IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BOOT) today announced preliminary results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2017 ended December 24, 2016 in preparation for participation in the ICR Conference on Tuesday, January 10, 2017.
Preliminary Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2017
Estimated results for the third quarter ended December 24, 2016 were as follows:
- Preliminary net sales increased 3% to approximately $199 million.
- Preliminary consolidated same store sales increased approximately 0.2%, with e-commerce sales outperforming stores. This compares with previous third quarter guidance of slightly positive consolidated same store sales.
- Preliminary net income per diluted share of approximately $0.39, compared to previous guidance of $0.38 to $0.43.
- The Company opened seven new stores.
Jim Conroy, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “I am pleased with our performance in the third quarter, in which we delivered positive same store sales growth, achieved earnings in line with our guidance, and opened seven new stores. Despite macro challenges of unseasonably warm weather in our core markets, the presidential election, and continued sales pressure in markets impacted by oil and other commodities, we were able to achieve 0.2% same store sales growth. November was particularly challenging given external factors, but the business strengthened in December with same store sales growth of 2.3% and we have seen that trend continue into the first two full weeks of our fiscal January. Additionally, we remained true to the Boot Barn brand by maintaining our everyday low price value proposition.”
Mr. Conroy continued, “We also reaffirmed our approach to omni-channel, with strong growth across both of our e-commerce sites as well as a very successful launch of our in-store touch screen shopping tablets, which enabled us to deliver on our We Have It Promise by offering our store customers access to a much broader assortment available for two-day shipping.”
At December 24, 2016, the Company’s cash balance was $31 million and borrowings on the $125 million line of credit were reduced to $23 million. Average inventory per store was lower than the prior year by approximately 3%.
The Company will report full third quarter fiscal 2017 results and update full-year guidance on January 31, 2017.
ICR Conference 2017
The Company will be presenting at the ICR Conference 2017 held at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 3:30 pm Eastern Standard Time.
The audio portion of the presentation will be webcast live over the internet and can be accessed under the Investor Relations section at www.investor.bootbarn.com. An online archive will be available for a period of 90 days following the presentation.
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. Boot Barn now operates 219 stores in 31 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. Sheplers has been part of the western, outdoor, and work lifestyle for over 100 years. For more information, call 888-Boot-Barn or visit www.bootbarn.com.
Forward Looking Statements
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