The Buckle, Inc. announced net income of $45.0 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, for the fiscal second quarter ended August 2, 2025. This diluted EPS figure surpassed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.81, representing a significant increase from $0.78 per diluted share in the prior year's second quarter.
Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter increased by 8.3 percent to $305.7 million, up from $282.4 million in the prior year's comparable quarter, also exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $290.05 million. Comparable store net sales for the quarter increased by 7.3 percent, and online sales grew by 17.7 percent to $43.6 million.
For the 26-week fiscal period, net income was $80.2 million, or $1.59 per diluted share, an increase from $74.1 million, or $1.48 per diluted share, in the prior year. Total net sales for the 26-week period increased by 6.1 percent to $577.9 million. The company's gross margin for the second quarter increased by 50 basis points, reflecting improved profitability. The company operated 440 retail stores in 42 states at quarter-end.
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