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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 21, 2020
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 August 1, 2020 was $34.7 million, or $0.71 per share ($0.71 per share on a diluted basis).

Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended August 1, 2020 increased 6.0 percent to $216.0 million from net sales of $203.8 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended August 3, 2019. Online sales increased 99.0 percent to $46.0 million for the 13-week period ended August 1, 2020, compared to net sales of $23.1 million for the 13-week period ended August 3, 2019.

Net sales for the 26-week fiscal period ended August 1, 2020 decreased 18.2 percent to $331.4 million from net sales of $405.1 million for the prior year 26-week fiscal period ended August 3, 2019. Online sales increased 64.3 percent to $78.1 million for the 26-week period ended August 1, 2020, compared to net sales of $47.5 million for the 26-week period ended August 3, 2019.

Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 was $34.7 million, or $0.71 per share ($0.71 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $16.4 million, or $0.34 per share ($0.34 per share on a diluted basis) for the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

Net income for the 26-week fiscal period ended August 1, 2020 was $22.9 million, or $0.47 per share ($0.47 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $31.5 million, or $0.65 per share ($0.65 per share on a diluted basis) for the 26-week period ended August 3, 2019.

As previously announced, Buckle temporarily closed all brick and mortar stores due to the COVID-19 pandemic beginning March 18, 2020. The Company began the process of reopening certain stores the week of April 26, 2020, following state and local reopening guidelines. As of August 1, 2020, 431 of Buckle’s 446 stores were open. Of the 15 stores which were closed, 2 have not yet reopened due to damage sustained during the closure period. The remaining 13 stores are located in California and had previously reopened but were subsequently closed again during July in accordance with state guidelines. The Company’s online store has remained open without interruption.

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 (877) 226-8216 for domestic calls or (409) 207-6983 for international calls and reference the conference code 9361957. A replay of the call will be available for a two-week period beginning today at 1:00 p.m. EDT by calling (866) 207-1041 for domestic calls or (402) 970-0847 for international calls and entering the conference code 2314297.







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 446 retail stores in 42 states. As of the end of the fiscal quarter, it operated 446 stores in 42 states compared with 449 stores in 42 states at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2019.
  
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 EndedTwenty-Six Weeks Ended
 August 1,
2020
August 3,
2019
August 1,
2020
August 3,
2019
SALES, Net of returns and allowances$216,025 $203,817 $331,438 $405,130 
COST OF SALES (Including buying, distribution, and occupancy costs)
122,643 125,120 211,231 249,780 
Gross profit93,382 78,697 120,207 155,350 
OPERATING EXPENSES: 
Selling38,257 48,535 71,761 95,144 
General and administrative9,593 10,560 19,096 21,870 
 47,850 59,095 90,857 117,014 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS45,532 19,602 29,350 38,336 
OTHER INCOME, Net404 2,086 978 3,341 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES45,936 21,688 30,328 41,677 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE11,254 5,314 7,430 10,211 
NET INCOME$34,682 $16,374 $22,898 $31,466 
EARNINGS PER SHARE:  
Basic$0.71 $0.34 $0.47 $0.65 
Diluted$0.71 $0.34 $0.47 $0.65 
Basic weighted average shares48,714 48,550 48,719 48,551 
Diluted weighted average shares48,913 48,760 48,918 48,747 






THE BUCKLE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
ASSETSAugust 1,
2020
February 1,
2020 (1)
August 3,
2019
CURRENT ASSETS:   
Cash and cash equivalents$265,714 $220,969 $178,041 
Short-term investments12,637 12,532 52,051 
Receivables2,394 3,136 11,206 
Inventory116,479 121,258 129,068 
Prepaid expenses and other assets20,388 20,935 21,059 
Total current assets417,612 378,830 391,425 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT451,899 452,205 453,416 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(345,820)(338,357)(331,285)
106,079 113,848 122,131 
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS305,814 350,088 335,448 
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS16,536 15,863 15,477 
OTHER ASSETS9,782 9,261 7,952 
Total assets$855,823 $867,890 $872,433 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
CURRENT LIABILITIES:   
Accounts payable$48,142 $26,491 $42,531 
Accrued employee compensation9,391 22,929 11,512 
Accrued store operating expenses21,579 17,837 23,268 
Gift certificates redeemable12,611 15,319 13,305 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities81,427 87,314 75,992 
Income taxes payable 2,751 
Total current liabilities173,150 172,641 166,608 
DEFERRED COMPENSATION16,536 15,863 14,984 
NON-CURRENT OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES251,830 290,238 287,648 
Total liabilities441,516 478,742 469,240 
COMMITMENTS 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:   
Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value; issued and outstanding; 49,407,731 shares at August 1, 2020, 49,205,681 shares at February 1, 2020, and 49,223,811 shares at August 3, 2019494 492 492 
Additional paid-in capital154,517 152,258 151,027 
Retained earnings259,296 236,398 251,674 
Total stockholders’ equity414,307 389,148 403,193 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$855,823 $867,890 $872,433 
(1) Derived from audited financial statements.