Buckle Inc Net Income Slips in Q2

By Ahmed Jamerson • Friday, August 21 16:00 • Permanent Link

The Buckle said second-quarter net income slipped to $44.4 million, or $0.88 per share, from $45.0 million, or $0.90 per share, a year earlier.

Net sales for the 13-week period ended Aug. 1 rose 4.6% to $319.8 million from $305.7 million. Comparable store sales increased 2.1%. Online sales climbed 2.3% to $44.6 million from $43.6 million.

For the first 26 weeks of fiscal 2026, net sales increased 5.3% to $608.6 million from $577.9 million. Comparable store sales rose 3.5%. Online sales advanced 2.5% to $92.2 million from $90.0 million.

For the 26-week period, net income increased to $91.3 million, or $1.80 per share, from $80.2 million, or $1.60 per share, a year ago.

At quarter end, Buckle operated 446 stores in 42 states, up from 440 stores in 42 states at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved 2.13%, and are now trading at a price of $43.55. For the full picture, make sure to review BUCKLE INC's 8-K report.

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