Buckle (BKE) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Buckle reported Q1 2026 net income of $46.9 million ($0.92 per share), up from $35.2 million ($0.70 per share) year-over-year, with net sales increasing 6.1% to $289 million and comparable store sales up 5.1%. The company saw strong performance in women's merchandise (up 11%) and kids' sales (up 16%), while gross margin declined 50 basis points due to tariff pressure and higher occupancy costs. Management opened 6 new stores year-to-date and plans 9 additional openings, though acknowledged headwinds from fuel surcharges and occupancy expenses.