BKE BUCKLE (BKE) Q2 FY27 earnings call
The Buckle reported a mixed second quarter with strong sales growth driven by its women's and kids' businesses, alongside significant merchandise margin expansion partly due to tariff refunds. However, profitability was impacted by increased SG&A expenses, particularly in marketing and store labor. The company continues to invest in store expansion and remodels, while navigating a challenging retail environment for certain categories like men's denim and footwear.
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BKE operating KPIs by quarter
| KPI | May 2026 Q1 FY27 | This call 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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