Buckle reports 6.6 percent annual sales growth

The US apparel retailer Buckle has announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. The company achieved a net income of 209.70 million dollars for the full year, representing an increase from the 195.50 million dollars reported in the previous fiscal year.

Annual net sales reached 1.30 billion dollars, a 6.6 percent increase compared to the 1.22 billion dollars earned in the 52-week period ended February 1, 2025. This growth was supported by a 5.6 percent rise in comparable store net sales. The company’s e-commerce division also saw significant gains, with online sales growing by 9.8 percent to 217.10 million dollars.

Fourth quarter performance exceeds previous year

For the 13-week fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2026, the Kearney-based retailer recorded net sales of 399.10 million dollars. This figure marks a 5.3 percent increase versus the same period the prior year. Comparable store net sales for the quarter rose by 3.9 percent.

Net income for the final quarter was 80.80 million dollars, or 1.60 dollars per share. This compares to a net income of 77.20 million dollars, or 1.54 dollars per share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. Online sales for the 13-week period grew by 6.4 percent to 74.20 million dollars.

The company, which specializes in mid-to-high-end casual apparel and footwear, ended the fiscal year with a slight reduction in its brick and mortar presence. The retailer currently operates 440 retail stores across 42 states in the US, a decrease of one location compared to the 441 stores in operation at the end of fiscal 2024.