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Exhibit 99.1 The Buckle, Inc. 2407 W. 24 St. Kearney, NE 68845 th P.O. Box 1480 Kearney, NE 68848-1480 phone: 308-236-8491 fax: 308-236-4493 For Immediate Release: August 23, 2024 web: www.buckle.com Contact: Thomas B. Heacock, Chief Financial Officer The Buckle, Inc. (308) 236-8491 THE BUCKLE, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER NET INCOME KEARNEY, NE -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that net income for the fiscal quarter ended August 3, 2024 was $39.3 million, or $0.79 per share ...

Lighthouse Films The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) is another specialty retail stock that we have traded quite a few times over the years. This stock tends to trade with some volatility, making it great for quick scalp trades. That said, for the patient trader/investor, we have rated it a quality hold, as shares have slowly crept higher over time with a rising market. Today, the stock is taking a leg higher, approaching 52-week highs. All of this comes with a tough macro environment for retailers. Consumers' wall ...

The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 23, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Tom Heacock - Senior Vice President of Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Adam Akerson - Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller Dennis Nelson - President and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Mauricio Serna - UBS Alan Glenn - Concord & Main Ltd Operator Good morning and thank you for standing by. Welcome to Buckle's Second Quarter Earnings Release Webcast. ...

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Exhibit 99.1 The Buckle, Inc. P.O. Box 1480 Kearney, NE 68848-1480 fax: 308-236-4493 Contact: Thomas B. Heacock, Chief Financial Officer The Buckle, Inc. (308) 236-8491 KEARNEY, NE -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that net income for the fiscal quarter ended May 4, 2024 was $34.8 million, or $0.70 per share ($0.69 per share on a diluted basis). Due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2023, comparable store net sales for the quarter are compared to the 13-week period ended May 6, 202 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net income for the first quarter ended May 4, 2024, was $34.8 million or $0.69 per share, down from $42.9 million or $0.86 per share in the prior year [13] - Net sales decreased by 7.2% to $262.5 million compared to $282.8 million in the prior year [13] - Gross margin for the quarter was 46%, down 110 basis points from 47.1% in the first quarter of 2023 [27] - Operating margin for the quarter was 16.2%, compared to 19% for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Men's merchandise sales were down about 5.5%, representing approximately 53% of total sales [17] - Women's merchandise sales decreased by about 8.5%, accounting for approximately 47% of sales [30] - Average denim price points for men's decreased slightly from $88.80 to $88.65, while women's increased from $79.80 to $80.85 [17][30] - Private label sales represented 46% of total sales, up from 44% in the first quarter of 2023 [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Comparable store sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter decreased by 9% compared to the same period last year [3] - Online sales decreased by 13.4% to $44.4 million, down from $51.3 million in the prior year [3] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to open seven new stores and complete 14 additional full remodeling projects for the remainder of the year [29] - The strategy includes relocating stores from mid-market malls to power centers or better locations [24] - The company continues to focus on developing private brands and introducing new labels to its assortment [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management reiterated a policy of not providing future sales or earnings guidance, citing material risks and uncertainties [11] - The management expressed satisfaction with merchandise margin growth despite challenging top-line results [8] - The company is managing inventory levels effectively and is optimistic about the response to new product offerings [39] Other Important Information - Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the quarter were 29.8% of net sales, up from 28.1% in the prior year [14] - Inventory was reported at $130.7 million, down 5.1% from the same time a year ago [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is driving the expansion in merchandise margins? - Management noted that the BKE brand is strong, and newness in key brands is contributing positively to margins [21] Question: What is the outlook for the denim category? - Management highlighted a variety of styles and strong sell-through in private brands, indicating a positive response to new trends [38] Question: What is driving the increase in general and administrative expenses despite declining sales? - The increase was attributed to accruals for additional paid time off, which is more of a timing issue rather than a permanent increase in expenses [41] Question: Any updates on store plans for the rest of the year? - Management confirmed plans for 19 remodels and seven new stores, continuing to evaluate real estate opportunities [24]

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Kwangmoozaa/iStock via Getty Images Buckle (NYSE:BKE) is a specialty clothing retailer generally focused on a college age market segment (defined by the company as 15- to 30-year-olds) with a significant market presence in the central United States. We've long followed Buckle and written previously about the company, particularly when market sentiment became glaringly inconsistent with the company's fundamental value in the years immediately preceding the pandemic. The company's performance since has been e ...

banjongseal324 Buckle (NYSE:BKE) is a denim-focused apparel retailer. The company is a slow grower with tremendous profitability and capital return metrics for its category, with long-standing shareholder-aligned management. Buckle suffered challenges from 2015 until the pandemic: e-commerce competition, mall stores' secular decline, transitioning to a lower price range, and the fashion cycle. It survived, although losing sales and generated industry-record returns even during this period. Now, the company ...