Buckle's Q4 Earnings Dip

The Buckle, Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings declined slightly to $59.3 million, or $1.23 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $61.4 million, or $1.28, a year ago.

Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended February 1, 2014 decreased 6.0 percent to $339.0 million from net sales of $360.6 million for the prior year 14-week fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2013.

Comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended February 1, 2014 decreased 2.8 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 13-week period ended February 2, 2013. Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 0.4 percent to $29.3 million for the 13-week period ended February 1, 2014, compared to net sales of $29.1 million for the 14-week period ended February 2, 2013.

Net sales for the 52-week fiscal year ended February 1, 2014 increased 0.4 percent to $1.128 billion from net sales of $1.124 billion for the 53-week fiscal year ended February 2, 2013. Comparable store net sales for the 52-week period ended February 1, 2014 were flat in comparison to the prior year 52-week period ended February 2, 2013. Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 5.3 percent to $89.0 million for the 52-week period ended February 1, 2014, compared to net sales of $84.5 million for the 53-week period ended February 2, 2013.

The fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 was a 13-week fiscal period, ending The Buckle, Inc.’s 52-week fiscal year. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 was a 14-week fiscal period, ending a 53-week fiscal year. Comparable store net sales for the quarter and year-to-date periods are compared to the 13-week and 52-week periods ended February 2, 2013.

Net income for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014 was $162.6 million, or $3.41 per share ($3.39 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $164.3 million, or $3.47 per share ($3.44 per share on a diluted basis) for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013.

Headquartered in Kearney, NE, Buckle currently operates 450 retail stores in 43 states. As of the end of the fiscal year, it operated 450 stores in 43 states compared with 440 stores in 43 states at the end of fiscal 2012.

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