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Exhibit 99.1
The Buckle, Inc.
 
2407 W. 24th St. Kearney, NE 68845
 
P.O. Box 1480 Kearney, NE 68848-1480
 
phone: 308-236-8491
 
fax: 308-236-4493
 
For Immediate Release: November 19, 2015
web: www.buckle.com

Contact:
Karen B. Rhoads, Chief Financial Officer
 
The Buckle, Inc.
 
(308) 236-8491

THE BUCKLE, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER NET INCOME

KEARNEY, NE -- The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that net income for the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2015 was $35.9 million, or $0.75 per share ($0.74 per share on a diluted basis).

Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2015 decreased 4.1 percent to $280.2 million from net sales of $292.2 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2014. Comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended October 31, 2015 decreased 5.2 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 13-week period ended November 1, 2014. Online sales increased 13.6 percent to $25.9 million for the 13-week period ended October 31, 2015, compared to net sales of $22.8 million for the 13-week period ended November 1, 2014.

Net sales for the 39-week fiscal period ended October 31, 2015 decreased 1.5 percent to $787.6 million from net sales of $799.6 million for the prior year 39-week fiscal period ended November 1, 2014. Comparable store net sales for the 39-week period ended October 31, 2015 decreased 3.1 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 39-week period ended November 1, 2014. Online sales increased 14.4 percent to $70.2 million for the 39-week period ended October 31, 2015, compared to net sales of $61.4 million for the 39-week period ended November 1, 2014.

Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 was $35.9 million, or $0.75 per share ($0.74 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $40.6 million, or $0.85 per share ($0.84 per share on a diluted basis) for the third quarter of fiscal 2014.

Net income for the 39-week fiscal period ended October 31, 2015 was $92.9 million, or $1.93 per share ($1.93 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $102.4 million, or $2.14 per share ($2.13 per share on a diluted basis) for the 39-week period ended November 1, 2014.

Management will hold a conference call at 10:30 a.m. EST today to discuss results for the quarter. To participate in the call, please call (800) 230-1074 and reference the conference code 373105. A replay of the call will be available for a two-week period beginning today at 12:30 p.m. EST by calling (800) 475-6701 and entering the conference code 373105.

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 469 retail stores in 44 states. As of the end of the fiscal quarter, it operated 468 stores in 44 states compared with 461 stores in 44 states at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2014.
  




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. 

Note:  News releases and other information on The Buckle, Inc. can be accessed at www.buckle.com on the Internet.

Financial Tables to Follow 




THE BUCKLE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Amounts in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
 
October 31,
2015
 
November 1,
2014
 
October 31,
2015
 
November 1,
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SALES, Net of returns and allowances
$
280,187

 
$
292,201

 
$
787,585

 
$
799,601

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COST OF SALES (Including buying, distribution, and occupancy costs)
162,923

 
164,409

 
462,129

 
459,684

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
117,264

 
127,792

 
325,456

 
339,917

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Selling
52,268

 
52,950

 
147,780

 
147,055

General and administrative
8,701

 
10,289

 
31,399

 
30,326

 
60,969

 
63,239

 
179,179

 
177,381

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
56,295

 
64,553

 
146,277

 
162,536

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OTHER INCOME, Net
951

 
226

 
1,959

 
831

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
57,246

 
64,779

 
148,236

 
163,367

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
21,353

 
24,163

 
55,292

 
60,936

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET INCOME
$
35,893

 
$
40,616

 
$
92,944

 
$
102,431

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.75

 
$
0.85

 
$
1.93

 
$
2.14

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted
$
0.74

 
$
0.84

 
$
1.93

 
$
2.13

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares
48,073

 
47,891

 
48,074

 
47,890

Diluted weighted average shares
48,219

 
48,079

 
48,203

 
48,064








THE BUCKLE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSETS
October 31,
2015
 
January 31,
2015 (1)
 
November 1,
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
121,430

 
$
133,708

 
$
182,267

Short-term investments
28,181

 
25,857

 
25,811

Receivables
12,855

 
8,567

 
13,052

Inventory
175,852

 
129,921

 
147,221

Prepaid expenses and other assets
28,917

 
26,536

 
31,667

Total current assets
367,235

 
324,589

 
400,018

 
 
 
 
 
 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
450,185

 
427,915

 
420,868

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
(271,813
)
 
(255,252
)
 
(249,556
)
 
178,372

 
172,663

 
171,312

 


 


 
 
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
42,372

 
43,698

 
44,310

OTHER ASSETS
1,914

 
2,043

 
2,013

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
589,893

 
$
542,993

 
$
617,653

 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 

 
 

 
 
Accounts payable
$
52,537

 
$
35,714

 
$
53,501

Accrued employee compensation
21,382

 
36,920

 
24,484

Accrued store operating expenses
11,410

 
9,984

 
13,018

Gift certificates redeemable
16,738

 
23,992

 
15,943

Income taxes payable
6,420

 
15,661

 
7,978

Total current liabilities
108,487

 
122,271

 
114,924

 
 
 
 
 
 
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
13,358

 
14,261

 
14,248

DEFERRED RENT LIABILITY
39,623

 
40,566

 
40,212

OTHER LIABILITIES
9,821

 
10,617

 
9,618

Total liabilities
171,289

 
187,715

 
179,002

 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMITMENTS
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
 

 
 

 
 

Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value;
  issued and outstanding; 48,511,876 shares at October 31, 2015, 48,379,613
  shares at January 31, 2015, and 48,374,622 shares at November 1, 2014
485

 
484

 
484

Additional paid-in capital
134,886

 
131,112

 
130,266

Retained earnings
283,658

 
224,111

 
308,654

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(425
)
 
(429
)
 
(753
)
Total stockholders’ equity
418,604

 
355,278

 
438,651

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
589,893

 
$
542,993

 
$
617,653

 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Derived from audited financial statements.