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EXHIBIT 11
THE BUCKLE, INC.
COMPUTATIONS OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
(dollar amounts in thousands,
except per share data)
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Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirteen Weeks Ended
July 29, 2000 July 31, 1999
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Income Shares Per Share Income Shares Per Share
Amount Amount
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Basic EPS
Net Income $ 3,770 20,630 $ 0.18 $ 6,375 22,079 $ 0.29
Effect of Dilutive Securities
Stock Options -- 759 -- -- 1,328 --
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Diluted EPS $ 3,770 21,389 $ 0.18 $ 6,375 23,407 $ 0.27
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Twenty-six Weeks Ended Twenty-six Weeks Ended
July 29, 2000 July 31, 1999
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Income Shares Per Share Income Shares Per Share
Amount Amount
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Basic EPS
Net Income $ 8,366 20,658 $ 0.41 $ 12,844 22,061 $ 0.58
Effect of Dilutive Securities
Stock Options -- 832 -- -- 1,302 --
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Diluted EPS $ 8,366 21,490 $ 0.39 $ 12,844 23,363 $ 0.55
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