Exhibit 99.1

	The Buckle, Inc.
	2407 W. 24th St. Kearney, NE  68845
	P.O. Box 1480 Kearney, NE  68848-1480
	phone:  308-236-8491
	fax:  308-236-4493
For Immediate Release:   March 14, 2013	web:  www.buckle.com

Contact:	Karen B. Rhoads, Chief Financial Officer
	The Buckle, Inc.
	(308) 236-8491

THE BUCKLE, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER

AND FISCAL YEAR 2012 NET INCOME

KEARNEY, NE -- The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that net income for the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2013 was $61.4 million, or $1.29 per share ($1.28 per share on a diluted basis).  Net income for the fiscal year February 2, 2013 was $164.3 million, or $3.47 per share ($3.44 per share on a diluted basis).

Net sales for the 14-week fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2013 increased 7.0 percent to $360.6 million from net sales of $337.1 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended January 28, 2012. Comparable store net sales for the 14-week period ended February 2, 2013 were flat in comparison to comparable store net sales for the prior year 14-week period ended February 4, 2012.  Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 5.4 percent to $29.1 million for the 14-week period ended February 2, 2013, compared to net sales of $27.6 million for the 13-week period ended January 28, 2012.
 

Net sales for the 53-week fiscal year ended February 2, 2013 increased 5.7 percent to $1.124 billion from net sales of $1.063 billion for the 52-week fiscal year ended January 28, 2012.  Comparable store net sales for the 53-week period ended February 2, 2013 increased 2.1 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 53-week period ended February 4, 2012.  Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 8.4 percent to $84.5 million for the 53-week period ended February 2, 2013, compared to net sales of $78.0 million for the 52-week period ended January 28, 2012.

Net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 was $61.4 million, or $1.29 per share ($1.28 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $56.1 million, or $1.19 per share ($1.18 per share on a diluted basis) for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011.

Net income for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013 was $164.3 million, or $3.47 per share ($3.44 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $151.5 million, or $3.23 per share ($3.20 per share on a diluted basis) for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2012.

Management will hold a conference call at 9:30 a.m. EDT today to discuss fourth quarter results.  To participate in the call, please call (800) 288-9626 and reference the conference code 284873.  A replay of the call will be available for a two-week period beginning March 14, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. EDT by calling (800) 475-6701 and entering the conference code 284873.

About Buckle

Offering a unique mix of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear, Buckle caters to fashion-conscious young men and women.  Known as a denim destination, each store carries a wide selection of fits, styles, and finishes from leading denim brands, including the Company’s exclusive brand, BKE.  Headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle currently operates 441 retail stores in 43 states.  As of the end of the fiscal year, it operated 440 stores in 43 states compared with 431 stores in 43 states at the end of fiscal 2011.

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

Note:  News releases and other information on The Buckle, Inc. can be accessed at www.buckle.com on the Internet.

Financial Tables to Follow

THE BUCKLE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Amounts in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
	14-Weeks Ended		13-Weeks Ended		53-Weeks Ended		52-Weeks Ended
	February 2, 2013		January 28, 2012		February 2, 2013		January 28, 2012
SALES, Net of returns and allowances	$	360,615	$	337,076	$	1,124,007	$	1,062,946
COST OF SALES (Including buying,
distribution, and occupancy costs)		187,413		177,175		624,692		594,291
Gross profit		173,202		159,901		499,315		468,655
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling		64,945		59,991		201,963		195,294
General and administrative		10,657		12,094		39,177		37,041
		75,602		72,085		241,140		232,335
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS		97,600		87,816		258,175		236,320
OTHER INCOME, Net		1,179		1,730		3,524		4,161
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		98,779		89,546		261,699		240,481
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		37,423		33,466		97,394		89,025
NET INCOME	$	61,356	$	56,080	$	164,305	$	151,456
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Basic	$	1.29	$	1.19	$	3.47	$	3.23
Diluted	$	1.28	$	1.18	$	3.44	$	3.20
Basic weighted average shares		47,613		47,035		47,383		46,859
Diluted weighted average shares		47,893		47,518		47,710		47,359

THE BUCKLE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
	February 2,			January 28,
ASSETS	2013			2012 (1)
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	117,608		$	166,511
Short-term investments		26,414			29,998
Receivables		3,470			4,584
Inventory		103,853			104,209
Prepaid expenses and other assets		25,528			14,825
Total current assets		276,873			320,127
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:		373,286			358,866
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(210,183	)		(189,832	)
		163,103			169,034
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS		35,735			39,985
OTHER ASSETS		2,263			2,393
	$	477,974		$	531,539
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	34,124		$	27,416
Accrued employee compensation		42,183			42,854
Accrued store operating expenses		10,121			11,125
Gift certificates redeemable		22,221			20,286
Income taxes payable		20,307			8,150
Total current liabilities		128,956			109,831
DEFERRED COMPENSATION		10,600			8,581
DEFERRED RENT LIABILITY		36,947			36,503
OTHER LIABILITIES		11,822			13,477
Total liabilities		188,325			168,392
COMMITMENTS
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value;
48,059,269 and 47,432,089 shares issued and outstanding
at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively		481			474
Additional paid-in capital		117,391			100,333
Retained earnings		172,711			263,039
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(934	)		(699	)
Total stockholders’ equity		289,649			363,147
	$	477,974		$	531,539
(1) Derived from audited financial statements.