The Buckle records positive Q3 results

10/11/2005

US retailer of apparel, footwear and accessories The Buckle, Inc. has reported an 11.5% rise in net income and a 3.2% increase in net sales for the third quarter ended October 29, 2005.

Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 11.5% to $16.6 million compared to net income of $14.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2004. Net sales for the third quarter increased 3.2% to $138.1 million versus $133.7 million for the comparable period in the prior year. 
Net income for the first nine months ended October 29, 2005 rose 25.6% to $32.8 million compared with $26.1 million for the first nine months in 2004. Net sales for the first nine months increased 6.9% to $347.7 million compared with $325.3 million.