SAN DIEGO, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of investors of Rocky Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKY). The investigation focuses on Rocky Brands’ executive officers and whether investor losses may be recovered under federal securities laws.
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Background of the investigation
On April 28, 2026, Rocky Brands reported its first quarter 2026 financial results. Among other things, the Company disclosed net sales of $124.4 million, reflecting growth of 9.1% year-over-year, but reported gross margins of 36.5%, down from 41.2% in the prior-year period. The Company further reported net income of $1.3 million, compared to $4.9 million in the prior-year period.
Rocky Brands stated that the decline in profitability was driven primarily by higher tariff-related costs, which totaled approximately $7.1 million in the quarter.
In addition, Rocky Brands disclosed that tariff-related impacts would extend further into the second quarter than previously expected. The Company stated that tariffs would be “split roughly 70-30 between Q1 and Q2 versus our prior view of 80-20,” and that improvement in profitability in the second quarter would be “not as meaningful as we anticipated at the start of the year.” The Company further indicated that it expects second quarter earnings per share to decline year-over-year.
Following this disclosure, Rocky Brands’ stock price declined sharply, damaging investors.
In light of this disclosure, Johnson Fistel is investigating whether Rocky Brands complied with the federal securities laws. If you suffered losses from your investment in Rocky Brands stock, contact Johnson Fistel.
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