10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended August 3, 2013

oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Transition Period from ____________ to ____________

Commission File Number: 001-12951

THE BUCKLE, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Nebraska	47-0366193
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer 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

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

Title of class	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value	New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

____________________________________________________________________

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant  has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for a shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. (See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

þ Large accelerated filer; o Accelerated filer; o Non-accelerated filer; o Smaller reporting company

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o No þ

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Common Stock, as of September 6, 2013, was 48,326,124.

THE BUCKLE, INC.

FORM 10-Q

INDEX

		Pages
Part I. Financial Information (unaudited)
Item 1.	Financial Statements	3
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	17
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	25
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	25
Part II.   Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	26
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	26
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	26
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	26
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	26
Item 5.	Other Information	26
Item 6.	Exhibits	26
Signatures		27

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THE BUCKLE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

ASSETS	August 3, 2013			February 2, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	103,054		$	117,608
Short-term investments	25,711			26,414
Receivables	6,885			3,470
Inventory	133,550			103,853
Prepaid expenses and other assets	27,623			25,528
Total current assets	296,823			276,873
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	389,945			373,286
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(223,095		)	(210,183		)
	166,850			163,103
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS	39,501			35,735
OTHER ASSETS	2,194			2,263
	$	505,368		$	477,974
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	56,522		$	34,124
Accrued employee compensation	20,688			42,183
Accrued store operating expenses	10,980			10,121
Gift certificates redeemable	15,968			22,221
Income taxes payable	1,433			20,307
Total current liabilities	105,591			128,956
DEFERRED COMPENSATION	12,303			10,600
DEFERRED RENT LIABILITY	38,096			36,947
OTHER LIABILITIES	10,926			11,822
Total liabilities	166,916			188,325
COMMITMENTS
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value; 48,326,124 and 48,059,269 shares issued and outstanding at August 3, 2013 and February 2, 2013, respectively	483			481
Additional paid-in capital	122,664			117,391
Retained earnings	216,077			172,711
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(772		)	(934		)
Total stockholders’ equity	338,452			289,649
	$	505,368		$	477,974

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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THE BUCKLE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Amounts in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	August 3, 2013		July 28, 2012		August 3, 2013		July 28, 2012
SALES, Net of returns and allowances	$	232,529	$	215,483	$	502,241	$	479,245
COST OF SALES (Including buying, distribution, and occupancy costs)	138,042		128,980		290,747		278,547
Gross profit	94,487		86,503		211,494		200,698
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling	44,944		41,491		92,234		87,761
General and administrative	10,140		8,622		20,600		18,525
	55,084		50,113		112,834		106,286
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS	39,403		36,390		98,660		94,412
OTHER INCOME, Net	507		361		857		2,173
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	39,910		36,751		99,517		96,585
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	14,766		13,528		36,821		35,553
NET INCOME	$	25,144	$	23,223	$	62,696	$	61,032
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Basic	$	0.53	$	0.49	$	1.31	$	1.29
Diluted	$	0.52	$	0.49	$	1.31	$	1.28
Basic weighted average shares	47,705		47,343		47,701		47,281
Diluted weighted average shares	47,961		47,662		47,947		47,630

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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THE BUCKLE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Amounts in Thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	August 3, 2013		July 28, 2012		August 3, 2013		July 28, 2012
NET INCOME	$	25,144	$	23,223	$	62,696	$	61,032
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX:
Change in unrealized loss on investments	154		13		162		11
Other comprehensive income	154		13		162		11
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$	25,298	$	23,236	$	62,858	$	61,043

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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THE BUCKLE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Number of Shares	Common Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total
FISCAL 2013
BALANCE, February 3, 2013	48,059,269	$	481	$	117,391		$	172,711		$	(934	)	$	289,649
Net income	—	—		—			62,696			—			62,696
Dividends paid on common stock, ($0.40 per share)	—	—		—			(19,330		)	—			(19,330		)
Common stock issued on exercise of stock options	15,032	—		—			—			—			—
Issuance of non-vested stock, net of forfeitures	251,823	2		(2		)	—			—			—
Amortization of non-vested stock grants, net of forfeitures	—	—		5,017			—			—			5,017
Income tax benefit related to exercise of stock options	—	—		258			—			—			258
Change in unrealized loss on investments, net of tax	—	—		—			—			162			162
BALANCE, August 3, 2013	48,326,124	$	483	$	122,664		$	216,077		$	(772	)	$	338,452
FISCAL 2012
BALANCE, January 29, 2012	47,432,089	$	474	$	100,333		$	263,039		$	(699	)	$	363,147
Net income	—	—		—			61,032			—			61,032
Dividends paid on common stock, ($0.40 per share)	—	—		—			(19,168		)	—			(19,168		)
Common stock issued on exercise of stock options	238,448	2		315			—			—			317
Issuance of non-vested stock, net of forfeitures	250,660	3		(3		)	—			—			—
Amortization of non-vested stock grants, net of forfeitures	—	—		4,137			—			—			4,137
Income tax benefit related to exercise of stock options	—	—		4,165			—			—			4,165
Change in unrealized loss on investments, net of tax	—	—		—			—			11			11
BALANCE, July 28, 2012	47,921,197	$	479	$	108,947		$	304,903		$	(688	)	$	413,641

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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THE BUCKLE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in Thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	August 3, 2013			July 28, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	62,696		$	61,032
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	15,927			16,249
Amortization of non-vested stock grants, net of forfeitures	5,017			4,137
Deferred income taxes	(1,856		)	(1,530		)
Other	55			401
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	(809		)	51
Inventory	(29,697		)	(20,297		)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(1,233		)	(1,640		)
Accounts payable	21,560			15,978
Accrued employee compensation	(21,495		)	(25,891		)
Accrued store operating expenses	859			(2,058		)
Gift certificates redeemable	(6,253		)	(6,409		)
Income taxes payable	(21,446		)	(10,869		)
Deferred rent liabilities and deferred compensation	2,852			2,446
Net cash flows from operating activities	26,177			31,600
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment	(18,892		)	(19,637		)
Change in other assets	69			70
Purchases of investments	(19,486		)	(14,041		)
Proceeds from sales/maturities of investments	16,680			16,659
Net cash flows from investing activities	(21,629		)	(16,949		)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	—			317
Excess tax benefit from stock option exercises	228			3,709
Payment of dividends	(19,330		)	(19,168		)
Net cash flows from financing activities	(19,102		)	(15,142		)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(14,554		)	(491		)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning of period	117,608			166,511
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, End of period	$	103,054		$	166,020

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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THE BUCKLE, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED AUGUST 3, 2013 AND JULY 28, 2012

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

1. Management Representation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim periods have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Because of the seasonal nature of the business, results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of a full year's operations. The accounting policies followed by the Company and additional footnotes are reflected in the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013, included in The Buckle, Inc.'s 2012 Form 10-K.

The Company follows generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). References to GAAP in these notes are to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”).

2. Description of the Business

The Company is a retailer of medium to better priced casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for fashion conscious young men and women. The Company operates its business as one reportable segment. The Company had 452 stores located in 43 states throughout the continental United States as of August 3, 2013 and 439 stores in 43 states as of July 28, 2012. During the twenty-six week period ended August 3, 2013, the Company opened 12 new stores and substantially remodeled 3 stores; which includes 9 new stores and 2 substantial remodels during the second quarter. During the twenty-six week period ended July 28, 2012, the Company opened 8 new stores and substantially remodeled 12 stores; which includes 8 new stores and 6 substantial remodels during the second quarter.

The following is information regarding the Company’s major product lines, stated as a percentage of the Company’s net sales:

	Percentage of Net Sales				Percentage of Net Sales
	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
Merchandise Group	August 3, 2013		July 28, 2012		August 3, 2013		July 28, 2012
Denims	37.3	%	36.2	%	41.3	%	40.9	%
Tops (including sweaters)	32.0		33.9		30.0		31.9
Sportswear/Fashions	12.5		12.0		11.6		11.2
Accessories	9.5		10.1		8.4		8.4
Footwear	6.1		5.9		6.2		5.7
Outerwear	0.9		0.8		1.0		0.8
Casual bottoms	0.8		0.8		0.8		0.9
Other	0.9		0.3		0.7		0.2
	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%

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3. Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share data are based on the weighted average outstanding common shares during the period. Diluted earnings per share data are based on the weighted average outstanding common shares and the effect of all dilutive potential common shares, including stock options.

	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirteen Weeks Ended
	August 3, 2013						July 28, 2012
	Income		Weighted Average Shares	Per Share Amount			Income		Weighted Average Shares	Per Share Amount
Basic EPS	$	25,144	47,705	$	0.53		$	23,223	47,343	$	0.49
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Stock options and non-vested shares	—		256	(0.01		)	—		319	—
Diluted EPS	$	25,144	47,961	$	0.52		$	23,223	47,662	$	0.49

	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended					Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	August 3, 2013					July 28, 2012
	Income		Weighted Average Shares	Per Share Amount		Income		Weighted Average Shares	Per Share Amount
Basic EPS	$	62,696	47,701	$	1.31	$	61,032	47,281	$	1.29
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Stock options and non-vested shares	—		246	—		—		349	(0.01		)
Diluted EPS	$	62,696	47,947	$	1.31	$	61,032	47,630	$	1.28

4. Investments

The following is a summary of investments as of August 3, 2013:

	Amortized Cost or Par Value		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Other-than- Temporary Impairment			Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-Sale Securities:
Auction-rate securities	$	13,025	$	—	$	(1,225	)	$	(725	)	$	11,075
Preferred stock	982		—		—			(970		)	12
	$	14,007	$	—	$	(1,225	)	$	(1,695	)	$	11,087
Held-to-Maturity Securities:
State and municipal bonds	$	41,822	$	80	$	(11	)	$	—		$	41,891
Trading Securities:
Mutual funds	$	11,274	$	1,029	$	—		$	—		$	12,303

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The following is a summary of investments as of February 2, 2013:

	Amortized Cost or Par Value		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Other-than- Temporary Impairment			Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-Sale Securities:
Auction-rate securities	$	13,075	$	—	$	(1,482	)	$	(725	)	$	10,868
Preferred stock	2,000		—		—			(1,974		)	26
	$	15,075	$	—	$	(1,482	)	$	(2,699	)	$	10,894
Held-to-Maturity Securities:
State and municipal bonds	$	40,155	$	108	$	(15	)	$	—		$	40,248
Certificates of deposit	500		4		—			—			504
	$	40,655	$	112	$	(15	)	$	—		$	40,752
Trading Securities:
Mutual funds	$	10,257	$	343	$	—		$	—		$	10,600

The auction-rate securities and preferred stock were invested as follows as of August 3, 2013:

Nature	Underlying Collateral	Par Value
Municipal revenue bonds	100% insured by AAA/AA/A-rated bond insurers at August 3, 2013	10,025
Municipal bond funds	Fixed income instruments within issuers' money market funds	50
Student loan bonds	Student loans guaranteed by state entities	2,950
Preferred stock	Underlying investments of closed-end funds	982
Total par value		$	14,007

As of August 3, 2013, the Company’s auction-rate securities portfolio was 73% AA/Aa-rated, 20% A-rated, and 7% below A-rated.

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity as of August 3, 2013 is as follows:

	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Held-to-Maturity Securities
Less than 1 year	$	25,711	$	25,748
1 - 5 years	16,111		16,143
	$	41,822	$	41,891

At August 3, 2013 and February 2, 2013, $11,087 and $10,869 of available-for-sale securities and $16,111 and $14,266 of held-to-maturity securities are classified in long-term investments. Trading securities are held in a Rabbi Trust, intended to fund the Company’s deferred compensation plan, and are classified in long-term investments.

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The Company’s investments in auction-rate securities (“ARS”) and preferred securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair market value. As of August 3, 2013, the reported investment amount is net of $1,225 of temporary impairment and $1,695 of other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) to account for the impairment of certain securities from their stated par value. The $1,225 temporary impairment is reported, net of tax, as an “accumulated other comprehensive loss” of $772 in stockholders’ equity as of August 3, 2013. For the investments considered temporarily impaired, the Company believes that these ARS can be successfully redeemed or liquidated in the future at par value plus accrued interest. The Company believes it has the ability and maintains its intent to hold these investments until such recovery of market value occurs; therefore, the Company believes the current lack of liquidity has created the temporary impairment in valuation and has classified the investments in long-term investments.

As of August 3, 2013, the Company had $13,025 invested in ARS and $982 invested in preferred securities, at par value, which are reported at their estimated fair value of $11,075 and $12, respectively. As of February 2, 2013, the Company had $13,075 invested in ARS and $2,000 invested in preferred securities, which were reported at their estimated fair value of $10,868 and $26, respectively. ARS have a long-term stated maturity, but are reset through a “dutch auction” process that occurs every 7 to 49 days, depending on the terms of the individual security. Until February 2008, the ARS market was highly liquid. During February 2008, however, a significant number of auctions related to these securities failed, meaning that there was not enough demand to sell the entire issue at auction. The failed auctions have limited the current liquidity of certain of the Company’s investments in ARS and the Company has reason to believe that certain of the underlying issuers of its ARS are currently at risk. The Company does not, however, anticipate that further auction failures will have a material impact on the Company’s ability to fund its business. During the first two quarters of fiscal 2013, the Company was able to successfully liquidate ARS and preferred securities with a par value of $1,068. The Company reviews all investments for OTTI at least quarterly or as indicators of impairment exist. Indicators of impairment include the duration and severity of decline in market value. In addition, the Company considers qualitative factors including, but not limited to, the financial condition of the investee, the credit rating of the investee, and the current and expected market and industry conditions in which the investee operates.

As of August 3, 2013, all of the Company’s investments in ARS and preferred securities were classified in long-term investments. As of February 2, 2013, $25 of the Company’s investments in ARS and preferred securities was classified in short-term investments (due to a known upcoming redemption at par value) and $10,869 was classified in long-term investments.

5. Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Financial assets and liabilities measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:

• Level 1 – Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Short-term and long-term investments with active markets or known redemption values are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 inputs.

• Level 2 – Observable market-based inputs (either directly or indirectly) such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or inputs that are corroborated by market data.

• Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data and are projections, estimates, or interpretations that are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets. The Company has concluded that certain of its ARS represent Level 3 valuation and should be valued using a discounted cash flow analysis. The assumptions used in preparing the discounted cash flow model include estimates for interest rates, timing and amount of cash flows, and expected holding periods of the ARS. As of August 3, 2013, the unobservable inputs used by the Company and its independent third-party valuation consultant in valuing its Level 3 investments in ARS included:

◦ Durations until redemption ranging from 0.5 to 29.0 years, with a weighted average of 6.4 years.

◦ Discount rates ranging from 0.88% to 5.80%, with a weighted average of 2.28%.

◦ Loss severities ranging from 0% to 25% of par value, with a weighted average of 2.66%.

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As of August 3, 2013 and February 2, 2013, the Company held certain assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis including available-for-sale and trading securities. The Company’s available-for-sale securities include its investments in ARS, as further described in Note 4. The failed auctions, beginning in February 2008, related to certain of the Company’s investments in ARS have limited the availability of quoted market prices. The Company has determined the fair value of its ARS using Level 1 inputs for known or anticipated subsequent redemptions at par value, Level 2 inputs using observable inputs, and Level 3 using unobservable inputs where the following criteria were considered in estimating fair value:

• Pricing was provided by the custodian of ARS;

• Pricing was provided by a third-party broker for ARS;

• Sales of similar securities;

• Quoted prices for similar securities in active markets;

• Quoted prices for publicly traded preferred securities;

• Quoted prices for similar assets in markets that are not active - including markets where there are few transactions for the asset, the prices are not current, or price quotations vary substantially either over time or among market makers, or in which little information is released publicly;

• Pricing was provided by a third-party valuation consultant (using Level 3 inputs).

In addition, the Company considers other factors including, but not limited to, the financial condition of the investee, the credit rating, insurance, guarantees, collateral, cash flows, and the current and expected market and industry conditions in which the investee operates. Management believes it has used information that was reasonably obtainable in order to complete its valuation process and determine if the Company’s investments in ARS had incurred any temporary and/or other-than-temporary impairment as of August 3, 2013 and February 2, 2013.

Future fluctuations in fair value of ARS that the Company judges to be temporary, including any recoveries of previous write-downs, would be recorded as an adjustment to “accumulated other comprehensive loss.”  The value and liquidity of ARS held by the Company may be affected by continued auction-rate failures, the credit quality of each security, the amount and timing of interest payments, the amount and timing of future principal payments, and the probability of full repayment of the principal. Additional indicators of impairment include the duration and severity of the decline in market value. The interest rates on these investments will be determined by the terms of each individual ARS. The material risks associated with the ARS held by the Company include those stated above as well as the current economic environment, downgrading of credit ratings on investments held, and the volatility of the entities backing each of the issues.

The Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
August 3, 2013	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
Available-for-sale securities:
Auction-rate securities	$	—	$	178	$	10,897	$	11,075
Preferred stock	12		—		—		12
Trading securities (including mutual funds)	12,303		—		—		12,303
Totals	$	12,315	$	178	$	10,897	$	23,390

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	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
February 2, 2013	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
Available-for-sale securities:
Auction-rate securities	$	—	$	178	$	10,690	$	10,868
Preferred stock	26		—		—		26
Trading securities (including mutual funds)	10,600		—		—		10,600
Totals	$	10,626	$	178	$	10,690	$	21,494

Securities included in Level 1 represent securities which have a known or anticipated upcoming redemption as of the reporting date and those that have publicly traded quoted prices. ARS included in Level 2 represent securities which have not experienced a successful auction subsequent to the end of fiscal 2007. The fair market value for these securities was determined by applying a discount to par value based on auction prices for similar securities and by utilizing a discounted cash flow model, using market-based inputs, to determine fair value. The Company used a discounted cash flow model to value its Level 3 investments, using estimates regarding recovery periods, yield, and liquidity. The assumptions used are subjective based upon management’s judgment and views on current market conditions, and resulted in $1,203 of the Company’s recorded temporary impairment and $725 of the OTTI as of August 3, 2013. The use of different assumptions would result in a different valuation and related temporary impairment charge.

Changes in the fair value of the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

	Twenty-six Weeks Ended August 3, 2013
	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	Available-for-Sale Securities					Trading Securities
	Auction-rate Securities			Preferred Stock		Mutual Funds		Total
Balance, beginning of year	$	10,690		$	—	$	—	$	10,690
Total gains and losses:
Included in other comprehensive income	257			—		—		257
Purchases, Issuances,
Sales, and Settlements:
Sales	(50		)	—		—		(50		)
Balance, end of quarter	$	10,897		$	—	$	—	$	10,897

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	Twenty-six Weeks Ended July 28, 2012
	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	Available-for-Sale Securities					Trading Securities
	Auction-rate Securities			Preferred Stock		Mutual Funds		Total
Balance, beginning of year	$	11,220		$	—	$	—	$	11,220
Total gains and losses:
Included in other comprehensive income	—			—		—		—
Purchases, Issuances,
Sales, and Settlements:
Sales	(50		)	—		—		(50		)
Balance, end of quarter	$	11,170		$	—	$	—	$	11,170

There were no transfers of securities between Levels 1, 2, or 3 during the twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 2013 or July 28, 2012. The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out as of the beginning of the reporting period in which the transfer occurred.

The carrying value of cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the low level of risk these assets present and their relatively liquid nature, particularly given their short maturities. The Company also holds certain financial instruments that are not carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets, including held-to-maturity securities. Held-to-maturity securities consist of state and municipal bonds, corporate bonds, and certificates of deposit. The fair values of these debt securities are based on quoted market prices and yields for the same or similar securities, which the Company determined to be Level 2 inputs. As of August 3, 2013, the fair value of held-to-maturity securities was $41,891 compared to the carrying amount of $41,822. As of February 2, 2013, the fair value of held-to-maturity securities was $40,752 compared to the carrying amount of $40,655.

6. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

The Company had non-cash investing activities during the twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012 of ($838) and ($1,254), respectively. The non-cash investing activity relates to the change in the balance of unpaid purchases of property, plant, and equipment included in accounts payable as of the end of the period. The liability for unpaid purchases of property, plant, and equipment included in accounts payable was $1,857 and $1,019 as of August 3, 2013 and February 2, 2013, respectively. Amounts reported as unpaid purchases are recorded as cash outflows from investing activities for purchases of property, plant, and equipment in the consolidated statement of cash flows in the period they are paid.

Additional cash flow information for the Company includes cash paid for income taxes during the twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012 of $59,895 and $44,244, respectively.

7. Stock-Based Compensation

The Company has several stock option plans which allow for granting of stock options to employees, executives, and directors. The options are in the form of non-qualified stock options and are granted with an exercise price equal to the market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The options generally expire ten years from the date of grant. The Company also has a restricted stock plan that allows for the granting of non-vested shares of common stock to employees and executives and a restricted stock plan that allows for the granting of non-vested shares of common stock to non-employee directors.

As of August 3, 2013, 635,153 shares were available for grant under the various stock option plans, of which 447,457 shares were available for grant to executive officers. Also as of August 3, 2013, 1,139,041 shares were available for grant under the Company’s various restricted stock plans, of which 1,113,917 shares were available for grant to executive officers.

Compensation expense was recognized during fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 for equity-based grants, based on the grant date fair value of the awards. The fair value of grants of non-vested common stock awards is the stock price on the date of grant.

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Information regarding the impact of compensation expense related to grants of non-vested shares of common stock is as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	August 3, 2013		July 28, 2012		August 3, 2013		July 28, 2012
Stock-based compensation expense, before tax	$	2,433	$	1,999	$	5,017	$	4,137
Stock-based compensation expense, after tax	$	1,533	$	1,259	$	3,161	$	2,606

FASB ASC 718 requires the benefits of tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for stock options exercised during the period to be classified as financing cash inflows. This amount is shown as “excess tax benefit from stock option exercises” on the consolidated statements of cash flows. For the twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012, the excess tax benefit realized from exercised stock options was $228 and $3,709, respectively.

A summary of the Company’s stock-based compensation activity related to stock options for the twenty-six week period ended August 3, 2013 is as follows:

	Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding - beginning of year	42,808		$	1.79
Granted	—		—
Expired/forfeited	—		—
Exercised	(15,032	)	0.01
Outstanding - end of quarter	27,776		$	2.75	1.30	years	$	1,508
Exercisable - end of quarter	27,776		$	2.75	1.30	years	$	1,508

No stock options were granted during fiscal 2013 or fiscal 2012. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012 was $710 and $11,300, respectively. As of August 3, 2013, there was no unrecognized compensation expense as all outstanding stock options were vested.

Non-vested shares of common stock granted during the twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012 were granted pursuant to the Company’s 2005 Restricted Stock Plan and the Company’s 2008 Director Restricted Stock Plan. Shares granted under the 2005 Plan typically vest over a period of four years, only upon certification by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors that the Company has achieved its pre-established performance targets for the fiscal year. Shares granted under the 2008 Director Plan vest 25% on the date of grant and then in equal portions on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant.

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A summary of the Company’s stock-based compensation activity related to grants of non-vested shares of common stock for the twenty-six week period ended August 3, 2013 is as follows:

	Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-Vested - beginning of year	419,261		$	39.52
Granted	254,400		47.03
Forfeited	(2,577	)	40.33
Vested	(50,728	)	43.60
Non-Vested - end of quarter	620,356		$	42.26

As of August 3, 2013, there was $13,668 of unrecognized compensation expense related to grants of non-vested shares. It is expected that this expense will be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.1 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012 was $2,400 and $2,775, respectively.

8. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which adds additional disclosure requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The additional disclosure requirements are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2013-02 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

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THE BUCKLE, INC.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto of the Company included in this Form 10-Q. All references herein to the “Company”, “Buckle”, “we”, “us”, or similar terms refer to The Buckle, Inc. and its subsidiary. The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors which have affected the Company’s financial condition and results of operations during the periods included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

Company management considers the following items to be key performance indicators in evaluating Company performance.

Comparable Store Sales – Stores are deemed to be comparable stores if they were open in the prior year on the first day of the fiscal period being presented. Stores which have been remodeled, expanded, and/or relocated, but would otherwise be included as comparable stores, are not excluded from the comparable store sales calculation. Online sales are excluded from comparable store sales. Management considers comparable store sales to be an important indicator of current Company performance, helping leverage certain fixed costs when results are positive. Negative comparable store sales results could reduce net sales and have a negative impact on operating leverage, thus reducing net earnings.

Merchandise Margins – Management evaluates the components of merchandise margin including initial markup and the amount of markdowns during a period. Any inability to obtain acceptable levels of initial markups or any significant increase in the Company’s use of markdowns could have an adverse effect on the Company’s gross margin and results of operations.

Operating Margin – Operating margin is a good indicator for management of the Company’s success. Operating margin can be positively or negatively affected by comparable store sales, merchandise margins, occupancy costs, and the Company’s ability to control operating costs.

Cash Flow and Liquidity (working capital) – Management reviews current cash and short-term investments along with cash flow from operating, investing, and financing activities to determine the Company’s short-term cash needs for operations and expansion. The Company believes that existing cash, short-term investments, and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to fund current and long-term anticipated capital expenditures and working capital requirements for the next several years.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth certain financial data expressed as a percentage of net sales and the percentage change in the dollar amount of such items compared to the prior period:

	Percentage of Net Sales				Percentage		Percentage of Net Sales				Percentage
	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Increase/		Twenty-Six Weeks Ended				Increase/
	August 3, 2013		July 28, 2012		(Decrease)		August 3, 2013		July 28, 2012		(Decrease)
Net sales	100.0	%	100.0	%	7.9	%	100.0	%	100.0	%	4.8	%
Cost of sales (including buying, distribution, and occupancy costs)	59.4	%	59.9	%	7.0	%	57.9	%	58.1	%	4.4	%
Gross profit	40.6	%	40.1	%	9.2	%	42.1	%	41.9	%	5.4	%
Selling expenses	19.3	%	19.2	%	8.3	%	18.4	%	18.3	%	5.1	%
General and administrative expenses	4.4	%	4.0	%	17.6	%	4.1	%	3.9	%	11.2	%
Income from operations	16.9	%	16.9	%	8.3	%	19.6	%	19.7	%	4.5	%
Other income, net	0.2	%	0.2	%	40.3	%	0.2	%	0.4	%	(60.6	)%
Income before income taxes	17.1	%	17.1	%	8.6	%	19.8	%	20.1	%	3.0	%
Provision for income taxes	6.3	%	6.3	%	9.2	%	7.3	%	7.4	%	3.6	%
Net income	10.8	%	10.8	%	8.3	%	12.5	%	12.7	%	2.7	%

Net sales increased from $215.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2012 to $232.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, a 7.9% increase. Comparable store sales for the thirteen week quarter ended August 3, 2013 increased by $6.6 million, or 3.2%, compared to the prior year thirteen week period ended August 4, 2012. The comparable store sales increase for the quarter was primarily due to a 3.5% increase in the average number of units sold per transaction and a 1.2% increase in the average retail price per piece of merchandise sold, partially offset by a 1.6% decline in the number of transactions at comparable stores during the period. Sales growth for the thirteen week period was also attributable to the inclusion of a full quarter of operating results for the 10 new stores opened after the first quarter of fiscal 2012, to the opening of 12 new stores during the first two quarters of fiscal 2013, to a shift in the fiscal periods due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2012, and to growth in online sales. Online sales for the quarter (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 5.3% to $16.8 million for the thirteen week period ended August 3, 2013 compared to $16.0 million for the thirteen week period ended July 28, 2012.

Net sales increased from $479.2 million for the first two quarters of fiscal 2012 to $502.2 million for the first two quarters of fiscal 2013, a 4.8% increase. Comparable store sales increased by $9.7 million, or 2.2%, for the twenty-six week period ended August 3, 2013 compared to the prior year twenty-six week period ended August 4, 2012. The comparable store sales increase for the twenty-six week period was primarily due to a 3.6% increase in the average number of units sold per transaction and a 0.8% increase in the average retail price per piece of merchandise sold, partially offset by a 2.2% decline in the number of transactions at comparable stores during the period. Sales growth for the twenty-six week period was also attributable to the inclusion of a full two quarters of operating results for the 10 new stores opened during fiscal 2012, to the opening of 12 new stores during the first two quarters of fiscal 2013, to a shift in the fiscal periods due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2012, and to growth in online sales. Online sales for the year-to-date period increased 5.7% to $37.7 million for the twenty-six week period ended August 3, 2013 compared to $35.7 million for the twenty-six week period ended July 28, 2012. Average sales per square foot increased 1.7% from $203.48 for the twenty-six week period ended July 28, 2012 to $206.91 for the twenty-six week period ended August 3, 2013. Total square footage as of August 3, 2013 was 2.267 million compared to 2.196 million as of July 28, 2012.

Due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2012, total net sales for the second quarter and for the year-to-date periods are compared to the prior year thirteen and twenty-six week fiscal periods ended July 28, 2012, while comparable store sales are compared to the corresponding thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended August 4, 2012.

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For the second quarter, the Company's average retail price per piece of merchandise sold increased $0.53, or 1.2%, compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2012. This $0.53 increase was primarily attributable to the following changes (with their corresponding effect on the overall average price per piece): a 2.6% increase in average denim price points ($0.42), a 15.9% increase in average footwear price points ($0.37), a shift in the merchandise mix ($0.37), and increased average price points in certain other merchandise categories ($0.07); which were partially offset by an 11.9% reduction in average woven shirt price points (-$0.44) and a 5.8% reduction in average accessory price points (-$0.26). These changes are primarily a reflection of merchandise shifts in terms of brands and product styles, fabrics, details, and finishes.

For the year-to-date period, the Company's average retail price per piece of merchandise sold increased $0.37, or 0.8%, compared to the same period in fiscal 2012. This $0.37 increase was primarily attributable to the following changes (with their corresponding effect on the overall average price per piece): a 14.8% increase in average footwear price points ($0.37), a 1.7% increase in average denim price points ($0.32), and a shift in the merchandise mix ($0.23); which were partially offset by a 10.4% reduction in average woven shirt price points (-$0.38) and reduced average price points in certain other merchandise categories (-$0.17). These changes are primarily a reflection of merchandise shifts in terms of brands and product styles, fabrics, details, and finishes.

Gross profit after buying, distribution, and occupancy expenses increased from $86.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2012 to $94.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, a 9.2% increase. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit increased from 40.1% in the second quarter of fiscal 2012 to 40.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The increase was attributable to the leveraging of certain occupancy, buying, and distribution costs given the comparable store sales increase and a shift in the weeks of the fiscal period.

Year-to-date, gross profit increased from $200.7 million for the twenty-six week period ended July 28, 2012 to $211.5 million for the twenty-six week period ended August 3, 2013, a 5.4% increase. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit increased from 41.9% for the first half of fiscal 2012 to 42.1% for the first half of fiscal 2013. The increase was attributable to an improvement in merchandise margins.

Selling expenses increased from $41.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 to $44.9 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2013, an 8.3% increase. As a percentage of net sales, selling expenses increased from 19.2% for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 to 19.3% for the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The increase was primarily attributable to increases in expense related to the incentive bonus accrual (0.20%, as a percentage of net sales) and health insurance claims expense (0.15%, as a percentage of net sales), which were partially offset by reductions in internet order fulfillment expenses (0.15%, as a percentage of net sales) and certain other selling expenses (0.10%, as a percentage of net sales).

Year-to-date, selling expenses increased from $87.8 million in the first half of fiscal 2012 to $92.2 million in the first half of fiscal 2013, a 5.1% increase. As a percentage of net sales, selling expenses increased from 18.3% in fiscal 2012 to 18.4% in fiscal 2013. The increase was primarily attributable to increases in store payroll expense (0.20%, as a percentage of net sales) and health insurance claims expense (0.15%, as a percentage of net sales), which were partially offset by reductions in internet order fulfillment expenses (0.10%, as a percentage or net sales) and certain other selling expenses (0.15%, as a percentage of net sales).

General and administrative expenses increased from $8.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2012 to $10.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, a 17.6% increase. As a percentage of net sales, general and administrative expenses increased from 4.0% in the second quarter of fiscal 2012 to 4.4% in the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The increase was the result of increases in legal expenses (0.20%, as a percentage of net sales), equity compensation expense (0.10%, as a percentage of net sales), and certain other general and administrative expenses (0.10%, as a percentage of net sales).

Year-to-date, general and administrative expenses increased from $18.5 million for the first half of fiscal 2012 to $20.6 million for the first half of fiscal 2013, an 11.2% increase. As a percentage of net sales, general and administrative expenses increased from 3.9% in fiscal 2012 to 4.1% in fiscal 2013. The increase was the result of increases in equity compensation expense (0.15%, as a percentage of net sales) and certain other general and administrative expenses (0.05%, as a percentage of net sales).

As a result of the above changes, the Company's income from operations increased 8.3% to $39.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to $36.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2012. Income from operations was 16.9% of net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to 16.9% of net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2012.

Income from operations, for the twenty-six week period ended August 3, 2013, increased 4.5% to $98.7 million compared to $94.4 million for the twenty-six week period ended July 28, 2012. Income from operations was 19.6% of net sales for the first half of fiscal 2013 compared to 19.7% of net sales for the first half of fiscal 2012.

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Other income increased from $0.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 to $0.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2013. Other income for the year-to-date period decreased from $2.2 million for the twenty-six week period ended July 28, 2012 to $0.9 million for the twenty-six week period ended August 3, 2013, with the reduction related primarily to certain state economic development incentives received during the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

Income tax expense as a percentage of pre-tax income was 37.0% in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to 36.8% in the second quarter of fiscal 2012, bringing net income to $25.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to $23.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2012, an increase of 8.3%.

Income tax expense was also 37.0% of pre-tax income in the first half of fiscal 2013 compared to 36.8% of pre-tax income in the first half of fiscal 2012, bringing year-to-date net income to $62.7 million for fiscal 2013 compared to $61.0 million for fiscal 2012, an increase of 2.7%.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As of August 3, 2013, the Company had working capital of $191.2 million, including $103.1 million of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of $25.7 million. The Company's cash receipts are generated from retail sales and from investment income, and the Company's primary ongoing cash requirements are for inventory, payroll, occupancy costs, dividend payments, new store expansion, remodeling, and other capital expenditures. Historically, the Company's primary source of working capital has been cash flow from operations. During the first half of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, the Company's cash flow from operations was $26.2 million and $31.6 million, respectively.

The uses of cash for both twenty-six week periods primarily include payment of annual bonuses accrued at fiscal year end, changes in inventory and accounts payable for build-up of inventory levels, dividend payments, construction costs for new and remodeled stores, other capital expenditures, and purchases of investment securities.

During the first half of fiscal 2013 and 2012, the Company invested $11.7 million and $18.1 million, respectively, in new store construction, store renovation, and store technology upgrades. The Company also spent $7.2 million and $1.5 million in the first half of fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively, in capital expenditures for the corporate headquarters and distribution facility. Capital spending for the corporate headquarters and distribution center during the first half of fiscal 2013 includes $5.4 million for the purchase of a new corporate airplane as a replacement for a plane that was sold by the Company in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.

During the remainder of fiscal 2013, the Company anticipates completing approximately 7 additional store construction projects, including approximately 1 new store and approximately 6 stores to be substantially remodeled and/or relocated. Management estimates that total capital expenditures during fiscal 2013 will be approximately $30.0 to $34.0 million, which includes primarily planned new store and store remodeling projects. The Company believes that existing cash and cash equivalents, investments, and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to fund current and long-term anticipated capital expenditures and working capital requirements for the next several years. The Company has a consistent record of generating positive cash flow each year and, as of August 3, 2013, had total cash and investments of $168.3 million. The Company does not currently have plans for a merger or acquisition and has fairly consistent plans for new store expansion and remodels. Based upon past results and current plans, management does not anticipate any large swings in the Company's need for cash in the upcoming years.

Future conditions, however, may reduce the availability of funds based upon factors such as a decrease in demand for the Company's product, change in product mix, competitive factors, and general economic conditions as well as other risks and uncertainties which would reduce the Company's sales, net profitability, and cash flows. Also, the Company's acceleration in store openings and/or remodels or the Company entering into a merger, acquisition, or other financial related transaction could reduce the amount of cash available for further capital expenditures and working capital requirements.

The Company has available an unsecured line of credit of $25.0 million with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for operating needs and letters of credit. The line of credit provides that outstanding letters of credit cannot exceed $20.0 million. Borrowings under the line of credit provide for interest to be paid at a rate based on LIBOR. The Company has, from time to time, borrowed against these lines of credit. There were no bank borrowings during the first half of fiscal 2013 or 2012. The Company had no bank borrowings as of August 3, 2013 and was in compliance with the terms and conditions of the line of credit agreement.

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Auction-Rate Securities - As of August 3, 2013, investments included $11.1 million of auction-rate securities (“ARS”) and preferred securities, which compares to $10.9 million of ARS and preferred securities as of February 2, 2013. ARS have a long-term stated maturity, but are reset through a “dutch auction” process that occurs every 7 to 49 days, depending on the terms of the individual security. During February 2008, a significant number of auctions related to these securities failed, meaning that there was not enough demand to sell the entire issue at auction. The failed auctions have limited the current liquidity of the Company's investments in ARS and the Company has reason to believe that certain of the underlying issuers of its ARS are currently at risk. The Company does not anticipate, however, that further auction failures will have a material impact on the Company's ability to fund its business.

ARS and preferred securities are reported at fair market value, and as of August 3, 2013, the reported investment amount is net of a $1.2 million temporary impairment and a $1.7 million other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) to account for the impairment of certain securities from their stated par value. The Company reported the $1.2 million temporary impairment, net of tax, as an “accumulated other comprehensive loss” of $0.8 million in stockholders' equity as of August 3, 2013. The Company has accounted for the impairment as temporary, as it currently believes that these ARS can be successfully redeemed or liquidated in the future at par value plus accrued interest.

The Company reviews all investments for OTTI at least quarterly or as indicators of impairment exist. The value and liquidity of ARS held by the Company may be affected by continued auction-rate failures, the credit quality of each security, the amount and timing of interest payments, the amount and timing of future principal payments, and the probability of full repayment of the principal. Additional indicators of impairment include the duration and severity of the decline in market value. The interest rates on these investments will be determined by the terms of each individual ARS. The material risks associated with the ARS held by the Company include those stated above as well as the current economic environment, downgrading of credit ratings on investments held, and the volatility of the entities backing each of the issues. In addition, the Company considers qualitative factors including, but not limited to, the financial condition of the investee, the credit rating of the investee, and the current and expected market and industry conditions in which the investee operates. The Company believes it has the ability and intent to hold these investments until recovery of market value occurs or until the ultimate maturity of the investments.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations are based upon The Buckle, Inc.’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires that management make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the financial statement date, and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates its estimates, including those related to inventory, investments, incentive bonuses, and income taxes. Management bases its estimates on past experience and on various other factors that are thought to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Management believes that the estimates and judgments used in preparing these consolidated financial statements were the most appropriate at that time. Presented below are those critical accounting policies that management believes require subjective and/or complex judgments that could potentially affect reported results of operations. The critical accounting policies and estimates utilized by the Company in the preparation of its condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ending August 3, 2013 have not changed materially from those utilized for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013, included in The Buckle Inc.’s 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K .

1. Revenue Recognition. Retail store sales are recorded upon the purchase of merchandise by customers. Online sales are recorded when merchandise is delivered to the customer, with the time of delivery being based on estimated shipping time from the Company’s distribution center to the customer. Shipping fees charged to customers are included in revenue and shipping costs are included in selling expenses. The Company recognizes revenue from sales made under its layaway program upon delivery of the merchandise to the customer. Revenue is not recorded when gift cards and gift certificates are sold, but rather when a card or certificate is redeemed for merchandise. A current liability for unredeemed gift cards and certificates is recorded at the time the card or certificate is purchased. The liability recorded for unredeemed gift certificates and gift cards was $16.0 million and $22.2 million as of August 3, 2013 and February 2, 2013, respectively. The amounts of the gift certificate and gift card liabilities are determined using the outstanding balances from the prior three and four years of issuance, respectively. The Company records breakage as other income when the probability of redemption, which is based on historical redemption patterns, is remote.

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The Company establishes a liability for estimated merchandise returns based upon the historical average sales return percentage. Customer returns could potentially exceed the historical average, thus reducing future net sales results and potentially reducing future net earnings. The accrued liability for reserve for sales returns was $1.1 million as of August 3, 2013 and $0.9 million as of February 2, 2013. Sales tax collected from customers is excluded from revenue and is included as part of “accrued store operating expenses” on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.

2. Inventory. Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using an average cost method that approximates the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Management makes adjustments to inventory and cost of goods sold, based upon estimates, to reserve for merchandise obsolescence and markdowns that could affect market value, based on assumptions using calculations applied to current inventory levels within each different markdown level. Management also reviews the levels of inventory in each markdown group and the overall aging of the inventory versus the estimated future demand for such product and the current market conditions. Such judgments could vary significantly from actual results, either favorably or unfavorably, due to fluctuations in future economic conditions, industry trends, consumer demand, and the competitive retail environment. Such changes in market conditions could negatively impact the sale of markdown inventory, causing further markdowns or inventory obsolescence, resulting in increased cost of goods sold from write-offs and reducing the Company’s net earnings. The liability recorded as a reserve for markdowns and/or obsolescence was $6.3 million as of both August 3, 2013 and February 2, 2013, respectively. The Company is not aware of any events, conditions, or changes in demand or price that would indicate that its inventory valuation may not be materially accurate at this time.

3. Income Taxes. The Company records a deferred tax asset and liability for expected future tax consequences resulting from temporary differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. The Company considers future taxable income and ongoing tax planning in assessing the value of its deferred tax assets. If the Company determines that it is more than likely that these assets will not be realized, the Company would reduce the value of these assets to their expected realizable value, thereby decreasing net income. Estimating the value of these assets is based upon the Company’s judgment. If the Company subsequently determined that the deferred tax assets, which had been written down, would be realized in the future, such value would be increased. Adjustment would be made to increase net income in the period such determination was made. As of August 3, 2013 and February 2, 2013, the Company’s non-current deferred tax liability includes a $0.2 million valuation allowance recorded to reduce the value of the Company’s capital loss carryforward to its expected realizable amount prior to expiration.

4. Operating Leases. The Company leases retail stores under operating leases. Most lease agreements contain tenant improvement allowances, rent holidays, rent escalation clauses, and/or contingent rent provisions. For purposes of recognizing lease incentives and minimum rental expense on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases, the Company uses the date of initial possession to begin amortization, which is generally when the Company enters the space and begins to make improvements in preparation of intended use. For tenant improvement allowances and rent holidays, the Company records a deferred rent liability on the consolidated balance sheets and amortizes the deferred rent over the terms of the leases as reductions to rent expense on the consolidated statements of income.

For scheduled rent escalation clauses during the lease terms or for rental payments commencing at a date other than the date of initial occupancy, the Company records minimum rental expense on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases on the consolidated statements of income. Certain leases provide for contingent rents, which are determined as a percentage of gross sales in excess of specified levels. The Company records a contingent rent liability on the consolidated balance sheets and the corresponding rent expense when specified levels have been achieved or are reasonably probable to be achieved.

5. Investments. Investments classified as short-term investments include securities with a maturity of greater than three months and less than one year. Available-for-sale securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity (net of the effect of income taxes), using the specific identification method, until they are sold.

The Company reviews impairment to determine the classification of potential impairments as either temporary or other-than-temporary. A temporary impairment results in an unrealized loss being recorded in other comprehensive income. An impairment that is considered other-than-temporary would be recognized in net income. The Company considers various factors in reviewing impairment, including the duration and severity of the decline in market value. In addition, the Company considers qualitative factors including, but not limited to, the financial condition of the investee, the credit rating of the investee, the current and expected market and industry conditions in which the investee operates, and the Company’s intent and ability to hold the investments for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. The Company believes it has the ability and maintains its intent to hold these investments until recovery of market value occurs or until the ultimate maturity of the investments.

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The Company determined the fair value of ARS using Level 1 inputs for known or anticipated subsequent redemptions at par value, Level 2 inputs using observable inputs, and Level 3 using unobservable inputs, where the following criteria were considered in estimating fair value:

• Pricing was provided by the custodian of ARS;

• Pricing was provided by a third-party broker for ARS;

• Sales of similar securities;

• Quoted prices for similar securities in active markets;

• Quoted prices for publicly traded preferred securities;

• Quoted prices for similar assets in markets that are not active - including markets where there are few transactions for the asset, the prices are not current, or price quotations vary substantially either over time or among market makers, or in which little information is released publicly;

• Pricing was provided by a third-party valuation consultant (using Level 3 inputs).

In addition, the Company considers other factors including, but not limited to, the financial condition of the investee, the credit rating, insurance, guarantees, collateral, cash flows, and the current and expected market and industry conditions in which the investee operates. Management believes it has used information that was reasonably obtainable in order to complete its valuation process and determine if the Company’s investments in ARS had incurred any temporary and/or other-than-temporary impairment as of August 3, 2013.

The Company has concluded that certain of its ARS represent Level 3 valuation and should be valued using a discounted cash flow analysis. The assumptions used in preparing the discounted cash flow model include estimates for interest rates, timing and amount of cash flows, and expected holding periods of the ARS. As of August 3, 2013, the unobservable inputs used by the Company and its independent third-party valuation consultant in valuing its Level 3 investments in ARS included:

• Durations until redemption ranging from 0.5 to 29.0 years, with a weighted average of 6.4 years.

• Discount rates ranging from 0.88% to 5.80%, with a weighted average of 2.28%.

• Loss severities ranging from 0% to 25% of par value, with a weighted average of 2.66%.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS, CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS

As referenced in the tables below, the Company has contractual obligations and commercial commitments that may affect the financial condition of the Company. Based on management’s review of the terms and conditions of its contractual obligations and commercial commitments, there is no known trend, demand, commitment, event, or uncertainty that is reasonably likely to occur which would have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

In addition, the commercial obligations and commitments made by the Company are customary transactions which are similar to those of other comparable retail companies. The operating lease obligations shown in the table below represent future cash payments to landlords required to fulfill the Company’s minimum rent requirements. Such amounts are actual cash requirements by year and are not reported net of any tenant improvement allowances received from landlords.

The following tables identify the material obligations and commitments as of August 3, 2013:

	Payments Due by Period
Contractual obligations (dollar amounts in thousands):	Total		Less than 1 year		1-3 years		4-5 years		After 5 years
Purchase obligations	$	9,061	$	6,176	$	2,234	$	651	$	—
Deferred compensation	12,303		—		—		—		12,303
Operating leases	377,453		60,986		109,637		92,055		114,775
Total contractual obligations	$	398,817	$	67,162	$	111,871	$	92,706	$	127,078

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	Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period
Other commercial commitments (dollar amounts in thousands):	Total Amounts Committed		Less than 1 year		1-3 years		4-5 years		After 5 years
Lines of credit	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Total commercial commitments	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

The Company has available an unsecured line of credit of $25.0 million, of which $20.0 million is available for letters of credit, which is excluded from the preceding table. Certain merchandise purchase orders require that the Company open letters of credit. When the Company takes possession of the merchandise, it releases payment on the letters of credit. The amounts of outstanding letters of credit reported reflect the open letters of credit on merchandise ordered, but not yet received or funded. The Company believes it has sufficient credit available to open letters of credit for merchandise purchases. There were no bank borrowings during the first half of fiscal 2013 or the first half of fiscal 2012. The Company had outstanding letters of credit totaling $2.2 million and $3.2 million as of August 3, 2013 and February 2, 2013, respectively. The Company has no other off-balance sheet arrangements.

SEASONALITY AND INFLATION

The Company's business is seasonal, with the holiday season (from approximately November 15 to December 30) and the back-to-school season (from approximately July 15 to September 1) historically contributing the greatest volume of net sales. For fiscal years 2012, 2011, and 2010, the holiday and back-to-school seasons accounted for approximately 35% of the Company's fiscal year net sales. Although the operations of the Company are influenced by general economic conditions, the Company does not believe that inflation has had a material effect on the results of operations during the twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012. Quarterly results may vary significantly depending on a variety of factors including the timing and amount of sales and costs associated with the opening of new stores, the timing and level of markdowns, the timing of store closings, the remodeling of existing stores, competitive factors, and general economic conditions.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which adds additional disclosure requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The additional disclosure requirements are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2013-02 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Information in this report, other than historical information, may be considered to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “1995 Act”). Such statements are made in good faith by the Company pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the 1995 Act. In connection with these safe-harbor provisions, this management’s discussion and analysis contains certain forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s current views and estimates of future economic conditions, Company performance, and financial results. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors that could cause future results to differ materially. Such factors include, but are not limited to, changes in product mix, changes in fashion trends, competitive factors, and general economic conditions, economic conditions in the retail apparel industry, as well as other risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company’s business and the retail industry in general. Any changes in these factors could result in significantly different results for the Company. The Company further cautions that the forward-looking information contained herein is not exhaustive or exclusive. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, which may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.

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ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company has evaluated the disclosure requirements of Item 305 of S-K “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk,” and has concluded that the Company has inherent risks in its operations as it is exposed to certain market risks, including interest rates.

Interest Rate Risk - To the extent that the Company borrows under its line of credit facility, the Company would be exposed to market risk related to changes in interest rates. As of August 3, 2013, no borrowings were outstanding under the line of credit facility. The Company is not a party to any derivative financial instruments. Additionally, the Company is exposed to market risk related to interest rate risk on the cash and investments in interest-bearing securities. These investments have carrying values that are subject to interest rate changes that could impact earnings to the extent that the Company did not hold the investments to maturity. If there are changes in interest rates, those changes would also affect the investment income the Company earns on its cash and investments. For each one-quarter percent decline in the interest/dividend rate earned on cash and investments (approximately a 50% change in the rate earned), the Company’s net income would decrease approximately $0.3 million, or less than $0.01 per share. This amount could vary based upon the number of shares of the Company’s stock outstanding and the level of cash and investments held by the Company.

Other Market Risk – At August 3, 2013, the Company held $14.0 million, at par value, of investments in auction-rate securities (“ARS”) and preferred stock. The Company concluded that a $1.2 million temporary impairment and a $1.7 million other-than-temporary impairment existed related to these securities as of August 3, 2013. Given current market conditions in the ARS and equity markets, the Company may incur additional temporary or other-than-temporary impairment in the future if market conditions persist and the Company is unable to recover the cost of its investments in ARS.

ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that material information, which is required to be timely disclosed, is accumulated and communicated to management in a timely manner. An evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) was performed as of the end of the period covered by this report. This evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the Company’s reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and are effective to provide reasonable assurance that such information is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC’s rules and forms.

Change in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company's last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

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THE BUCKLE, INC.

PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings:            None

Item 1A. Risk Factors:

There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed under “Item 1A - Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013.

Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds:

The following table sets forth information concerning purchases made by the Company of its common stock for each of the months in the fiscal quarter ended August 3, 2013:

	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid Per Share	Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans	Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under Publicly Announced Plans
May 5, 2013 to June 1, 2013	-	-	-	543,900
June 2, 2013 to July 6, 2013	-	-	-	543,900
July 7, 2013 to Aug. 3, 2013	-	-	-	543,900
	-	-	-

The Board of Directors authorized a 1,000,000 share repurchase plan on November 20, 2008. The Company has 543,900 shares remaining to complete this authorization.

Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities:        None

Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures:            None

Item 5.    Other Information:            None

Item 6.    Exhibits:

a. Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 certifications, as well as Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 Certifications Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

b. Exhibit 101 includes the following materials from The Buckle, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 3, 2013, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text and in detail.

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 THE BUCKLE, INC.

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 thereunto duly authorized.

		THE BUCKLE, INC.
Dated:	September 12, 2013	/s/  DENNIS H. NELSON
		DENNIS H. NELSON, President and CEO
		(principal executive officer)
Dated:	September 12, 2013	/s/  KAREN B. RHOADS
		KAREN B. RHOADS, Vice President
		of Finance and CFO
		(principal accounting officer)

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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Dennis H. Nelson, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report of The Buckle, Inc. on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended August 3, 2013;

2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report, based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors:

a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls over financial reporting.

Date: September 12, 2013	/s/  DENNIS H. NELSON
	Dennis H. Nelson
	Chief Executive Officer
	(principal executive officer)

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Karen B. Rhoads, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report of The Buckle, Inc. on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended August 3, 2013;

2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report, based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors:

a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls over financial reporting.

Date: September 12, 2013	/s/  KAREN B. RHOADS
	Karen B. Rhoads
	Chief Financial Officer
	(principal accounting officer)

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of The Buckle, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended August 3, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Dennis H. Nelson, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ DENNIS H. NELSON

Dennis H. Nelson

Chief Executive Officer

 (principal executive officer)

September 12, 2013

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of The Buckle, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended August 3, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Karen B. Rhoads, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ KAREN B. RHOADS

Karen B. Rhoads

Chief Financial Officer

 (principal accounting officer)

September 12, 2013

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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 03, 2013

Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which adds additional disclosure requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The additional disclosure requirements are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2013-02 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
SALES, Net of returns and allowances	$ 232,529	$ 215,483	$ 502,241	$ 479,245
COST OF SALES (Including buying, distribution, and occupancy costs)	138,042	128,980	290,747	278,547
Gross profit	94,487	86,503	211,494	200,698
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling	44,944	41,491	92,234	87,761
General and administrative	10,140	8,622	20,600	18,525
Total selling, general and administrative expenses	55,084	50,113	112,834	106,286
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS	39,403	36,390	98,660	94,412
OTHER INCOME, Net	507	361	857	2,173
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	39,910	36,751	99,517	96,585
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	14,766	13,528	36,821	35,553
NET INCOME	$ 25,144	$ 23,223	$ 62,696	$ 61,032
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Basic (dollars per share)	$ 0.53	$ 0.49	$ 1.31	$ 1.29
Diluted (dollars per share)	$ 0.52	$ 0.49	$ 1.31	$ 1.28
Basic weighted average shares	47,705	47,343	47,701	47,281
Diluted weighted average shares	47,961	47,662	47,947	47,630

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Description of the Business

6 Months Ended

Aug. 03, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Description of the Business

Description of the Business

The Company is a retailer of medium to better priced casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for fashion conscious young men and women. The Company operates its business as one reportable segment. The Company had 452 stores located in 43 states throughout the continental United States as of August 3, 2013 and 439 stores in 43 states as of July 28, 2012. During the twenty-six week period ended August 3, 2013, the Company opened 12 new stores and substantially remodeled 3 stores; which includes 9 new stores and 2 substantial remodels during the second quarter. During the twenty-six week period ended July 28, 2012, the Company opened 8 new stores and substantially remodeled 12 stores; which includes 8 new stores and 6 substantial remodels during the second quarter.

The following is information regarding the Company’s major product lines, stated as a percentage of the Company’s net sales:

	Percentage of Net Sales				Percentage of Net Sales
	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
Merchandise Group	August 3, 2013		July 28, 2012		August 3, 2013		July 28, 2012
Denims	37.3	%	36.2	%	41.3	%	40.9	%
Tops (including sweaters)	32.0		33.9		30.0		31.9
Sportswear/Fashions	12.5		12.0		11.6		11.2
Accessories	9.5		10.1		8.4		8.4
Footwear	6.1		5.9		6.2		5.7
Outerwear	0.9		0.8		1.0		0.8
Casual bottoms	0.8		0.8		0.8		0.9
Other	0.9		0.3		0.7		0.2
	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%

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Description of the Business (Information Regarding Major Product Lines) (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of net sales	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Denims [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of net sales	37.30%	36.20%	41.30%	40.90%
Tops (including sweaters) [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of net sales	32.00%	33.90%	30.00%	31.90%
Sportswear / Fashions [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of net sales	12.50%	12.00%	11.60%	11.20%
Accessories [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of net sales	9.50%	10.10%	8.40%	8.40%
Footwear [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of net sales	6.10%	5.90%	6.20%	5.70%
Outerwear [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of net sales	0.90%	0.80%	1.00%	0.80%
Casual bottoms [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of net sales	0.80%	0.80%	0.80%	0.90%
Other [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of net sales	0.90%	0.30%	0.70%	0.20%

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Description of the Business (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 03, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Schedule of Product Information

The following is information regarding the Company’s major product lines, stated as a percentage of the Company’s net sales:

	Percentage of Net Sales				Percentage of Net Sales
	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
Merchandise Group	August 3, 2013		July 28, 2012		August 3, 2013		July 28, 2012
Denims	37.3	%	36.2	%	41.3	%	40.9	%
Tops (including sweaters)	32.0		33.9		30.0		31.9
Sportswear/Fashions	12.5		12.0		11.6		11.2
Accessories	9.5		10.1		8.4		8.4
Footwear	6.1		5.9		6.2		5.7
Outerwear	0.9		0.8		1.0		0.8
Casual bottoms	0.8		0.8		0.8		0.9
Other	0.9		0.3		0.7		0.2
	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%

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Stock-Based Compensation (Non-vested Shares) (Details) (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-Vested - beginning of year (shares)	419,261
Granted (shares)	254,400
Forfeited (shares)	(2,577)
Vested (shares)	(50,728)
Non-Vested - end of quarter (shares)	620,356
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Non-Vested - beginning of year, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (dollars per share)	$ 39.52
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (dollars per share)	$ 47.03
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (dollars per share)	$ 40.33
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (dollars per share)	$ 43.60
Non-Vested - end of quarter, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (dollars per share)	$ 42.26

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Investments (Par Value) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, par value	$ 14,007	$ 15,075
Auction-rate securities [Member]
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, par value	13,025	13,075
Auction-rate securities [Member] | Municipal revenue bonds [Member]
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Underlying Collateral	100% insured by AAA/AA/A-rated bond insurers at August 3, 2013
Available-for-sale securities, par value	10,025
Percentage of bond insured by AAA/AA/A-rated bond insurers (percent)	100.00%
Auction-rate securities [Member] | Municipal bond funds [Member]
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Underlying Collateral	Fixed income instruments within issuers' money market funds
Available-for-sale securities, par value	50
Auction-rate securities [Member] | Student loan bonds [Member]
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Underlying Collateral	Student loans guaranteed by state entities
Available-for-sale securities, par value	2,950
Preferred stock [Member]
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Underlying Collateral	Underlying investments of closed-end funds
Available-for-sale securities, par value	$ 982	$ 2,000

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Investments (Schedule of Investments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 03, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-Sale Securities, Amortized Cost or Par Value	$ 14,007	$ 15,075
Available-for-Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Available-for-Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(1,225)	(1,482)
Available-for-Sale Securities, Other-than-Temporary Impairment	(1,695)	(2,699)
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	11,087	10,894
Held-to-maturity Securities [Abstract]
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Amortized Cost or Par Value	41,822	40,655
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	80	112
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(11)	(15)
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Other-than-Temporary Impairment	0	0
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Estimated Fair Value	41,891	40,752
Auction-rate securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-Sale Securities, Amortized Cost or Par Value	13,025	13,075
Available-for-Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Available-for-Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(1,225)	(1,482)
Available-for-Sale Securities, Other-than-Temporary Impairment	(725)	(725)
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	11,075	10,868
Preferred stock [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-Sale Securities, Amortized Cost or Par Value	982	2,000
Available-for-Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Available-for-Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Available-for-Sale Securities, Other-than-Temporary Impairment	(970)	(1,974)
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	12	26
State and municipal bonds [Member]
Held-to-maturity Securities [Abstract]
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Amortized Cost or Par Value	41,822	40,155
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	80	108
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(11)	(15)
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Other-than-Temporary Impairment	0	0
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Estimated Fair Value	41,891	40,248
Certificates of deposit [Member]
Held-to-maturity Securities [Abstract]
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Amortized Cost or Par Value		500
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains		4
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses		0
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Other-than-Temporary Impairment		0
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Estimated Fair Value		504
Mutual funds [Member]
Trading Securities [Abstract]
Trading Securities, Amortized Cost or Par Value	11,274	10,257
Trading Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	1,029	343
Trading Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Trading Securities, Other-than-Temporary Impairment	0	0
Trading Securities, Estimated Fair Value	$ 12,303	$ 10,600

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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Feb. 02, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Non-cash investing activities - change in unpaid purchases of property, plant and equipment	$ (838)	$ (1,254)
Current liability for unpaid purchases of property, plant and equipment	1,857		1,019
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 59,895	$ 44,244

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Fair Value Measurements (Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 03, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	$ 11,087	$ 10,894
Auction-rate securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	11,075	10,868
Preferred stock [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	12	26
Mutual funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities (including mutual funds)	12,303	10,600
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Totals	23,390	21,494
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Auction-rate securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	11,075	10,868
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Preferred stock [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	12	26
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Mutual funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities (including mutual funds)	12,303	10,600
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Totals	12,315	10,626
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Auction-rate securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	0	0
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Preferred stock [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	12	26
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Mutual funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities (including mutual funds)	12,303	10,600
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Totals	178	178
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Auction-rate securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	178	178
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Preferred stock [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	0	0
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Mutual funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities (including mutual funds)	0	0
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Totals	10,897	10,690
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Auction-rate securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	10,897	10,690
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Preferred stock [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	0	0
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Mutual funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities (including mutual funds)	$ 0	$ 0

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Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
Income
Basic EPS, Income	$ 25,144	$ 23,223	$ 62,696	$ 61,032
Effect of dilutive stock options and non-vested shares, Income	0	0	0	0
Diluted EPS, Income	$ 25,144	$ 23,223	$ 62,696	$ 61,032
Weighted Average Shares
Basic EPS, Weighted Average Shares (shares)	47,705	47,343	47,701	47,281
Effect of dilutive stock options and non-vested shares, Weighted Average Shares (shares)	256	319	246	349
Diluted EPS, Weighted Average Shares (shares)	47,961	47,662	47,947	47,630
Per Share Amount
Basic EPS, Per Share Amount (dollars per share)	$ 0.53	$ 0.49	$ 1.31	$ 1.29
Effect of dilutive stock options and non-vested shares, Per Share Amount (dollars per share)	$ (0.01)	$ 0.00	$ 0.00	$ (0.01)
Diluted EPS, Per Share Amount (dollars per share)	$ 0.52	$ 0.49	$ 1.31	$ 1.28

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
BALANCE at Jan. 28, 2012	$ 363,147	$ 474	$ 100,333	$ 263,039	$ (699)
BALANCE (shares) at Jan. 28, 2012		47,432,089
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
NET INCOME	61,032			61,032
Dividends paid on common stock, ($0.40 per share)	(19,168)			(19,168)
Common stock issued on exercise of stock options (shares)		238,448
Common stock issued on exercise of stock options	317	2	315
Issuance of non-vested stock, net of forfeitures (shares)		250,660
Issuance of non-vested stock, net of forfeitures		3	(3)
Amortization of non-vested stock grants, net of forfeitures	4,137		4,137
Income tax benefit related to exercise of stock options	4,165		4,165
Change in unrealized loss on investments, net of tax	11				11
BALANCE at Jul. 28, 2012	413,641	479	108,947	304,903	(688)
BALANCE (shares) at Jul. 28, 2012		47,921,197
BALANCE at Feb. 02, 2013	289,649	481	117,391	172,711	(934)
BALANCE (shares) at Feb. 02, 2013		48,059,269
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
NET INCOME	62,696			62,696
Dividends paid on common stock, ($0.40 per share)	(19,330)			(19,330)
Common stock issued on exercise of stock options (shares)		15,032
Issuance of non-vested stock, net of forfeitures (shares)		251,823
Issuance of non-vested stock, net of forfeitures		2	(2)
Amortization of non-vested stock grants, net of forfeitures	5,017		5,017
Income tax benefit related to exercise of stock options	258		258
Change in unrealized loss on investments, net of tax	162				162
BALANCE at Aug. 03, 2013	$ 338,452	$ 483	$ 122,664	$ 216,077	$ (772)
BALANCE (shares) at Aug. 03, 2013		48,326,124

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
NET INCOME	$ 62,696	$ 61,032
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	15,927	16,249
Amortization of non-vested stock grants, net of forfeitures	5,017	4,137
Deferred income taxes	(1,856)	(1,530)
Other	55	401
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	(809)	51
Inventory	(29,697)	(20,297)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(1,233)	(1,640)
Accounts payable	21,560	15,978
Accrued employee compensation	(21,495)	(25,891)
Accrued store operating expenses	859	(2,058)
Gift certificates redeemable	(6,253)	(6,409)
Income taxes payable	(21,446)	(10,869)
Deferred rent liabilities and deferred compensation	2,852	2,446
Net cash flows from operating activities	26,177	31,600
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment	(18,892)	(19,637)
Change in other assets	69	70
Purchases of investments	(19,486)	(14,041)
Proceeds from sales/maturities of investments	16,680	16,659
Net cash flows from investing activities	(21,629)	(16,949)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	0	317
Excess tax benefit from stock option exercises	228	3,709
Payment of dividends	(19,330)	(19,168)
Net cash flows from financing activities	(19,102)	(15,142)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(14,554)	(491)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning of period	117,608	166,511
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, End of period	$ 103,054	$ 166,020

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Earnings Per Share

6 Months Ended

Aug. 03, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share data are based on the weighted average outstanding common shares during the period. Diluted earnings per share data are based on the weighted average outstanding common shares and the effect of all dilutive potential common shares, including stock options.

	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirteen Weeks Ended
	August 3, 2013						July 28, 2012
	Income		Weighted Average Shares	Per Share Amount			Income		Weighted Average Shares	Per Share Amount
Basic EPS	$	25,144	47,705	$	0.53		$	23,223	47,343	$	0.49
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Stock options and non-vested shares	—		256	(0.01		)	—		319	—
Diluted EPS	$	25,144	47,961	$	0.52		$	23,223	47,662	$	0.49

	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended					Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	August 3, 2013					July 28, 2012
	Income		Weighted Average Shares	Per Share Amount		Income		Weighted Average Shares	Per Share Amount
Basic EPS	$	62,696	47,701	$	1.31	$	61,032	47,281	$	1.29
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Stock options and non-vested shares	—		246	—		—		349	(0.01		)
Diluted EPS	$	62,696	47,947	$	1.31	$	61,032	47,630	$	1.28

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Management Representation

6 Months Ended

Aug. 03, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Management Representation

Management Representation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim periods have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Because of the seasonal nature of the business, results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of a full year's operations. The accounting policies followed by the Company and additional footnotes are reflected in the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013, included in The Buckle, Inc.'s 2012 Form 10-K.

The Company follows generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). References to GAAP in these notes are to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”).

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Investments (Held-To-Maturity Securities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 03, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
Contractual maturities of held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost:
Less than 1 year, Amortized Cost	$ 25,711
1 - 5 years, Amortized Cost	16,111
Total, Amortized Cost	41,822
Contractual maturities of held-to-maturity securities, at fair values:
Less than 1 year, Fair Value	25,748
1 - 5 years, Fair Value	16,143
Total, Fair Value	$ 41,891	$ 40,752

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Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 03, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Temporary impairment	$ 1,225	$ 1,482
Other-than-Temporary Impairment	1,695	2,699
Held-to-maturity securities, fair value	41,891	40,752
Held-to-maturity securities, carrying value	41,822	40,655
Auction-rate securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Temporary impairment	1,225	1,482
Other-than-Temporary Impairment	725	725
Auction-rate securities [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Temporary impairment	1,203
Other-than-Temporary Impairment	$ 725

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Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Options) (Details) (Stock Options [Member], USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding - beginning of year (shares)	42,808
Granted (shares)	0
Expired/forfeited (shares)	0
Exercised (shares)	(15,032)
Outstanding - end of quarter (shares)	27,776
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding - beginning of year, Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)	$ 1.79
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)	$ 0.00
Expired/forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)	$ 0.00
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)	$ 0.01
Outstanding - end of quarter, Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)	$ 2.75
Exercisable - end of quarter (shares)	27,776
Exercisable - end of quarter, Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)	$ 2.75
Outstanding - end of quarter, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	1 year 3 months 18 days
Exercisable - end of quarter, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	1 year 3 months 18 days
Outstanding - end of quarter, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 1,508
Exercisable - end of quarter, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 1,508

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Aug. 03, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
Common stock, authorized (shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, par value (dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares issued (shares)	48,326,124	48,059,269
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	48,326,124	48,059,269

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Supplemental Cash Flow Information

6 Months Ended

Aug. 03, 2013

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

The Company had non-cash investing activities during the twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012 of ($838) and ($1,254), respectively. The non-cash investing activity relates to the change in the balance of unpaid purchases of property, plant, and equipment included in accounts payable as of the end of the period. The liability for unpaid purchases of property, plant, and equipment included in accounts payable was $1,857 and $1,019 as of August 3, 2013 and February 2, 2013, respectively. Amounts reported as unpaid purchases are recorded as cash outflows from investing activities for purchases of property, plant, and equipment in the consolidated statement of cash flows in the period they are paid.

Additional cash flow information for the Company includes cash paid for income taxes during the twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012 of $59,895 and $44,244, respectively.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
NET INCOME	$ 25,144	$ 23,223	$ 62,696	$ 61,032
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX:
Change in unrealized loss on investments	154	13	162	11
Other comprehensive income	154	13	162	11
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$ 25,298	$ 23,236	$ 62,858	$ 61,043

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 03, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 103,054	$ 117,608
Short-term investments	25,711	26,414
Receivables	6,885	3,470
Inventory	133,550	103,853
Prepaid expenses and other assets	27,623	25,528
Total current assets	296,823	276,873
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	389,945	373,286
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(223,095)	(210,183)
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, Net	166,850	163,103
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS	39,501	35,735
OTHER ASSETS	2,194	2,263
Total assets	505,368	477,974
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	56,522	34,124
Accrued employee compensation	20,688	42,183
Accrued store operating expenses	10,980	10,121
Gift certificates redeemable	15,968	22,221
Income taxes payable	1,433	20,307
Total current liabilities	105,591	128,956
DEFERRED COMPENSATION	12,303	10,600
DEFERRED RENT LIABILITY	38,096	36,947
OTHER LIABILITIES	10,926	11,822
Total liabilities	166,916	188,325
COMMITMENTS
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value; 48,326,124 and 48,059,269 shares issued and outstanding at August 3, 2013 and February 2, 2013, respectively	483	481
Additional paid-in capital	122,664	117,391
Retained earnings	216,077	172,711
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(772)	(934)
Total stockholders’ equity	338,452	289,649
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 505,368	$ 477,974

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Investments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities classified as noncurrent	$ 11,087	$ 10,869
Long-term investment, held-to-maturity securities	16,111	14,266
Temporary impairment	1,225	1,482
Other-than-temporary impairment	1,695	2,699
Accumulated comprehensive loss, cumulative unrealized losses on available for sale securities, net of tax	772	934
Available-for-sale securities, par value	14,007	15,075
Available-for-sale securities, estimated fair value	11,087	10,894
Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Dutch auction, reset interval (days)	7 days
Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Dutch auction, reset interval (days)	49 days
Auction-rate securities [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Temporary impairment	1,225	1,482
Other-than-temporary impairment	725	725
Available-for-sale securities, par value	13,025	13,075
Available-for-sale securities, estimated fair value	11,075	10,868
Auction-rate securities [Member] | AA/Aa-rated [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Securities by credit rating (percent)	73.00%
Auction-rate securities [Member] | A-rated [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Securities by credit rating (percent)	20.00%
Auction-rate securities [Member] | Below A-rated [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Securities by credit rating (percent)	7.00%
Auction Rate Securities and Preferred Stock [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities classified as noncurrent		10,869
Par value of securities liquidated	1,068
Available-for-sale securities classified as current		25
Preferred stock [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Temporary impairment	0	0
Other-than-temporary impairment	970	1,974
Available-for-sale securities, par value	982	2,000
Available-for-sale securities, estimated fair value	$ 12	$ 26

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Description of the Business (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013 store state	Jul. 28, 2012 store state	Aug. 03, 2013 segment store state	Jul. 28, 2012 store state
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments (segment)			1
Number of stores (store)	452	439	452	439
Number of states in which stores are located (state)	43	43	43	43
New stores opened during the period (store)	9	8	12	8
Stores substantially renovated during the period (store)	2	6	3	12

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Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Feb. 02, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Excess tax benefit realized from exercised stock options	$ 228,000	$ 3,709,000
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options expiration period (years)	10 years
Shares available for grant (shares)	635,153
Excess tax benefit realized from exercised stock options	228,000	3,709,000
Stock options granted (shares)	0		0
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	710,000	11,300,000
Unrecognized compensation expense	0
Stock Options [Member] | Executive Officers [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares available for grant (shares)	447,457
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares available for grant (shares)	1,139,041
Unrecognized compensation expense	13,668,000
Expected weighted average period of unrecognized compensation expense recognition (years)	2 years 1 month 6 days
Total fair value of shares vested	$ 2,400,000	$ 2,775,000
Restricted Stock [Member] | Restricted Stock Plan 2005 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares vested description	Shares granted under the 2005 Plan typically vest over a period of four years, only upon certification by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors that the Company has achieved its pre-established performance targets for the fiscal year.
Vesting period (years)	4 years
Restricted Stock [Member] | Director Restricted Stock Plan 2008 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares vested description	Shares granted under the 2008 Director Plan vest 25% on the date of grant and then in equal portions on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant.
Vesting period (years)	3 years
Percentage of shares vesting annually (percent)	25.00%
Restricted Stock [Member] | Executive Officers [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares available for grant (shares)	1,113,917

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Stock-Based Compensation (Compensation Expenses) (Details) (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense, before tax	$ 2,433	$ 1,999	$ 5,017	$ 4,137
Stock-based compensation expense, after tax	$ 1,533	$ 1,259	$ 3,161	$ 2,606

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Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Aug. 03, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Financial assets and liabilities measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:

• Level 1 – Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Short-term and long-term investments with active markets or known redemption values are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 inputs.

• Level 2 – Observable market-based inputs (either directly or indirectly) such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or inputs that are corroborated by market data.

• Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data and are projections, estimates, or interpretations that are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets. The Company has concluded that certain of its ARS represent Level 3 valuation and should be valued using a discounted cash flow analysis. The assumptions used in preparing the discounted cash flow model include estimates for interest rates, timing and amount of cash flows, and expected holding periods of the ARS. As of August 3, 2013, the unobservable inputs used by the Company and its independent third-party valuation consultant in valuing its Level 3 investments in ARS included:

◦ Durations until redemption ranging from 0.5 to 29.0 years, with a weighted average of 6.4 years.

◦ Discount rates ranging from 0.88% to 5.80%, with a weighted average of 2.28%.

◦ Loss severities ranging from 0% to 25% of par value, with a weighted average of 2.66%.

As of August 3, 2013 and February 2, 2013, the Company held certain assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis including available-for-sale and trading securities. The Company’s available-for-sale securities include its investments in ARS, as further described in Note 4. The failed auctions, beginning in February 2008, related to certain of the Company’s investments in ARS have limited the availability of quoted market prices. The Company has determined the fair value of its ARS using Level 1 inputs for known or anticipated subsequent redemptions at par value, Level 2 inputs using observable inputs, and Level 3 using unobservable inputs where the following criteria were considered in estimating fair value:

• Pricing was provided by the custodian of ARS;

• Pricing was provided by a third-party broker for ARS;

• Sales of similar securities;

• Quoted prices for similar securities in active markets;

• Quoted prices for publicly traded preferred securities;

• Quoted prices for similar assets in markets that are not active - including markets where there are few transactions for the asset, the prices are not current, or price quotations vary substantially either over time or among market makers, or in which little information is released publicly;

• Pricing was provided by a third-party valuation consultant (using Level 3 inputs).

In addition, the Company considers other factors including, but not limited to, the financial condition of the investee, the credit rating, insurance, guarantees, collateral, cash flows, and the current and expected market and industry conditions in which the investee operates. Management believes it has used information that was reasonably obtainable in order to complete its valuation process and determine if the Company’s investments in ARS had incurred any temporary and/or other-than-temporary impairment as of August 3, 2013 and February 2, 2013.

Future fluctuations in fair value of ARS that the Company judges to be temporary, including any recoveries of previous write-downs, would be recorded as an adjustment to “accumulated other comprehensive loss.”  The value and liquidity of ARS held by the Company may be affected by continued auction-rate failures, the credit quality of each security, the amount and timing of interest payments, the amount and timing of future principal payments, and the probability of full repayment of the principal. Additional indicators of impairment include the duration and severity of the decline in market value. The interest rates on these investments will be determined by the terms of each individual ARS. The material risks associated with the ARS held by the Company include those stated above as well as the current economic environment, downgrading of credit ratings on investments held, and the volatility of the entities backing each of the issues.

The Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
August 3, 2013	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
Available-for-sale securities:
Auction-rate securities	$	—	$	178	$	10,897	$	11,075
Preferred stock	12		—		—		12
Trading securities (including mutual funds)	12,303		—		—		12,303
Totals	$	12,315	$	178	$	10,897	$	23,390

	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
February 2, 2013	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
Available-for-sale securities:
Auction-rate securities	$	—	$	178	$	10,690	$	10,868
Preferred stock	26		—		—		26
Trading securities (including mutual funds)	10,600		—		—		10,600
Totals	$	10,626	$	178	$	10,690	$	21,494

Securities included in Level 1 represent securities which have a known or anticipated upcoming redemption as of the reporting date and those that have publicly traded quoted prices. ARS included in Level 2 represent securities which have not experienced a successful auction subsequent to the end of fiscal 2007. The fair market value for these securities was determined by applying a discount to par value based on auction prices for similar securities and by utilizing a discounted cash flow model, using market-based inputs, to determine fair value. The Company used a discounted cash flow model to value its Level 3 investments, using estimates regarding recovery periods, yield, and liquidity. The assumptions used are subjective based upon management’s judgment and views on current market conditions, and resulted in $1,203 of the Company’s recorded temporary impairment and $725 of the OTTI as of August 3, 2013. The use of different assumptions would result in a different valuation and related temporary impairment charge.

Changes in the fair value of the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

	Twenty-six Weeks Ended August 3, 2013
	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	Available-for-Sale Securities					Trading Securities
	Auction-rate Securities			Preferred Stock		Mutual Funds		Total
Balance, beginning of year	$	10,690		$	—	$	—	$	10,690
Total gains and losses:
Included in other comprehensive income	257			—		—		257
Purchases, Issuances,
Sales, and Settlements:
Sales	(50		)	—		—		(50		)
Balance, end of quarter	$	10,897		$	—	$	—	$	10,897

	Twenty-six Weeks Ended July 28, 2012
	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	Available-for-Sale Securities					Trading Securities
	Auction-rate Securities			Preferred Stock		Mutual Funds		Total
Balance, beginning of year	$	11,220		$	—	$	—	$	11,220
Total gains and losses:
Included in other comprehensive income	—			—		—		—
Purchases, Issuances,
Sales, and Settlements:
Sales	(50		)	—		—		(50		)
Balance, end of quarter	$	11,170		$	—	$	—	$	11,170

There were no transfers of securities between Levels 1, 2, or 3 during the twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 2013 or July 28, 2012. The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out as of the beginning of the reporting period in which the transfer occurred.

The carrying value of cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the low level of risk these assets present and their relatively liquid nature, particularly given their short maturities. The Company also holds certain financial instruments that are not carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets, including held-to-maturity securities. Held-to-maturity securities consist of state and municipal bonds, corporate bonds, and certificates of deposit. The fair values of these debt securities are based on quoted market prices and yields for the same or similar securities, which the Company determined to be Level 2 inputs. As of August 3, 2013, the fair value of held-to-maturity securities was $41,891 compared to the carrying amount of $41,822. As of February 2, 2013, the fair value of held-to-maturity securities was $40,752 compared to the carrying amount of $40,655.

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Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Inputs) (Details) (Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member], Auction-rate securities [Member], Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member])	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013
Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Durations until redemption (years)	6 months
Discount rates (percent)	0.88%
Loss severities (percent)	0.00%
Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Durations until redemption (years)	29 years
Discount rates (percent)	5.80%
Loss severities (percent)	25.00%
Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Durations until redemption (years)	6 years 4 months 24 days
Discount rates (percent)	2.28%
Loss severities (percent)	2.66%

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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

6 Months Ended

Aug. 03, 2013

Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which adds additional disclosure requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The additional disclosure requirements are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2013-02 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

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Investments

6 Months Ended

Aug. 03, 2013

Schedule of Investments [Abstract]

Investments

Investments

The following is a summary of investments as of August 3, 2013:

	Amortized Cost or Par Value		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Other-than- Temporary Impairment			Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-Sale Securities:
Auction-rate securities	$	13,025	$	—	$	(1,225	)	$	(725	)	$	11,075
Preferred stock	982		—		—			(970		)	12
	$	14,007	$	—	$	(1,225	)	$	(1,695	)	$	11,087
Held-to-Maturity Securities:
State and municipal bonds	$	41,822	$	80	$	(11	)	$	—		$	41,891
Trading Securities:
Mutual funds	$	11,274	$	1,029	$	—		$	—		$	12,303

The following is a summary of investments as of February 2, 2013:

	Amortized Cost or Par Value		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Other-than- Temporary Impairment			Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-Sale Securities:
Auction-rate securities	$	13,075	$	—	$	(1,482	)	$	(725	)	$	10,868
Preferred stock	2,000		—		—			(1,974		)	26
	$	15,075	$	—	$	(1,482	)	$	(2,699	)	$	10,894
Held-to-Maturity Securities:
State and municipal bonds	$	40,155	$	108	$	(15	)	$	—		$	40,248
Certificates of deposit	500		4		—			—			504
	$	40,655	$	112	$	(15	)	$	—		$	40,752
Trading Securities:
Mutual funds	$	10,257	$	343	$	—		$	—		$	10,600

The auction-rate securities and preferred stock were invested as follows as of August 3, 2013:

Nature	Underlying Collateral	Par Value
Municipal revenue bonds	100% insured by AAA/AA/A-rated bond insurers at August 3, 2013	10,025
Municipal bond funds	Fixed income instruments within issuers' money market funds	50
Student loan bonds	Student loans guaranteed by state entities	2,950
Preferred stock	Underlying investments of closed-end funds	982
Total par value		$	14,007

As of August 3, 2013, the Company’s auction-rate securities portfolio was 73% AA/Aa-rated, 20% A-rated, and 7% below A-rated.

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity as of August 3, 2013 is as follows:

	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Held-to-Maturity Securities
Less than 1 year	$	25,711	$	25,748
1 - 5 years	16,111		16,143
	$	41,822	$	41,891

At August 3, 2013 and February 2, 2013, $11,087 and $10,869 of available-for-sale securities and $16,111 and $14,266 of held-to-maturity securities are classified in long-term investments. Trading securities are held in a Rabbi Trust, intended to fund the Company’s deferred compensation plan, and are classified in long-term investments.

The Company’s investments in auction-rate securities (“ARS”) and preferred securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair market value. As of August 3, 2013, the reported investment amount is net of $1,225 of temporary impairment and $1,695 of other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) to account for the impairment of certain securities from their stated par value. The $1,225 temporary impairment is reported, net of tax, as an “accumulated other comprehensive loss” of $772 in stockholders’ equity as of August 3, 2013. For the investments considered temporarily impaired, the Company believes that these ARS can be successfully redeemed or liquidated in the future at par value plus accrued interest. The Company believes it has the ability and maintains its intent to hold these investments until such recovery of market value occurs; therefore, the Company believes the current lack of liquidity has created the temporary impairment in valuation and has classified the investments in long-term investments.

As of August 3, 2013, the Company had $13,025 invested in ARS and $982 invested in preferred securities, at par value, which are reported at their estimated fair value of $11,075 and $12, respectively. As of February 2, 2013, the Company had $13,075 invested in ARS and $2,000 invested in preferred securities, which were reported at their estimated fair value of $10,868 and $26, respectively. ARS have a long-term stated maturity, but are reset through a “dutch auction” process that occurs every 7 to 49 days, depending on the terms of the individual security. Until February 2008, the ARS market was highly liquid. During February 2008, however, a significant number of auctions related to these securities failed, meaning that there was not enough demand to sell the entire issue at auction. The failed auctions have limited the current liquidity of certain of the Company’s investments in ARS and the Company has reason to believe that certain of the underlying issuers of its ARS are currently at risk. The Company does not, however, anticipate that further auction failures will have a material impact on the Company’s ability to fund its business. During the first two quarters of fiscal 2013, the Company was able to successfully liquidate ARS and preferred securities with a par value of $1,068. The Company reviews all investments for OTTI at least quarterly or as indicators of impairment exist. Indicators of impairment include the duration and severity of decline in market value. In addition, the Company considers qualitative factors including, but not limited to, the financial condition of the investee, the credit rating of the investee, and the current and expected market and industry conditions in which the investee operates.

As of August 3, 2013, all of the Company’s investments in ARS and preferred securities were classified in long-term investments. As of February 2, 2013, $25 of the Company’s investments in ARS and preferred securities was classified in short-term investments (due to a known upcoming redemption at par value) and $10,869 was classified in long-term investments.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
Dividends paid on common stock, per share	$ 0.40	$ 0.40

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Fair Value Measurements (Changes in Fair Value) (Details) (Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance, Level 3 securities, beginning of year	$ 10,690	$ 11,220
Unrealized gains on Level 3 securities included in other comprehensive income	257	0
Sales of Level 3 securities	(50)	(50)
Balance, Level 3 securities, end of quarter	10,897	11,170
Auction-rate securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance, Level 3 securities, beginning of year	10,690	11,220
Unrealized gains on Level 3 securities included in other comprehensive income	257	0
Sales of Level 3 securities	(50)	(50)
Balance, Level 3 securities, end of quarter	10,897	11,170
Preferred stock [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance, Level 3 securities, beginning of year	0	0
Unrealized gains on Level 3 securities included in other comprehensive income	0	0
Sales of Level 3 securities	0	0
Balance, Level 3 securities, end of quarter	0	0
Mutual funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance, Level 3 securities, beginning of year	0	0
Unrealized gains on Level 3 securities included in other comprehensive income	0	0
Sales of Level 3 securities	0	0
Balance, Level 3 securities, end of quarter	$ 0	$ 0

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 03, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

Basic earnings per share data are based on the weighted average outstanding common shares during the period. Diluted earnings per share data are based on the weighted average outstanding common shares and the effect of all dilutive potential common shares, including stock options.

	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirteen Weeks Ended
	August 3, 2013						July 28, 2012
	Income		Weighted Average Shares	Per Share Amount			Income		Weighted Average Shares	Per Share Amount
Basic EPS	$	25,144	47,705	$	0.53		$	23,223	47,343	$	0.49
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Stock options and non-vested shares	—		256	(0.01		)	—		319	—
Diluted EPS	$	25,144	47,961	$	0.52		$	23,223	47,662	$	0.49

	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended					Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	August 3, 2013					July 28, 2012
	Income		Weighted Average Shares	Per Share Amount		Income		Weighted Average Shares	Per Share Amount
Basic EPS	$	62,696	47,701	$	1.31	$	61,032	47,281	$	1.29
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Stock options and non-vested shares	—		246	—		—		349	(0.01		)
Diluted EPS	$	62,696	47,947	$	1.31	$	61,032	47,630	$	1.28

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Stock-Based Compensation

6 Months Ended

Aug. 03, 2013

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company has several stock option plans which allow for granting of stock options to employees, executives, and directors. The options are in the form of non-qualified stock options and are granted with an exercise price equal to the market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The options generally expire ten years from the date of grant. The Company also has a restricted stock plan that allows for the granting of non-vested shares of common stock to employees and executives and a restricted stock plan that allows for the granting of non-vested shares of common stock to non-employee directors.

As of August 3, 2013, 635,153 shares were available for grant under the various stock option plans, of which 447,457 shares were available for grant to executive officers. Also as of August 3, 2013, 1,139,041 shares were available for grant under the Company’s various restricted stock plans, of which 1,113,917 shares were available for grant to executive officers.

Compensation expense was recognized during fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 for equity-based grants, based on the grant date fair value of the awards. The fair value of grants of non-vested common stock awards is the stock price on the date of grant.

Information regarding the impact of compensation expense related to grants of non-vested shares of common stock is as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	August 3, 2013		July 28, 2012		August 3, 2013		July 28, 2012
Stock-based compensation expense, before tax	$	2,433	$	1,999	$	5,017	$	4,137
Stock-based compensation expense, after tax	$	1,533	$	1,259	$	3,161	$	2,606

FASB ASC 718 requires the benefits of tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for stock options exercised during the period to be classified as financing cash inflows. This amount is shown as “excess tax benefit from stock option exercises” on the consolidated statements of cash flows. For the twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012, the excess tax benefit realized from exercised stock options was $228 and $3,709, respectively.

A summary of the Company’s stock-based compensation activity related to stock options for the twenty-six week period ended August 3, 2013 is as follows:

	Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding - beginning of year	42,808		$	1.79
Granted	—		—
Expired/forfeited	—		—
Exercised	(15,032	)	0.01
Outstanding - end of quarter	27,776		$	2.75	1.30	years	$	1,508
Exercisable - end of quarter	27,776		$	2.75	1.30	years	$	1,508

No stock options were granted during fiscal 2013 or fiscal 2012. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012 was $710 and $11,300, respectively. As of August 3, 2013, there was no unrecognized compensation expense as all outstanding stock options were vested.

Non-vested shares of common stock granted during the twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012 were granted pursuant to the Company’s 2005 Restricted Stock Plan and the Company’s 2008 Director Restricted Stock Plan. Shares granted under the 2005 Plan typically vest over a period of four years, only upon certification by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors that the Company has achieved its pre-established performance targets for the fiscal year. Shares granted under the 2008 Director Plan vest 25% on the date of grant and then in equal portions on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant.

A summary of the Company’s stock-based compensation activity related to grants of non-vested shares of common stock for the twenty-six week period ended August 3, 2013 is as follows:

	Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-Vested - beginning of year	419,261		$	39.52
Granted	254,400		47.03
Forfeited	(2,577	)	40.33
Vested	(50,728	)	43.60
Non-Vested - end of quarter	620,356		$	42.26

As of August 3, 2013, there was $13,668 of unrecognized compensation expense related to grants of non-vested shares. It is expected that this expense will be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.1 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012 was $2,400 and $2,775, respectively.

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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 03, 2013

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Stock-based compensation expense

Information regarding the impact of compensation expense related to grants of non-vested shares of common stock is as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	August 3, 2013		July 28, 2012		August 3, 2013		July 28, 2012
Stock-based compensation expense, before tax	$	2,433	$	1,999	$	5,017	$	4,137
Stock-based compensation expense, after tax	$	1,533	$	1,259	$	3,161	$	2,606

Summary of stock-based compensation activity related to stock options

A summary of the Company’s stock-based compensation activity related to stock options for the twenty-six week period ended August 3, 2013 is as follows:

	Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding - beginning of year	42,808		$	1.79
Granted	—		—
Expired/forfeited	—		—
Exercised	(15,032	)	0.01
Outstanding - end of quarter	27,776		$	2.75	1.30	years	$	1,508
Exercisable - end of quarter	27,776		$	2.75	1.30	years	$	1,508

Summary of stock-based compensation activity related to grants of non-vested shares of common stock

A summary of the Company’s stock-based compensation activity related to grants of non-vested shares of common stock for the twenty-six week period ended August 3, 2013 is as follows:

	Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-Vested - beginning of year	419,261		$	39.52
Granted	254,400		47.03
Forfeited	(2,577	)	40.33
Vested	(50,728	)	43.60
Non-Vested - end of quarter	620,356		$	42.26

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Investments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 03, 2013

Schedule of Investments [Abstract]

Schedule of investments, cost and fair value

The following is a summary of investments as of August 3, 2013:

	Amortized Cost or Par Value		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Other-than- Temporary Impairment			Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-Sale Securities:
Auction-rate securities	$	13,025	$	—	$	(1,225	)	$	(725	)	$	11,075
Preferred stock	982		—		—			(970		)	12
	$	14,007	$	—	$	(1,225	)	$	(1,695	)	$	11,087
Held-to-Maturity Securities:
State and municipal bonds	$	41,822	$	80	$	(11	)	$	—		$	41,891
Trading Securities:
Mutual funds	$	11,274	$	1,029	$	—		$	—		$	12,303

The following is a summary of investments as of February 2, 2013:

	Amortized Cost or Par Value		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Other-than- Temporary Impairment			Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-Sale Securities:
Auction-rate securities	$	13,075	$	—	$	(1,482	)	$	(725	)	$	10,868
Preferred stock	2,000		—		—			(1,974		)	26
	$	15,075	$	—	$	(1,482	)	$	(2,699	)	$	10,894
Held-to-Maturity Securities:
State and municipal bonds	$	40,155	$	108	$	(15	)	$	—		$	40,248
Certificates of deposit	500		4		—			—			504
	$	40,655	$	112	$	(15	)	$	—		$	40,752
Trading Securities:
Mutual funds	$	10,257	$	343	$	—		$	—		$	10,600

Schedule of auction rate and preferred securities

The auction-rate securities and preferred stock were invested as follows as of August 3, 2013:

Nature	Underlying Collateral	Par Value
Municipal revenue bonds	100% insured by AAA/AA/A-rated bond insurers at August 3, 2013	10,025
Municipal bond funds	Fixed income instruments within issuers' money market funds	50
Student loan bonds	Student loans guaranteed by state entities	2,950
Preferred stock	Underlying investments of closed-end funds	982
Total par value		$	14,007

Schedule of amortized cost and fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity as of August 3, 2013 is as follows:

	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Held-to-Maturity Securities
Less than 1 year	$	25,711	$	25,748
1 - 5 years	16,111		16,143
	$	41,822	$	41,891

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Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Sep. 06, 2013
Document Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Aug. 03, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Trading Symbol	BKE
Entity Registrant Name	BUCKLE INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000885245
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-01
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		48,326,124

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 03, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
August 3, 2013	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
Available-for-sale securities:
Auction-rate securities	$	—	$	178	$	10,897	$	11,075
Preferred stock	12		—		—		12
Trading securities (including mutual funds)	12,303		—		—		12,303
Totals	$	12,315	$	178	$	10,897	$	23,390

	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
February 2, 2013	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
Available-for-sale securities:
Auction-rate securities	$	—	$	178	$	10,690	$	10,868
Preferred stock	26		—		—		26
Trading securities (including mutual funds)	10,600		—		—		10,600
Totals	$	10,626	$	178	$	10,690	$	21,494

Financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, unobservable input reconciliation

Changes in the fair value of the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

	Twenty-six Weeks Ended August 3, 2013
	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	Available-for-Sale Securities					Trading Securities
	Auction-rate Securities			Preferred Stock		Mutual Funds		Total
Balance, beginning of year	$	10,690		$	—	$	—	$	10,690
Total gains and losses:
Included in other comprehensive income	257			—		—		257
Purchases, Issuances,
Sales, and Settlements:
Sales	(50		)	—		—		(50		)
Balance, end of quarter	$	10,897		$	—	$	—	$	10,897

	Twenty-six Weeks Ended July 28, 2012
	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	Available-for-Sale Securities					Trading Securities
	Auction-rate Securities			Preferred Stock		Mutual Funds		Total
Balance, beginning of year	$	11,220		$	—	$	—	$	11,220
Total gains and losses:
Included in other comprehensive income	—			—		—		—
Purchases, Issuances,
Sales, and Settlements:
Sales	(50		)	—		—		(50		)
Balance, end of quarter	$	11,170		$	—	$	—	$	11,170