The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales increased 2.6 percent in October. Net sales for the 4-week fiscal month ended November 2, 2013 increased 2.8 percent to $86.6 million from net sales of $84.2 million for the prior year 4-week fiscal month ended October 27, 2012.
Comparable store net sales for the 13-week third quarter ended November 2, 2013 decreased 0.5 percent from comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended November 3, 2012. Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended November 2, 2013 increased 0.9 percent to $286.8 million from net sales of $284.1 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended October 27, 2012.
Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 39-week period ended November 2, 2013 increased 1.2 percent from comparable store net sales for the 39-week period ended November 3, 2012. Net sales for the 39-week fiscal period ended November 2, 2013 increased 3.4 percent to $789.0 million from net sales of $763.4 million for the prior year 39-week fiscal period ended October 27, 2012.
Due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2012, comparable store net sales for the month, quarter, and year-to-date periods are compared to the 4-week, 13-week, and 39-week periods ended November 3, 2012.
The Company will announce third quarter earnings the morning of Thursday, November 21, 2013. Management will hold a conference call at 9:30 a.m. EST on November 21, 2013 to discuss results for the quarter. To participate in the call, please call (800) 230-1951 and reference the conference code 307978. A replay of the call will be available for a two-week period beginning November 21, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. EST by calling (800) 475-6701 and entering the conference code 307978.
