Buckle(US:BKE) Benzinga·2025-11-21 14:52Core Insights - Buckle, Inc. reported third-quarter 2025 results with strong consumer demand but a slight revenue miss [2][3] - Earnings per share were 96 cents, aligning with analyst consensus estimates [2] Financial Performance - Quarterly sales reached $320.837 million, reflecting a 9.3% year-over-year increase, but slightly missing the expected $320.840 million [3] - Comparable store net sales increased by 8.3% year over year [3] - Online sales rose by 13.6% to $53.0 million, compared to $46.6 million in the previous year [3] - Gross profit for the quarter was $153.906 million, up from $140.071 million a year ago [3] Operational Metrics - Income from operations was $60.914 million, compared to $54.483 million in the prior year [4] - Operating expenses totaled $92.992 million, an increase from $85.588 million a year ago [4] - Cash and equivalents at the end of the quarter were $316.152 million, up from $301.958 million a year ago [4] - Inventory at the end of the quarter was $165.779 million, higher than $149.351 million a year ago [4] Stock Performance - BKE stock has gained over 15% in the past year [5] - As of the latest trading session, BKE shares were down 3.61% to $53.04 [5]