Form 8-K

8-K — BUCKLE INC

Accession: 0000885245-26-000014

Filed: 2026-04-09

Period: 2026-04-09

CIK: 0000885245

SIC: 5651 (RETAIL-FAMILY CLOTHING STORES)

Item: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

April 9, 2026

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

THE BUCKLE, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Nebraska 001-12951 47-0366193

(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)

2407 West 24th Street,

Kearney, Nebraska 68845-4915

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (308) 236-8491

__________________________________________________________

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class Trading Symbol(s) Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value BKE New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

ITEM 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On April 9, 2026, The Buckle, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that Scott A. Werth was appointed to the position of Senior Vice President of Stores, effective March 31, 2026. In this role, Scott will assume responsibility for leading Buckle’s sales team representing more than 7,000 teammates across 42 states. Mr. Werth has been employed by Buckle since June 1989, serving in several roles of increasing responsibility and leadership over his nearly 37-year career with Buckle including most recently as Vice President of Sales and Strategy.

The full text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

ITEM 9.01(d). Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Dated April 9, 2026

Exhibit 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

The Buckle, Inc.

Date: April 9, 2026 By: /s/ THOMAS B. HEACOCK

Name: Thomas B. Heacock

Title: Senior Vice President of Finance,

Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit 99.1

Press Release Dated April 9, 2026

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Exhibit 99.1

The Buckle, Inc.

2407 W. 24th St. Kearney, NE 68845

P.O. Box 1480 Kearney, NE 68848-1480

phone: 308-236-8491

fax: 308-236-4493

For Immediate Release: April 9, 2026

web: www.buckle.com

Contact: Thomas B. Heacock, Chief Financial Officer

The Buckle, Inc.

(308) 236-8491

THE BUCKLE, INC. REPORTS MARCH 2026 NET SALES AND ANNOUNCES THE

APPOINTMENT OF SCOTT A. WERTH AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF STORES

KEARNEY, NE -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended April 4, 2026 increased 7.0 percent from comparable store net sales for the 5-week period ended April 5, 2025. Net sales for the 5-week fiscal month ended April 4, 2026 increased 8.2 percent to $118.0 million from net sales of $109.1 million for the prior year 5-week fiscal month ended April 5, 2025.

Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 9-week period ended April 4, 2026 increased 7.4 percent from comparable store net sales for the 9-week period ended April 5, 2025. Net sales for the 9-week fiscal period ended April 4, 2026 increased 8.5 percent to $202.5 million compared to net sales of $186.6 million for the prior year 9-week fiscal period ended April 5, 2025.

The Company also announced that Scott A. Werth was appointed to the position of Senior Vice President of Stores, effective March 31, 2026. In this role, Scott will assume responsibility for leading Buckle’s sales team representing more than 7,000 teammates across 42 states. Mr. Werth has been employed by Buckle since June 1989, serving in several roles of increasing responsibility and leadership over his nearly 37-year career with Buckle including most recently as Vice President of Sales and Strategy.

Dennis H. Nelson, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Scott has a proven track record of developing leaders, providing decisive strategic leadership, and driving measurable results. Buckle is fortunate to have a deep bench of talented leaders such as Scott within our sales organization and we are confident that Scott will continue enhancing our ability to deliver the most enjoyable shopping experience for our guests.”

About Buckle

Buckle is a specialty retailer focused on delivering exceptional service and style through unforgettable experiences. Offering a curated mix of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear, Buckle is for those living the styled life. 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 441 retail stores in 42 states, which includes the opening of one new store located in Overland Park, Kansas during fiscal March. The Company operated 440 stores in 42 states as of April 9, 2025. 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.

News releases and other information on The Buckle, Inc.

can be accessed at www.buckle.com

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