Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BOOT) today announced its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended September 24, 2022. The Company has also filed a Supplemental Financial Presentation that has been made available at investor.bootbarn.com.

For the quarter ended September 24, 2022:

• Net sales increased 12.4% over the prior-year period to $351.5 million, cycling 69.5% net sales growth in the prior-year period.
• Same store sales increased 2.3% compared to the prior-year period, cycling 61.7% same store sales growth in the prior-year period. The 2.3% increase in consolidated same store sales is comprised of an increase in retail store same store sales of 3.9% and a decrease in e-commerce same store sales of 7.0%.
• Net income was $32.1 million, or $1.06 per diluted share, compared to $37.9 million, or $1.25 per diluted share in the prior-year period. Excluding a $0.03 per share tax benefit related primarily to income tax accounting for share-based compensation, net income per diluted share was $1.22 in the prior-year period.
• The Company opened 10 new stores bringing its total count to 321.

“We are pleased to have followed up our strong start to fiscal 2023 with solid second quarter results,” said Jim Conroy, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Sales and earnings exceeded expectations as the market share gains we’ve made over the past two years proved sustainable despite the multiple headwinds pressuring consumer discretionary spending. Our top-line performance was driven by new store expansion and positive retail store same store sales growth, which were up mid-single digits for the quarter. This was accompanied by further merchandise margin expansion fueled primarily by an increase in exclusive brand penetration and better full-price selling. While current macroeconomic factors are creating general marketplace uncertainty, we feel good about our prospects for the upcoming holiday season, and remain very confident in our ability to deliver profitable growth and increased shareholder value over the long-term.”

Operating Results for the Second Quarter Ended September 24, 2022 Compared to the Second Quarter Ended September 25, 2021

• Net sales increased 12.4% to $351.5 million from $312.7 million in the prior-year period. Consolidated same store sales increased 2.3% with retail store same store sales increasing 3.9% and e-commerce same store sales decreasing 7.0%. The increase in net sales was the result of the incremental sales from new stores opened over the past twelve months and the increase in consolidated same store sales, which saw an increase in average unit retail prices, driven in part by inflation.

• Gross profit was $129.1 million, or 36.7% of net sales, compared to $118.2 million, or 37.8% of net sales, in the prior-year period. Gross profit increased primarily due to increased sales. The decrease in gross profit rate of 110 basis points was driven by 160 basis points of deleverage in buying, occupancy and distribution center costs, partially offset by a 50 basis-point increase in merchandise margin. The merchandise margin expansion was primarily a result of growth in exclusive brand penetration and better full-price selling.

• Selling, general and administrative expenses were $84.9 million, or 24.2% of net sales, compared to $68.0 million, or 21.8% of net sales, in the prior-year period. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily a result of higher store payroll, other store-related expenses and marketing expenses compared to the prior-year period. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales increased by 240 basis points primarily as a result of higher marketing expenses, other store-related expenses and higher store payroll.

• Income from operations decreased $6.0 million to $44.2 million, or 12.6% of net sales, compared to $50.1 million, or 16.0% of net sales, in the prior-year period, primarily due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses.

• Net income was $32.1 million, or $1.06 per diluted share, compared to net income of $37.9 million, or $1.25 per diluted share in the prior-year period. Excluding a $0.03 per share tax benefit related primarily to income tax accounting for share-based compensation, net income per diluted share was $1.22 in the prior-year period.

Operating Results for the Six Months Ended September 24, 2022 Compared to the Six Months Ended September 25, 2021

• Net sales increased 15.9% to $717.4 million from $619.0 million in the prior-year period. Consolidated same store sales increased 6.1% with retail store same store sales increasing 7.0% and e-commerce same store sales increasing 0.8%. The increase in net sales was the result of the incremental sales from new stores opened over the past twelve months and the increase in consolidated same store sales, which saw an increase in average unit retail prices, driven in part by inflation.

• Gross profit was $266.9 million, or 37.2% of net sales, compared to $234.6 million, or 37.9% of net sales, in the prior-year period. Gross profit increased primarily due to increased sales. The decrease in gross profit rate of 70 basis points was driven by 110 basis points of deleverage in buying, occupancy and distribution center costs, partially offset by a 40 basis-point increase in merchandise margin. Merchandise margin increased 40 basis points despite a 30 basis-point headwind from increased freight expense. The merchandise margin expansion was primarily a result of growth in exclusive brand penetration and better full-price selling.

• Selling, general and administrative expenses were $170.4 million, or 23.7% of net sales, compared to $130.8 million, or 21.1% of net sales, in the prior-year period. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily a result of higher store payroll, other store-related expenses and marketing expenses compared to the prior-year period. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales increased by 260 basis points primarily as a result of an increase in other store-related expenses, store payroll, and marketing expenses.

• Income from operations decreased $7.2 million to $96.6 million, or 13.5% of net sales, compared to $103.8 million, or 16.8% of net sales, in the prior-year period, primarily due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses.

• Net income was $71.4 million, or $2.35 per diluted share, compared to net income of $78.5 million, or $2.59 per diluted share in the prior-year period. Net income per diluted share in the current-year and prior-year periods includes an approximately $0.03 and $0.12 per share benefit, respectively, primarily due to income tax accounting for share-based compensation. Excluding the tax benefits, net income per diluted share in the current-year period was $2.32, compared to $2.47 in the prior-year period.

Current Business

The following table includes total net sales growth and same store sales growth/(decline) for the periods indicated below:

Balance Sheet Highlights as of September 24, 2022

• Cash of $19.7 million.
• $146.8 million drawn under our $250 million revolving credit facility.

Fiscal Year 2023 Outlook

The Company is providing updated guidance for the fiscal year ending April 1, 2023, superseding in its entirety the previous guidance issued in its first quarter earnings report on July 27, 2022. As a result, for the fiscal year ending April 1, 2023, the Company now expects:

• To open 40 new stores.
• Total sales of $1.65 billion to $1.67 billion, representing growth of 10.9% to 12.2% over the prior year.
• Same store sales range of approximately (1.0)% to 0.5%, with retail store same store sales of approximately 2.0% to 3.0% and e-commerce same store sales of (13.0)% to (11.0)%.
• Gross profit between $617 million and $625 million, or approximately 37.4% of sales. Gross profit includes an estimated 100 basis points of pressure from freight expense.
• Income from operations between $235 million and $243 million. This represents approximately 14.2% to 14.6% of sales.
• Interest expense of $4.6 million.
• Effective tax rate of 25.2% for the remaining six months of the year.
• Net income of $173.3 million to $179.3 million.
• Net income per diluted share of $5.70 to $5.90 based on 30.4 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding.
• Capital expenditures between $80 million and $87 million.
• Fiscal year 2023 is a 53-week year and the Company expects to generate approximately $34.0 million of sales and earn approximately $0.19 per diluted share in the 53rd week, which is included in the above guidance range.

For the fiscal third quarter ending December 24, 2022, the Company expects:

• Total sales of $502 million to $514 million, representing growth of 3.3% to 5.8% over the prior year.
• Same store sales range of approximately (5.0)% to (3.0)%, with retail store same store sales of (2.0)% to flat and e-commerce same store sales of (21.0)% to (17.0)%.
• Gross profit between $184 million and $189 million, or approximately 36.8% of sales. Gross profit includes an estimated 200 basis points of pressure from freight expense.
• Income from operations between $71 million and $76 million. This represents approximately 14.1% to 14.8% of sales.
• Net income per diluted share of $1.71 to $1.83 based on 30.3 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding.

Conference Call Information

A conference call to discuss the financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 is scheduled for today, October 26, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT). Investors and analysts interested in participating in the call are invited to dial (877) 451-6152. 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 26, 2022, by dialing (844) 512-2921 (domestic) or (412) 317-6671 (international) and entering the conference identification number: 13733847. 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 322 stores in 40 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

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