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 June 2, 2018 increased 3.6 percent from comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended June 3, 2017. Net sales for the 4-week fiscal month ended June 2, 2018 increased 1.2 percent to $62.2 million from net sales of $61.5 million for the prior year 4-week fiscal month ended May 27, 2017.

Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 17-week period ended June 2, 2018 decreased 1.6 percent from comparable store net sales for the 17-week period ended June 3, 2017. Net sales for the 17-week fiscal period ended June 2, 2018 decreased 2.4 percent to $267.1 million from net sales of $273.7 million for the prior year 17-week fiscal period ended May 27, 2017.

Due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2017, comparable store net sales for the month and year-to-date periods are compared to the 4-week and 17-week periods ended June 3, 2017.

The Buckle, Inc. also announced today that Kyle L. Hanson will resign from her position as Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary effective June 16, 2018 to pursue another opportunity. Dennis H. Nelson, President and CEO, commented, “We would like to thank Kyle for her 20 years of commitment and dedication to Buckle and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”

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 455 retail stores in 43 states compared to 462 stores in 44 states as of June 7, 2017. To listen to the Company’s recorded monthly sales commentary, please call (308) 238-2500.

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.

News releases and other information about The Buckle, Inc., can be found on the Internet at www.buckle.com

The Buckle, Inc.Thomas B. Heacock, 308-236-8491Chief Financial Officer

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