Representative Jefferson Shreve (R-Indiana) recently sold shares of Buckle, Inc. The) (NYSE: BKE. In a filing disclosed on June 22nd, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in Buckle stock on May 12th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "CRT - STANDARD UNIT TRUST" account.
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Buckle Price Performance
Shares of BKE stock traded up $0.01 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $49.10. 268,638 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 407,757. Buckle, Inc. has a 12-month low of $33.12 and a 12-month high of $54.25. The company has a market cap of $2.51 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.62 and a beta of 1.03. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $45.09 and a 200 day moving average price of $41.92.
Buckle (NYSE:BKE - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Friday, May 23rd. The company reported $0.70 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.65 by $0.05. Buckle had a net margin of 15.95% and a return on equity of 43.13%. The firm had revenue of $272.12 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $264.28 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.70 earnings per share. Buckle's revenue for the quarter was up 3.7% on a year-over-year basis.
Buckle Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 29th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, July 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.35 per share. This represents a $1.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.85%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, July 15th. Buckle's dividend payout ratio is presently 35.99%.
Insider Activity
In related news, CEO Dennis H. Nelson sold 43,915 shares of Buckle stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $39.72, for a total value of $1,744,303.80. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,706,335 shares in the company, valued at approximately $67,775,626.20. The trade was a 2.51% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director James E. Shada sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, July 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $49.84, for a total value of $498,400.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 85,352 shares of the company's stock, valued at $4,253,943.68. The trade was a 10.49% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 105,046 shares of company stock valued at $4,377,425. Insiders own 39.00% of the company's stock.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. grew its position in Buckle by 15.8% during the fourth quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 1,756 shares of the company's stock valued at $89,000 after buying an additional 240 shares during the period. IFP Advisors Inc increased its holdings in Buckle by 12.5% in the 2nd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 2,431 shares of the company's stock worth $110,000 after acquiring an additional 270 shares in the last quarter. SummerHaven Investment Management LLC raised its position in Buckle by 1.4% during the first quarter. SummerHaven Investment Management LLC now owns 21,348 shares of the company's stock worth $818,000 after acquiring an additional 302 shares during the period. Unison Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Buckle by 0.8% during the fourth quarter. Unison Advisors LLC now owns 38,166 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,939,000 after purchasing an additional 307 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co grew its position in shares of Buckle by 1.4% in the fourth quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 32,802 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,666,000 after purchasing an additional 468 shares during the period. 53.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of brokerages have issued reports on BKE. UBS Group restated a "neutral" rating on shares of Buckle in a research report on Wednesday, May 14th. Wall Street Zen raised Buckle from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Friday, May 23rd.
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About Representative Shreve
Jefferson Shreve (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Indiana's 6th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Shreve (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Indiana's 6th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
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Jefferson Shreve earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University in 1989, a graduate degree from the University of London in 1998, and a graduate degree from Purdue University in 2003. Shreve's career experience includes working as a real estate executive.
Shreve was elected 7th District Vice Chairman of the Indiana Republican State Committee on January 17, 2018, and was re-elected on March 6, 2021. In 2020, he was selected as a district-level delegate to the 2020 Republican National Convention.
Buckle Company Profile
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The Buckle, Inc operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men and women in the United States. It 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 primarily comprising BKE, Buckle Black, Salvage, Red by BKE, Daytrip, Gimmicks, Gilded Intent, FITZ + EDDI, Willow & Root, Outpost Makers, Departwest, Sterling & Stitch, Reclaim, BKE Vintage, Nova Industries, J.B.
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