Buckle (BKE)


Market Price (8/24/2026): $43.81 | Market Cap: $2.2 BilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Apparel Retail

Buckle (BKE)


Market Price (8/24/2026): $43.81
Market Cap: $2.2 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Apparel Retail

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 20%, Dividend Yield is 10%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 16%, FCF Yield is 10.0%

Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 21%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 30%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, and Experience Economy & Premiumization. Themes include Direct-to-Consumer Brands, and Experiential Retail.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -18%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -19%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.0%

Key risks
BKE key risks include [1] its dependence on discretionary consumer spending, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 20%, Dividend Yield is 10%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 16%, FCF Yield is 10.0%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 21%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 30%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, and Experience Economy & Premiumization. Themes include Direct-to-Consumer Brands, and Experiential Retail.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -18%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -19%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.0%
7 Key risks
BKE key risks include [1] its dependence on discretionary consumer spending, Show more.

BKE in ETFs

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/20/2026

Buckle (BKE) stock has lost about 20% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Deceleration in Comparable Store Sales and Heightened Margin Pressure Concerns.

Buckle experienced a significant deceleration in comparable store net sales following its strong performance in fiscal Q1 2026 (ended May 2, 2026), which saw a 5.1% increase. Monthly comparable store net sales slowed considerably from a 7.0% gain in April 2026 to 2.2% in May 2026, 2.4% in June 2026, and further to 1.6% in July 2026. This sequential slowdown raised investor concerns about the sustainability of sales momentum. Analysts also projected margin compression for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended August 1, 2026), forecasting an approximately 9% year-over-year decline in earnings per share despite an expected 2.73% increase in revenue to $314.1 million, indicating that rising costs are impacting profitability.

2. Unsustainable One-Time Gain in Fiscal Q1 2026 Earnings.

While Buckle reported strong fiscal Q1 2026 earnings, with diluted earnings per share of $0.92 beating analyst estimates of $0.74 by 24.3%, and net sales of $288.7 million surpassing expectations by 2.29%, a substantial portion of this profitability stemmed from a non-recurring event. The company received a $19.1 million net cash inflow from an interchange fee litigation settlement, which was recorded as a reduction to selling expenses. This one-time gain contributed to a 33.2% increase in net income to $46.9 million, masking a less robust underlying operational performance and suggesting that future earnings might not reflect similar boosts.

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Updated on 8/20/2026

Buckle (BKE) stock has lost about 20% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Deceleration in Comparable Store Sales and Heightened Margin Pressure Concerns.

Buckle experienced a significant deceleration in comparable store net sales following its strong performance in fiscal Q1 2026 (ended May 2, 2026), which saw a 5.1% increase. Monthly comparable store net sales slowed considerably from a 7.0% gain in April 2026 to 2.2% in May 2026, 2.4% in June 2026, and further to 1.6% in July 2026. This sequential slowdown raised investor concerns about the sustainability of sales momentum. Analysts also projected margin compression for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended August 1, 2026), forecasting an approximately 9% year-over-year decline in earnings per share despite an expected 2.73% increase in revenue to $314.1 million, indicating that rising costs are impacting profitability.

2. Unsustainable One-Time Gain in Fiscal Q1 2026 Earnings.

While Buckle reported strong fiscal Q1 2026 earnings, with diluted earnings per share of $0.92 beating analyst estimates of $0.74 by 24.3%, and net sales of $288.7 million surpassing expectations by 2.29%, a substantial portion of this profitability stemmed from a non-recurring event. The company received a $19.1 million net cash inflow from an interchange fee litigation settlement, which was recorded as a reduction to selling expenses. This one-time gain contributed to a 33.2% increase in net income to $46.9 million, masking a less robust underlying operational performance and suggesting that future earnings might not reflect similar boosts.

3. Cautious Analyst Outlook and Price Target Revisions.

Analysts maintained a "Hold" consensus rating on Buckle's stock during this period. In August 2026, UBS Group specifically lowered its price target for Buckle from $47.00 to $46.00, while reiterating a "neutral" rating. The average twelve-month price target across analysts was $46.00, indicating a limited upside potential of approximately 5.97% from the stock's price of $43.41 as of August 18, 2026. This conservative analyst sentiment and modest price targets contributed to a lack of investor confidence and pressure on the stock.

4. Broader Macroeconomic Headwinds Impacting the Retail Sector.

The general retail sector faced challenges during fiscal Q2 2026, characterized by elevated prices, persistent macroeconomic uncertainties, and a more cautious consumer environment. U.S. comparable store sales growth for the overall retail industry slowed to 2.6% in fiscal Q2 2026, falling short of the 3.8% consensus estimate. Consumer spending became more selective, with a shift towards value-oriented and necessity-based concepts. These broader industry headwinds created a challenging operating environment for specialty retailers like Buckle, contributing to its stock's decline.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -20.6% change in BKE stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/23/2026 was primarily driven by a -24.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020268232026Change
Stock Price ($)55.1543.81-20.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,2981,3141.3%
Net Income Margin (%)16.2%16.8%4.2%
P/E Multiple13.310.0-24.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5051-0.3%
Cumulative Contribution-20.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/23/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BKE-20.6% 
Market (SPY)6.5%7.2%
Sector (XLY)-0.3%38.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -6.0% change in BKE stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/23/2026 was primarily driven by a -11.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268232026Change
Stock Price ($)46.6043.81-6.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,2781,3142.9%
Net Income Margin (%)16.1%16.8%4.5%
P/E Multiple11.410.0-11.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5051-0.8%
Cumulative Contribution-6.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/23/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BKE-6.0% 
Market (SPY)11.0%19.7%
Sector (XLY)-2.4%39.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -3.5% change in BKE stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/23/2026 was primarily driven by a -14.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120258232026Change
Stock Price ($)45.4243.81-3.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,2271,3147.1%
Net Income Margin (%)16.0%16.8%5.6%
P/E Multiple11.610.0-14.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5051-0.8%
Cumulative Contribution-3.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/23/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BKE-3.5% 
Market (SPY)22.2%23.8%
Sector (XLY)7.2%38.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 55.6% change in BKE stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/23/2026 was primarily driven by a 74.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120238232026Change
Stock Price ($)28.1543.8155.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,3191,314-0.3%
Net Income Margin (%)18.4%16.8%-8.3%
P/E Multiple5.810.074.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5051-2.2%
Cumulative Contribution55.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/23/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BKE55.6% 
Market (SPY)73.2%41.0%
Sector (XLY)38.9%47.3%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
BKE Return70%11%15%17%14%-14%150%
Peers Return34%-38%79%21%29%-17%94%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%103%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BKE Win Rate75%50%50%42%50%38% 
Peers Win Rate57%32%63%53%62%48% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BKE Max Drawdown-23%-36%-34%-20%-31%-27% 
Peers Max Drawdown-31%-54%-34%-33%-42%-35% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: AEO, ANF, URBN, LEVI, ZUMZ.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/21/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventBKES&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-21.3%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven49 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-12.6%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven12 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-28.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven194 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-34.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven52.3%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven114 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-49.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven99.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven205 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-17.1%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.7%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven203 days105 days

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In The Past

Buckle's stock fell -21.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 27.1% gain to breakeven.

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EventBKES&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-21.3%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven49 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-28.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven194 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-34.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven52.3%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven114 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-49.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven99.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven205 days140 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-28.0%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.8%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven229 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-33.5%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven50.4%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven1750 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-38.7%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven63.1%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven1750 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-25.3%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.9%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven70 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-30.8%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven44.5%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven122 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-30.1%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.1%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven14 days1085 days

Compare to AEO, ANF, URBN, LEVI, ZUMZ

In The Past

Buckle's stock fell -21.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 27.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Buckle (BKE)

The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) is a U.S.-based specialty retailer that primarily sells casual apparel, footwear, and accessories designed for young men and women. The company operates a significant retail footprint with 440 stores across 42 states, complemented by its e-commerce platform, buckle.com, to serve its nationwide customer base.

Buckle's product selection encompasses both popular brand-name merchandise and an extensive range of its own private-label brands, including denims, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, and various accessories and footwear. Beyond merchandise, the company provides value-added services such as hemming, gift-packaging, a guest loyalty program, private label credit card services, and personalized stylist services, enhancing the overall shopping experience for its target demographic.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe The Buckle (BKE):

  • An American Eagle Outfitters focused more on multi-brand casual wear and premium denim.
  • A PacSun or Zumiez, but for a broader range of mainstream casual apparel and denim for young adults.

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  • Casual Apparel: A selection of brand name and private label clothing, including denims, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, and outerwear for young men and women.
  • Footwear: A variety of shoes offered to complement their apparel collections.
  • Accessories: Items such as belts, bags, and jewelry designed to enhance outfits.
  • Retail Convenience Services: Offerings like hemming, gift-packaging, layaways, and a special order system to facilitate customer purchases.
  • Customer Engagement Programs: A guest loyalty program and personalized stylist services designed to enhance the customer's shopping experience and build relationships.
  • Private Label Credit Card: A credit card issued under the Buckle brand to provide financing options to customers.
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The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) sells primarily to individuals.

Based on the company description, Buckle serves the following categories of individual customers:

  • Young Men: Individuals falling within the "young men" demographic who are seeking casual apparel, footwear, and accessories.
  • Young Women: Individuals falling within the "young women" demographic who are seeking casual apparel, footwear, and accessories.
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Dennis H. Nelson, President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Nelson began his career with The Buckle, Inc. in 1970 as a part-time salesperson while attending Kearney State College (now the University of Nebraska - Kearney). Upon graduation in 1973, he became a full-time employee and has since worked in all phases of the company's operations. He has held the titles of President and Director since April 19, 1991, and was elected Chief Executive Officer on March 17, 1997.

Thomas B. Heacock, Senior Vice President of Finance, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Heacock serves as Senior Vice President of Finance, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, and a Director of The Buckle, Inc. He was appointed Chief Financial Officer on July 20, 2017, and became Senior Vice President of Finance, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer effective February 4, 2018. Mr. Heacock has been with Buckle since October 2003, previously serving as Vice President of Finance, Treasurer, and Corporate Controller. Prior to joining Buckle, he was employed by Ernst & Young, LLP. Mr. Heacock is the son-in-law of Dennis H. Nelson, the President and Chief Executive Officer.

Daniel J. Hirschfeld, Chairman

Mr. Hirschfeld has served as Chairman of the Board of The Buckle, Inc. since April 19, 1991. Prior to this role, he held positions as President and Chief Executive Officer. He has been involved in all aspects of Buckle's business, including the development of its management information systems. His father, David Hirschfeld, founded Mills Clothing, Inc., the precursor to The Buckle, Inc., in 1948, and Daniel took over the business in 1965.

Brady M. Fritz, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Ms. Fritz was appointed Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary on February 22, 2022, having previously served as Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary since March 2021. She joined Buckle on December 10, 2018. Before her tenure at Buckle, Ms. Fritz spent over 10 years at Cargill Incorporated, where she held various roles of increasing responsibility, including Global Legal Operations Leader and Senior Attorney.

Brett P. Milkie, Senior Vice President of Leasing

Mr. Milkie holds the position of Senior Vice President of Leasing at The Buckle, Inc.

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Here are the key risks to The Buckle, Inc. (BKE):

  1. Dependence on Merchandising/Fashion Sensitivity: The success of The Buckle, Inc. is highly reliant on its ability to accurately identify and respond to rapidly evolving fashion trends and consumer tastes, particularly in its core denim category, which accounts for a significant portion of its sales. A failure to anticipate or react effectively and timely to changes in fashion trends could lead to reduced net sales, increased markdowns, and compressed margins.
  2. Economic Sensitivity: As a retailer of discretionary casual apparel, footwear, and accessories, Buckle's performance is significantly influenced by general economic conditions. Economic downturns, inflation, and job uncertainty can adversely impact consumer discretionary spending, which in turn can lead to a decline in sales and gross margins.
  3. Intense Competition: The retail apparel industry is characterized by fierce competition from numerous players, including national chains, department stores, specialty stores, and online retailers. This intense competitive environment poses a constant threat of emerging trends and new entrants that could erode Buckle's market position and profitability.
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The rise of ultra-fast fashion retailers (e.g., Shein, Temu) represents a clear emerging threat. These companies leverage highly agile supply chains, data-driven trend identification, and aggressive pricing to rapidly produce and distribute vast selections of trendy apparel, footwear, and accessories directly to consumers, primarily targeting the same young demographic as Buckle. This model challenges traditional retail operations like Buckle's by offering significantly lower price points and a faster turnover of styles, potentially eroding market share and consumer relevance for conventional retailers.

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The addressable markets for Buckle's main products and services in the U.S. region are as follows:
  • The United States casual wear market was valued at USD 196.22 billion in 2024, and it is forecasted to reach USD 266.47 billion by 2033, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.48% during the period 2026–2033. The broader U.S. clothing and apparel market was USD 370.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 482.1 billion by 2032, with casual wear representing the leading category at a 75% share.
  • The U.S. shoe and footwear market size was USD 95.1 billion in 2024, and it is projected to grow by 3.7% between 2025 and 2032, reaching USD 125.7 billion by 2032. Another estimate places the U.S. footwear market at USD 94,538.1 million in 2024, expected to reach USD 117,375.3 million by 2030 with a CAGR of 3.7% from 2025 to 2030.
  • The U.S. fashion accessories market generated a revenue of USD 222,074.1 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 342,988.5 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2025 to 2030.

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The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies: * Growth in Online Sales: The company has demonstrated consistent strength in its e-commerce platform, with online sales increasing by 13.6% in Q3 FY2025 and 6.4% in Q4 FY2025, leading to a 9.8% increase for the full fiscal year 2025. Management has emphasized a commitment to enhancing the online shopping experience to further capitalize on this trend. * Store Expansion and Remodels: Buckle plans to open 12-14 new stores and complete 12-14 full remodel projects in fiscal year 2026. A significant portion of these remodels are planned relocations into new outdoor shopping centers and outlet formats, aligning with evolving consumer preferences for open-air shopping environments and signaling confidence in its real estate strategy. * Expansion of Women's Merchandise: The women's merchandise category has been a strong performer, experiencing double-digit growth of approximately 12% in Q4 FY2025 and accounting for 46% of total sales. Women's denim sales specifically saw a 10.5% increase. The company's management is committed to expanding this category, indicating continued focus and investment. * Growth in the Kids' Segment: The kids' business is identified as a key area of opportunity for growth, having delivered a standout quarter with approximately 16% year-over-year growth in Q4 FY2025. * Enhancement of Product Assortment, including Private Labels: Ongoing enhancements in product assortment, particularly within the successful women's and kids' segments, along with the continued performance of private label brands such as Buckle Black, are expected to contribute to future revenue gains. Executives have highlighted the success of the Buckle Black label in driving sales growth.

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Share Repurchases

  • The Buckle, Inc. has a 1,000,000 share repurchase plan authorized by the Board of Directors on November 20, 2008.
  • As of February 1, 2020, 435,655 shares remained available under this authorization. As of April 2, 2025, and December 11, 2025, 410,655 shares remained to complete the authorization, indicating no significant repurchases were made under this plan in recent years.
  • The company recorded minimal share repurchases of $0.37 million in fiscal year 2021 (ended January 29, 2022), with $0 reported for fiscal years 2022, 2023, 2024, and the trailing twelve months ending November 2025.

Share Issuance

  • The number of common shares outstanding for Buckle has generally increased over the last few fiscal years, rising from 49,728,651 shares at January 29, 2022, to 50,092,616 shares at January 28, 2023.
  • Annual shares outstanding increased from 50 million in January 2024 to 51 million in January 2025, indicating new shares were issued during this period.
  • As of May 3, 2025, the company had 51,157,306 shares outstanding, compared to 50,773,556 shares at February 1, 2025, and 50,778,536 shares at May 4, 2024.

Capital Expenditures

  • In fiscal year 2025 (ended January 31, 2026), capital expenditures totaled $45.4 million, with $40.7 million allocated for new store construction, store remodels, and technology upgrades, and $4.7 million for corporate headquarters and the distribution center.
  • Capital expenditures were $42.275 million in fiscal year 2024 (ended February 1, 2025), $37.274 million in fiscal year 2023 (ended February 3, 2024), $30.36 million in fiscal year 2022 (ended January 28, 2023), and $19.1 million in fiscal year 2021 (ended January 29, 2022).
  • The company anticipates capital spending of approximately $50.0 to $55.0 million during fiscal year 2025, primarily for planned store projects and technology investments, with plans to open 7 new stores and complete approximately 18-22 full remodels. For fiscal 2026, Buckle plans to open 12 to 14 new stores and complete 12 to 14 full remodel projects.

Better Bets vs. Buckle (BKE)

Peer Outperformance in Apparel Retail

BKE has outperformed 75% of its 24 Apparel Retail peers over 5Y. Apparel Retail ranks 17th of 23 industries in Consumer Discretionary by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Apparel Retail constituents that BKE has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
26%
of 27 industry peers · -15.2% return
3Y
63%
of 27 industry peers · 58.8% return
5Y
75%
of 24 industry peers · 71.1% return
No Apparel Retail peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten BKE by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Consumer Discretionary sector, ranked by 5Y. Apparel Retail is BKE's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Education Services 14 -15.1%104.4%70.4% LINC 308% · CVSA 272% · UTI 226%
Homebuilding 18 -4.9%33.0%52.4% GRBK 187% · TOL 154% · PHM 152%
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 22 17.7%57.3%13.0% RCL 262% · MAR 172% · HLT 161%
Automotive Retail 18 -13.8%3.3%12.5% MUSA 280% · PAG 182% · ORLY 123%
Specialty Stores 7 -5.5%42.9%7.7% DKS 87% · ASO 21% · SIG 18%
Home Improvement Retail 5 -16.5%2.9%7.2% LOW 17% · HD 17% · HVT 7%
Casinos & Gaming 20 -7.2%-23.5%-1.6% BRAG 1014% · MCRI 108% · RSI 85%
Specialized Consumer Services 10 -11.3%20.7%-6.8% HRB 149% · FTDR 96% · SCI 45%
Distributors 4 -8.0%-23.7%-8.4% ARMK 156% · GPC 25% · LKQ -42%
Restaurants 34 -7.4%-4.8%-8.4% EAT 355% · CAKE 190% · RAVE 157%
Home Furnishings 4 -2.8%32.1%-13.2% SGI 56% · LZB 7% · MHK -33%
Footwear 9 58.9%47.3%-15.8% WEYS 151% · DECK 26% · SHOO 24%
Automotive Parts & Equipment 38 -9.1%-4.5%-32.1% MOD 1421% · GTX 271% · STRT 101%
Leisure Products 13 -4.0%-8.6%-33.6% GOLF 82% · HAS 17% · MCFT -1%
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 27 3.5%-0.4%-36.1% TPR 242% · RL 242% · ELA 229%
Household Appliances 18 7.7%40.2%-40.2% KEQU 178% · FLXS 142% · HBB 120%
Apparel Retail ← 25 -1.4%6.2%-41.4% DXLG 187% · ANF 162% · ROST 104%
Leisure Facilities 12 -15.2%-6.3%-41.6% OSW 161% · JAKK 111% · ESCA 11%
Broadline Retail 15 5.9%12.6%-50.7% DDS 285% · AMZN 56% · EBAY 56%
Computer & Electronics Retail 3 -19.2%11.3%-61.6% BBY -11% · UPBD -62% · GME -65%
Automobile Manufacturers 8 -70.4%-66.3%-69.6% GM 85% · TSLA 54% · F 50%
Consumer Electronics 11 -18.5%-22.8%-76.7% AXIL 2369% · GRMN 88% · TBCH -55%
Other Specialty Retail 18 -28.1%-41.5%-78.8% BBW 189% · TLF 105% · WINA 96%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

Recent Active Movers

Peer Comparisons

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Financials

BKEAEOANFURBNLEVIZUMZMedian
NameBuckle American.Abercrom.Urban Ou.Levi Str.Zumiez  
Mkt Price43.8116.17109.0174.2421.4918.2732.65
Mkt Cap2.22.74.96.58.30.33.8
Rev LTM1,3145,6535,2836,3176,6149385,468
Op Inc LTM27742468661773122521
FCF LTM22118541615055937203
FCF 3Y Avg21126147725551310258
CFO LTM26944666755877447502
CFO 3Y Avg25548667652274025504

Growth & Margins

BKEAEOANFURBNLEVIZUMZMedian
NameBuckle American.Abercrom.Urban Ou.Levi Str.Zumiez  
Rev Chg LTM7.1%7.2%5.1%11.2%7.3%4.7%7.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg0.0%4.1%12.6%9.2%2.8%0.7%3.5%
Rev Chg Q6.1%9.7%1.5%11.4%8.0%4.9%7.1%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.3%1.9%0.3%2.5%1.8%1.0%1.5%
Op Inc Chg LTM14.4%41.9%-3.7%17.0%7.1%872.7%15.7%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-2.7%21.2%118.6%35.6%13.6%62.9%28.4%
Op Mgn LTM21.1%7.5%13.0%9.8%11.1%2.3%10.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg20.6%6.9%13.4%8.8%10.1%-1.6%9.5%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM1.0%1.6%-0.3%-0.1%0.1%0.5%0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM20.5%7.9%12.6%8.8%11.7%5.1%10.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg20.2%9.0%13.9%9.1%12.1%2.7%10.6%
FCF/Rev LTM16.8%3.3%7.9%2.4%8.5%3.9%5.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg16.7%4.8%9.9%4.6%8.4%1.1%6.6%

Valuation

BKEAEOANFURBNLEVIZUMZMedian
NameBuckle American.Abercrom.Urban Ou.Levi Str.Zumiez  
Mkt Cap2.22.74.96.58.30.33.8
P/S1.70.50.91.01.30.31.0
P/Op Inc8.06.47.110.511.313.69.3
P/EBIT8.06.46.910.611.013.69.3
P/E10.09.79.913.813.020.511.5
P/CFO8.26.17.311.610.76.27.8
Total Yield20.1%13.4%10.1%7.3%10.3%4.9%10.2%
Dividend Yield10.2%3.1%0.0%0.0%2.6%0.0%1.3%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg10.2%9.5%9.0%5.1%6.3%3.9%7.7%
D/E0.20.70.30.20.30.70.3
Net D/E0.10.70.10.10.20.30.1

Returns

BKEAEOANFURBNLEVIZUMZMedian
NameBuckle American.Abercrom.Urban Ou.Levi Str.Zumiez  
1M Rtn3.2%-4.9%16.2%6.1%-12.4%-3.5%-0.2%
3M Rtn-10.5%-1.4%41.1%1.7%-1.8%-23.7%-1.6%
6M Rtn-17.6%-35.1%13.1%8.6%-4.9%-31.8%-11.2%
12M Rtn-15.2%29.3%10.7%-3.6%3.5%14.2%7.1%
3Y Rtn58.8%11.4%116.0%121.5%67.1%0.9%62.9%
1M Excs Rtn0.7%-8.9%16.3%3.1%-14.4%-6.4%-2.8%
3M Excs Rtn-13.0%-4.6%39.4%-2.4%-3.6%-25.3%-4.1%
6M Excs Rtn-28.6%-46.1%2.0%-2.5%-16.0%-42.8%-22.3%
12M Excs Rtn-33.5%15.0%-1.4%-18.8%-14.0%-3.3%-8.7%
3Y Excs Rtn-18.9%-62.8%85.5%33.2%-9.2%-72.7%-14.0%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20262025202420232022
Denims552518516529513
Tops (including sweaters)375353370400391
Accessories141134136135120
Footwear64658474126
Sportswear/Fashions62626812476
Kids5144434232
Outerwear2924281525
Casual bottoms2518162812
Total1,2981,2181,2611,3451,295


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$43.81 
Market Cap ($ Bil)2.2 
First Trading Date05/11/1992 
Distance from 52W High-22.7% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$43.56$49.05
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA0.6%-10.7%
 3M1YR
Volatility36.3%30.3%
Downside Capture34.8775.96
Upside Capture-20.4740.72
Correlation (SPY)-1.0%22.0%
BKE Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.38-0.210.020.390.540.84
Up Beta-3.34-1.39-0.320.550.890.89
Down Beta1.64-0.10-0.210.230.120.59
Up Capture142%-4%-33%23%37%82%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days10202970125379
Down Capture72%22%77%53%73%99%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days12233456127367

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BKE
BKE-13.5%30.2%-0.47-
Sector ETF (XLY)4.3%19.6%0.1037.8%
Equity (SPY)21.1%12.9%1.2222.3%
Gold (GLD)37.5%28.8%1.107.4%
Commodities (DBC)43.2%20.2%1.66-19.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.9%13.8%0.6430.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-31.6%44.1%-0.7312.5%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BKE
BKE10.3%35.3%0.35-
Sector ETF (XLY)6.2%24.1%0.2251.6%
Equity (SPY)12.9%17.2%0.5746.4%
Gold (GLD)20.6%18.6%0.901.3%
Commodities (DBC)10.4%19.6%0.419.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0238.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.4%52.8%0.3817.0%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BKE
BKE16.8%43.5%0.51-
Sector ETF (XLY)12.3%22.2%0.5144.9%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7241.1%
Gold (GLD)12.7%16.2%0.64-2.3%
Commodities (DBC)8.0%18.0%0.3615.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2034.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.1%66.1%1.0310.6%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 7152026-13.7%
Average Daily Volume0.4 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest8.3 days
Basic Shares Quantity50.6 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares7.2%

Returns Analyses

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/21/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/29/2026-4.8%-2.3%-8.0%
3/13/2026-1.9%-2.2%6.0%
11/21/2025-1.0%3.6%-0.0%
8/22/2025-0.5%0.7%7.0%
5/23/20255.3%3.6%7.7%
3/14/20252.8%8.1%-2.2%
11/22/20244.9%10.7%4.9%
8/23/2024-2.8%-4.1%-1.5%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121412
# Negative121012
Median Positive2.7%3.6%6.2%
Median Negative-1.6%-3.0%-6.9%
Max Positive5.5%10.7%22.0%
Max Negative-4.8%-6.6%-13.8%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/29/2026-4.8%-2.3%-8.0%
3/13/2026-1.9%-2.2%6.0%
11/21/2025-1.0%3.6%-0.0%
8/22/2025-0.5%0.7%7.0%
5/23/20255.3%3.6%7.7%
3/14/20252.8%8.1%-2.2%
11/22/20244.9%10.7%4.9%
8/23/2024-2.8%-4.1%-1.5%
5/24/2024-1.3%5.0%0.0%
3/15/2024-4.4%-0.7%-6.1%
11/17/20230.2%1.9%22.0%
8/18/20230.9%-4.5%-13.8%
5/26/2023-0.5%0.8%6.1%
3/10/2023-4.6%-6.6%-8.8%
11/18/20222.6%7.7%5.1%
8/19/2022-1.5%-2.5%-3.8%
5/26/20223.2%0.3%-9.1%
3/11/2022-1.2%5.9%-10.7%
11/19/20213.9%-3.1%-7.7%
8/20/2021-1.7%-2.9%-1.4%
5/21/20210.7%4.5%6.3%
3/12/20215.5%0.8%4.3%
11/20/20200.4%-3.6%12.1%
8/24/20202.3%3.5%11.2%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121412
# Negative121012
Median Positive2.7%3.6%6.2%
Median Negative-1.6%-3.0%-6.9%
Max Positive5.5%10.7%22.0%
Max Negative-4.8%-6.6%-13.8%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
04/30/202606/11/202610-Q
01/31/202604/01/202610-K
10/31/202512/11/202510-Q
07/31/202509/11/202510-Q
04/30/202506/12/202510-Q
01/31/202504/02/202510-K
10/31/202412/12/202410-Q
07/31/202409/12/202410-Q
04/30/202406/13/202410-Q
01/31/202404/03/202410-K
10/31/202312/07/202310-Q
07/31/202309/07/202310-Q
04/30/202306/08/202310-Q
01/31/202303/29/202310-K
10/31/202212/08/202210-Q
07/31/202209/08/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
04/30/202606/11/202610-Q
01/31/202604/01/202610-K
10/31/202512/11/202510-Q
07/31/202509/11/202510-Q
04/30/202506/12/202510-Q
01/31/202504/02/202510-K
10/31/202412/12/202410-Q
07/31/202409/12/202410-Q
04/30/202406/13/202410-Q
01/31/202404/03/202410-K
10/31/202312/07/202310-Q
07/31/202309/07/202310-Q
04/30/202306/08/202310-Q
01/31/202303/29/202310-K
10/31/202212/08/202210-Q
07/31/202209/08/202210-Q
04/30/202206/09/202210-Q
01/31/202203/30/202210-K
10/31/202112/09/202110-Q
07/31/202109/09/202110-Q
04/30/202106/10/202110-Q
01/31/202103/31/202110-K
10/31/202012/10/202010-Q
07/31/202009/10/202010-Q
04/30/202006/11/202010-Q
01/31/202004/01/202010-K
10/31/201912/12/201910-Q
07/31/201909/12/201910-Q

Insider Activity

Updated 6/10/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Fairfield, Bill L DirectSell610202644.442,500111,0882,350,975Form
2Hoffman, MichelleSVP SalesDirectSell414202654.8016,200887,7621,626,577Form
3Smith, Kari GEVP StoresTrustSell414202654.5730,0001,637,2384,574,116Form
4Hoffman, MichelleSVP SalesDirectSell323202649.1229,2811,438,2452,253,664Form
5Hoffman, MichelleSVP SalesDirectSell323202650.0071935,9503,758,188Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Fairfield, Bill L DirectSell610202644.442,500111,0882,350,975Form
2Hoffman, MichelleSVP SalesDirectSell414202654.8016,200887,7621,626,577Form
3Smith, Kari GEVP StoresTrustSell414202654.5730,0001,637,2384,574,116Form
4Hoffman, MichelleSVP SalesDirectSell323202649.1229,2811,438,2452,253,664Form
5Hoffman, MichelleSVP SalesDirectSell323202650.0071935,9503,758,188Form
6Smith, Kari GEVP StoresTrustSell317202650.3948,8602,461,9043,867,396Form
7Smith, Kari GEVP StoresTrustSell317202649.811,14056,7866,257,160Form
8Smith, Kari GEVP StoresTrustSell909202559.3620,0001,187,1848,924,893Form
9Shada, James E TrustSell909202559.4920,0001,189,7163,292,658Form
10Milkie, Brett PSVP LeasingTrustSell909202560.176,000361,0195,389,418Form
11Peetz, John P DirectSell826202555.741,50083,6101,316,746Form
12Rhoads, Karen B TrustSell826202555.8220,0001,116,43210,984,351Form
13Hoffman, MichelleSVP SalesDirectSell826202556.2220,0001,124,4144,266,139Form
14Hoffman, MichelleSVP SalesHeld by 401(k) PlanSell826202555.8619,009  Form
15Shada, James E TrustSell724202549.9810,000499,8303,766,319Form
16Shada, James E TrustSell724202549.8410,000498,3874,253,833Form
17Nelson, Dennis HPresident & CEOTrustSell612202543.5220,453890,14972,037,292Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 24, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Summit Street Capital Management, LLC$14.7 Mil2.1%31ADD +11.3%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Summit Street Capital Management, LLC$14.7 Mil2.1%31ADD +11.3%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Summit Street Capital Management, LLC$14.7 Mil2.1%31ADD +11.3%13F
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