The Buckle (NYSE:BKE) Update / Briefing Transcript

Summary of Buckle (NYSE:BKE) Update - November 05, 2025 Company Overview - Company: Buckle (NYSE:BKE) - Date of Update: November 05, 2025 - Context: Commentary regarding the company's October 2025 sales press release Key Points Sales Performance - Comparable store sales increased by 5.1% for the four-week period ended November 1, 2025, compared to the prior year period ended November 2, 2024 [1] - Total net sales for the four-week fiscal month rose by 6% to $93.2 million, up from $87.9 million in the same period last year [1] Segment Analysis - Men's Sales: - Total sales decreased by 1% for the four-week period ended November 1, 2025 [1] - Men's business represented approximately 49.5% of total sales, down from 53% in the prior year [1] - Average price points for men's products increased by 4.5% [2] - Women's Sales: - Total sales increased by 14% for the same period [2] - Women's business accounted for approximately 50.5% of total sales, up from 47% in the prior year [2] - Average price points for women's products increased by 5% [2] Accessory and Footwear Sales - Accessory sales increased by approximately 6% compared to the prior year [2] - Footwear sales decreased by about 2% [2] - Accessory sales accounted for approximately 9.5% and footwear sales for 5% of total net sales for October [2] Transaction Metrics - Average transaction value increased by 2% compared to the prior year [3] - Units per transaction (UPTs) decreased by approximately 2% [3] Store Operations - Buckle operates 443 retail stores in 42 states, a slight decrease from 445 stores in the previous year [3] Forward-Looking Statements - The company does not provide guidance on current sales or project results for the next quarter [3] - Future performance and financial results may differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to various risks and uncertainties [4] Additional Notes - The commentary emphasized the company's policy on not providing specific sales guidance and highlighted the potential risks associated with forward-looking statements [3][4]