The Buckle, Inc. — Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

Financial Performance

• Net income for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended August 1, 2026, was $44.4 million ($0.88 per share basic, $0.87 diluted), compared to $45.0 million ($0.90 basic, $0.89 diluted) in the prior year period.
• Net sales for the 13-week quarter increased 4.6% to $319.8 million from $305.7 million in the prior year.
• Comparable store net sales for the 13-week quarter increased 2.1% year-over-year.
• Online sales for the 13-week quarter rose 2.3% to $44.6 million from $43.6 million in the prior year.
• Net income for the 26-week fiscal period ended August 1, 2026, was $91.3 million ($1.80 basic, $1.79 diluted), compared to $80.2 million ($1.60 basic, $1.59 diluted) in the prior year.
• Net sales for the 26-week period increased 5.3% to $608.6 million from $577.9 million in the prior year.
• Comparable store net sales for the 26-week period increased 3.5% year-over-year.
• Online sales for the 26-week period increased 2.5% to $92.2 million from $90.0 million in the prior year.
• Gross profit for the 13-week quarter was $153.0 million compared to $145.0 million in the prior year.
• Operating expenses for the 13-week quarter were $97.2 million compared to $88.7 million in the prior year.
• Income from operations for the 13-week quarter was $55.8 million compared to $56.3 million in the prior year.
• Total assets as of August 1, 2026, were $1.09 billion, up from $1.03 billion as of August 2, 2025.
• Cash and cash equivalents were $264.8 million as of August 1, 2026, compared to $297.8 million as of August 2, 2025.
• Inventory was $161.4 million as of August 1, 2026, compared to $142.5 million as of August 2, 2025.
• Total liabilities were $605.8 million as of August 1, 2026, compared to $552.5 million as of August 2, 2025.
• Total stockholders' equity was $489.0 million as of August 1, 2026, compared to $476.2 million as of August 2, 2025.

Business Segments and Product Lines

• The company operates 447 retail stores in 42 states as of the end of the fiscal quarter, up from 440 stores in 42 states at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2025.
• The company operates 446 stores in 42 states as of the end of the fiscal quarter (specific count noted in "About Buckle" section).
• The company offers a curated mix of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear.
• The company is known as a denim destination carrying a wide selection of fits, styles, and finishes from leading denim brands, including its exclusive brand, BKE.

Other Key Points

• Management held a live audio webcast on August 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss results.
• A replay of the webcast was made available on the investor relations website within twenty-four hours of the event.
• The company is headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska.
• The press release includes a Safe Harbor statement regarding forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.