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Exhibit 99.1
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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: August 17, 2017
web: www.buckle.com


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

THE BUCKLE, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER NET INCOME

KEARNEY, NE -- The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that net income for the fiscal quarter ended July 29, 2017 was $11.5 million, or $0.24 per share ($0.24 per share on a diluted basis).

Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended July 29, 2017 decreased 7.8 percent to $195.7 million from net sales of $212.2 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended July 30, 2016. Comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended July 29, 2017 decreased 7.7 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 13-week period ended July 30, 2016. Online sales decreased 4.5 percent to $19.5 million for the 13-week period ended July 29, 2017, compared to net sales of $20.4 million for the 13-week period ended July 30, 2016.

Net sales for the 26-week fiscal period ended July 29, 2017 decreased 10.5 percent to $407.9 million from net sales of $455.7 million for the prior year 26-week fiscal period ended July 30, 2016. Comparable store net sales for the 26-week period ended July 29, 2017 decreased 10.3 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 26-week period ended July 30, 2016. Online sales decreased 6.0 percent to $41.3 million for the 26-week period ended July 29, 2017, compared to net sales of $43.9 million for the 26-week period ended July 30, 2016.

Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2017 was $11.5 million, or $0.24 per share ($0.24 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $15.5 million, or $0.32 per share ($0.32 per share on a diluted basis) for the second quarter of fiscal 2016.

Net income for the 26-week fiscal period ended July 29, 2017 was $27.8 million, or $0.58 per share ($0.57 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $38.6 million, or $0.80 per share ($0.80 per share on a diluted basis) for the 26-week period ended July 30, 2016.

Management will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT today to discuss results for the quarter. To participate in the call, please call (800) 230-1059 for domestic calls or (612) 234-9959 for international calls and reference the conference code 428167. A replay of the call will be available for a two-week period beginning today at 12:00 p.m. EDT by calling (800) 475-6701 for domestic calls or (320) 365-3844 for international calls and entering the conference code 428167.

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 463 retail stores in 44 states. As of the end of the fiscal quarter, it operated 463 stores in 44 states compared with 470 stores in 44 states at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2016.
  




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
 
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 
July 29,
2017
 
July 30,
2016
 
July 29,
2017
 
July 30,
2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SALES, Net of returns and allowances
$
195,650

 
$
212,157

 
$
407,901

 
$
455,700

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COST OF SALES (Including buying, distribution, and occupancy costs)
121,511

 
132,275

 
252,045

 
281,089

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
74,139

 
79,882

 
155,856

 
174,611

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Selling
46,679

 
46,065

 
93,597

 
93,628

General and administrative
10,045

 
9,735

 
19,806

 
20,471

 
56,724

 
55,800

 
113,403

 
114,099

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
17,415

 
24,082

 
42,453

 
60,512

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OTHER INCOME, Net
899

 
595

 
1,834

 
1,003

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
18,314

 
24,677

 
44,287

 
61,515

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
6,831

 
9,205

 
16,519

 
22,946

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET INCOME
$
11,483

 
$
15,472

 
$
27,768

 
$
38,569

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic
$
0.24

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.58

 
$
0.80

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted
$
0.24

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.57

 
$
0.80

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares
48,218

 
48,107

 
48,218

 
48,107

Diluted weighted average shares
48,310

 
48,227

 
48,327

 
48,215








THE BUCKLE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSETS
July 29,
2017
 
January 28,
2017 (1)
 
July 30,
2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
195,614

 
$
196,536

 
$
168,173

Short-term investments
48,237

 
49,994

 
38,612

Receivables
14,732

 
8,210

 
16,954

Inventory
121,671

 
125,694

 
144,267

Prepaid expenses and other assets
7,750

 
6,023

 
5,864

Total current assets
388,004

 
386,457

 
373,870

 
 
 
 
 
 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
460,250

 
459,359

 
459,228

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
(300,419
)
 
(290,364
)
 
(285,701
)
 
159,831

 
168,995

 
173,527

 
 
 
 
 
 
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
18,294

 
18,092

 
28,080

OTHER ASSETS
7,433

 
6,303

 
4,490

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
573,562

 
$
579,847

 
$
579,967

 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 

 
 

 
 
Accounts payable
$
39,890

 
$
25,079

 
$
48,764

Accrued employee compensation
14,130

 
26,906

 
15,289

Accrued store operating expenses
16,328

 
14,695

 
14,294

Gift certificates redeemable
15,698

 
21,199

 
16,883

Income taxes payable

 
10,737

 

Total current liabilities
86,046

 
98,616

 
95,230

 
 
 
 
 
 
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
14,167

 
13,092

 
14,186

DEFERRED RENT LIABILITY
36,236

 
37,600

 
39,825

Total liabilities
136,449

 
149,308

 
149,241

 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMITMENTS
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
 

 
 

 
 

Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value;
  issued and outstanding; 48,844,700 shares at July 29, 2017, 48,622,780
  shares at January 28, 2017, and 48,623,080 shares at July 30, 2016
488

 
486

 
486

Additional paid-in capital
142,622

 
139,398

 
138,535

Retained earnings
294,082

 
290,737

 
291,883

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(79
)
 
(82
)
 
(178
)
Total stockholders’ equity
437,113

 
430,539

 
430,726

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
573,562

 
$
579,847

 
$
579,967

 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Derived from audited financial statements.