its key suppliers, and to improve and expand its
exclusive product offerings. The Company discusses the foregoing
risks and other risks in greater detail under the heading “Risk
factors” in the periodic reports filed by the Company with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company believes
that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable
assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect the
Company’s actual financial results and cause them to differ
materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking
statements. Because of these factors, the Company cautions that you
should not place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking
statements. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time,
and it is impossible for the Company to predict those events or how
they may affect the Company. Further, any forward-looking statement
speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Except as required
by law, the Company does not intend to update or revise the
forward-looking statements in this press release after the date of
this press release.
Boot Barn Holdings,
Inc.
Consolidated Balance
Sheets
(In thousands, except per share
data)
(Unaudited)
March 30,
April 1,
2024
2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
75,847
$
18,193
Accounts receivable, net
9,964
13,145
Inventories
599,120
589,494
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets
44,718
48,341
Total current assets
729,649
669,173
Property and equipment, net
323,667
257,143
Right-of-use assets, net
390,501
326,623
Goodwill
197,502
197,502
Intangible assets, net
58,697
60,751
Other assets
5,576
6,189
Total assets
$
1,705,592
$
1,517,381
Liabilities and stockholders’
equity
Current liabilities:
Line of credit
$
—
$
66,043
Accounts payable
132,877
134,246
Accrued expenses and other current
liabilities
116,477
122,958
Short-term lease liabilities
63,454
51,595
Total current liabilities
312,808
374,842
Deferred taxes
42,033
33,260
Long-term lease liabilities
403,303
330,081
Other liabilities
3,805
2,748
Total liabilities
761,949
740,931
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; March 30,
2024 - 100,000 shares authorized, 30,572 shares issued; April 1,
2023 - 100,000 shares authorized, 30,072 shares issued
3
3
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 10,000
shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding
—
—
Additional paid-in capital
232,636
209,964
Retained earnings
723,026
576,030
Less: Common stock held in treasury, at
cost, 228 and 192 shares at March 30, 2024 and April 1, 2023,
respectively
(12,022
)
(9,547
)
Total stockholders’ equity
943,643
776,450
Total liabilities and stockholders’
equity
$
1,705,592
$
1,517,381
Boot Barn Holdings,
Inc.
Consolidated Statements of
Operations
(In thousands, except per share
data)
(Unaudited)
Thirteen Weeks Ended
Fourteen Weeks Ended
Fifty-Two Weeks Ended
Fifty-Three Weeks
Ended
March 30,
April 1,
March 30,
April 1,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net sales
$
388,459
$
425,661
$
1,667,009
$
1,657,615
Cost of goods sold
249,021
269,829
1,052,585
1,047,043
Gross profit
139,438
155,832
614,424
610,572
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
101,194
93,116
416,210
378,785
Income from operations
38,244
62,716
198,214
231,787
Interest expense
230
1,535
2,238
5,880
Other income/(loss), net
871
181
1,396
(29
)
Income before income taxes
38,885
61,362
197,372
225,878
Income tax expense
9,446
14,953
50,376
55,325
Net income
$
29,439
$
46,409
$
146,996
$
170,553
Earnings per share:
Basic
$
0.97
$
1.55
$
4.87
$
5.72
Diluted
$
0.96
$
1.53
$
4.80
$
5.62
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
30,317
29,847
30,167
29,805
Diluted
30,717
30,422
30,611
30,370
Boot Barn Holdings,
Inc.
Consolidated Statements of
Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Fiscal Year Ended
March 30,
April 1,
March 26,
2024
2023
2022
Cash flows from operating
activities
Net income
$
146,996
$
170,553
$
192,450
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation
49,531
35,883
27,280
Stock-based compensation
12,935
9,711
9,475
Amortization of intangible assets
54
62
72
Impairment of intangible assets
2,000
—
—
Noncash lease expense
55,148
47,869
39,286
Amortization and write-off of debt
issuance fees and debt discount
108
130
1,878
Loss on disposal of assets
660
334
175
Gain on adjustment of right-of-use assets
and lease liabilities
—
—
(259
)
Deferred taxes
8,773
6,365
4,902
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net
3,282
(2,716
)
5,222
Inventories
(9,626
)
(115,194
)
(198,540
)
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets
3,515
(11,276
)
(24,577
)
Other assets
613
(2,874
)
(236
)
Accounts payable
425
(2,636
)
25,502
Accrued expenses and other current
liabilities
(6,208
)
(18,541
)
45,229
Other liabilities
1,057
516
(1,192
)
Operating leases
(33,183
)
(29,299
)
(37,803
)
Net cash provided by operating
activities
$
236,080
$
88,887
$
88,864
Cash flows from investing
activities
Purchases of property and equipment
$
(118,782
)
$
(124,534
)
$
(60,443
)
Net cash used in investing activities
$
(118,782
)
$
(124,534
)
$
(60,443
)
Cash flows from financing
activities
(Payments)/Borrowings on line of credit,
net
$
(66,043
)
$
37,494
$
28,549
Repayments on debt and finance lease
obligations
(863
)
(838
)
(112,304
)
Tax withholding payments for net share
settlement
(2,475
)
(4,689
)
(2,904
)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock
options
9,737
1,199
5,764
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing
activities
$
(59,644
)
$
33,166
$
(80,895
)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents
57,654
(2,481
)
(52,474
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of
period
18,193
20,674
73,148
Cash and cash equivalents, end of
period
$
75,847
$
18,193
$
20,674
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow
information:
Cash paid for income taxes
$
57,157
$
60,171
$
41,684
Cash paid for interest
$
2,385
$
5,835
$
3,808
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash
activities:
Unpaid purchases of property and
equipment
$
17,269
$
21,487
$
14,963
Boot Barn Holdings,
Inc.
Store Count
Quarter Ended
Quarter Ended
Quarter Ended
Quarter Ended
Quarter Ended
Quarter Ended
Quarter Ended
Quarter Ended
March 30,
December 30,
September 30,
July 1,
April 1,
December 24,
September 24,
June 25,
2024
2023
2023
2023
2023
2022
2022
2022
Store Count (BOP)
382
371
361
345
333
321
311
300
Opened/Acquired
18
11
10
16
12
12
10
11
Closed
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Store Count (EOP)
400
382
371
361
345
333
321
311
Boot Barn Holdings,
Inc.
Selected Store Data
Thirteen Weeks Ended
Fourteen Weeks Ended
Thirteen Weeks Ended
March 30,
December 30,
September 30,
July 1,
April 1,
December 24,
September 24,
June 25,
2024
2023
2023
2023
2023
2022
2022
2022
Selected Store Data:
Same Store Sales (decline)/growth
(5.9
)%
(9.7
)%
(4.8
)%
(2.9
)%
(5.5
)%
(3.6
)%
2.3
%
10.0
%
Stores operating at end of period
400
382
371
361
345
333
321
311
Comparable stores operating at end of
period(1)
335
322
312
302
290
280
275
272
Total retail store selling square footage,
end of period (in thousands)
4,371
4,153
4,027
3,914
3,735
3,598
3,451
3,333
Average retail store selling square
footage, end of period
10,929
10,872
10,855
10,841
10,825
10,806
10,751
10,717
Average sales per comparable store (in
thousands)(2)
$
917
$
1,256
$
950
$
1,014
$
1,092
$
1,424
$
1,001
$
1,060
____________________________
(1)
Comparable stores have been open at least 13 full fiscal months as
of the end of the applicable reporting period, although we include
or exclude stores in accordance with the additional criteria
disclosed in our annual Form 10-K.
(2)
Average sales per comparable store is calculated by dividing
comparable store trailing three-month sales for the applicable
period by the number of comparable stores operating at the end of
the period.
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