The Buckle, Inc.

The Buckle, Inc.

BKEยทNYSE

$43.52

-0.37%
Consumer CyclicalApparel - Retail

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, Reclaim, BKE Vintage, Nova Industries, J.B. Holt, and Veece. The company also provides services, such as hemming, gift-packaging, 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 March 11, 2022, it operated 440 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 incorporated in 1948 and is headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$2.24B
EPS4.1700
P/E Ratio10.44
Earnings Date08/14/2026
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The Buckle, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that BKE stock may experience modest gains over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 47.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 47.00 to a high of 47.00.

Lowest Target
47.00
8.00%
Consensus Target
47.00
8.00%
Highest Target
47.00
8.00%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 47.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 47.00 to a high of 47.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+8.0%

Moderate upside. Analysts expect positive returns but with limited margin of safety. Consider entry timing.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

High

Positive outlook with reasonable agreement. Analysts generally optimistic about prospects with manageable uncertainty.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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The Buckle, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
1.30B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.24B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.23B - 1.24B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-4.8%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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The Buckle, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
209.74M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
206.31M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
204.83M - 207.78M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-1.6%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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The Buckle, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
4.17
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$4.07
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$4.04 - $4.10
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-2.4%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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The Buckle, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
261.44M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
276.29M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
275.74M - 276.84M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+5.7%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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The Buckle, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
261.44M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
291.90M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
291.32M - 292.48M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+11.6%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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The Buckle, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
374.41M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
335.43M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
334.76M - 336.10M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-10.4%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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The Buckle, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $13.41M worth of BKE shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

126.2K

6.52M

Net Activity

-6.5M

-$6.52M

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

127.0K

6.89M

Net Activity

-6.9M

-$6.89M

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
SKG

Smith Kari G

Director, Officer: Evp Stores

100.0K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$5.34M

2
HM

Hoffman Michelle

Officer: Svp Sales

65.2K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$3.42M

3
SJE

Shada James E

Director

40.0K sharesโ€ข3 transactions

$2.19M

4
RKB

Rhoads Karen B

Director

20.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$1.12M

5
NDH

Nelson Dennis H

Director, Officer: President & Ceo

20.5K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$890K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $13.41M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$6.52M

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.