Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BOOT) (the “Company”) today
announced its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended
September 28, 2024. A Supplemental Financial Presentation is
available at investor.bootbarn.com.
In addition, the Company announced that Jim Conroy plans to step
down as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President
and as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective
November 22, 2024, to pursue an opportunity as CEO of Ross Stores,
Inc (NASDAQ: ROST).
CEO Transition
The Company further announced that John Hazen, the Company’s
current Chief Digital Officer, will assume the role of Interim CEO,
effective November 22, 2024. Mr. Hazen joined the Company in 2018
with responsibility for e-commerce, marketing, and the customer
experience. Additionally, Peter Starrett, the Company’s current
Chairman of the Board of Directors, will assume the role of
Executive Chairman, effective November 22, 2024. Mr. Conroy will
remain with the Company through November 22, 2024 to assist with an
orderly transition.
Mr. Starrett stated, “John Hazen is very highly regarded within
the Boot Barn organization and has a diverse background that
includes brand building, digital, and store roles. He has a strong
track record of growing sales and profits both at Boot Barn and
prior to joining the Company. He also has been extremely
instrumental in advancing Boot Barn’s customer-facing technology
capabilities including many industry-leading applications of
artificial intelligence. I am confident in his ability to step into
the role as Interim CEO. Personally, I am looking forward to
providing oversight and mentorship as Executive Chairman while the
Board conducts an internal and external search before making a
permanent decision on our next CEO.”
John Hazen commented, "I am deeply honored to step into this
role and incredibly grateful to Jim for his visionary leadership
and unwavering support. I also want to express my heartfelt thanks
to the Board for their trust and to every member of this incredible
team for their dedication that makes this Company exceptional.
Together, we will continue building on the strong foundation that
we have created and will move forward with confidence, tenacity,
and purpose.”
Mr. Starrett added, “The Board recognizes the great
contributions Jim has made during his tenure as Boot Barn’s CEO.
When he assumed the CEO reins 12 years ago, Boot Barn was one of
several regional retail chains specializing in western and work
products. His focused approach on the execution of our strategic
initiatives has led to one of the most exceptional growth stories
in the retail industry. Today, Boot Barn is a national chain of 426
stores and the industry leader by a wide margin. On behalf of all
Boot Barn partners, we wish Jim continued success in his next
endeavor.”
Mr. Conroy commented, “After 12 incredible years, I am filled
with immense gratitude for this Company and the extraordinary
people who have been by my side throughout this journey. Together,
we’ve built something truly special, and I will forever cherish the
shared successes, challenges, and memories we created. Thank you
for your trust, dedication, and passion—I leave with a heart full
of pride and appreciation for every one of you.”
Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025
Financial Results
For the quarter ended September 28, 2024 compared to the quarter
ended September 30, 2023:
- Net sales increased 13.7% over the prior-year period to $425.8
million.
- Same store sales increased 4.9% compared to the prior-year
period, comprised of an increase of 4.3% in retail store same store
sales and an increase of 10.1% in e-commerce same store sales.
- Net income was $29.4 million, or $0.95 per diluted share,
compared to $27.7 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, in the
prior-year period.
- The Company opened 15 new stores, bringing its total store
count to 425.
Jim Conroy, President and Chief Executive Officer said, "Our
fiscal second quarter saw broad-based growth in same store sales,
the addition of 15 new stores and a healthy beat to guidance in
earnings per diluted share. Our team's excellent execution has
driven improving trends across all channels, store geographies, and
major merchandise classifications, positioning us well for the
upcoming holiday season. As we manage through an orderly transition
over the next month, I feel great about the condition of the
business and am confident in the team’s ability, under John’s
leadership, to execute on the four strategic initiatives and to
drive future growth in sales and earnings."
Operating Results for the Second Quarter Ended September 28,
2024 Compared to the Second Quarter Ended September 30,
2023
- Net sales increased 13.7% to $425.8 million from $374.5 million
in the prior-year period. Consolidated same store sales increased
4.9%, with retail store same store sales increasing 4.3% and
e-commerce same store sales increasing 10.1%. The increase in net
sales was the result of incremental sales from new stores and the
increase in consolidated same store sales.
- Gross profit was $152.9 million, or 35.9% of net sales,
compared to $133.9 million, or 35.8% of net sales, in the
prior-year period. Gross profit increased primarily due to an
increase in sales and merchandise margin, partially offset by the
occupancy costs of new stores. The increase in gross profit rate of
10 basis points was driven primarily by a 70 basis-point increase
in merchandise margin rate, partially offset by 60 basis points of
deleverage in buying, occupancy and distribution center costs. The
increase in merchandise margin rate was primarily the result of
supply chain efficiencies, while the deleverage in buying,
occupancy and distribution center costs was driven by the occupancy
costs of new stores.
- Selling, general and administrative expenses were $112.9
million, or 26.5% of net sales, compared to $95.3 million, or 25.5%
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 higher store payroll and
store-related expenses associated with operating more stores,
incentive-based compensation, marketing expenses, and legal
expenses in the current year. Selling, general and administrative
expenses as a percentage of net sales increased by 100 basis points
primarily as a result of higher incentive-based compensation, legal
expenses, and marketing expenses in the current year, partially
offset by lower store payroll expenses.
- Income from operations increased $1.4 million to $40.0 million,
or 9.4% of net sales, compared to $38.6 million, or 10.3% of net
sales, in the prior-year period, primarily due to the factors noted
above.
- Net income was $29.4 million, or $0.95 per diluted share,
compared to net income of $27.7 million, or $0.90 per diluted
share, in the prior-year period. The increase in net income is
primarily attributable to the factors noted above.
Operating Results for the Six Months Ended September 28, 2024
Compared to the Six Months Ended September 30, 2023
- Net sales increased 12.0% to $849.2 million from $758.2 million
in the prior-year period. Consolidated same store sales increased
3.1%, with retail store same store sales increasing 2.5% and
e-commerce same store sales increasing 8.4%. The increase in net
sales was the result of incremental sales from new stores and the
increase in consolidated same store sales.
- Gross profit was $309.6 million, or 36.5% of net sales,
compared to $275.9 million, or 36.4% of net sales, in the
prior-year period. Gross profit increased primarily due to an
increase in sales and merchandise margin, partially offset by the
occupancy costs of new stores. The increase in gross profit rate of
10 basis points was driven primarily by an 80 basis-point increase
in merchandise margin rate, partially offset by 70 basis points of
deleverage in buying, occupancy and distribution center costs. The
increase in merchandise margin rate was the result of supply chain
efficiencies, while the deleverage in buying, occupancy and
distribution center costs was driven primarily by the occupancy
costs of new stores.
- Selling, general and administrative expenses were $219.4
million, or 25.8% of net sales, compared to $191.1 million, or
25.2% 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 higher store payroll
and store-related expenses associated with operating more stores,
marketing expenses, and incentive-based compensation in the current
year. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage
of net sales increased by 60 basis points primarily as a result of
higher incentive-based compensation and marketing expenses in the
current year, partially offset by lower store payroll and
store-related expenses.
- Income from operations increased $5.4 million to $90.2 million,
or 10.6% of net sales, compared to $84.8 million, or 11.2% of net
sales, in the prior-year period, primarily due to the factors noted
above.
- Net income was $68.3 million, or $2.21 per diluted share,
compared to net income of $61.9 million, or $2.03 per diluted
share, in the prior-year period. The increase in net income is
primarily attributable to the factors noted above.
Sales by Channel
The following table includes total net sales growth, same store
sales (“SSS”) growth/(decline) and e-commerce as a percentage of
net sales for the periods indicated below.
Thirteen Weeks
Preliminary
Ended
Four Weeks
Four Weeks
Five Weeks
Four Weeks
September 28, 2024
Fiscal July
Fiscal August
Fiscal September
Fiscal October
Total Net Sales Growth
13.7
%
8.8
%
14.7
%
16.8
%
14.6
%
Retail Stores SSS
4.3
%
(0.9)
%
5.3
%
7.5
%
4.3
%
E-commerce SSS
10.1
%
5.0
%
12.1
%
12.2
%
12.5
%
Consolidated SSS
4.9
%
(0.3)
%
6.0
%
8.0
%
5.1
%
E-commerce as a % of Net Sales
9.5
%
9.2
%
9.4
%
9.9
%
9.3
%
Balance Sheet Highlights as of September 28, 2024
- Cash of $37 million.
- Zero drawn under the $250 million revolving credit
facility.
- Average inventory per store increased approximately 10.5% on a
same store basis compared to September 30, 2023.
Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook
The Company is providing updated guidance for the fiscal year
ending March 29, 2025, superseding in its entirety the previous
guidance issued in its first quarter earnings report on August 7,
2024. Please note that the Company’s guidance excludes any benefits
and costs related to the CEO transition.
For the fiscal year ending March 29, 2025 the Company now
expects:
- To open a total of 60 new stores.
- Total sales of $1.874 billion to $1.907 billion, representing
growth of 12.4% to 14.4% over the prior year.
- Same store sales growth of approximately 3.0% to 5.0%, with
retail store same store sales growth of approximately 2.5% to 4.5%
and e-commerce same store sales growth of approximately 7.5% to
9.5%.
- Gross profit between $696.9 million and $713.4 million, or
approximately 37.2% to 37.4% of sales.
- Selling, general and administrative expenses between $476.5
million and $480.4 million, or approximately 25.4% to 25.2% of
sales.
- Income from operations between $220.4 million and $233.0
million, or approximately 11.8% to 12.2% of sales.
- Effective tax rate of 26.6% for the remaining six months of the
fiscal year.
- Net income of $164.4 million to $173.7 million.
- Net income per diluted share of $5.30 to $5.60, based on 31.0
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 third quarter ending December 28, 2024, the
Company now expects:
- Total sales of $582 million to $595 million, representing
growth of 11.8% to 14.3% over the prior-year period.
- Same store sales growth of approximately 3.5% to 6.0%, with
retail store same store sales growth of approximately 3.0% to 5.0%
and e-commerce same store sales growth of approximately 7.5% to
10.0%.
- Income from operations between $82.7 million and $87.3 million,
or approximately 14.2% to 14.7% of sales.
- Net income per diluted share of $1.96 to $2.07, based on 31.0
million weighted average diluted shares outstanding.
Conference Call Information
A conference call to discuss the financial results for the
second quarter of fiscal year 2025 is scheduled for today, October
28, 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 (844)
481-2552. 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 November 28, 2024, by dialing (844) 512-2921
(domestic) or (412) 317-6671 (international) and entering the
conference identification number: 10193684. 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 426 stores in 46 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 the
Company’s current expectations and projections relating to, by way
of example and without limitation, the Company’s 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 that 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)
September 28,
March 30,
2024
2024
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
37,377
$
75,847
Accounts receivable, net
7,886
9,964
Inventories
712,991
599,120
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets
48,851
44,718
Total current assets
807,105
729,649
Property and equipment, net
368,289
323,667
Right-of-use assets, net
429,020
390,501
Goodwill
197,502
197,502
Intangible assets, net
58,677
58,697
Other assets
6,184
5,576
Total assets
$
1,866,777
$
1,705,592
Liabilities and stockholders’
equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
153,564
$
132,877
Accrued expenses and other current
liabilities
134,302
116,477
Short-term lease liabilities
70,540
63,454
Total current liabilities
358,406
312,808
Deferred taxes
41,267
42,033
Long-term lease liabilities
446,068
403,303
Other liabilities
4,378
3,805
Total liabilities
850,119
761,949
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; September
28, 2024 - 100,000 shares authorized, 30,824 shares issued; March
30, 2024 - 100,000 shares authorized, 30,572 shares issued
3
3
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 10,000
shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding
—
—
Additional paid-in capital
244,931
232,636
Retained earnings
791,363
723,026
Less: Common stock held in treasury, at
cost, 298 and 228 shares at September 28, 2024 and March 30, 2024,
respectively
(19,639
)
(12,022
)
Total stockholders’ equity
1,016,658
943,643
Total liabilities and stockholders’
equity
$
1,866,777
$
1,705,592
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. Consolidated
Statements of Operations (In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Thirteen Weeks Ended
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
September 28,
September 30,
September 28,
September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net sales
$
425,799
$
374,456
$
849,185
$
758,151
Cost of goods sold
272,941
240,540
539,578
482,272
Gross profit
152,858
133,916
309,607
275,879
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
112,879
95,338
219,406
191,056
Income from operations
39,979
38,578
90,201
84,823
Interest expense
384
463
735
1,486
Other income (loss), net
949
(50
)
1,545
174
Income before income taxes
40,544
38,065
91,011
83,511
Income tax expense
11,116
10,385
22,674
21,578
Net income
$
29,428
$
27,680
$
68,337
$
61,933
Earnings per share:
Basic
$
0.96
$
0.92
$
2.24
$
2.06
Diluted
$
0.95
$
0.90
$
2.21
$
2.03
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
30,510
30,137
30,471
30,029
Diluted
30,899
30,627
30,859
30,540
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) (Unaudited)
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
September 28,
September 30,
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating
activities
Net income
$
68,337
$
61,933
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation
29,540
22,597
Stock-based compensation
10,864
7,833
Amortization of intangible assets
20
27
Noncash lease expense
32,229
26,487
Amortization and write-off of debt
issuance fees and debt discount
54
54
Loss on disposal of assets
134
298
Deferred taxes
(766
)
2,993
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net
2,097
3,046
Inventories
(113,871
)
3,921
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets
(4,397
)
9,243
Other assets
(608
)
1,302
Accounts payable
19,722
7,051
Accrued expenses and other current
liabilities
9,897
13,600
Other liabilities
573
510
Operating leases
(20,283
)
(15,435
)
Net cash provided by operating
activities
$
33,542
$
145,460
Cash flows from investing
activities
Purchases of property and equipment
(65,403
)
(64,687
)
Net cash used in investing activities
$
(65,403
)
$
(64,687
)
Cash flows from financing
activities
Payments on line of credit, net
—
(66,043
)
Repayments on debt and finance lease
obligations
(423
)
(428
)
Tax withholding payments for net share
settlement
(7,617
)
(2,412
)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock
options
1,431
8,582
Net cash used in financing activities
$
(6,609
)
$
(60,301
)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash
equivalents
(38,470
)
20,472
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of
period
75,847
18,193
Cash and cash equivalents, end of
period
$
37,377
$
38,665
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow
information:
Cash paid for income taxes
$
17,770
$
2,822
Cash paid for interest
$
677
$
1,399
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash
activities:
Unpaid purchases of property and
equipment
$
24,061
$
14,103
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. Store
Count
Quarter
Ended
Quarter
Ended
Quarter
Ended
Quarter
Ended
Quarter
Ended
Quarter
Ended
Quarter
Ended
Quarter
Ended
September 28,
June 29,
March 30,
December 30,
September 30,
July 1,
April 1,
December 24,
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
2023
2022
Store Count (BOP)
411
400
382
371
361
345
333
321
Opened/Acquired
15
11
18
11
10
16
12
12
Closed
(1
)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Store Count (EOP)
425
411
400
382
371
361
345
333
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. Selected
Store Data
Fourteen
Thirteen
Thirteen Weeks Ended
Weeks Ended
Weeks Ended
September 28,
June 29,
March 30,
December 30,
September 30,
July 1,
April 1,
December 24,
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
2023
2022
Selected Store Data:
Same Store Sales growth/(decline)
4.9
%
1.4
%
(5.9
)%
(9.7
)%
(4.8
)%
(2.9
)%
(5.5
)%
(3.6
)%
Stores operating at end of period
425
411
400
382
371
361
345
333
Comparable stores operating during
period(1)
363
349
335
322
312
302
290
280
Total retail store selling square footage,
end of period (in thousands)
4,720
4,547
4,371
4,153
4,027
3,914
3,735
3,598
Average retail store selling square
footage, end of period
11,105
11,063
10,929
10,872
10,855
10,841
10,825
10,806
Average sales per comparable store (in
thousands)(2)
$
952
$
980
$
917
$
1,256
$
950
$
1,014
$
1,092
$
1,424
(1) Comparable stores have been open at
least 13 full fiscal months as of the end of the applicable
reporting period.
(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 during the period.
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