The Buckle Inc. (BKE)
NYSE:BKE
BKE Stock Chart & Stats
$52.96
-$0.70(-1.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$52.96
-$0.70(-1.38%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$33.35 - $61.69
Previous CloseN/A
Volume85.55K
Average Volume (3M)454.15K
Market Cap
$2.81B
Enterprise Value$2.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$274.16M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$383.81M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.3
Beta0.81
Next Earnings
May 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.74Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.59
Shares Outstanding51,518,085
10 Day Avg. Volume349,859
30 Day Avg. Volume454,152
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 Cap1.03
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.22
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.53
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.18
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$53.00Price Target Upside0.08% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)4.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.33B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability & Cash GenerationBuckle generates durable operating cash that historically exceeds reported earnings (~1.06x) and solid free cash flow conversion (~82% in 2026). This persistent cash generation underpins dividends, store investment, and resilience through retail cycles, supporting long-term financial flexibility.
High And Stable MarginsGross margins near 49% and operating margins around 20% reflect strong merchandise economics and private-label mix. These structural margin levels provide pricing power and buffer against cost inflation, allowing sustained profitability even if top-line growth moderates.
Strong Liquidity & Shareholder ReturnsA large cash balance after material dividend payouts signals robust liquidity and consistent cash generation. This supports ongoing store expansion/remodel plans, funds capital needs, and sustains regular dividends—demonstrating durable capital allocation discipline and financial strength.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageLeverage moving higher reduces financial flexibility and raises sensitivity to weaker sales or higher rates. With debt roughly approaching parity with equity levels seen in 2026, incremental borrowings limit capacity for opportunistic investments or larger buybacks and increase fixed-charge risk.
Inventory Build & Execution RiskA sizable inventory step-up ties up working capital and heightens markdown risk if demand shifts or sizing/product mix misses. For a specialty apparel retailer, excess inventory can compress margins and free cash flow, requiring careful execution across sourcing, pricing, and promotions.
Uneven Top-line & Category WeaknessSales growth has been lumpy and category mix shows divergence (strong women's/kids vs soft men's and footwear). Persistent UPT declines and uneven comps create a structural growth risk, meaning management must continually invest in assortment and stores to sustain long-term revenue momentum.
Buckle News
BKE FAQ
What was The Buckle Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
The Buckle Inc. lowest stock price was $33.35 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 $2.81B.
When is The Buckle Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Buckle Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 22, 2026 which is in 36 days.
How were The Buckle Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
The Buckle Inc. released its earnings results on Mar 13, 2026. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.507 by $0.083.
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 6.82%. See more information on The Buckle Inc. dividends here
What is The Buckle Inc.’s EPS estimate?
The Buckle Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.74.
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?
The Buckle Inc. reported an EPS of $1.59 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.507. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.75%.
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:
$53.00 (0.08% Upside)
$53.00 (0.08% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BKE Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 207.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $6.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
69.06%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
45.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
The Buckle Inc.
The Buckle, Inc. operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men and women in the United States. It 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 primarily comprising BKE, Buckle Black, Salvage, Red by BKE, Daytrip, Gimmicks, Gilded Intent, FITZ + EDDI, Willow & Root, Outpost Makers, Departwest, Reclaim, BKE Vintage, Nova Industries, J.B. Holt, and Veece. The company also provides services, such as hemming, gift-packaging, layaways, guest loyalty program, the Buckle private label credit card, and personalized stylist services, as well as special order system that allows stores to obtain requested merchandise from other company stores or its online order fulfillment center. As of March 11, 2022, it operated 440 retail stores in 42 states under the Buckle and The Buckle names. The Buckle, Inc. also sells its products through its website, buckle.com. 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
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated solid top- and bottom-line growth, driven by strong online performance and standout results in women's and kids merchandise, alongside healthy full-year margin expansion and a strong cash position after sizable dividends. Headwinds include modest declines in UPTs, softness in the men's and footwear categories, a quarterly uptick in SG&A (marketing and compensation), and a sizable inventory increase that introduces execution risk. Planned store expansion and inventory investments are positioned to support continued growth, though category and unit trends warrant monitoring.View all BKE earnings summariesBKE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$53.00
▲(0.08% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
6.86% Insiders
15.07% Mutual Funds
0.24% Other Institutional Investors
56.67% Public Companies and
Individual Investors