The Buckle Inc. (BKE)
NYSE:BKE
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BKE Stock Chart & Stats
$54.62
-$0.70(-1.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$54.62
-$0.70(-1.38%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$42.65 - $61.69
Previous CloseN/A
Volume85.55K
Average Volume (3M)474.91K
Market Cap
$2.27B
Enterprise Value$2.42B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$289.98M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$410.87M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.1
Beta0.76
Next Earnings
Aug 14, 2026EPS Estimate
0.83Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.40
Shares Outstanding51,518,085
10 Day Avg. Volume466,855
30 Day Avg. Volume474,912
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 Cap1.07
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.84
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.77
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.48
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$47.00Price Target Upside-13.95% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)4.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.35B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Margins And Strong ProfitabilitySustained high gross and net margins for a specialty apparel retailer indicate durable pricing power and effective merchandise sourcing. These margins support operating profitability through cycles, enabling reinvestment, dividends, and resilience to moderate sales volatility over the next several quarters.
Robust Free Cash Flow GenerationConsistently strong operating and free cash flow provides a durable internal funding source for store growth, remodels, dividends and share returns. High cash conversion reduces reliance on external financing and cushions the business against cyclical retail swings over medium-term horizons.
High Private‑label Penetration Boosting MarginsNear‑50% private‑label mix increases margin capture, differentiation and pricing control versus national brands. Persistent private‑label growth supports sustainable gross margins and customer loyalty, improving gross profit durability and lowering reliance on third‑party brand economics.
Bears Say
Rising Leverage Limits Financial FlexibilityMeaningful leverage relative to equity reduces the company’s cushion against sales downturns and increases interest and refinancing sensitivity. Higher debt constrains agility for opportunistic investments or aggressive buybacks and elevates risk if margins compress or cash flow weakens.
Inventory Buildup Increases Working Capital RiskA material YoY inventory increase ties up cash and raises markdown and obsolescence risk if sell‑through slows. This can amplify free cash flow volatility, pressure margins through promotions, and require additional liquidity or discounting in weaker demand periods over the coming months.
Structural Cost Pressure On Margins (SG&A, Occupancy)Rising occupancy and underlying SG&A indicate recurring cost headwinds that can erode operating margins absent sustained sales improvement. Higher store-related and incentive costs reduce margin leverage and make profitability more sensitive to traffic and comp trends over the medium term.
Buckle News
BKE FAQ
What was The Buckle Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
The Buckle Inc. lowest stock price was $42.65 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 $2.27B.
When is The Buckle Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Buckle Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 14, 2026 which is in 58 days.
How were The Buckle Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
The Buckle Inc. released its earnings results on May 29, 2026. The company reported $0.92 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.738 by $0.182.
Is The Buckle Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts The Buckle Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
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 0.83.
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 $0.92 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.738. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.132%.
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:
$47.00 (-13.95% Downside)
$47.00 (-13.95% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BKE Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 36.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $6.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
47.36%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
The Buckle Inc.
The Buckle, Inc. operates as a leading fashion retailer in the United States, offering a wide array of casual apparel, footwear, and complementary accessories primarily for young men and women. Their product assortment includes a selection of popular brand-name casual wear, such as denim, various casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, and outerwear. The company also features an extensive portfolio of proprietary brands, notably 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. Beyond its merchandise, The Buckle, Inc. provides a range of customer-centric services designed to enhance the shopping experience. These include clothing alterations, gift wrapping, layaway plans, a guest loyalty program, a dedicated private label credit card, and personalized stylist consultations. Furthermore, a specialized order system enables customers to obtain requested items from other company stores or directly from its online fulfillment center. As of March 11, 2022, Buckle maintained a network of 440 physical retail locations across 42 U.S. states, operating under both the 'Buckle' and 'The Buckle' banners. Their full product range is also accessible via their e-commerce platform, buckle.com. Originally established in 1948 as Mills Clothing, Inc., the corporation officially adopted its current name, The Buckle, Inc., in April 1991 and is headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska.
BKE Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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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
$47.00
▼(-13.95% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
6.83% Insiders
14.93% Mutual Funds
7.89% Other Institutional Investors
48.18% Public Companies and
Individual Investors