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Exhibit 99.1
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The Buckle, Inc.
2407 W. 24th St. Kearney, NE 68845
P.O. Box 1480 Kearney, NE 68848-1480
phone: 308-236-8491
fax: 308-236-4493
For Immediate Release: March 12, 2021
web: www.buckle.com

Contact:Thomas B. Heacock, Chief Financial Officer
 The Buckle, Inc.
 (308) 236-8491

THE BUCKLE, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2020 NET INCOME

KEARNEY, NE -- The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that net income for the fiscal quarter ended January 30, 2021 was $65.6 million, or $1.34 per share ($1.33 per share on a diluted basis). Net income for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021 was $130.1 million, or $2.67 per share ($2.66 per share on a diluted basis).

Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended January 30, 2021 increased 17.7 percent to $318.8 million from net sales of $271.0 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended February 1, 2020. Comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended January 30, 2021 increased 18.0 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 13-week period ended February 1, 2020. Online sales increased 81.5 percent to $66.2 million for the 13-week period ended January 30, 2021, compared to net sales of $36.4 million for the 13-week period ended February 1, 2020.

Net sales for the 52-week fiscal year ended January 30, 2021 increased 0.1 percent to $901.3 million from net sales of $900.3 million for the 52-week fiscal year ended February 1, 2020. Comparable store net sales for the 52-week period ended January 30, 2021 increased 0.4 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 52-week period ended February 1, 2020. Online sales increased 72.0 percent to $190.6 million for the 52-week period ended January 30, 2021, compared to net sales of $110.8 million for the 52-week period ended February 1, 2020.

Net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 was $65.6 million, or $1.34 per share ($1.33 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $47.0 million, or $0.96 per share ($0.96 per share on a diluted basis) for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019.

Net income for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021 was $130.1 million, or $2.67 per share ($2.66 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $104.4 million, or $2.15 per share ($2.14 per share on a diluted basis) for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2020.

Management will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST today to discuss fourth quarter results. To participate in the call, please call (844) 867-6169 for domestic calls or (409) 207-6975 for international calls and reference the conference code 741907. A replay of the call will be available for a two-week period beginning March 12, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. EST by calling (866) 207-1041 for domestic calls or (402) 970-0847 for international calls and entering the conference code 8830453.

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 442 retail stores in 42 states. As of the end of the fiscal year, it operated 443 stores in 42 states compared with 448 stores in 42 states at the end of fiscal 2019.

  





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. 

Note:  News releases and other information on The Buckle, Inc. can be accessed at www.buckle.com on the Internet.

Financial Tables to Follow 



THE BUCKLE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Amounts in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
 13-Weeks Ended52-Weeks Ended
 January 30, 2021February 1, 2020January 30, 2021February 1, 2020 (1)
SALES, Net of returns and allowances$318,835 $271,003 $901,278 $900,254 
COST OF SALES (Including buying, distribution, and occupancy costs)
155,324 142,413 500,610 522,780 
Gross profit163,511 128,590 400,668 377,474 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling66,503 58,054 191,158 204,480 
General and administrative12,462 10,685 41,488 41,497 
 78,965 68,739 232,646 245,977 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS84,546 59,851 168,022 131,497 
OTHER INCOME, Net927 1,764 2,925 6,210 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES85,473 61,615 170,947 137,707 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE19,867 14,636 40,808 33,278 
NET INCOME$65,606 $46,979 $130,139 $104,429 
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic$1.34 $0.96 $2.67 $2.15 
Diluted$1.33 $0.96 $2.66 $2.14 
Basic weighted average shares48,869 48,698 48,755 48,587 
Diluted weighted average shares49,228 48,948 49,013 48,813 
(1) Derived from audited financial statements




THE BUCKLE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited
ASSETSJanuary 30,
2021
February 1,
2020 (1)
CURRENT ASSETS:  
Cash and cash equivalents$318,789 $220,969 
Short-term investments3,359 12,532 
Receivables2,823 3,136 
Inventory101,063 121,258 
Prepaid expenses and other assets11,190 20,935 
Total current assets437,224 378,830 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT451,357 452,205 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(350,942)(338,357)
100,415 113,848 
 
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS279,358 350,088 
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS18,320 15,863 
OTHER ASSETS10,497 9,261 
Total assets$845,814 $867,890 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
CURRENT LIABILITIES:  
Accounts payable$43,399 $26,491 
Accrued employee compensation35,865 22,929 
Accrued store operating expenses20,303 17,837 
Gift certificates redeemable14,279 15,319 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities81,762 87,314 
Income taxes payable10,751 2,751 
Total current liabilities206,359 172,641 
DEFERRED COMPENSATION18,320 15,863 
NON-CURRENT OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES224,506 290,238 
Total liabilities449,185 478,742 
COMMITMENTS
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: 
Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value; 49,407,731 and 49,205,681 shares issued and outstanding at January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, respectively494 492 
Additional paid-in capital158,058 152,258 
Retained earnings238,077 236,398 
Total stockholders’ equity396,629 389,148 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$845,814 $867,890 
(1) Derived from audited financial statements