The Buckle Reports Q2 Earnings with Mixed Performance Across Segments
In its second-quarter earnings report for fiscal year 2026, The Buckle (BKE) reported net sales of $319.8 million, a 4.6% increase from the prior year quarter. However, net income slightly declined to $44.4 million or $0.87 per diluted share compared to $45 million in Q2 2025. The women's segment drove much of the growth with sales up 9.5%, including a strong performance from denim and alternative pants categories, while men’s denim saw a decline due to softness in higher-priced national brands. Online sales also rose by 2.3%. Despite this, SG&A expenses increased as marketing and labor costs climbed. Gross margin improved slightly year-over-year at 47.8%, aided by merchandise margin gains from tariff refunds but offset by rising buying and occupancy costs due to store expansion.
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