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Buckle(NYSE) BKE

Market Cap$2.32BMarket 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)+13,299%
5 Year+81%
1 Year-1%
1 Month+9%
$44.91
-1.6%
-0.73Today
Buckle last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 45.002026-07-29
Buckle stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+4.07%USD 43.242026-07-22
1 month+9.26%USD 41.192026-06-29
3 month-18.41%USD 55.152026-04-30
Year to date-9%USD 49.452025-12-31
1 year-1.04%USD 45.482025-07-29
3 year+61.79%USD 27.812023-07-28
5 year+80.61%USD 24.922021-07-30
Since inception+13,298.62%USD 0.341992-05-08

Buckle Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$2.32BMarket 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)

$1.31B

Net Income (TTM)

$221.43M

EPS (TTM)

$4.36

P/E Ratio

10.33

Dividend

$1.40

Beta (Volatility)

0.97 (Low)

Price

$44.91

Volume

535,736.078

Open

$45.24

Previous Close

$45.00

Daily Range

$44.67 - $45.51

52-Week Range

$40.73 - $58.35

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 21, 2026

BKE News

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An Insider at The Buckle Sold 30,000 Shares Worth $1.6 Million

Cory RenauerApr 18, 2026
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Miller Value Partners Dumps 72,000 Buckle Inc. Shares for $4.2 Million

Will HealyMar 12, 2026
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Impala Lifts The Buckle Stake to $21 Million as Retailer Posts $48.7 Million Quarterly Profit

Jonathan PoncianoFeb 13, 2026
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Is The Buckle a Buy After Stevens Capital Partners Initiated a Position in the Stock?

Robert IzquierdoOct 22, 2025
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Buckle Posts 8% Sales Gain in Fiscal Q2

Motley Fool Markets TeamAug 25, 2025
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This Explosive Dividend Stock Is Trouncing the Market and Still Looks Cheap

Michael ByrneJan 13, 2023
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Here's Why The Buckle Stock Soared Today

Jon QuastAug 21, 2020
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This Specialty Retail Company Could Be About to Report Its First Sales Increase in 4 Years

Parkev Tatevosian, CFAJan 23, 2020
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About Buckle

Buckle helps young men and women find casual clothes and jeans. Its products provide stylish and comfortable outfits for everyday life. People shop for these items at physical stores or online.

What is Buckle Selling?

  • Denim: Selection of casual jeans with various brands, styles, and finishes for men and women.
  • Proprietary Brands: Private labels like BKE and Buckle Black; includes shirts, outerwear, and footwear.
  • Guest Services: On-site alterations, gift wrapping, layaway options, and personal stylist consultations.
  • Online Sales: Digital storefront at buckle.com; generated $47.7 million in sales during the first quarter of 2026.

Strategic Moves and Plans

  • Recognized a $19.1 million settlement from interchange fee litigation (costs for processing card payments) in early 2026.
  • Invested $13.5 million into new store construction and technology upgrades during the first quarter of 2026.
  • Maintained a private label credit card program through a partnership with Bread Financial and Comenity Bank.
  • Outlined plans to open 12 new stores and complete 9 full remodels during fiscal 2026.

Why the Company Stands Out

Buckle operates 440 retail stores across 42 states and its own e-commerce platform. It provides personalized shopping through in-store alterations and private stylist consultations.

Recent Financial Performance

  • Net sales were $288.7 million in the first quarter of 2026, up 6.1% year-over-year.
  • Comparable store sales (revenue from locations open at least a year) rose 5.1% in early 2026.
  • Net income (profit left after all business expenses) reached $46.9 million in the first quarter of 2026, up 33.2% year-over-year.
  • Cash flow from operations (money from core business activities) was $49.3 million for the first quarter of 2026.

Bottom Line

Buckle has evolved from a small clothing business into a national retailer focused on denim and casual fashion. Its mix of brand-name products and guest-focused services supports its position in the apparel market.

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Industry

Specialty Retail

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Employees

8,000

CEO

Dennis H. Nelson

Website

www.buckle.com

Headquarters

Kearney, NE 68845-4915, US

BKE Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

48.87%

Operating Margin

21.10%

Net Income Margin

16.85%

Return on Equity

47.36%

Return on Capital

32.34%

Return on Assets

21.11%

Earnings Yield

9.68%

Dividend Yield

3.07%

Payout Ratio

1.02%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$2.32BMarket 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

51.52M

Volume

535.74K

Avg. Volume

509.32K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$642.36M

Operating Income

$277.35M

EBITDA

$323.75M

Operating Cash Flow

$269.48M

Capital Expenditure

-$48.62M

Free Cash Flow

$220.86M

Cash & ST Invst.

$289.98M

Total Debt

$410.87M

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
Q22025-08-0212.4%
Q32025-11-014.9%
Q42026-01-3124.4%
Q12026-05-02-27.7%
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
Q22025-08-0227.1%
Q32025-11-017.9%
Q42026-01-3165.6%
Q12026-05-02-42.1%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$288.74M

+6.1%

Gross Profit

$133.48M

+5.1%

Gross Margin

46.23%

N/A

Market Cap

$2.32BMarket 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

$799.42K

N/A

Employees

2,900

N/A

Net Income

$46.88M

+33.2%

EBITDA

$68.56M

+30.7%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$289.98M

-0.6%

Total Debt

$410.87M

+11.1%

Accounts Receivable

$7.28M

-8.1%

Inventory

$150.20M

+13.4%

Long Term Debt

$325.42M

+13.8%

Short Term Debt

$85.45M

+2.2%

Return on Assets

21.11%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

33.90%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$34.66M

+77.1%

Operating Cash Flow

$49.32M

+59.2%

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Questions About BKE

What is the current price of Buckle?

Buckle is trading at $45.00 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Buckle?

Over the past 52 weeks, Buckle has traded between $40.73 and $58.35.

How much debt does Buckle have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Buckle reported total debt of $410.87M.

How much cash does Buckle have on hand?

Buckle reported $266.16M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Buckle’s dividend yield?

Buckle currently has a dividend yield of 3.07%.

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