BKE
Neutral signalScored 2026-10-21 Drivers: Congress, trend, fundamentals. Moteurs : Congrès, tendance, fondamentaux.
Research, not advice.
À propos
The Buckle, Inc.
- Nom
- The Buckle, Inc.
- Secteur
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industrie
- Apparel - Retail
- Bourse
- NYSE
- Capitalisation
- $2.4B
- Employés
- 8,000
- PDG
- Dennis H. Nelson
- Site web
- https://www.buckle.com
- Marché
- AAPAEOANFCOLMGEFGRBK
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.
Price (1 year)
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VENTE TOTALE: 8 500 titres (~394 190,05 $ US)
- Insiders
- FAIRFIELD BILL L
- Total bought
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Avg buy (VWAP, 90d window) —
- Total sold
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$511,060
Avg sell (VWAP, 90d window) $46.46 vs last close $46.58 (+0.3%)
Total sold sums Form 4 code S in this window. Codes F, M, A and G are left out.
- Last activity
- 2026-10-15
- Liquidity
- Thin $18,924,052/day · 20d vol
- Last synced
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Insider holdings as a share of total assets aren't available for this company.
Avg buy and avg sell are volume-weighted prices (sum of shares × price, divided by shares) for Form 4 rows in this 90-day window that report both figures. A comparison with last close is market context for that average, not advice.
Recent Form 4
Filings in the 90-day window for this company. Value is shares × price from the filing. Research, not advice.
| Date | Person | Side | Shares | Price | Value | Form 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | WERTH SCOTT A | Sell · S | 2,500 | $46.75 | $116,870 | Form 4 |
| 2026-10-15 | FAIRFIELD BILL L | Sell · S | 8,500 | $46.38 | $394,190 | Form 4 |
Congressional trades
STOCK Act disclosures (90-day window)
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Recent trades
| Date | Representative | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-12 | Jefferson Shreve | Sale (Full) | $15,001 - $50,000 |
| 2025-04-07 | Jefferson Shreve | Purchase | $15,001 - $50,000 |
| 2025-03-05 | Jefferson Shreve | Sale (Full) | $15,001 - $50,000 |
Signal
Neutral signalScored 2026-10-21 Drivers: Congress, trend, fundamentals. Moteurs : Congrès, tendance, fondamentaux.
BKE presents solid financial health with strong ROIC and ~16% net margins, but the dividend payout ratio exceeding 100% of earnings raises sustainability concerns for capital allocation.
The first sentence of the analysis written for BKE on 2026-10-21 - a real excerpt, not a sample. The rest of it, the 0-100 score and the rating it produced are part of Plus. See plans.
Factor checklist — research, not advice
A check leans with a bullish reading. A cross leans against it. A dash is unavailable or mixed.
- Insider Pulls against a bullish reading. Selling cluster — sale value, no purchase value
- Narrative Unavailable or mixed. Stored narrative reading is in the neutral band
- Congress Unavailable or mixed. 1 purchase disclosure year to date, a thin reading
- Timing Pulls against a bullish reading. Close is more than 0.5 ATR under stored support
- Financial indicators Supports a bullish reading. Current ratio 1.89 · operating margin 20%
Suggested stop 42.69, nearest stored support minus 0.5 ATR(8.4% under the last close). Reward/risk to the next stored resistance is 1.15. Wait — that reward/risk is under 2. Research, not advice. Not an order.
Recent news
- 2026-10-08 The Buckle, Inc. Reports September 2026 Net Sales KEARNEY, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Buckle, Inc. Reports September 2026 Net Sales.
- 2026-09-28 Bank of America Corp DE Purchases New Shares in Buckle, Inc. (The) $BKE Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new position in Buckle, Inc. (The) (NYSE: BKE) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 140,216 shares of the company''s stock, valued at approximately $5,917,000. Bank of America Corp DE owned
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- 2026-09-24 The Buckle: A ''Boring'' Double-Digit Yield At An Attractive Price The Buckle is rated Buy due to its attractive valuation, pristine balance sheet, and robust dividend yield. BKE demonstrates stable free cash flow, minimal debt, and a 10.79% dividend yield, supported by special dividends and surplus cash returns. Despite macro headwinds and relatively flat growth since 2022, BKE''s conservative valuation and strong financials offer a margin of safety.
- 2026-09-18 WINTON GROUP Ltd Sells 18,082 Shares of Buckle, Inc. (The) $BKE WINTON GROUP Ltd trimmed its position in shares of Buckle, Inc. (The) (NYSE: BKE) by 74.2% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 6,300 shares of the company''s stock after selling 18,082 shares during the period. WINTON
- 2026-09-15 The Buckle, Inc. Reports Quarterly Dividend KEARNEY, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Buckle, Inc. Reports Quarterly Dividend.
- 2026-09-14 The Buckle: Despite The Macro Headwinds I Am Still A Buyer The Buckle (BKE) remains an attractive buy despite challenges related to revenue growth, inventory growth and profitability. I see strength in BKE''s balance sheet supporting its investment case. Current valuation, debt-free balance sheet and the attractive dividends offer compelling risk/reward for BKE.
- 2026-09-03 The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) Pre Recorded Sales/ Trading Statement Call Prepared Remarks Transcript The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) Pre Recorded Sales/ Trading Statement Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
- 2026-09-03 The Buckle, Inc. Reports August 2026 Net Sales KEARNEY, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--THE BUCKLE, INC. REPORTS AUGUST 2026 NET SALES.
- 2026-08-28 The Buckle, Inc. Announces the Resignation of Angie J. Klein From the Company''s Board of Directors The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced that Angie J. Klein has tendered her resignation from the Company''s Board of Directors, effective August 30, 2026, due to
Market snapshot
Financial ratios
| Metric | Trend | 2026-01-31 | 2025-02-01 | 2024-02-03 | 2023-01-28 | 2022-01-29 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit Margin | 49.0% | 48.7% | 49.1% | 50.3% | 50.4% | |
| Ebit Margin | 21.3% | 21.2% | 22.9% | 24.9% | 26.1% | |
| Ebitda Margin | 23.2% | 23.1% | 24.6% | 26.3% | 27.5% | |
| Operating Profit Margin | 20.1% | 19.8% | 21.5% | 24.4% | 25.9% | |
| Pretax Profit Margin | 21.3% | 21.2% | 22.9% | 24.9% | 26.1% | |
| Continuous Operations Profit Margin | 16.2% | 16.1% | 17.4% | 18.9% | 19.7% | |
| Net Profit Margin | 16.2% | 16.1% | 17.4% | 18.9% | 19.7% | |
| Bottom Line Profit Margin | 16.2% | 16.1% | 17.4% | 18.9% | 19.7% | |
| Current Ratio | 1.892 | 2.053 | 2.006 | 1.873 | 1.574 | |
| Quick Ratio | 1.303 | 1.488 | 1.436 | 1.319 | 1.163 | |
| Solvency Ratio | 0.415 | 0.446 | 0.505 | 0.593 | 0.584 | |
| Cash Ratio | 1.054 | 1.248 | 1.211 | 1.115 | 1.022 | |
| Price To Earnings Ratio | 11.343 | 12.145 | 8.554 | 8.385 | 7.023 | |
| Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | 1.779 | -1.037 | -0.606 | -14.534 | 0.074 | |
| Forward Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | 1.779 | -1.037 | -0.606 | -14.534 | 0.074 | |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Ratio | 11.425 | 12.239 | 8.632 | 8.450 | 7.078 | |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Growth Ratio | 1.778 | -1.056 | -0.607 | -14.535 | 0.075 | |
| Price To Book Ratio | 5.599 | 5.608 | 4.557 | 5.676 | 5.718 | |
| Price To Sales Ratio | 1.832 | 1.952 | 1.493 | 1.588 | 1.382 | |
| Price To Free Cash Flow Ratio | 11.555 | 11.899 | 8.663 | 10.074 | 6.114 | |
| Price To Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 9.468 | 9.821 | 7.395 | 8.812 | 5.739 | |
| Debt To Assets Ratio | 0.387 | 0.357 | 0.354 | 0.363 | 0.369 | |
| Debt To Equity Ratio | 0.904 | 0.770 | 0.763 | 0.807 | 0.921 | |
| Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.475 | 0.435 | 0.433 | 0.447 | 0.480 | |
| Long Term Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Financial Leverage Ratio | 2.334 | 2.155 | 2.153 | 2.226 | 2.495 | |
| Working Capital Turnover Ratio | 5.947 | 5.435 | 6.004 | 7.914 | 6.932 | |
| Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 1.061 | 1.131 | 1.150 | 1.072 | 1.254 | |
| Operating Cash Flow Sales Ratio | 0.194 | 0.199 | 0.202 | 0.180 | 0.241 | |
| Free Cash Flow Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 0.819 | 0.825 | 0.854 | 0.875 | 0.939 | |
| Debt Service Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Interest Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Short Term Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | 0.654 | 0.742 | 0.807 | 0.798 | 1.081 | |
| Capital Expenditure Coverage Ratio | 5.536 | 5.725 | 6.832 | 7.984 | 16.322 | |
| Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio | 0.929 | 1.007 | 1.088 | 1.039 | 0.850 | |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 1.073 | 1.013 | 0.895 | 0.797 | 1.365 | |
| Enterprise Value Multiple | 8.331 | 8.677 | 6.226 | 6.181 | 5.116 |
Sparkline shows each ratio oldest → newest (left → right).
How the latest year compares
For each ratio: its most recent value, the change versus one year earlier, and versus its 5-year average. ▲ higher ▼ lower
| Metric | Current | vs 1Y ago | vs 5Y avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit Margin | 49.0% | ▲0.3% | ▼-0.5% |
| Ebit Margin | 21.3% | ▲0.1% | ▼-2.0% |
| Ebitda Margin | 23.2% | ▲0.2% | ▼-1.7% |
| Operating Profit Margin | 20.1% | ▲0.3% | ▼-2.2% |
| Pretax Profit Margin | 21.3% | ▲0.1% | ▼-2.0% |
| Continuous Operations Profit Margin | 16.2% | ▲0.1% | ▼-1.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 16.2% | ▲0.1% | ▼-1.5% |
| Bottom Line Profit Margin | 16.2% | ▲0.1% | ▼-1.5% |
| Current Ratio | 1.892 | ▼-0.161 | ▲0.013 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.303 | ▼-0.186 | ▼-0.039 |
| Solvency Ratio | 0.415 | ▼-0.031 | ▼-0.094 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.054 | ▼-0.194 | ▼-0.076 |
| Price To Earnings Ratio | 11.343 | ▼-0.802 | ▲1.853 |
| Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | 1.779 | ▲2.816 | ▲4.643 |
| Forward Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | 1.779 | ▲2.816 | ▲4.643 |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Ratio | 11.425 | ▼-0.814 | ▲1.860 |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Growth Ratio | 1.778 | ▲2.834 | ▲4.646 |
| Price To Book Ratio | 5.599 | ▼-0.009 | ▲0.168 |
| Price To Sales Ratio | 1.832 | ▼-0.120 | ▲0.183 |
| Price To Free Cash Flow Ratio | 11.555 | ▼-0.345 | ▲1.894 |
| Price To Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 9.467 | ▼-0.353 | ▲1.221 |
| Debt To Assets Ratio | 0.387 | ▲0.030 | ▲0.021 |
| Debt To Equity Ratio | 0.904 | ▲0.134 | ▲0.071 |
| Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.475 | ▲0.040 | ▲0.021 |
| Long Term Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Financial Leverage Ratio | 2.334 | ▲0.180 | ▲0.062 |
| Working Capital Turnover Ratio | 5.947 | ▲0.512 | ▼-0.499 |
| Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 1.061 | ▼-0.070 | ▼-0.073 |
| Operating Cash Flow Sales Ratio | 0.194 | ▼-0.005 | ▼-0.009 |
| Free Cash Flow Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 0.819 | ▼-0.006 | ▼-0.043 |
| Debt Service Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Short Term Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | 0.654 | ▼-0.087 | ▼-0.162 |
| Capital Expenditure Coverage Ratio | 5.537 | ▼-0.188 | ▼-2.943 |
| Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio | 0.929 | ▼-0.079 | ▼-0.054 |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 1.073 | ▲0.060 | ▲0.045 |
| Enterprise Value Multiple | 8.331 | ▼-0.346 | ▲1.425 |
Key metrics
| Metric | Trend | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market cap | $2.38B | $2.38B | $1.88B | $2.14B | $1.79B | |
| Enterprise value | $2.51B | $2.44B | $1.93B | $2.19B | $1.82B | |
| EV / Sales | 1.94x | 2.00x | 1.53x | 1.63x | 1.41x | |
| EV / Op. cash flow | 10.00x | 10.07x | 7.58x | 9.03x | 5.85x | |
| EV / Free cash flow | 12.21x | 12.20x | 8.88x | 10.32x | 6.23x | |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.33x | 8.68x | 6.23x | 6.18x | 5.12x | |
| Net debt / EBITDA | 0.45x | 0.21x | 0.15x | 0.15x | 0.10x | |
| Current ratio | 1.89x | 2.05x | 2.01x | 1.87x | 1.57x | |
| Income quality | 1.20x | 1.24x | 1.16x | 0.95x | 1.22x | |
| Graham number | $28 | $27 | $29 | $30 | $27 | |
| Graham net-net | -$4 | -$3 | -$2 | -$2 | -$3 | |
| Tax burden | 76.0% | 75.8% | 76.0% | 76.0% | 75.4% | |
| Interest burden | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| Working capital | $211.2M | $225.3M | $222.8M | $197.3M | $142.7M | |
| Invested capital | $713.3M | $660.8M | $632.5M | $572.8M | $502.1M | |
| Return on assets | 21.2% | 21.4% | 24.7% | 30.4% | 32.6% | |
| Operating ROA | 27.5% | 26.8% | 31.4% | 40.5% | 41.2% | |
| Return on tangible assets | 21.2% | 21.4% | 24.7% | 30.1% | 32.6% | |
| Return on equity | 49.4% | 46.1% | 53.2% | 67.7% | 81.4% | |
| Return on invested capital | 23.6% | 23.5% | 27.3% | 35.6% | 40.8% | |
| Return on capital employed | 34.6% | 34.5% | 40.6% | 53.7% | 63.0% | |
| Earnings yield | 8.8% | 8.2% | 11.7% | 11.9% | 14.2% | |
| Free cash flow yield | 8.7% | 8.4% | 11.5% | 9.9% | 16.4% | |
| Capex / Op. cash flow | 18.1% | 17.5% | 14.6% | 12.5% | 6.1% | |
| Capex / Depreciation | 178.5% | 183.9% | 178.9% | 161.0% | 102.2% | |
| Capex / Sales | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.3% | 1.5% | |
| SG&A / Sales | 28.8% | 28.9% | 27.6% | 25.9% | 24.5% | |
| R&D / Sales | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| Stock comp / Sales | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| Intangibles / Total assets | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -1.0% | 0.0% | |
| Days sales outstanding | 3d | 2d | 3d | 3d | 3d | |
| Days payables outstanding | 26d | 27d | 26d | 24d | 34d | |
| Operating cycle | 80d | 73d | 74d | 72d | 61d | |
| Cash conversion cycle | 54d | 46d | 48d | 47d | 27d |
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