Hi, this is Adam Akerson with Buckle, and this is a recording of Buckle's Commentary regarding the Company's January 2026 Sales Press Release. Our February 5th, 2026 press release reported comparable store sales for stores open at least one full year for the four-week period ending January 31st, 2026, increased 1.7% in comparison to the prior year four-week period, ending February 1st, 2025. Total net sales for the four-week fiscal month increased 3.7% to $61.8 million, compared to net sales of $59.5 million in the prior year four-week fiscal month, ending February 1st, 2025. On the men's side of the business, total sales for the four-week fiscal period ending January 31, 2026, decreased 2.5% in comparison to the prior year four-week period, ending February 1st, 2025.
The men's business represented approximately 44% of total sales for the month, versus approximately 46.5% for the same period in the prior year. For the fiscal month, overall price points on the men's side of the business were up about 4%. On the women's side of the business, total sales for the four-week fiscal period ending January 31st, 2026, increased 6.5% in comparison to the prior year four-week period, ending February 1st, 2025. The women's business represented approximately 56% of total sales for the month, versus approximately 53.5% in the same period a year ago. For the fiscal month, overall price points on the women's side of the business increased about 6.5%.
Within the men's and women's categories combined, accessory sales for the fiscal month increased approximately 1% in comparison to the prior year four-week period, ending February 1st, 2025, while footwear sales decreased about 7.5%. These two categories accounted for approximately 10% and 4%, respectively, of the current fiscal January net sales. This compares with approximately 10% and 4.5%, respectively, for each in the prior year. Average accessory price points for the month were up about 7.5%, and average footwear price points increased approximately 10.5%. For the month, UPT decreased approximately 1.5%, while the average transaction value increased about 4% compared to this prior year four-week period, ending February 1st, 2025.
Buckle currently operates 440 retail stores in 42 states, which is consistent with the store count as of February 5th, 2025. It is our company policy not to provide any guidance on current sales or to project results for the next quarter. Additionally, any forward-looking statements made during this commentary 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. I hope this brief commentary has answered your questions.
If, however, you have any further questions, please call Tom Heacock at 308-238-2443 or myself at 308-338-2779. Thanks!