Profits at The Buckle Inc. rose 14.5 percent in the second quarter ended August 2 as sales gained 8.3 percent.
Net income for the quarter was $45.0 million, or 89 cents per share, compared with net income of $39.3 million, or 78 cents, for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. Sales increased to $305.7 million from $282.4 million a year ago.
Comparable store sales increased 7.3 percent year over year. Online sales increased 17.7 percent to $43.6 million compared to sales of $37.0 million a year ago.
Net income for the 26-week fiscal period was $80.2 million, or $1.59 per share, compared with net income of $74.1 million, or $1.48, a year ago. Net sales increased 6.1 percent to $577.9 million, with comparable store sales ahead 5.2 percent. Online sales increased 10.5 percent to $90.0 million.
Headquartered in Kearney, NE, Buckle currently operates 440 retail stores in 42 states.
