TD Cowen analyst Max Rakhlenko maintained a Buy rating on Boot Barn today and set a price target of $210.00.
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Max Rakhlenko has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors including Boot Barn’s strong financial performance and strategic initiatives. The company is expected to report robust second-quarter results, surpassing market expectations in comparable sales and earnings per share. This positive outlook is supported by ongoing momentum in sales trends and management’s likely conservative guidance for the third quarter, which suggests potential for upside surprises.
Additionally, Rakhlenko highlights the benefits of Boot Barn’s expanding exclusive brands business, which is expected to contribute to margin expansion. The company’s strategic pricing decisions and improved sourcing are anticipated to enhance merchandise margins significantly in the coming years. Despite some near-term challenges with tougher year-over-year comparisons, the longer-term outlook remains favorable, making Boot Barn a top pick among small to mid-cap stocks.
Rakhlenko covers the Consumer Cyclical sector, focusing on stocks such as Boot Barn, Floor & Decor Holdings, and AutoZone. According to TipRanks, Rakhlenko has an average return of 9.0% and a 60.22% success rate on recommended stocks.
In another report released on October 20, BTIG also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $218.00 price target.