Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. BOOT is likely to see top- and bottom-line improvement when it reports second-quarter fiscal 2022 earnings results on Oct 27, after the market close. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its quarterly revenues is pegged at $294.6 million, indicating an increase of almost 59.7% from the year-ago figure.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings currently stands at 94 cents, which suggests a sharp jump from earnings of 20 cents a share reported in the year-ago period. The consensus mark has been stable in the past 30 days.The Irvine, CA-based lifestyle retailer of western and work-related footwear, apparel and accessories has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 38.6%, on average. In the last reported quarter, the company’s bottom line outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a margin of 37%.Key Factors to NoteBoot Barn has been successfully navigating through the challenging environment, courtesy of merchandising strategies, omni-channel capabilities and better expense management as well as marketing. This combined with the remodeling and expansion of the store base has helped it gain market share, and in turn revenues.Amid the pandemic, the company’s e-commerce business has been strong. Management has been boosting the omni-channel offerings to enhance customers’ experience through buy online pickup in-store, buy online curbside pickup, in-store fulfillment, same-day delivery, and buy online return in-store.It has been witnessing robust merchandise margin driven by improved full price selling and growth in exclusive brand penetration. It has been seeing strength in categories like work boots, men's and ladies’ western apparel, men's and ladies’ western boots, hats and non-flame resistant work apparel.While the aforesaid factors boost optimism, ongoing supply chain issues and rising freight costs remain concerns. Also, any increase in operating expenses due to higher store payroll and overhead might get reflected in the to-be-reported quarter’s margins.Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. QuoteWhat the Zacks Model UnveilsOur proven model does not conclusively predict a beat for Boot Barn this earnings season. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.Boot Barn has a Zacks Rank #2 but an Earnings ESP of 0.00%.Stocks With Favorable CombinationHere are three companies you may want to consider as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat:Steven Madden SHOO has an Earnings ESP of +1.30% and a Zacks Rank #2.Hanesbrands HBI has an Earnings ESP of +1.06% and a Zacks Rank #2.Gildan Activewear GIL has an Earnings ESP of +7.14% and a Zacks Rank #3. Infrastructure Stock Boom to Sweep America A massive push to rebuild the crumbling U.S. infrastructure will soon be underway. It’s bipartisan, urgent, and inevitable. Trillions will be spent. Fortunes will be made. The only question is “Will you get into the right stocks early when their growth potential is greatest?” Zacks has released a Special Report to help you do just that, and today it’s free. Discover 7 special companies that look to gain the most from construction and repair to roads, bridges, and buildings, plus cargo hauling and energy transformation on an almost unimaginable scale.Download FREE: How to Profit from Trillions on Spending for Infrastructure >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI): Free Stock Analysis Report Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT): Free Stock Analysis Report Gildan Activewear, Inc. (GIL): Free Stock Analysis Report Steven Madden, Ltd. (SHOO): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research