NYSE:BKE

The Buckle Stock Forecast, Price & News

$34.49

-0.05 (-0.14 %)

(As of 01/26/2021 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range

$33.32

Now: $34.49▼

$35.13

50-Day Range

$28.67

MA: $31.63▼

$34.54

52-Week Range

$11.76

Now: $34.49▼

$35.51

Volume543,994 shs

Average Volume401,267 shs

Market Capitalization$1.70 billion

P/E Ratio15.13

Dividend Yield3.47%

Beta1.23

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, BKE Boutique, Red by BKE, Daytrip denim, Gimmicks, Gilded Intent, FITZ + EDDI, Outpost Makers, Departwest, and Veece. The company also provides services, such as hemming, gift-wrapping, layaways, guest loyalty program, the Buckle private label credit card, and personalized stylist services, as well as special order system that allows stores to obtain requested merchandise from other company stores or its online order fulfillment center. As of February 02-2019, it operated 450 retail stores in 42 states under the Buckle and The Buckle names. The Buckle, Inc. also sells its products through its Website, buckle.com. The company was formerly known as Mills Clothing, Inc. and changed its name to The Buckle, Inc. in April 1991. The Buckle, Inc. was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska.

MarketRank^™

Overall MarketRank^™

1.73 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

51st out of 383 stocks

Family Clothing Stores Industry

2nd out of 17 stocks

0.5 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
The Buckle has received a consensus rating of Sell. The company's average rating score is 1.00, and is based on no buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $11.00, The Buckle has a forecasted downside of 68.1% from its current price of $34.49.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
The Buckle has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

2.1 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
The Buckle has received 352 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
The Buckle has received 504 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
The Buckle has received 58.88% “underperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about The Buckle and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe BKE will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe BKE will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

2.5 Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
The Buckle pays a meaningful dividend of 3.47%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
The Buckle does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of The Buckle is 56.07%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, The Buckle will have a dividend payout ratio of 51.72% next year. This indicates that The Buckle will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

1.7 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, The 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 $2,521,847.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
41.90% of the stock of The Buckle is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
61.34% of the stock of The Buckle is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9 Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for The Buckle are expected to grow by 0.87% in the coming year, from $2.30 to $2.32 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of The Buckle is 15.13, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.17.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of The Buckle is 15.13, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 35.13.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
The Buckle has a P/B Ratio of 4.36. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NYSE

Industry Family clothing stores

Sub-IndustryApparel Retail

SectorRetail/Wholesale

Current SymbolNYSE:BKE

Previous Symbol

CUSIP11844010

CIK885245

Webwww.buckle.com

Phone308-236-8491

Employees7,000

Year FoundedN/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A

Current Ratio2.37

Quick Ratio1.78

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio15.13

Forward P/E Ratio15.00

P/E GrowthN/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$900.25 million

Price / Sales1.89

Cash Flow$2.80 per share

Price / Cash Flow12.30

Book Value$7.91 per share

Price / Book4.36

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.14

Net Income$104.43 million

Net Margins13.07%

Return on Equity27.47%

Return on Assets13.03%

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares49,408,000

Market Cap$1.70 billion

Next Earnings Date3/12/2021 (Estimated)

OptionableOptionable

$34.49

-0.05 (-0.14 %)

(As of 01/26/2021 12:00 AM ET)

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The Buckle (NYSE:BKE) Frequently Asked Questions

How has The Buckle's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus?

The Buckle's stock was trading at $17.33 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, BKE stock has increased by 99.0% and is now trading at $34.49.
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Is The Buckle a buy right now?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for The Buckle in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "sell" The Buckle stock.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than The Buckle?

Wall Street analysts have given The Buckle a "Sell" rating, but there may be better short-term opportunities in the market. Some of MarketBeat's past winning trading ideas have resulted in 5-15% weekly gains. MarketBeat just released five new trading ideas, but The Buckle wasn't one of them. MarketBeat thinks these five stocks may be even better buys.
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What is Dennis H. Nelson's approval rating as The Buckle's CEO?

639 employees have rated The Buckle CEO Dennis H. Nelson on Glassdoor.com. Dennis H. Nelson has an approval rating of 96% among The Buckle's employees. This puts Dennis H. Nelson in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

When is The Buckle's next earnings date?

The Buckle is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, March 12th 2021.
View our earnings forecast for The Buckle.

How were The Buckle's earnings last quarter?

The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 19th. The company reported $0.85 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.55 by $0.30. The business earned $251.01 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $251 million. The Buckle had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 27.47% and a net margin of 13.07%.
View The Buckle's earnings history.

How often does The Buckle pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for The Buckle?

The Buckle announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, December 7th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 21st will be given a dividend of $2.30 per share on Tuesday, December 29th. This represents a $9.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 26.67%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 18th. This is a positive change from The Buckle's previous quarterly dividend of $0.30.
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Is The Buckle a good dividend stock?

The Buckle pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.47%. The dividend payout ratio of The Buckle is 56.07%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, The Buckle will have a dividend payout ratio of 51.72% next year. This indicates that The Buckle will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for BKE?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for The Buckle's shares. Their forecasts range from $11.00 to $11.00. On average, they expect The Buckle's share price to reach $11.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 68.1%.
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How were The Buckle's same store sales last quarter?

The Buckle same store sales increased by 8.4% in the month of December. The Buckle stock rose by 0% in the first day of trading following the news.

Who are some of The Buckle's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to The Buckle include The TJX Companies (TJX), Ross Stores (ROST), The Gap (GPS), Foot Locker (FL), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), Urban Outfitters (URBN), Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), Guess' (GES), Zumiez (ZUMZ), The Children's Place (PLCE), Designer Brands (DBI), Shoe Carnival (SCVL), Caleres (CAL), Genesco (GCO) and Citi Trends (CTRN).
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What other stocks do shareholders of The Buckle own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other The Buckle investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Starbucks (SBUX), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), CVS Health (CVS), eBay (EBAY), Ford Motor (F), General Electric (GE), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Intel (INTC) and Macy's (M).

Who are The Buckle's key executives?

The Buckle's management team includes the following people:

Mr. Dennis H. Nelson, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 71, Pay $1.86M)
Mr. Thomas B. Heacock, Sr. VP of Fin., Treasurer, CFO & Director (Age 43, Pay $603.13k)
Mr. Brett P. Milkie, Sr. VP of Leasing (Age 61, Pay $665.47k)
Ms. Kari G. Smith, Exec. VP of Stores & Director (Age 57, Pay $706.09k)
Mr. Robert M. Carlberg, Sr. VP of Men's Merchandising (Age 58, Pay $665.47k)
Ms. Brady M. Jenschke Fritz, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 41)
Ms. Michelle M. Hoffman, VP of Sales (Age 59)
Mr. Adam Akerson, Controller & Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Kelli D. Molczyk, VP of Women's Merchandising (Age 42)

What is The Buckle's stock symbol?

The Buckle trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "BKE."

Who are The Buckle's major shareholders?

The Buckle's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Artemis Investment Management LLP (0.55%), Hennessy Advisors Inc. (0.20%), Nisa Investment Advisors LLC (0.07%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.05%) and Pacer Advisors Inc. (0.03%). Company insiders that own The Buckle stock include Bill L Fairfield, Diane L Applegate, Karen B Rhoads, Kari G Smith, Kelli D Molczyk, Michelle Hoffman, Robert Erle Campbell, Robert J Harbols and Robert M Carlberg.
View institutional ownership trends for The Buckle.

Which institutional investors are selling The Buckle stock?

BKE stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including State of Alaska Department of Revenue, Hennessy Advisors Inc., and Artemis Investment Management LLP. Company insiders that have sold The Buckle company stock in the last year include Diane L Applegate, Karen B Rhoads, Kari G Smith, Kelli D Molczyk, Michelle Hoffman, and Robert M Carlberg.
View insider buying and selling activity for The Buckle or view top insider-selling stocks.

Which institutional investors are buying The Buckle stock?

BKE stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Nisa Investment Advisors LLC, and Pacer Advisors Inc..
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How do I buy shares of The Buckle?

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

What is The Buckle's stock price today?

One share of BKE stock can currently be purchased for approximately $34.49.

How big of a company is The Buckle?

The Buckle has a market capitalization of $1.70 billion and generates $900.25 million in revenue each year. The company earns $104.43 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.14 on an earnings per share basis. The Buckle employs 7,000 workers across the globe.

What is The Buckle's official website?

The official website for The Buckle is www.buckle.com.

How can I contact The Buckle?

The Buckle's mailing address is 2407 West 24th Street, Kearney NE, 68848. The company can be reached via phone at 308-236-8491 or via email at [email protected]

This page was last updated on 1/27/2021 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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