The Buckle (BKE) Sales update summary
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Sales update summary
3 Sep, 2026Sales performance
Comparable store sales for August 2026 rose 1.6% year-over-year for the four-week period ended August 29, 2026.
Total net sales for the four-week period increased 3.6% to $123.5 million compared to the prior year.
Men's sales grew 1%, representing 48% of total sales, down from 49.5% last year.
Women's sales increased 6%, now accounting for 52% of total sales, up from 50.5%.
Year-to-date sales trends
Comparable store net sales for the 30-week period ended August 29, 2026 increased 3.2% year-over-year.
Total net sales for the 30-week fiscal period rose 5.0% to $732.1 million from $697.1 million in the prior year.
Category and pricing trends
Men's average price points rose 2%; women's average price points rose 3%.
Accessories and footwear sales each increased about 3.5% year-over-year.
Accessories made up 9.5% and footwear 4% of August net sales.
Average accessory price points rose 5%; footwear price points rose 10%.
Units per transaction increased 0.5%, and average transaction value rose 3%.
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