The Buckle, Inc. Reports April 2017 Net Sales
May 04 2017 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that comparable
store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week
period ended April 29, 2017 decreased 3.5 percent in comparison to
comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended April 30,
2016. Net sales for the 4-week fiscal month ended April 29, 2017
decreased 3.9 percent to $62.6 million compared to net sales of
$65.2 million for the prior year 4-week fiscal month ended April
30, 2016.
Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 13-week period
ended April 29, 2017 decreased 12.7 percent from comparable store
net sales for the 13-week period ended April 30, 2016. Net sales
for the 13-week fiscal period ended April 29, 2017 decreased 12.8
percent to $212.3 million from net sales of $243.5 million for the
prior year 13-week fiscal period ended April 30, 2016.
Reported net sales for the 4-week and 13-week fiscal periods
ended April 29, 2017 were impacted by the Company’s closing of 6
stores during fiscal 2016 and 5 stores during the first quarter of
fiscal 2017. Additionally, prior year reported net sales and
comparable store net sales for the 4-week fiscal month were net of
a $3.0 million adjustment recorded as a reduction of revenue to
accrue for estimated future rewards related to the Company’s new
Guest Loyalty program. Absent the impact of the Guest Loyalty
program (both reward redemptions and accruals for estimated future
rewards), total net sales for the fiscal month and year-to-date
periods ended April 29, 2017 were down 7.3 percent and 12.5
percent, respectively, while comparable store net sales for the
fiscal month and year-to-date periods ended April 29, 2017 were
down 7.0 percent and 12.3 percent, respectively.
The Company will announce first quarter earnings the morning of
Thursday, May 18, 2017. Management will hold a conference call at
10:30 a.m. EDT on May 18, 2017 to discuss results for the quarter.
To participate in the call, please call (800) 230-1085 for domestic
calls or (612) 234-9960 for international calls and reference the
conference code 423611. A replay of the call will be available for
a two-week period beginning May 18, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. EDT by
calling (800) 475-6701 for domestic calls or (320) 365-3844 for
international calls and entering the conference code 423611.
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 462 retail stores
in 44 states, which includes the April 17th closing of a store in
Lewisville, Texas. The Company operated 467 stores in 44 states as
of May 4, 2016. To listen to the Company’s recorded monthly sales
commentary, please call (308) 238-2500.
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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.
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Buckle, Inc., can be found on the Internet at www.buckle.com
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The Buckle, Inc.Karen B. Rhoads, 308-236-8491Chief
Financial Officer
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