The Buckle, Inc. reported earnings in the second quarter that were slightly down year over year although same-store sales showed a modest gain.

Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended July 30, 2022 increased 2.3 percent to $302.0 million from net sales of $295.1 million for the prior year’s 13-week fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2021. Comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended July 30, 2022 increased 1.6 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year’s 13-week period ended July 31, 2021. Online sales increased 6.5 percent to $46.2 million for the 13-week period ended July 30, 2022, compared to net sales of $43.4 million for the 13-week period ended July 31, 2021.

Net sales for the 26-week fiscal period ended July 30, 2022 increased 2.8 percent to $611.0 million from net sales of $594.2 million for the prior year’s 26-week fiscal period ended July 31, 2021. Comparable store net sales for the 26-week period ended July 30, 2022 increased 2.6 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year’s 26-week period ended July 31, 2021. Online sales increased 3.5 percent to $100.6 million for the 26-week period ended July 30, 2022, compared to net sales of $97.2 million for the 26-week period ended July 31, 2021.

Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 was $50.1 million, or $1.02 per share ($1.01 per share on a diluted basis), compared with net income of $51.4 million, or $1.05 per share ($1.04 per share on a diluted basis) for the second quarter of fiscal 2021.

Net income for the 26-week fiscal period ended July 30, 2022 was $105.4 million, or $2.14 per share ($2.13 per share on a diluted basis), compared with net income of $108.7 million, or $2.22 per share ($2.20 per share on a diluted basis) for the 26-week period ended July 31, 2021.