Go Pro
NYSE:BKE

Buckle (BKE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Buckle logo
$44.75 -0.57 (-1.25%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
Extended Trading
$43.60 -1.15 (-2.56%)
As of 05:14 PM Eastern
Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more.

About Buckle Stock (NYSE:BKE)

Advanced

Key Stats

Today's Range
$44.42
$45.75
50-Day Range
$41.49
$46.51
52-Week Range
$40.73
$61.69
Volume
322,895 shs
Average Volume
422,260 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.31 billion
P/E Ratio
10.26
Dividend Yield
3.13%
Price Target
$46.00
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

Buckle, Inc. is a retailer specializing in casual apparel, footwear and accessories for young men and women. The company is known for its denim-focused collections, offering both private-label lines and curated brand-name merchandise. Its product assortment includes jeans, tops, outerwear, shoes and a variety of accessories such as belts, jewelry and handbags, all aimed at blending contemporary style with everyday comfort.

Founded in 1948 in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle began as a single clothing store and has since expanded into a nationwide chain. Over the decades, the company has grown through a combination of organic store openings and strategic site selections, moving from a regional presence to a coast-to-coast footprint. Despite this expansion, Buckle has maintained its Midwestern roots, keeping its corporate headquarters and primary distribution center in Kearney.

In addition to its brick-and-mortar network, Buckle operates an e-commerce platform that allows customers to shop its full assortment online. The website features new arrivals, exclusive web-only releases and a loyalty program designed to reward frequent shoppers. Store layouts emphasize a “free-to-shop” environment, with attentive sales associates supporting customers on the sales floor rather than traditional checkout-first models.

Buckle’s management team brings decades of retail and merchandising experience to its operations, focusing on trend-driven inventory planning and customer service. With a concentration on merchandising innovation and targeted marketing efforts, the company continues to adapt to evolving consumer preferences within the casual apparel segment. Its blend of regional heritage and contemporary branding aims to sustain growth in the competitive U.S. retail landscape.

AI Generated. May Contain Errors.

Buckle Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks
42nd Percentile Overall Score

BKE MarketRank™: 

Buckle scored higher than 42% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 358th out of 488 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Buckle has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Upside/Downside

    The consensus price target for Buckle is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Buckle has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Buckle's stock forecast and price target.
  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Buckle is 10.26, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 45.28.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Buckle is 10.26, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 46.66.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Buckle has a P/B Ratio of 5.39. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Buckle's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    11.50% of the float of Buckle has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Buckle has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.33.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Buckle has recently decreased by 13.67%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Buckle pays a meaningful dividend of 3.09%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    Buckle does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Buckle is 32.11%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Read more about Buckle's dividend.
  • News Sentiment

    Buckle has a news sentiment score of -0.17. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Buckle this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    21 people have searched for BKE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 163% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    2 people have added Buckle to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Buckle insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $111,100.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    38.40% of the stock of Buckle is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    53.93% of the stock of Buckle is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Buckle's insider trading history.
Receive BKE Stock News and Ratings via Email

Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Buckle and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter.

SMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy.

BKE Stock News Headlines

UBS Group Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Buckle (NYSE:BKE) Stock Price
The Buckle, Inc. Reports July 2026 Net Sales
Your $29.97 book is free today
Why Some Traders Skip Stocks Entirely You don't need a big account to trade options. In fact, options can give you up to 12 times the leverage of stocks — with a fraction of the capital tied up. This free guide lays it all out in plain English — from A to Z, with step-by-step examples you can follow in your own account.tc pixel
Buckle, Inc. (The) (BKE) Stock forecasts
Buckle (BKE) Stock Forecast & Price Target
The Buckle, Inc. Reports June 2026 Net Sales
See More Headlines

BKE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Buckle's stock was trading at $53.43 at the start of the year. Since then, BKE stock has decreased by 16.2% and is now trading at $44.7520.

Buckle, Inc. (The) (NYSE:BKE) issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May, 29th. The company reported $0.92 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.74 by $0.18. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 6.1% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript
.

Top institutional shareholders of Buckle include BlackRock Inc. (9.61%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.26%), Denali Advisors LLC (0.22%) and Stevens Capital Partners (0.12%). Insiders that own company stock include Dennis H Nelson, Karen B Rhoads, Brett P Milkie, Kelli D Molczyk, Kari G Smith, James E Shada, Bill L Fairfield, Michelle Hoffman and John P Peetz.
View institutional ownership trends
.

Shares of BKE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Buckle investors own include Meta Platforms (META), NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Netflix (NFLX), Home Depot (HD) and

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/29/2026
Record date for 7/29 Dividend
7/15/2026
Ex-Dividend for 7/29 Dividend
7/15/2026
Dividend Payable
7/29/2026
Today
8/13/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/21/2026
Fiscal Year End
1/31/2027

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Specialty Retail
Sub-Industry
Apparel Retail
Current Symbol
NYSE:BKE
CIK
885245
Employees
8,000
Year Founded
1967

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$46.00
Low Price Target
$46.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+2.8%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$4.36
Trailing P/E Ratio
10.26
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
$209.74 million
Net Margins
16.85%
Pretax Margin
22.18%
Return on Equity
47.35%
Return on Assets
21.36%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
2.04
Quick Ratio
1.39

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$1.30 billion
Price / Sales
1.78
Cash Flow
$4.85 per share
Price / Cash Flow
9.22
Book Value
$8.30 per share
Price / Book
5.39

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
51,520,000
Free Float
31,735,000
Market Cap
$2.31 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.10

Social Links

Options Trading Made Easy - Download Now Cover

Learn the basics of options trading and how to use them to boost returns and manage risk with this free report from MarketBeat. Click the link below to get your free copy.

Get This Free Report

This page (NYSE:BKE) was last updated on 8/13/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
From Our Partners