Buckle Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 21 August 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

• Net sales increased 4.6 percent: Second quarter net sales grew 4.6 percent to $319.8 million from $305.7 million in the prior year quarter. Year-to-date net sales increased 5.3 percent to $608.6 million from $577.9 million. Source
• Comparable store sales grew 2.1 percent: Comparable store sales for the quarter increased 2.1 percent from the prior year period. Year-to-date comparable store sales increased 3.5 percent. Source
• Year-to-date net income increased 13.8 percent: Net income for the 26-week period increased to $91.3 million, or $1.79 per share diluted, from $80.2 million, or $1.59 per share diluted, in the prior year period. Source

Quarterly Sales and Net Income

• Net sales increased 4.6 percent: Second quarter net sales grew 4.6 percent to $319.8 million from $305.7 million in the prior year quarter. Year-to-date net sales increased 5.3 percent to $608.6 million from $577.9 million. Source

Comparable Store Sales and Online Channels

• Comparable store sales grew 2.1 percent: Comparable store sales for the quarter increased 2.1 percent from the prior year period. Year-to-date comparable store sales increased 3.5 percent. Source
• Online sales grew 2.3 percent in quarter: Online sales increased to $44.6 million from $43.6 million in the prior year quarter, representing approximately 14 percent of total quarterly sales. Year-to-date online sales grew 2.5 percent to $92.2 million from $90.0 million. Source

Store Operations and Expansion

• Store count reached 446 locations: The company operated 446 stores in 42 states as of the end of the second quarter, up from 440 stores in the prior year quarter. Source
• First quarter included new store openings: The company opened three new stores during Q1: Baraboo, Wisconsin; Gretna, Nebraska; and Buckeye, Arizona.

Year-to-Date Earnings Performance

• Year-to-date net income increased 13.8 percent: Net income for the 26-week period increased to $91.3 million, or $1.79 per share diluted, from $80.2 million, or $1.59 per share diluted, in the prior year period. Source

Figures management reported

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point carries a quote that is checked word for word against the filing; a point whose quote is not found is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.