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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: November 26, 2018
web: www.buckle.com


Contact:
Thomas B. Heacock, 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 November 3, 2018 was $20.5 million, or $0.42 per share ($0.42 per share on a diluted basis).

Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended November 3, 2018 decreased 4.1 percent to $215.1 million from net sales of $224.3 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended October 28, 2017. Comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended November 3, 2018 decreased 1.4 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 13-week period ended November 4, 2017. Online sales increased 8.8 percent to $25.5 million for the 13-week period ended November 3, 2018, compared to net sales of $23.4 million for the 13-week period ended October 28, 2017.

Net sales for the 39-week fiscal period ended November 3, 2018 decreased 1.8 percent to $621.1 million from net sales of $632.2 million for the prior year 39-week fiscal period ended October 28, 2017. Comparable store net sales for the 39-week period ended November 3, 2018 decreased 1.1 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 39-week period ended November 4, 2017. Online sales increased 7.8 percent to $69.8 million for the 39-week period ended November 3, 2018, compared to net sales of $64.7 million for the 39-week period ended October 28, 2017.

Due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2017, comparable store net sales for the quarter and year-to-date periods are compared to the 13-week and 39-week periods ended November 4, 2017.

Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 was $20.5 million, or $0.42 per share ($0.42 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $19.9 million, or $0.41 per share ($0.41 per share on a diluted basis) for the third quarter of fiscal 2017.

Net income for the 39-week fiscal period ended November 3, 2018 was $54.5 million, or $1.13 per share ($1.12 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $47.7 million, or $0.99 per share ($0.99 per share on a diluted basis) for the 39-week period ended October 28, 2017.

Management will hold a conference call at 5:00 p.m. EST today to discuss results for the quarter. To participate in the call, please call (800) 398-9402 for domestic calls or (612) 234-9960 for international calls and reference the conference code 456802. A replay of the call will be available for a two-week period beginning today at 7:00 p.m. EST by calling (800) 475-6701 for domestic calls or (320) 365-3844 for international calls and entering the conference code 456802.





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 453 retail stores in 43 states. As of the end of the fiscal quarter, it operated 453 stores in 43 states compared with 461 stores in 44 states at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2017.
  
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
 
November 3,
2018
 
October 28,
2017
 
November 3,
2018
 
October 28,
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SALES, Net of returns and allowances
$
215,107

 
$
224,307

 
$
621,084

 
$
632,208

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COST OF SALES (Including buying, distribution, and occupancy costs)
128,950

 
133,379

 
376,305

 
385,424

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
86,157

 
90,928

 
244,779

 
246,784

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Selling
50,612

 
50,684

 
144,361

 
144,281

General and administrative
9,244

 
9,307

 
30,696

 
29,113

 
59,856

 
59,991

 
175,057

 
173,394

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
26,301

 
30,937

 
69,722

 
73,390

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OTHER INCOME, Net
1,332

 
808

 
3,791

 
2,642

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
27,633

 
31,745

 
73,513

 
76,032

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
7,157

 
11,841

 
19,040

 
28,360

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET INCOME
$
20,476

 
$
19,904

 
$
54,473

 
$
47,672

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.42

 
$
0.41

 
$
1.13

 
$
0.99

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted
$
0.42

 
$
0.41

 
$
1.12

 
$
0.99

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares
48,379

 
48,218

 
48,379

 
48,218

Diluted weighted average shares
48,611

 
48,339

 
48,584

 
48,331








THE BUCKLE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSETS
November 3,
2018
 
February 3,
2018 (1)
 
October 28,
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
177,918

 
$
165,086

 
$
205,247

Short-term investments
45,605

 
50,833

 
52,202

Receivables
8,266

 
8,588

 
11,247

Inventory
145,473

 
118,007

 
128,821

Prepaid expenses and other assets
19,862

 
18,070

 
8,317

Total current assets
397,124

 
360,584

 
405,834

 
 
 
 
 
 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
460,523

 
459,043

 
462,798

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
(324,044
)
 
(309,497
)
 
(306,655
)
 
136,479

 
149,546

 
156,143

 
 
 
 
 
 
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
18,322

 
21,453

 
18,386

OTHER ASSETS
7,170

 
6,533

 
7,760

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
559,095

 
$
538,116

 
$
588,123

 
 
 
 
 
 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 

 
 

 
 

Accounts payable
$
48,400

 
$
29,387

 
$
41,294

Accrued employee compensation
17,996

 
22,307

 
14,899

Accrued store operating expenses
21,851

 
15,646

 
17,044

Gift certificates redeemable
13,907

 
18,202

 
14,853

Income taxes payable

 
12,364

 
4,087

Total current liabilities
102,154

 
97,906

 
92,177

 
 
 
 
 
 
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
13,804

 
15,154

 
14,581

DEFERRED RENT LIABILITY
30,287

 
33,808

 
35,452

Total liabilities
146,245

 
146,868

 
142,210

 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMITMENTS
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
 

 
 

 
 

Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value; issued and outstanding; 49,017,975 shares at November 3, 2018, 48,816,170 shares at February 3, 2018, and 48,841,280 shares at October 28, 2017
490

 
488

 
488

Additional paid-in capital
147,584

 
144,279

 
143,670

Retained earnings
264,776

 
246,570

 
301,834

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 
(89
)
 
(79
)
Total stockholders’ equity
412,850

 
391,248

 
445,913

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
559,095

 
$
538,116

 
$
588,123

 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Derived from audited financial statements.