Boot Barn Holdings Inc. (BOOT) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$132.24 +1.35% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $132.31

Boot Barn Holdings Inc. (BOOT) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 61/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C- β€’ HOLD / WATCH Cap $3.90B
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As of 2026-11-02, Boot Barn Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BOOT) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $132.24 (+1.35% 1D, market cap $3.90B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, BOOT ranks #322 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores), BOOT carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.3x, gross margin of 38.1%, and ROIC of 15.2%. By comparison, AEO (American Eagle Outfitters Inc.) holds a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 18.1x, ROIC 12.3%, cap $3.37B) and BKE (Buckle Inc.) posts a B grade (73/100 RQD, P/E 11.5x, ROIC 48.6%, cap $2.42B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BKE leads on earnings multiple (11.5x) while BKE leads on capital efficiency (48.6% ROIC).

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Per BOOT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-28, CIK 0001610250), Boot Barn Holdings Inc. generated $2.25B in revenue (+17.9% YoY), $225.9M in net income, and $126.3M in free cash flow against $2.40B in total assets and $501.9M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $132.31 (+0.05%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) β€’ 5.6% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 61/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 53.9% hit rate β€” wait for RQD β‰₯ 70 breakout).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH β€’ C-
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C Β· Rk D+
Cash (12)Whales (10)SEC (16)Macro (7)CEO (16)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.4% Base Target
$221 Bull$134 Base$105 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BOOT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±12.4%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (61/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY BOOT SCORES 61/100 (C-) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (26% of score)

Altman Z-Score 4.39 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 9/9

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy β€’ Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (57.9) create a -13 pt regime headwind

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
53
Grade C-$117.57-1.9% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
56
Grade C$115.35-3.2% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
58
Grade C$111.69+18.4% Next Q
Current
61
Grade C-$132.24+0.5% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: C- (53) β†’ C- (61)Full Audit β†’
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Even with a 61/100 (C-) score, BOOT faces multiple-compression risk if 17.3x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) β€” any gross margin slip below 35.6% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($129.82) or 200D SMA ($157.54) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($134.03) toward Bear Floor ($104.54).

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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
Β±12.4%
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BOOT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -21.13%β–Ό DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $113.3H $132.2L $113.3C $132.2VOL 1.91M
RES: $150.7SUP: $102.6SMA50: $129.8SMA200: $157.5
$189.3$168.0$146.6$125.3$103.9RES $150.7SUP $102.6$132.22026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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BOOT Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
10.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +17.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (BOOT)

Consumer Discretionary Rank #322 of 1011 βš”οΈ AEO vs BOOT Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (BOOT vs. AEO, BKE, ANF, URBN)

Industry: Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores (25 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Boot Barn Holdings Inc. (BOOT) ranks #322 by composite RQD confidence (61/100, grade C-) and #321 by equity capitalization ($3.90B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BKE leads on earnings valuation at 11.5x trailing P/E, while BKE leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 48.6% ROIC and 49.0% gross margin. ANF currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 84/100 (A-) compared with BOOT at 61/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
BOOT ACTIVE
Boot Barn Holdings Inc.
C- 61/100 17.3x 38.1% 15.2% +1.35% $3.90B Benchmark Subject
AEO
American Eagle Outfitters Inc.
B 72/100 18.1x 36.5% 12.3% -2.53% $3.37B /aeo-vs-boot β†’
BKE
Buckle Inc.
B 73/100 11.5x 49.0% 48.6% -1.26% $2.42B /bke-vs-boot β†’
ANF
Abercrombie & Fitch Company
A- 84/100 13.9x β€” 40.7% -0.80% $7.03B /anf-vs-boot β†’
URBN
Urban Outfitters Inc.
B+ 80/100 17.0x 36.0% 14.2% -1.59% $7.90B /urbn-vs-boot β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2026-03-28 β€’ CIK 0001610250

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-03-28), Boot Barn Holdings Inc. (BOOT) reported GAAP revenue of $2.25B (+17.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.91B , and +35.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $225.9M, operating cash flow of $304.9M, and free cash flow of $126.3M (+16878.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, BOOT closed FY2025 with $2.40B in total assets against $501.9M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.39, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-03-28 $2.25B $225.9M $304.9M $126.3M $2.40B $501.9M
FY2024 (FY) 2025-03-29 $1.91B $180.9M $147.5M -$753.0K $2.01B $415.1M
FY2023 (FY) 2024-03-30 $1.67B $147.0M $236.1M $161.1M $2.15B $502.2M

3. BOOT Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is BOOT stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Boot Barn Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BOOT) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $132.24 (+1.35% 1D, market cap $3.90B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, BOOT ranks #322 in composite RQD confidence.

How does BOOT compare to AEO and BKE in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores), BOOT carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.3x, gross margin of 38.1%, and ROIC of 15.2%. By comparison, AEO (American Eagle Outfitters Inc.) holds a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 18.1x, ROIC 12.3%, cap $3.37B) and BKE (Buckle Inc.) posts a B grade (73/100 RQD, P/E 11.5x, ROIC 48.6%, cap $2.42B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BKE leads on earnings multiple (11.5x) while BKE leads on capital efficiency (48.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BOOT?

Per BOOT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-28, CIK 0001610250), Boot Barn Holdings Inc. generated $2.25B in revenue (+17.9% YoY), $225.9M in net income, and $126.3M in free cash flow against $2.40B in total assets and $501.9M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is BOOT trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

BOOT last traded at $132.24 (+1.35% on volume of 1,264,887 shares), positioning the stock +1.86% above its 50-day simple moving average ($129.82) and -16.06% below its 200-day simple moving average ($157.54). Across its 52-week range of $110.53 to $210.25, BOOT sits at the 21.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 57.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±12.4% ($115.84 to $148.64).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 61/100 (C-) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

BOOT β€” Boot Barn Holdings Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Engine: anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5
As of: 2026-11-02T15:22:41Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

The per the Roarable RQD rating, BOOT carries an RQD Score of 61, graded C- and labeled "Roarable Hold β€” Cautious Neutral." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20 (ROIC 15.2%; FCF yield 3.24%); Whale 13F Flow 10/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction 16/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit 7/20 (Beta 1.06; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet 16/20 (Altman Z 4.39; Piotroski F 9/9; Debt/Equity 0.37). For a prospective investor, the profile reads as strongest on balance-sheet forensics and insider flow, and weakest on macro regime fit and institutional flow. The largest drag is macro/sector sensitivity, which the rating ties to a beta slightly above 1.0. Upside drivers within the rating are the forensic strength and the cash-return metrics; valuation tradeoffs are reflected in the price-to-earnings and EV/EBITDA levels, which the source data places at a moderate multiple relative to the forward estimate. The neutral verdict indicates the factors offset rather than confirm a directional conviction.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
130.48$3.9B17.314.59.27.550%1.06$110.53 - $210.2515.2%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$2253.9M$299.1M$225.9MN/A$126.3M$200.1M$501.9M
FY 2024$1911.1M$239.4M$180.9MN/A$-0.8M$152.9M$415.1M
FY 2023$1667.0M$198.2M$147.0MN/A$161.1MN/A$502.2M

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $1667.0M (FY 2023) to $2253.9M (FY 2025), and operating income rose from $198.2M to $299.1M over the same span. Per the market data, gross margin is 38.1%, operating margin 13.3%, and net margin 10%, with ROIC of 15.2%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 4.39 and the Piotroski F-Score is 9/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.37. Free cash flow was negative in FY 2024 ($-0.8M) before recovering to $126.3M in FY 2025, so cash generation has been uneven across the reported periods.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Catalyst (ChartMill, GREEN): A GARP-style case for growth at a reasonable price is discussed.
  • Catalyst (Yahoo Finance, GREEN): An article frames BOOT as a growth stock and gives three reasons.
  • Market wire (Yahoo Finance UK, YELLOW): General market-action coverage of institutional positioning and fundamentals.
  • Market wire (StockInvest.us, YELLOW): A forecast-style article on whether to buy.
  • Risk watch (TradingView, RED): Per the headline, the 12-month price target was cut to $215.21, implying 79% upside.
  • Risk watch (Investing.com, RED): Piper Sandler cut its price target, citing soft comparable sales.

The news wire carries two green catalysts, two yellow market-wire items, and two red risk-watch items. The risk-watch items center on a target cut attributed to soft comps, which is the most direct negative signal in the feed. The butterfly supply-chain graph reports no supply-chain links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What is the consensus analyst rating and price target distribution? The analyst data section is empty, and the news wire references a price-target cut but gives no consensus figure.
  • What drove the soft comparable sales cited in the Piper Sandler note, and what are the same-store sales trends?
  • What are the specific upstream suppliers, downstream customers, and any sector correlations? The butterfly graph is empty.
  • What are the EPS values for FY 2023–FY 2025? The financials report EPS as N/A for every period.
  • What is the FY 2023 cash balance, and who are the institutional and insider holders? The cash figure and holder data are unavailable.

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is BOOT (C- β€’ RQD 61/100) a Buy at $130.48?

Welcome to the BOOT (Boot Barn Holdings Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 61/100 (Roarable Hold β€” Cautious Neutral) in Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores. Bulls point to capital efficiency (15.2% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RE RedlineAuditor Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $103.08 (-21.0%)
Spot @ $130.48

Pump the brakes on BOOT β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on BOOT, but look at what you are paying: 17.3x trailing P/E with 38.1% gross margins. Unless Boot Barn Holdings Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $161.80 (+24.0%)
Spot @ $130.48

BOOT cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on BOOT, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $130.48 (52-wk range $110.53 - $210.25), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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