The Buckle, Inc. announced that net income for the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2013 was $61.4 million, or $1.29 per share ($1.28 per share on a diluted basis). Net income for the fiscal year February 2, 2013 was $164.3 million, or $3.47 per share ($3.44 per share on a diluted basis).
Net sales for the 14-week fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2013 increased 7.0 percent to $360.6 million from net sales of $337.1 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended January 28, 2012.
Comparable store net sales for the 14-week period ended February 2, 2013 were flat in comparison to comparable store net sales for the prior year 14-week period ended February 4, 2012. Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 5.4 percent to $29.1 million for the 14-week period ended February 2, 2013, compared to net sales of $27.6 million for the 13-week period ended January 28, 2012.
Net sales for the 53-week fiscal year ended February 2, 2013 increased 5.7 percent to $1.124 billion from net sales of $1.063 billion for the 52-week fiscal year ended January 28, 2012. Comparable store net sales for the 53-week period ended February 2, 2013 increased 2.1 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 53-week period ended February 4, 2012.
Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 8.4 percent to $84.5 million for the 53-week period ended February 2, 2013, compared to net sales of $78.0 million for the 52-week period ended January 28, 2012.
Net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 was $61.4 million, or $1.29 per share ($1.28 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $56.1 million, or $1.19 per share ($1.18 per share on a diluted basis) for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011.
Net income for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013 was $164.3 million, or $3.47 per share ($3.44 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $151.5 million, or $3.23 per share ($3.20 per share on a diluted basis) for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2012.
About Buckle
Offering a unique mix of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear, Buckle caters to fashion-conscious young men and women. 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 441 retail stores in 43 states. As of the end of the fiscal year, it operated 440 stores in 43 states compared with 431 stores in 43 states at the end of fiscal 2011.
