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Buckle(NYSE) BKE

Market Cap$2.07BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1992)+11,722%
5 Year+71%
1 Year-26%
1 Month-9%
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$39.63
-1.59%
-0.64Today
Buckle last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 40.272026-09-14
Buckle stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-6.67%USD 43.152026-09-04
1 month-8.71%USD 44.112026-08-14
3 month-8.13%USD 43.842026-06-16
Year to date-18.56%USD 49.452025-12-31
1 year-26.38%USD 54.702025-09-12
3 year+56.19%USD 25.782023-09-15
5 year+71.23%USD 23.522021-09-15
Since inception+11,722.14%USD 0.341992-05-08

Buckle Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$2.07BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.33B

Net Income (TTM)

$220.84M

EPS (TTM)

$4.34

P/E Ratio

9.28

Dividend

$1.40

Beta (Volatility)

0.96 (Low)

Price

$39.63

Volume

279,152.566

Open

$40.43

Previous Close

$40.27

Daily Range

$39.46 - $40.76

52-Week Range

$39.46 - $58.17

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 20, 2026

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About Buckle

The Buckle, Inc. sells clothes and shoes for all ages. It helps people find casual styles in stores and online. The company offers services like hemming to improve shopping.

What's in the Store?

  • Denim and Bottoms: Selection of jeans and casual pants from brand names and private labels.
  • Tops and Accessories: Collection of shirts, sportswear, footwear, and jewelry for daily wear.
  • Private Label Brands: Exclusive lines like BKE and Daytrip developed for specific styles.
  • Guest Services: Options including custom hemming, gift-wrapping, and a loyalty program.

Strategic Growth and Expansion

  • Planned for six new store openings during the remainder of fiscal 2026.
  • Scheduled four full store remodels to update existing locations in fiscal 2026.
  • Invested $24.4 million in store construction and technology during the first half of fiscal 2026.
  • Purchased a new corporate aircraft during the first half of fiscal 2026.
  • Recognized a $19.1 million litigation settlement during the first quarter of fiscal 2026.

Unique Customer Features

The company uses a loyalty program and private label credit card to encourage shopping. It maintains a special-order system to move items between different store locations.

Key Financial Highlights

  • Net sales rose to $319.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, up 4.6% year over year.
  • Net income reached $91.3 million for the 26-week period ended Aug. 1, 2026, up 13.8% year over year.
  • Comparable store net sales grew 3.5% during the 26-week period ended Aug. 1, 2026.
  • Online sales increased 2.5% to $92.2 million for the 26-week period ended Aug. 1, 2026.
  • Working capital stood at $250.8 million as of Aug. 1, 2026, including $264.8 million in cash.

Bottom Line

Buckle has evolved into a specialized retailer that balances brand-name products with its own private labels. By focusing on customer services and steady physical expansion, the company maintains a consistent presence in the casual apparel market.

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Industry

Specialty Retail

Employees

8,000

CEO

Dennis H. Nelson

Headquarters

Kearney, NE 68845-4915, US

BKE Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

48.95%

Operating Margin

20.84%

Net Income Margin

16.62%

Return on Equity

46.91%

Return on Capital

32.34%

Return on Assets

20.17%

Earnings Yield

10.78%

Dividend Yield

3.43%

Payout Ratio

1.02%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$2.07BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

51.51M

Volume

279.15K

Avg. Volume

491.83K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$650.37M

Operating Income

$276.81M

EBITDA

$313.81M

Operating Cash Flow

$257.77M

Capital Expenditure

-$66.44M

Free Cash Flow

$191.32M

Cash & ST Invst.

$287.18M

Total Debt

$421.38M

Buckle Performance Analysis

Buckle annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-01-31USD 1,345,187,0003.9%
20242024-01-31USD 1,261,102,000-6.3%
20252025-01-31USD 1,217,689,000-3.4%
20262026-01-31USD 1,297,835,0006.6%
Buckle sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-11-014.9%
Q42026-01-3124.4%
Q12026-05-02-27.7%
Q22026-08-0110.8%
Buckle annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-01-31USD 5.13-0.6%
20242024-01-31USD 4.40-14.2%
20252025-01-31USD 3.89-11.7%
20262026-01-31USD 4.146.5%
Buckle sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-11-017.9%
Q42026-01-3165.6%
Q12026-05-02-42.1%
Q22026-08-01-5.4%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$319.82M

+4.6%

Gross Profit

$153.02M

+5.5%

Gross Margin

47.85%

N/A

Market Cap

$2.07BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$259.30K

N/A

Employees

8,000

N/A

Net Income

$44.41M

-1.3%

EBITDA

$55.80M

-15.1%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$287.18M

-10.2%

Total Debt

$421.38M

+12.1%

Accounts Receivable

$9.94M

+29.0%

Inventory

$161.40M

+13.3%

Long Term Debt

$339.57M

+15.8%

Short Term Debt

$81.81M

-0.8%

Return on Assets

20.17%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

32.07%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$16.86M

-63.7%

Operating Cash Flow

$46.72M

-20.1%

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Questions About BKE

What is the current price of Buckle?

Buckle is trading at $39.46 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Buckle?

Over the past 52 weeks, Buckle has traded between $39.46 and $58.17.

How much debt does Buckle have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Buckle reported total debt of $421.38M.

How much cash does Buckle have on hand?

Buckle reported $264.78M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Buckle’s dividend yield?

Buckle currently has a dividend yield of 3.43%.

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