The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended January 29, 2022 increased 4.2 percent from comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended January 30, 2021. Net sales for the 4-week fiscal month ended January 29, 2022 increased 2.9 percent to $64.9 million from net sales of $63.1 million for the prior year 4-week fiscal month ended January 30, 2021.
Comparable store net sales for the 13-week fourth quarter ended January 29, 2022 increased 20.0 percent from comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended January 30, 2021. Net sales for the 13-week fiscal fourth quarter ended January 29, 2022 increased 19.5 percent to $380.9 million compared to net sales of $318.8 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal fourth quarter ended January 30, 2021.
Comparable store net sales for the 52-week fiscal year ended January 29, 2022 increased 43.8 percent from comparable store net sales for the 52-week fiscal year ended January 30, 2021. Net sales for the 52-week fiscal year ended January 29, 2022 increased 43.6 percent to $1.295 billion from net sales of $901.3 million for the prior year 52-week fiscal year ended January 30, 2021.
About Buckle
Offering a unique mix of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear, Buckle caters to fashion-conscious young men and women. Known as a denim destination, each store carries a wide selection of fits, styles, and finishes from leading denim brands, including the Company’s exclusive brand, BKE. Headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle currently operates 439 retail stores in 42 states which includes the closing of one store earlier this week. The Company operated 442 stores in 42 states as of February 3, 2021. To listen to the Company’s recorded monthly sales commentary, please call (308) 238-2500.
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Contacts
Thomas B. Heacock, Chief Financial Officer
The Buckle, Inc.
(308) 236-8491