Boot Barn Holdings Sees Q2 GAAP EPS $1.55-$1.65 vs $1.69 Est; Sees Sales $572.000M-$582.000M vs $591.253M Est

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Boot Barn Holdings shares are trading higher after Stephens & Co. raised its price target on the stock from $196 to $207.

Stephens & Co. Maintains Overweight on Boot Barn Holdings, Raises Price Target to $207

Stephens & Co. analyst Jeff Lick maintains Boot Barn Holdings (NYSE:BOOT) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $196 to $207.