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BKE Stock Chart & Stats
$42.47
$1.23(2.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$42.47
$1.23(2.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$40.73 - $61.69
Previous CloseN/A
Volume148.45K
Average Volume (3M)521.53K
Market Cap
$2.22B
Enterprise Value$2.94K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$289.98M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$410.87M
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.8
Beta0.78
Next Earnings
Aug 21, 2026EPS Estimate
0.81Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield10.18%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.40
Shares Outstanding51,518,085
10 Day Avg. Volume462,130
30 Day Avg. Volume521,532
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.78
Price to Book (P/B)5.60
Price to Sales (P/S)1.83
P/FCF Ratio11.55
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$46.00Price Target Upside8.31% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)4.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.35B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Profitability And Cash GenerationBuckle combines high retail margins with substantial operating and free cash flow, giving it resources to fund stores, technology and shareholder returns. Strong cash conversion supports resilience and reduces reliance on external financing.
Private-label And Merchandising StrengthA large private-label mix gives Buckle greater control over design, sourcing and pricing than a purely branded retailer. Continued penetration can support differentiation and merchandise margins while strengthening customer loyalty.
Healthy Demand And Measured Store ExpansionPositive comparable-store growth indicates ongoing customer demand, while planned openings and remodels provide a measured path to expand the productive store base. This can improve brand reach and sustain revenue growth if execution remains disciplined.
Bears Say
Higher Leverage And Reduced Balance-sheet CushionDebt approaching equity leaves Buckle with less financial cushion if apparel demand weakens or working capital absorbs cash. Higher leverage may constrain flexibility for expansion, investment and shareholder returns during a downturn.
Underlying Cost And Margin PressureThe reported margin improvement was materially aided by a non-recurring settlement, while underlying SG&A and occupancy costs increased. Persistent store, compensation and distribution inflation could limit the sustainability of Buckle's profitability.
Inventory And Revenue Volatility RiskInventory growth ahead of demand can increase markdown and working-capital risk, especially in fashion retail. Combined with Buckle's uneven multi-year revenue history, this makes future growth and cash generation less predictable.
Buckle News
BKE FAQ
What was The Buckle Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
The Buckle Inc. lowest stock price was $40.73 and its highest was $61.69 in the past 12 months.
What is The Buckle Inc.’s market cap?
The Buckle Inc.’s market cap is $2.22B.
When is The Buckle Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Buckle Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 21, 2026 which is today.
How were The Buckle Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is The Buckle Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts The Buckle Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does The Buckle Inc. pay dividends?
The Buckle Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.35 which represents an annual dividend yield of 10.18%. See more information on The Buckle Inc. dividends here
What is The Buckle Inc.’s EPS estimate?
The Buckle Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.81.
How many shares outstanding does The Buckle Inc. have?
The Buckle Inc. has 51,518,085 shares outstanding.
What happened to The Buckle Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of The Buckle Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BKE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Buckle Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$46.00 (8.31% Upside)
$46.00 (8.31% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BKE Sentiment 86%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 36.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $111.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-5.92%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
The Buckle Inc.
The Buckle, Inc. operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and kids under the Buckle and Buckle Youth brands in the United States. The company markets a selection of brand name casual apparel, including denims, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear, as well as private label merchandise comprising the BKE, Buckle Black, Ace High, Daytrip, Departwest, FITZ + EDDI, Freshwear, Gentry Country, Gilded Intent, Gimmicks, J.B. Holt, Maven Co-op, Modish Rebel, Nova Industries, Outpost Makers, Reclaim, Salvage, Sterling & Stitch, Veece, Willow & Root, 33 Coastal, and Funk Lagoon brands. It also provides services, such as hemming, gift-packaging, layaways, a guest loyalty program, the Buckle private label credit card, personalized stylist services, and a special-order system that allows stores to obtain specifically requested merchandise from other company stores or from its online order fulfillment center. The company was formerly known as Mills Clothing, Inc. and changed its name to The Buckle, Inc. in April 1991. The Buckle, Inc. was incorporated in 1948 and is headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska.
BKE Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented solid top-line growth, meaningful improvements in net income and operating margin, strong category performances (notably women's and kids), and a healthy cash position and planned store growth. Offsetting these positives were margin pressures from occupancy and buying/distribution, a notable increase in inventory, one-time impacts that masked rising SG&A ex-settlement, and cost headwinds from tariffs and fuel surcharges. Overall, the company appears fundamentally strong this quarter but faces several manageable cost and operating pressures to monitor going forward.View all BKE earnings summariesBKE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$46.00
▲(8.31% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
6.83% Insiders
14.72% Mutual Funds
6.16% Other Institutional Investors
48.96% Public Companies and
Individual Investors