Buckle, Inc. (The) BKE

42.27 0.73 1.76% as of 25 Sep
Market cap
$2.1B
P/E
9.7×

Insider Decisions

Total sells 6.63
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — — — — — 2 2 — 1 — — —
Insider Ownership 37.28%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap 2,140.00
Revenue 1,328.53
Net Income 220.84
Free Cash Flow 197.07
Net Debt (287.18)
Current Ratio 2.08
Debt/Equity 0.00
P/E ratio 9.65
P/S ratio 1.61
P/B ratio 4.38
Past 5Y EPS Growth 12.67%
This Y EPS Growth 3.86%
Next Y EPS Growth (3.55%)
Next 5Y EPS Growth 1.25%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio 0.29
Annual Dividend Rate 1.40
Annual Dividend Yield 8.57%
total individual payouts
2029 Powerpack
2028 Powerpack
2027 Powerpack
2026 4.42
3.00
0.35
0.35
0.35
2025 3.92
2.50
0.35
0.35
0.35
2024 1.05
2.50
0.35
0.35
0.35
2023 1.05
2.65
0.35
0.35
0.35
2022 1.05
0.35
0.35
0.35
2021 1.34
0.33
0.33
0.33
0.35
2020 0.60
0.30
0.30
2.00
2019 0.75
1.00
0.25
0.25
0.25
2018 0.75
1.75
0.25
0.25
0.25
2017 0.75
0.75
0.25
0.25
0.25
2016 0.75
1.00
0.25
0.25
0.25
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2024 2025 2026 Q'26
Cash 290 291 274 287
Receivables 9 7 11 10
Inventory 126 121 140 161
Other — — — —
444 439 448 482
2024 2025 2026 Q'26
Payables 46 46 48 73
ST’ Debt — — — —
Other 17 17 17 14
221 214 237 231
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales 1.49% 7.57% (1.19%)
Cash Flow 4.66% 2.00% 1.19%
Earnings 3.60% 10.02% (6.26%)
Book Value 0.29% 1.37% 4.11%

Revenue

Apr Jul Oct Jan Year
’26 289 320 — — —
’26 272 306 321 399 1,298
’25 262 282 294 379 1,218
’24 283 292 303 382 1,261
’23 309 302 332 402 1,345
’22 299 295 319 381 1,295
’21 115 216 251 319 901
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Operating Cash Flow

Apr Jul Oct Jan Year
’26 49 47 — — —
’26 31 58 49 112 251
’25 30 48 44 121 242
’24 33 48 64 109 255
’23 22 48 66 107 242
’22 94 43 85 91 312
’21 (28) 77 77 101 227
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Free Cash Flow

Apr Jul Oct Jan Year
’26 35 17 — — —
’26 20 46 38 107 212
’25 19 36 34 111 200
’24 24 40 54 100 217
’23 14 40 58 99 212
’22 89 38 82 85 294
’21 (30) 76 76 98 220
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

EPS

Apr Jul Oct Jan Year
’26 0.92 0.87 — — —
’26 0.70 0.89 0.96 1.59 4.14
’25 0.69 0.78 0.88 1.53 3.89
’24 0.86 0.92 1.04 1.59 4.40
’23 1.12 1.01 1.24 1.76 5.13
’22 1.16 1.04 1.26 1.69 5.16
’21 (0.24) 0.71 0.85 1.33 2.66
fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Target Price Range

Analyst price targets

Recommendation Rating

3
1Buy 2 3Hold 4 5Sell
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
13.50 17.51 14.81 11.76 28.42 26.50 30.18 34.87 33.12 39.44

Analyst estimates 2027–2029

Powerpack
Low Price
25.00 29.65 28.52 33.50 57.10 46.67 50.35 54.25 61.69 57.10
High Price
8,600 7,400 7,400 7,000 7,200 8,300 9,100 8,000 8,000 8,000
Employees
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Revenue/Emp
975 913 885 900 901 1,295 1,345 1,261 1,218 1,298
Revenue
40.74% 41.61% 41.34% 41.93% 44.46% 50.44% 50.25% 49.09% 48.68% 48.99%
Gross Margin
156 139 127 138 171 338 335 289 258 276
EBT
16.03% 15.27% 14.30% 15.30% 18.97% 26.09% 24.91% 22.93% 21.17% 21.28%
EBT Margin
98 90 96 104 130 255 255 220 195 210
Net Income
38 36 31 28 27 28 30 35 36 42
Depreciation
20.26 18.93 18.29 18.53 18.49 26.42 27.30 25.43 24.39 25.82
Revenue/Sh
2.04 1.86 1.97 2.15 2.67 5.20 5.17 4.44 3.92 4.17
Earnings/Sh
3.09 2.48 2.25 2.69 4.66 6.36 4.92 5.14 4.85 5.00
Cash Flow/Sh
(0.65) (0.27) (0.20) (0.15) (0.15) (0.37) (0.62) (0.75) (0.85) (0.79)
Capex/Sh
2.44 2.21 2.04 2.54 4.51 5.99 4.30 4.38 4.00 4.21
Free CF/Sh
8.95 8.11 8.14 8.01 8.14 6.39 7.64 8.33 8.49 8.45
Book Value/Sh
48 48 48 49 49 49 49 50 50 50
Shares
10.37 10.78 8.82 11.35 14.13 7.24 8.51 8.38 12.15 11.55
PE Ratio
1.04 1.06 0.95 1.32 2.03 1.42 1.61 1.46 1.95 1.87
PS Ratio
2.36 2.47 2.14 3.05 4.62 5.89 5.76 4.46 5.61 5.70
PB Ratio
0.79 0.82 0.70 1.06 1.68 1.22 1.41 1.23 1.71 1.65
EV/Sales
6.56 7.05 6.28 7.72 6.87 5.37 8.94 7.15 10.44 10.15
EV/FCF
149 120 109 131 227 312 242 255 242 251
Op' Cash Flow
(31) (13) (10) (7) (8) (18) (30) (37) (42) (40)
Capex
118 107 99 123 220 294 212 217 200 212
FCF
288 263 280 206 231 143 197 223 225 211
Working Cap'
— — — 378 306 288 304 — — —
Total Debt
(247) (216) (220) (234) (322) (267) (273) (290) (291) (274)
Net Debt
431 391 394 389 397 313 376 413 424 425
Sh' Equity
17.00% 16.05% 17.95% 14.97% 15.19% 31.33% 31.47% 25.46% 21.68% 22.03%
ROA
51.89% 47.80% 43.47% 52.80% 140.99% 455.56% 198.65% 137.96% 113.36% 108.58%
ROIC
23.24% 21.83% 24.35% 26.67% 33.12% 71.83% 73.89% 55.71% 46.71% 49.44%
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

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Buckle, Inc. (The) (BKE) key facts

  • Buckle, Inc. (The) (BKE) is an Apparel Retail company in the Consumer Cyclical sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • Buckle, Inc. (The)’s revenue for fiscal 2026 (year ended January 2026) was $1.3 billion, up 6.58% from fiscal 2025.
  • Net income was $209.7 million, or $4.17 per share (basic), a net margin of 16.2%.
  • As of September 25, 2026, BKE traded at $42.27, a market capitalization of $2.1 billion.
  • At that price the stock trades at 9.7× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 1.6× sales.
  • Buckle, Inc. (The) pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share, a yield of 8.57%, with a payout ratio of 29.3%.
  • Return on equity was 49.4% and debt-to-equity 0.00.

Source: company filings (standardised) and stockrow calculations.

Buckle, Inc. (The) (BKE) Latest News

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24 Sep

3

Buckle Inc. approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share after strong August data and a solid Q2. Year-to-date through 2026, comparable-store net sales rose 3.2% and net sales increased 5% to $732.1 million, with Q2 net sales of $319.8 million up 4.6%. Higher average unit retail and average transaction value supported growth, and online sales rose 2.3% in Q2. The mix shifted toward higher-margin private-label merchandise to 44.5% of revenue, while women's apparel accounted for about half of sales. Some softness persisted in certain categories, including a roughly 3.5% decline in men’s denim and ongoing footwear challenges. SG&A rose to 30.4% of net sales, lifting net income to $44.4 million and GAAP EPS to $0.87. The dividend and Buckle’s strong liquidity provide financial flexibility for the company’s payout and future operations. Dividend approval and robust liquidity improve sentiment and support near-term performance, but category softness tempers overall impact.

17 Sep

3

Buckle reported August sales figures that inspired confidence in the company's performance and outlook. August sales figures signal noticeable but limited effects on near-term financial results and sentiment.

28 Aug

3

Buckle posted mixed Q2 margins with strength in women’s apparel that may influence the company’s profit trajectory and overall performance outlook. Q2 margin details and segment performance point to noticeable but limited effects on BKE financial results and sentiment.

27 Aug

3

Buckle’s women’s business is outrunning the rest of the store with stronger sales growth than other segments. Women's segment outperformance signals moderately positive but non-transformative effect on overall performance.

21 Aug

4

Buckle Inc. released its Q2 2026 earnings call summary covering quarterly results and company outlook. Earnings figures and guidance from the call directly affect investor views and near-term stock valuation.

3 transcript

Buckle Inc. reported Q2 2026 financial results and discussed operations, sales trends, and outlook during its earnings call. Quarterly earnings disclosure and guidance can move near-term stock sentiment and valuation metrics.

3 transcript

Buckle Inc (BKE) net sales rose 4% in Q2 2026 per its earnings call highlights. Net sales growth of 4% points to moderate effects on financial performance and market trajectory.

3 transcript

Buckle Inc. reported Q2 results on an earnings call covering revenue, comparable sales, net income, margins, inventory levels and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings and guidance updates typically produce moderate short-term moves in valuation and sentiment without altering long-term trajectory.

3

Buckle shares rose 5% after second-quarter earnings and revenue exceeded forecasts. Quarterly earnings and revenue beats drove a 5% share gain with moderately noticeable effects on near-term performance and sentiment.

3

Buckle, Inc. reported its second quarter net income. Quarterly net income results directly inform profitability assessments and can shift near-term investor sentiment.

9 Jun

3

Buckle posted a Q1 earnings beat and kept its dividend unchanged, leaving open the question of whether these results shift the existing bullish outlook for BKE shares. Q1 beat and steady dividend deliver moderately positive signals without indicating major strategic or competitive shifts.

4 Jun

3

Buckle, Inc. reported its net sales for May 2026. Monthly net sales data for a retailer often influences short-term stock movements and reveals operational trends.

2 Jun

3

Buckle's latest earnings appeared positive at first glance but contained negative details and adjustments in the fine print that undermine the reported results. Negative fine-print details in earnings may trigger short-term investor caution without fundamentally changing company trajectory.

30 May

3

Buckle, Inc. reported Q1 2026 financial results and business outlook during its earnings call. Quarterly earnings provide updates on performance and strategy with moderate effect on valuation.

29 May

4

Buckle Inc posted strong net income growth in Q1 2026 alongside strategic expansion initiatives. Strong net income growth and expansion plans signal major positive shifts in financial trajectory and investor sentiment.

3

Buckle Inc. reported Q1 earnings call highlights covering sales, profits and operational updates for the retailer. Q1 earnings updates offer financial details that may moderately affect near-term stock sentiment and operations.

3 transcript

Buckle (BKE) held its Q1 2026 earnings call covering quarterly results, sales trends, and management outlook. Standard quarterly earnings details can move near-term sentiment and valuation but rarely alter long-term trajectory.

9 May

3

Buckle, Inc. (BKE) valuation analyzed after release of latest monthly and quarterly sales update. Recent monthly and quarterly sales figures impact Buckle's financial performance and market valuation perceptions.

16 Apr

3

Buckle, Inc. (BKE) is evaluated as a potential top apparel stock pick for 2026 investment amid sector analysis. Positive assessment as a leading apparel stock for 2026 could moderately boost investor sentiment and near-term performance.

11 Apr

4

Buckle (BKE) shares rose 9.4% after strong March comparable store sales and a leadership shift in stores. Strong March comps signal robust sales performance while store leadership changes indicate strategic operational enhancements boosting investor sentiment.

14 Mar

4

Buckle, Inc. (BKE) drives growth via physical store expansions, surging digital sales, and emphasis on womenswear. Store expansion, digital sales growth, and womenswear focus constitute major strategic shifts likely to significantly enhance BKE's performance and investor sentiment.

3

Buckle, Inc. (BKE) Q4 2025 earnings call summary details quarterly financial performance, comparable store sales, and fiscal 2026 outlook. Quarterly earnings summaries influence financial performance and investor sentiment through reported results and guidance.

13 Mar

4

Buckle Inc reported strong online sales in Q4 2025 earnings call and announced strategic expansion plans. Strong online sales and strategic expansion plans represent major growth initiatives boosting Buckle's future performance.

4

Buckle, Inc. (BKE) Q4 earnings call highlights comparable store sales decline of 5.8%, full-year net sales up 0.4% to $1.49 billion, EPS at $4.73, and optimistic outlook with plans for 15-20 new stores. Q4 earnings results and forward guidance signal significant shifts in sales trends and expansion strategy affecting investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

4

Buckle Inc. (BKE) released fiscal Q4 earnings snapshot reporting net sales, EPS, and comparable store sales performance. Fiscal Q4 earnings snapshot provides critical financial results that significantly impact stock price and investor outlook.

4

The Buckle, Inc. reported fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 net income. Q4 and full-year net income reports significantly affect financial performance, investor sentiment, and stock trajectory.

7 Mar

3

Buckle, Inc. (BKE) posted strong February sales, paired with a discounted valuation and high dividend yield. Strong monthly sales highlight positive financial momentum, but limited to one month and balanced by market factors.

13 Feb

3

Impala has increased its stake in Buckle, Inc. to $21 million following the retailer's announcement of a quarterly profit of $48.7 million. This development highlights investor confidence in Buckle's financial performance and growth potential in the retail sector. The increase in stake by Impala indicates a positive outlook on Buckle's financial health, which may moderately influence market sentiment and performance.

5 Feb

3

Buckle, Inc. reported net sales for January 2026, showing a notable increase compared to the previous year. The company's performance reflects strong consumer demand and effective merchandising strategies. Management expressed optimism about future sales trends and ongoing initiatives to enhance customer engagement. Overall, the results indicate a positive trajectory for the brand in the competitive retail landscape. The increase in net sales suggests a moderately noticeable influence on financial performance and market sentiment.

3

Buckle, Inc. (BKE) is highlighted as one of the top dividend stocks to consider for investment. The company has demonstrated a strong commitment to returning value to shareholders through consistent dividend payments. Investors are encouraged to evaluate Buckle's financial health and growth potential, particularly in the context of its dividend yield and market position. The article emphasizes the importance of dividend stocks in a diversified portfolio, especially in uncertain economic times. Buckle's consistent dividend payments indicate a stable financial position, but broader market conditions may limit significant impact.

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