Adam Akerson
VP of Finance, Controller & Assistant Treasurer
Hi, this is Adam Akerson with Buckle, and this is a recording of Buckle’s commentary regarding the company’s April 2026 Sales Press Release.
Our May 7, 2026 press release reported the comparable store sales for stores open at least 1 full year for the 4-week period ended May 2, 2026, increased 0.2% in comparison to the prior year 4-week period ended May 3, 2025. Total net sales for the 4-week fiscal month increased 0.9% to $86.3 million compared to net sales of $85.5 million in the prior year 4-week fiscal month ended May 3, 2025.
On the men’s side of the business, total sales for the 4-week fiscal period ended May 2, 2026 decreased 5% in comparison to the prior year 4-week period ended May 3, 2025. Men’s business represented approximately 48% of total sales for the month versus approximately 51.5% for the same period in the prior year. For the fiscal month, overall price points on the men’s side of the business were up about 3.5%.
On the women’s side of the business, total sales for the 4-week fiscal period ended May 2, 2026 increased 9.5% in comparison to the prior year 4-week period ended May 3, 2025. The women’s business represented approximately 52% of total sales for the month versus approximately 48.5% in the same period a year ago. For the fiscal month, overall price points on the women’s side of the business increased about 7%.
Within the men’s and women’s categories combined, accessory sales for the fiscal month decreased approximately 1% in comparison to the prior year 4-week period ended May
