The Buckle (BKE) Sales update summary

Sales performance

• Comparable store sales for January 2026 rose 1.7% year-over-year for stores open at least one year.

• Total net sales for January 2026 increased 3.7% to $61.8 million from $59.5 million.

• Comparable store net sales for Q4 2026 grew 3.9% over the previous year.

• Q4 2026 net sales increased 5.3% to $399.1 million from $379.2 million.

• Fiscal year 2026 net sales rose 6.6% to $1.298 billion, with comparable store sales up 5.6%.

Category trends and transaction metrics

• Women's sales grew 6.5% while men's sales declined 2.5% compared to the prior year.

• Men's business accounted for 44% of sales, down from 46.5%; women's share rose to 56% from 53.5%.

• Accessory sales increased 1%, while footwear sales dropped 7.5% year-over-year.

• Accessories and footwear represented 10% and 4% of net sales, respectively.

• Average price points increased 4% for men, 6.5% for women, 7.5% for accessories, and 10.5% for footwear.

Transaction metrics

• Units per transaction (UPT) decreased 1.5%, but average transaction value increased 4%.