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$39.06 - $61.69
Previous CloseN/A
Volume85.55K
Average Volume (3M)391.58K
Market Cap
$2.54B
Enterprise Value$2.68B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$274.16M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$383.81M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.3
Beta0.76
Next Earnings
May 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.74Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.17
Shares Outstanding51,518,085
10 Day Avg. Volume448,013
30 Day Avg. Volume391,583
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 Cap1.05
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.06
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.21
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.46
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$52.00Price Target Upside-4.80% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)4.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.33B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Gross And Operating MarginsSustained gross margins near 49% and a ~20% operating margin indicate durable merchandising economics and pricing power in a specialty apparel niche. High margins provide buffer against sales volatility, support cash generation, and enable reinvestment or shareholder returns over the medium term.
Strong Cash Generation And Shareholder ReturnsLarge cash balances after substantial dividends show persistent free cash flow conversion and capital discipline. Reliable cash coverage supports ongoing dividends, capex for store growth/remodels, and financial flexibility, which underpin shareholder returns and strategic optionality for 2–6 months ahead.
Digital Channel GrowthConsistent double-digit online growth reflects durable multi-channel reach and reduces sole reliance on foot traffic. E‑commerce expansion enhances scale economics, complements store remodels and new openings, and supports revenue diversification amid structural shifts toward omnichannel retailing.
Bears Say
Inventory Build And Execution RiskA large intentional inventory increase ties up working capital and raises markdown risk if demand softens or sizing preferences shift. Elevated inventory can pressure free cash flow conversion and margins over the coming quarters and heightens execution requirements for assortments and promotions.
Rising LeverageModerate but rising leverage reduces financial flexibility if sales slow or interest costs increase. With ongoing dividends and store capex plans, higher debt levels constrain the balance sheet buffer for inventory risk or opportunistic investments over the medium term.
Category Softness And UPT DeclinesDeclining units per transaction and softness in men's and footwear can erode sales mix and top-line momentum. If fewer items are sold per visit, sustaining revenue growth requires higher AUR or traffic, limiting operating leverage and making margin expansion harder without product or marketing shifts.
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BKE FAQ
What was The Buckle Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
The Buckle Inc. lowest stock price was $39.06 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 $2.54B.
When is The Buckle Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Buckle Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 29, 2026 which is in 4 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 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 0.74.
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 -0.751%.
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:
$52.00 (-4.80% Downside)
$52.00 (-4.80% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BKE Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 36.0K 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 ▼ 4.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 12.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 12.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
29.44%
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
0:00 / 0:00
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
$52.00
▼(-4.80% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
6.85% Insiders
15.01% Mutual Funds
7.88% Other Institutional Investors
48.54% Public Companies and
Individual Investors