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&#39; executive

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Rocky Brands Faces Investigation Post Poor Q1 Earnings Report

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    <p>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&amp;#39; executive</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Rocky Brands is under investigation for potential securities law violations following disappointing Q1 2026 earnings, which revealed a significant drop in gross margins and profitability. Tariff-related costs have also affected the company&#039;s outlook, leading to anticipated declines in second-quarter earnings, which could further impact investor sentiment and share price.</p>
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    <ul><li>Rocky Brands faces investigation over potential securities law violations.</li><li>Q1 2026 sales rose 9.1% year-over-year to $124.4 million.</li><li>Gross margins dropped to 36.5% from 41.2%, impacting profitability.</li><li>Tariff-related costs were $7.1 million, affecting Q1 results and outlook.</li><li>Second quarter EPS expected to decline year-over-year due to tariffs.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Johnson Fistel, PLLP (N/A)</strong>: Law firm investigating potential class-action claims against RCKY.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Legal</h3>
    <p>This situation falls under &#039;Legal&#039; due to the ongoing investigation into potential securities law violations that could affect RCKY&#039;s financial health and stock price severely in the near term.</p>
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    <ul><li>Investors may face increased selling pressure due to ongoing investigation.</li><li>Decreasing profitability could lead to further share price decline.</li><li>Tariff costs impacting several quarters may weaken investor confidence.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Rocky Brands reported Q1 2026 net sales of $124.4 million.</li><li>Gross margins fell to 36.5%, down from 41.2% year-over-year.</li><li>Net income dropped to $1.3 million from $4.9 million in Q1 2025.</li><li>Tariff-related costs totalled $7.1 million in Q1.</li><li>Investigations are focusing on the company&#039;s compliance with federal securities laws.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Expect RCKY stock to remain under pressure short-term due to ongoing legal scrutiny and poor earnings outlook.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p>SAN DIEGO, April  30, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of investors of Rocky Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RCKY">RCKY</a>). The investigation focuses on Rocky Brands' executive officers and whether investor losses may be recovered under federal securities laws.</p>  <p><strong>What if I purchased Rocky Brands securities?</strong><br></br>If you purchased Rocky Brands securities and suffered losses on your investment, join our investigation now: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=8JnIfAqN0WoMZmeFX8YJNTsdKg99Y5OUJ85dZl2gBKoR5lVGCx97vmFJr3M1ElotaAC8qOcqf6b_WJHSf3FPp_ABAlPhcsB65KIOul2HsfDnr8NVCp4-mhAw1Nb073bl24aWL2wNtf6DdY1uU-0P8LmNZmOJuf0RxsguKoIlV2o=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to join the investigation</a>.<br></br>Or for more information, contact Jim Baker at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=O0iyqe0JDa8WgtND3F24sBcnorg-fAxQEHjDBxckIYs2zYUrlh5VUa7YoxmlLi1mnRH2pzvdiP0ExpyURIfmMGTMJxqC1yyr-ua3JRgCpFw=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jimb@johnsonfistel.com</a> or (619) 814-4471.<br></br>There is no cost or obligation to you.</p>  <p><strong>Background of the investigation</strong><br></br>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.</p>  <p>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.</p>  <p>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.</p>  <p>Following this disclosure, Rocky Brands' stock price declined sharply, damaging investors.</p>  <p>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.</p>  <p><strong>About Johnson Fistel, PLLP &#x7C; Securities Fraud &amp; Investor Rights</strong><br></br>Johnson Fistel, PLLP is a nationally recognized shareholder-rights law firm with offices in California, New York, Georgia, Idaho, and Colorado. The firm represents individual and institutional investors in shareholder derivative and securities class action lawsuits and also assists foreign investors who purchased shares on U.S. exchanges. 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Rocky Brands is under investigation for potential securities law violations following disappointing Q1 2026 earnings, which revealed a significant drop in gross margins and profitability. Tariff-related costs have also affected the company's outlook, leading to anticipated declines in second-quarter earnings, which could further impact investor sentiment and share price.

Rocky Brands, Inc. Shareholders Are Encouraged to Reach Out to Johnson Fistel for More Information About Potentially Recovering Their Losses

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