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The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) is a prominent retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories, operating over 460 stores across 44 states in the United States. With a dedicated workforce of more than 9,000 teammates, Buckle is renowned for its commitment to creating the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for its guests. This mission has driven Buckle's impressive growth, helping it to exceed $1 billion in sales and establishing it as America's favorite denim destination.
Buckle retails a wide selection of medium to better-priced casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for fashion-conscious young men and women. The company's product offering includes denim, casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear, with a significant portion of its merchandise featuring brand names. Buckle operates under the brand names 'Buckle' and 'The Buckle', ensuring a consistent and recognizable shopping experience.
Buckle's success is also due to its competitive wages, flexible scheduling, generous employee discounts, and excellent benefits packages for full-time teammates. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, promoting equal opportunity employment. For more information about career opportunities at Buckle, visit www.buckle.jobs.
In recent developments, Buckle continues to expand its footprint and enhance its product offerings to meet the evolving needs of its customers. The company's agile approach to fashion retailing and its focus on customer satisfaction have positioned it well for sustained growth in the competitive retail market.
The Buckle (NYSE: BKE) reported mixed sales results for December 2024. While comparable store net sales for the 5-week period ended January 4, 2025, showed a 4.6% increase compared to the same period last year, overall net sales decreased by 0.8% to $202.1 million from $203.8 million.
For the broader 48-week period ended January 4, 2025, the company experienced declining performance, with comparable store net sales dropping 3.0%. Total net sales for this period decreased by 2.6% to $1.158 billion, compared to $1.189 billion in the previous year. These comparisons account for the 53rd week in fiscal 2023.
The Buckle (NYSE: BKE) has announced two dividend payments following its quarterly Board of Directors meeting on December 9, 2024. The company will distribute a special cash dividend of $2.50 per share alongside a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share, totaling $2.85 per share. Both dividends will be paid to shareholders of record as of January 15, 2025, with the payment scheduled for January 29, 2025.
The Buckle (NYSE: BKE) reported its November 2024 sales performance with mixed results. For the 4-week period ended November 30, 2024, the company saw positive growth with comparable store net sales increasing 2.5% and total net sales rising 10.8% to $117.5 million from $106.0 million in the prior year.
However, the year-to-date performance shows some challenges, with comparable store net sales for the 43-week period declining 4.5%. Total net sales for this period decreased 2.9% to $956.0 million compared to $984.8 million in the previous year.
The Buckle (NYSE: BKE) reported Q3 fiscal 2024 financial results with net income of $44.2 million, or $0.89 per share. Net sales decreased 3.2% to $293.6 million compared to $303.5 million in the prior year quarter. Comparable store sales declined 0.7%, while online sales increased 1.1% to $46.6 million. For the 39-week period, net sales decreased 4.6% to $838.5 million, with comparable store sales down 5.4% and online sales declining 9.2% to $128.0 million.
The Buckle (NYSE: BKE) reported mixed sales results for October 2024. Comparable store net sales for the 4-week period increased 0.6%, with net sales rising 0.1% to $87.9 million. However, the 13-week third quarter showed declining trends, with comparable store sales dropping 0.7% and net sales decreasing 3.2% to $293.6 million. Year-to-date performance for the 39-week period was notably weaker, with comparable store sales down 5.4% and net sales falling 4.6% to $838.5 million compared to the same period last year.
The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) reported a decrease in net sales for September 2024. Comparable store net sales for the 5-week period ended October 5, 2024, decreased 4.3% compared to the same period last year. Net sales for the 5-week fiscal month decreased 2.5% to $100.6 million from $103.1 million in the prior year.
Year-to-date, for the 35-week period ended October 5, 2024, comparable store net sales decreased 6.1%. Net sales for this period decreased 5.1% to $750.5 million compared to $790.9 million for the same period last year. The company noted that due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2023, comparisons are made to the 5-week and 35-week periods ended October 7, 2023.
The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share following its Board of Directors meeting on September 9, 2024. This dividend will be paid to shareholders who are on record at the close of business on October 11, 2024. The payment date for this dividend is set for October 25, 2024. This announcement demonstrates The Buckle's commitment to returning value to its shareholders through regular dividend payments.
The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) reported its August 2024 net sales results. Comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended August 31, 2024, increased by 1.7% compared to the same period last year. However, overall net sales for the month decreased by 6.6% to $105.1 million from $112.5 million in the prior year.
For the year-to-date period of 30 weeks ended August 31, 2024, comparable store net sales decreased by 6.3%, and total net sales fell by 5.5% to $650.0 million from $687.8 million in the previous year. The company noted that due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2023, comparisons are made to the periods ended September 2, 2023.
The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) reported its second quarter fiscal 2024 results, showing a decrease in net income and sales. Net income for the quarter ended August 3, 2024, was $39.3 million, or $0.79 per share, down from $45.6 million, or $0.92 per share, in the same period last year. Net sales decreased 3.4% to $282.4 million, with comparable store sales declining 6.6%. Online sales saw a significant drop of 15.2% to $37.0 million. For the 26-week period, net sales decreased 5.3% to $544.9 million, with comparable store sales down 7.7% and online sales decreasing 14.2%. The company will hold a live audio webcast to discuss the results.
The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) reported its July 2024 net sales results. Comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended August 3, 2024, decreased by 6.8% compared to the same period in 2023. However, overall net sales for the same period increased by 3.8% to $98.7 million.
For the 13-week second quarter ended August 3, 2024, comparable store net sales decreased by 6.6%, while net sales decreased by 3.4% to $282.4 million. Year-to-date for the 26-week period, comparable store net sales decreased by 7.7%, and net sales decreased by 5.3% to $544.9 million.
The company will announce second quarter earnings on August 23, 2024, with a live audio webcast at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss results.
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