Company Overview
The Buckle, Inc. operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and kids under the Buckle and Buckle Youth brands in the United States. The company 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 comprising the BKE, Buckle Black, Ace High, Daytrip, Departwest, FITZ + EDDI, Freshwear, Gentry Country, Gilded Intent, Gimmicks, J.B. Holt, Maven Co-op, Modish Rebel, Nova Industries, Outpost Makers, Reclaim, Salvage, Sterling & Stitch, Veece, Willow & Root, 33 Coastal, and Funk Lagoon brands. It also provides services, such as hemming, gift-packaging, layaways, a guest loyalty program, the Buckle private label credit card, personalized stylist services, and a special-order system that allows stores to obtain specifically requested merchandise from other company stores or from its online order fulfillment center. 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.
Why Investors Should Care
Generates a return on equity of 49.0%, reflecting efficient use of shareholder capital.
Return on capital employed stands at 34.6%.
Trades at a P/E of 9.9, below the sector median of 23.2.
Maintains a net profit margin of 16.8%.
Offers a dividend yield of 3.29%.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Jan 2026 Revenue of $1.30B (+6.6% YoY); net profit $209.74M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +6.1%, earnings +31.4%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 2.9%, profit CAGR 4.2%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 2.95% |
| 1 Year: | 6.10% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | 4.19% |
| 1 Year: | 31.40% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | -2.73% |
| 6 Months: | -16.67% |
| 3 Months: | -18.37% |
| 1 Month: | -4.55% |
Highlights auto-generated from reported financials and price data; not investment advice. Verify with official filings before acting.
- Price vs 50-DMABelow
- Price vs 200-DMABelow
- RSI (14)47.23 · Neutral
P/E of 9.94 is below the sector median of 23.20 — relatively cheaper than peers.
Auto-generated from price history and fundamentals; not investment advice.
Price Chart
Technical Trend
Computed from daily close history using EMA cross, slope, and RSI signals.
Note: intraday data is not stored locally. “Hourly” uses the most recent 10 daily candles as a short-term proxy.
Fundamental Growth Charts
No fundamental data available for this stock.
Interactive charts for Revenue, Net Income, EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, EPS, ROE, ROCE, Gross/Net/Operating Margin and more — switch metric and period using the dropdowns above. CAGR is computed across the displayed window (quarterly CAGR is annualised). Visual growth charts make it easy to spot multi-year compounding trends at a glance — far faster than reading raw numbers in a table.
PROS
- Strong return on equity of 49.0%.
- Healthy ROCE of 34.6%.
- Attractive dividend yield of 3.29%.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
CONS
- In a downtrend (50-DMA below 200-DMA).
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Consumer Cyclical).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BKE The Buckle, Inc. R2K | 43.23 | 9.94 | $2.23B | 3.29% | 34.65% | 48.98% | 2.95% | 4.19% |
| 2 | AMZN Amazon.com, Inc. NDXSPXAI | 254.96 | 30.46 | $2.74T | 0.00% | 16.60% | 24.29% | 11.73% | 984.47% |
| 3 | TSLA Tesla, Inc. NDXSPXAI | 394.46 | 355.37 | $1.48T | 0.00% | 4.10% | 4.90% | 52.40% | 39.39% |
| 4 | HD The Home Depot, Inc. SPX | 341.44 | 24.25 | $340.46B | 2.76% | 28.75% | 128.38% | 1.52% | -6.11% |
| 5 | BABA Alibaba Group Holding Limited AI | 117.69 | 18.19 | $282.09B | 0.93% | 4.16% | 9.22% | 5.62% | 12.49% |
| 6 | MCD McDonald's Corporation SPX | 264.95 | 21.84 | $188.25B | 2.77% | 22.47% | - | 0.92% | 7.33% |
| 7 | TJX The TJX Companies, Inc. SPX | 150.97 | 29.37 | $166.78B | 1.28% | 21.26% | 61.25% | 6.84% | 8.48% |
| 8 | BKNG Booking Holdings Inc. NDXSPX | 182.80 | 24.24 | $141.65B | 0.91% | 70.23% | -96.88% | 16.93% | 22.07% |
| 9 | PDD PDD Holdings Inc. NDX | 85.74 | 9.03 | $122.04B | 0.00% | 22.36% | 25.40% | 49.00% | 45.85% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | May 2015 | Aug 2015 | Oct 2015 | Jan 2016 | Apr 2016 | Jul 2016 | Oct 2016 | Jan 2017 | Apr 2017 | Jul 2017 | Oct 2017 | Feb 2018 | May 2018 | Aug 2018 | Nov 2018 | Feb 2019 | May 2019 | Aug 2019 | Nov 2019 | Feb 2020 | May 2020 | Aug 2020 | Oct 2020 | Jan 2021 | May 2021 | Jul 2021 | Oct 2021 | Apr 2022 | Jul 2022 | Oct 2022 | Apr 2023 | Jul 2023 | Oct 2023 | May 2024 | Aug 2024 | Nov 2024 | May 2025 | Aug 2025 | Nov 2025 | May 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 212.25M | 195.65M | 224.31M | 281.17M | 204.90M | 201.08M | 215.11M | 264.41M | 201.31M | 203.82M | 224.12M | 271.00M | 115.41M | 216.03M | 251.00M | 318.83M | 299.12M | 295.12M | 319.43M | 309.06M | 301.98M | 332.34M | 282.83M | 292.43M | 303.46M | 262.48M | 282.39M | 293.62M | 272.12M | 305.74M | 320.84M | 288.74M |
| Gross Profit | 113.60M | 94.59M | 117.26M | 155.94M | 94.73M | 79.88M | 96.87M | 125.68M | 81.72M | 74.14M | 90.93M | 133.24M | 79.69M | 78.93M | 86.16M | 121.29M | 76.65M | 78.70M | 93.53M | 128.59M | 26.82M | 93.38M | 116.95M | 163.51M | 147.55M | 142.02M | 161.07M | 152.16M | 145.37M | 165.40M | 133.26M | 138.41M | 147.22M | 120.70M | 132.53M | 140.07M | 126.98M | 145.01M | 153.91M | 133.48M |
| Operating Income | 52.80M | 37.18M | 56.30M | - | 36.43M | 24.08M | 36.82M | - | 25.04M | 17.41M | 30.94M | - | 23.26M | 20.16M | 26.30M | - | 18.73M | 19.60M | 33.31M | - | -16.18M | 45.53M | 54.13M | - | 75.80M | 67.88M | 82.22M | 73.06M | 65.71M | 79.42M | 53.73M | 56.76M | 64.06M | 42.40M | 48.26M | 54.48M | 43.55M | 56.34M | 60.91M | 59.45M |
| Net Income | 33.57M | 23.48M | 35.89M | 54.34M | 23.10M | 15.47M | 23.40M | 35.99M | 16.29M | 11.48M | 19.90M | 42.03M | 18.34M | 15.66M | 20.48M | 41.13M | 15.09M | 16.37M | 25.98M | 46.98M | -11.78M | 34.68M | 41.63M | 65.61M | 57.27M | 51.42M | 62.22M | 55.25M | 50.14M | 61.39M | 42.94M | 45.64M | 51.76M | 34.84M | 39.26M | 44.17M | 35.19M | 45.01M | 48.70M | 46.88M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.70 | 0.49 | 0.74 | 1.13 | 0.48 | 0.32 | 0.48 | 0.74 | 0.34 | 0.24 | 0.41 | 0.87 | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.42 | 0.84 | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.53 | 0.96 | -0.24 | 0.71 | 0.85 | 1.33 | 1.16 | 1.04 | 1.26 | 1.12 | 1.01 | 1.24 | 0.86 | 0.92 | 1.04 | 0.69 | 0.78 | 0.88 | 0.70 | 0.89 | 0.96 | 0.92 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Jan 2009 | Jan 2010 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2012 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2014 | Jan 2015 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 | Feb 2018 | Feb 2019 | Feb 2020 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2025 | Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 792.05M | 898.29M | 949.84M | 1.06B | 1.12B | 1.13B | 1.15B | 1.12B | 974.87M | 913.38M | 885.50M | 900.25M | 901.28M | 1.29B | 1.35B | 1.26B | 1.22B | 1.30B |
| Gross Profit | 343.49M | 400.62M | 419.13M | 468.65M | 499.31M | 499.14M | 507.33M | 481.40M | 397.17M | 380.02M | 366.07M | 377.47M | 400.67M | 653.01M | 676.00M | 619.07M | 592.79M | 635.86M |
| Operating Income | 162.20M | 199.46M | 210.77M | 236.32M | 258.18M | 256.99M | 256.97M | 229.59M | 152.76M | 134.08M | 120.93M | 131.50M | 168.02M | 335.50M | 328.13M | 271.06M | 241.36M | 261.44M |
| Net Income | 104.41M | 127.30M | 134.68M | 151.46M | 164.31M | 162.58M | 162.56M | 147.28M | 97.96M | 89.71M | 95.61M | 104.43M | 130.14M | 254.82M | 254.63M | 219.92M | 195.47M | 209.74M |
| Diluted EPS | 2.24 | 2.73 | 2.86 | 3.20 | 3.44 | 3.39 | 3.38 | 3.06 | 2.03 | 1.85 | 1.97 | 2.14 | 2.66 | 5.16 | 5.13 | 4.40 | 3.89 | 4.14 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Feb 2008 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2010 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2012 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2014 | Jan 2015 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 | Feb 2018 | Feb 2019 | Feb 2020 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2025 | Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | - | 488.90M | 494.84M | 531.54M | 477.97M | 546.29M | 542.99M | 572.77M | 579.85M | 538.12M | 527.30M | 867.89M | 845.81M | 780.88M | 837.58M | 889.81M | 913.17M | 991.28M |
| Total Equity | 338.32M | 337.22M | 354.26M | 345.67M | 363.15M | 289.65M | 361.93M | 355.28M | 412.64M | 430.54M | 391.25M | 393.88M | 389.15M | 396.63M | 312.92M | 376.31M | 413.22M | 423.80M | 424.64M |
| Cash & Equivalents | 64.29M | 162.46M | 135.34M | 116.47M | 166.51M | 117.61M | 164.87M | 133.71M | 161.19M | 196.54M | 165.09M | 168.47M | 220.97M | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Liabilities | - | - | 134.64M | 149.18M | 168.39M | 188.32M | 184.36M | 187.72M | 160.13M | 149.31M | 146.87M | 133.43M | 478.74M | 449.19M | 467.96M | 461.26M | 476.59M | 489.37M | 566.64M |
| Current Liabilities | - | - | 92.03M | 96.37M | 109.83M | 128.96M | 123.38M | 122.27M | 107.63M | 98.62M | 97.91M | 90.22M | 172.64M | 206.36M | 248.54M | 226.04M | 221.46M | 213.93M | 236.71M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Jan 2009 | Jan 2010 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2012 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2014 | Jan 2015 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 | Feb 2018 | Feb 2019 | Feb 2020 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2025 | Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 143.73M | 157.96M | 179.94M | - | - | - | - | - | - | 119.72M | 108.73M | 130.66M | 227.42M | 311.75M | 242.38M | 254.64M | 242.01M | 251.14M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 66.47M | -69.23M | -49.66M | - | - | - | - | - | - | -17.30M | -7.60M | 34.76M | -768.00K | -28.77M | -41.40M | -41.77M | -45.28M | -43.52M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -112.03M | -115.85M | -149.15M | - | - | - | - | - | - | -133.87M | -97.74M | -112.92M | -128.83M | -347.80M | -202.88M | -196.74M | -198.02M | -225.09M |
| Capital Expenditure | -47.45M | -50.56M | -54.95M | -36.63M | -30.30M | -28.81M | -45.45M | -34.58M | -31.66M | -13.46M | -10.02M | -7.32M | -7.66M | -19.10M | -30.36M | -37.27M | -42.27M | -45.36M |
| Free Cash Flow | 96.28M | 107.40M | 124.99M | - | - | - | - | - | - | 106.26M | 98.71M | 123.34M | 219.76M | 292.65M | 212.02M | 217.37M | 199.74M | 205.78M |
| Share Buybacks | 9.36M | - | 5.99M | 296.00K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.22M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.00K | 372.00K | 0 | 0 | - | - | - |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Jan 2009 | Jan 2010 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2012 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2014 | Jan 2015 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 | Feb 2018 | Feb 2019 | Feb 2020 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2025 | Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | 43.4% | 44.6% | 44.1% | 44.1% | 44.4% | 44.3% | 44.0% | 43.0% | 40.7% | 41.6% | 41.3% | 41.9% | 44.5% | 50.4% | 50.3% | 49.1% | 48.7% | 49.0% |
| Operating Margin % | 20.5% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 23.0% | 22.8% | 22.3% | 20.5% | 15.7% | 14.7% | 13.7% | 14.6% | 18.6% | 25.9% | 24.4% | 21.5% | 19.8% | 20.1% |
| Net Margin % | 13.2% | 14.2% | 14.2% | 14.2% | 14.6% | 14.4% | 14.1% | 13.2% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 14.4% | 19.7% | 18.9% | 17.4% | 16.1% | 16.2% |
| ROE % | 31.0% | 35.9% | 39.0% | 41.7% | 56.7% | 44.9% | 45.8% | 35.7% | 22.8% | 22.9% | 24.3% | 26.8% | 32.8% | 81.4% | 67.7% | 53.2% | 46.1% | 49.4% |
| ROCE % | - | 50.3% | 52.9% | 56.0% | 74.0% | 60.8% | 61.1% | 49.4% | 31.7% | 30.5% | 27.7% | 18.9% | 26.3% | 63.0% | 53.7% | 40.6% | 34.5% | 34.6% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackrock Inc. | 9.15% | 4.71M | $200.14M |
| 2 | Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 4.74% | 2.44M | $103.64M |
| 3 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 2.63% | 1.35M | $57.52M |
| 4 | Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 2.60% | 1.34M | $57.01M |
| 5 | State Street Corporation | 2.52% | 1.30M | $55.17M |
| 6 | American Century Companies Inc | 2.52% | 1.30M | $55.15M |
| 7 | Morgan Stanley | 2.34% | 1.20M | $51.15M |
| 8 | Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 2.29% | 1.18M | $50.03M |
| 9 | Renaissance Technologies, LLC | 2.27% | 1.17M | $49.61M |
| 10 | Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 2.16% | 1.11M | $47.26M |
Analyst View
Analyst aggregate. Targets and ratings update periodically; not investment advice.
Latest News
Recent headlines for BKE
The Buckle, Inc. Reports June 2026 Net Sales
KEARNEY, Neb., July 09, 2026--The Buckle, Inc. Reports June 2026 Net Sales
Does Buckle’s Q1 Beat And Steady Dividend Change The Bull Case For BKE?
The Buckle, Inc. has already reported first‑quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$288.74 million and net income of US$46.88 million, alongside May 2026 updates indicating mid‑single‑digit percentage growth in both total and comparable st…
A Look At Buckle (BKE) Valuation After Strong Results And A Lower UBS Price Target
Buckle (BKE) is back in focus after reporting higher sales and earnings for the recent quarter, ongoing comparable store sales growth, and affirming a $0.35 per share quarterly dividend, even as UBS trimmed its valuation view. See our lates…
The Buckle (BKE) Reports Higher Sales After UBS Lowers Price Target
The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) is included among the 10 Oversold Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy. UBS analyst Mauricio Serna lowered the price target on The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) to $47 from $52 on June 1. The analyst reiterated a Neutral rati…
The Buckle, Inc. Reports May 2026 Net Sales
KEARNEY, Neb., June 04, 2026--THE BUCKLE, INC. REPORTS MAY 2026 NET SALES
Buckle's Earnings Looked Good, Until You Read the Fine Print
A legal settlement made the quarter look great, but investors saw right through it to the rising costs underneath.
BKE — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
As of 2026-07-15 16:51 PDT, The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) trades at $43.23 on NYSE. Its 52-week range is $41.46 to $57.10.
What is the market capitalisation of BKE?
The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) has a market capitalisation of $2.23B on NYSE.
What is the P/E ratio of BKE?
BKE trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 9.94. The industry average P/E is 23.20. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 4.69.
Does BKE pay a dividend?
The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) currently offers a dividend yield of 3.29%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of BKE?
BKE has a return on equity (ROE) of 48.98%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 34.65%.
Is BKE a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of The Buckle, Inc. (BKE), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.