The Buckle, Inc. Reports April 2012 Net Sales

The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the four-week period ended April 28, 2012 increased 1.0 percent from comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended April 30, 2011. Net sales for the four-week fiscal month ended April 28, 2012 increased 3.2 percent to $71.6 million from net sales of $69.4 million for the prior year four-week fiscal month ended April 30, 2011.

Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the thirteen-week period ended April 28, 2012 increased 7.4 percent from comparable store net sales for the thirteen-week period ended April 30, 2011. Net sales for the thirteen-week fiscal period ended April 28, 2012 increased 9.9 percent to $263.8 million from net sales of $240.1 million for the prior year thirteen-week fiscal period ended April 30, 2011.

The Company will announce first quarter earnings the morning of Thursday, May 17, 2012. Management will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on May 17, 2012 to discuss results for the quarter. To participate in the call, please call (800) 230-1093 and reference the conference code 247249. A replay of the call will be available for a two-week period beginning May 17, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. EDT by calling (800) 475-6701 and entering the conference code 247249.

About Buckle

Offering a unique mix of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear, Buckle caters to fashion-conscious young men and women. Known as a denim destination, each store carries a wide selection of fits, styles, and finishes from leading denim brands, including the Company’s exclusive brand, BKE. Headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle currently operates 433 retail stores in 43 states, which includes the opening of two new stores this week in Tigard (Portland), Oregon and Charlottesville, Virginia. The Company operated 422 stores in 41 states as of May 3, 2011. To listen to the Company’s recorded monthly sales commentary, please call (308) 238-2500.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995: All forward-looking statements made by the Company involve material risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on factors which may be beyond the Company's control. Accordingly, the Company’s future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, those described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.

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The Buckle, Inc.
Karen B. Rhoads, Chief Financial Officer, 308-236-8491