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$42.09 - $61.69
Previous CloseN/A
Volume85.55K
Average Volume (3M)406.33K
Market Cap
$2.27B
Enterprise Value$2.51B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$274.16M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$383.81M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.1
Beta0.74
Next Earnings
Aug 14, 2026EPS Estimate
0.83Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.17
Shares Outstanding51,518,085
10 Day Avg. Volume499,321
30 Day Avg. Volume406,329
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 Cap1.10
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.93
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.94
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.87
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
Profitability & Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash generation that exceeds reported earnings and solid free cash flow conversion provides durable internal funding for dividends, capex and remodels. This cash strength underpins capital returns and reduces reliance on external financing over the next several quarters.
Private-label Penetration & Pricing PowerNearly half of sales from private-label brands gives the company product control, higher margin capture and differentiation versus pure third-party resellers. Coupled with rising average selling prices in denim and accessories, this supports sustainable margin resilience and pricing flexibility over multiple quarters.
Balance Sheet Liquidity & Shareholder ReturnsA healthy cash position alongside disciplined capex and ongoing store growth supports both reinvestment in the business and reliable dividend payouts. Strong liquidity gives the company flexibility to fund remodels, selective openings and shareholder returns without immediate capital markets dependence.
Bears Say
Rising InventoryA double-digit inventory increase tightens working capital and raises markdown and obsolescence risk if sell-through weakens. Higher stock levels can depress free cash flow and force promotional activity that erodes margins, representing a tangible operating risk over the next 2–6 months.
Leverage Trending HigherLeverage rising towards ~0.8–0.9x equity reduces financial flexibility and increases interest and covenant risk in a margin-sensitive retail model. If revenue or margins soften, higher debt can constrain investment, limit share returns or require cost cuts, making the business more cyclically exposed.
Margin Pressure From Costs & SG&AUnderlying SG&A increases, sharply higher occupancy costs and rising merchandise/transportation cost pressures are structural headwinds that compress gross and operating margins. A one-time settlement masked real expense trends and persistent cost inflation could weigh on profitability durability.
Buckle News
BKE FAQ
What was The Buckle Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
The Buckle Inc. lowest stock price was $42.09 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 72 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 ―
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 ▲ 2.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.50%
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 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
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
6.85% Insiders
14.93% Mutual Funds
7.88% Other Institutional Investors
48.19% Public Companies and
Individual Investors