BKE BUCKLE (BKE) Q1 FY27 earnings call
Buckle sustained mid-single-digit comp momentum led by women's and kids and by higher unit retails that offset a slight decline in units per transaction, while holding merchandise margins near record levels despite early tariff pressure. Reported earnings are flattered by a one-time interchange settlement; underlying SG&A rose on pulled-forward incentive accruals and front-loaded store-project occupancy. Management's forward stance is confident but disciplined, watching consumer softness and a faster inventory build.
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BKE operating KPIs by quarter
| KPI | This call May 2026 Q1 FY27 | Aug 2026 Q2 FY27 | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| New stores opened | 3During the quarter, we opened 3 new stores, completed 5 full store remodels, 4 of which were relocations into new outdoor shopping centers and closed 1 store.Source: earnings call transcript | 5During the quarter, we opened 5 new stores, completed 5 full store remodels, 4 of which were relocations into new outdoor shopping centers and closed 1 store.Source: earnings call transcript | +66.7% |
| Stores remodelled | 5During the quarter, we opened 3 new stores, completed 5 full store remodels, 4 of which were relocations into new outdoor shopping centers and closed 1 store.Source: earnings call transcript | 5During the quarter, we opened 5 new stores, completed 5 full store remodels, 4 of which were relocations into new outdoor shopping centers and closed 1 store.Source: earnings call transcript | 0% |
| Stores closed | 1During the quarter, we opened 3 new stores, completed 5 full store remodels, 4 of which were relocations into new outdoor shopping centers and closed 1 store.Source: earnings call transcript | 1During the quarter, we opened 5 new stores, completed 5 full store remodels, 4 of which were relocations into new outdoor shopping centers and closed 1 store.Source: earnings call transcript | 0% |
| Stores | 442Buckle ended the quarter with 442 retail stores in 42 states compared to 439 stores in 42 states as of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2025.Source: earnings call transcript | 446Buckle ended the quarter with 446 retail stores in 42 states compared with 440 stores in 42 states at the end of the second quarter of 2025.Source: earnings call transcript | +0.9% |
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