The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended November 2, 2024 increased 0.6 percent from comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended November 4, 2023. Net sales for the 4-week fiscal month ended November 2, 2024 increased 0.1 percent to $87.9 million from net sales of $87.8 million for the prior year 4-week fiscal month ended October 28, 2023.

Comparable store net sales for the 13-week third quarter ended November 2, 2024 decreased 0.7 percent from comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended November 4, 2023. Net sales for the 13-week fiscal third quarter ended November 2, 2024 decreased 3.2 percent to $293.6 million compared to net sales of $303.5 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal third quarter ended October 28, 2023.

Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 39-week period ended November 2, 2024 decreased 5.4 percent from comparable store net sales for the 39-week period ended November 4, 2023. Net sales for the 39-week fiscal period ended November 2, 2024 decreased 4.6 percent to $838.5 million compared to net sales of $878.7 million for the prior year 39-week fiscal period ended October 28, 2023.

Due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2023, comparable store net sales for the month, quarter, and year-to-date periods are compared to the 4-week, 13-week, and 39-week periods ended November 4, 2023.

The Company will announce third quarter earnings on Friday, November 22, 2024. Management will hold a live audio webcast at 10:00 a.m. EST on November 22, 2024 to discuss results for the quarter. To register for the live event, visit https://buckle.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZagNJtIfQImjiUbr7g6zdw. A replay of the event can be accessed through Buckle’s investor relations website within twenty-four hours after the conclusion of the live event (https://corporate.buckle.com/investors/earnings-webcasts).

About Buckle

Buckle is a specialty retailer focused on delivering exceptional service and style through unforgettable experiences. Offering a curated mix of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear, Buckle is for those living the styled life. Known as a denim destination, each store carries a wide selection of fits, styles, and finishes from leading denim brands, including the Company’s exclusive brand, BKE. Headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle currently operates 445 retail stores in 42 states, which includes the opening of two new stores during fiscal October located in Glendale, Arizona and Southaven, Mississippi. The Company operated 444 stores in 42 states as of November 7, 2023. To listen to the Company’s recorded monthly sales commentary, please call (308) 238-2500.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995: All forward-looking statements made by the Company involve material risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on factors which may be beyond the Company's control. Accordingly, the Company’s future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, those described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.

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