Buckle reports 3.8% increase in June comparable store sales

KEARNEY, Neb. - The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE), a specialty retailer with a market capitalization of $2.36 billion and strong financial health according to InvestingPro, reported a 3.8% increase in comparable store net sales for the 5-week period ended July 5, 2025, compared to the same period last year.

Total net sales for the month rose 4.7% to $106.5 million from $101.7 million in the prior year period, according to a company press release.

For the 22-week period ended July 5, 2025, Buckle’s comparable store net sales increased 3.9% year-over-year. Total net sales for this period reached $467.0 million, up 4.7% from $446.2 million in the corresponding period last year.

The specialty retailer, which focuses on denim and apparel, currently operates 439 retail stores across 42 states. During June, the company opened one new store in Cypress, Texas.

Buckle specializes in offering a selection of apparel, accessories, and footwear, with a particular emphasis on denim products, including the company’s exclusive BKE brand.

In other recent news, Buckle, Inc. reported a strong performance for the first quarter of 2025, surpassing Wall Street’s expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.70, compared to the anticipated $0.66. The company also saw a 3.7% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $272.1 million, with notable growth in its women’s business segment. Additionally, Buckle announced a 7.2% increase in comparable store sales for May 2025, alongside a 7.8% rise in net sales to $88.4 million for the same month. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share, payable to shareholders by the end of July 2025.

Despite these positive financial results, UBS maintained a Neutral rating on Buckle, citing concerns over limited earnings growth potential and increased operating expenses. UBS projected Buckle’s EPS to grow at a 4% compound annual growth rate over the next four years, attributing this modest outlook to macroeconomic challenges and tariff impacts. The investment firm emphasized that while Buckle has a solid growth history, there are more attractive opportunities within the Softlines sector. Buckle continues to focus on expanding its private label offerings and managing tariff impacts through strategic vendor relationships.

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