BKE Company Profile and Key Details
NYSE : BKE
Buckle
$44.17
0.44+1.01%
At Close 4:00 PM74.05
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Stock Price Today
The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) stock surged +1.01%, trading at $44.17 on NYSE, up from the previous close of $43.73. The stock opened at $44.39, fluctuating between $44.10 and $44.90 in the recent session.
Stock Snapshot
43.73
Prev. Close
2.28B
Market Cap
44.1
Day Low
10.13
P/E Ratio
4.36
EPS (TTM)
4.37
Cash Flow per Share
44.39
Open
51.52M
Number of Shares
44.8999
Day High
59.42%
Free Float in %
8.3
Book Value
393.51K
Volume
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Stock Price History Chart
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | 44.39 | 44.90 | 44.08 | 44.17 | 393.51K |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 44.50 | 44.50 | 43.01 | 43.73 | 453.95K |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 44.22 | 45.46 | 43.54 | 44.41 | 476.1K |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 43.08 | 44.88 | 42.56 | 43.81 | 675.98K |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 42.60 | 42.76 | 42.00 | 42.64 | 463.64K |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 43.19 | 43.73 | 42.97 | 43.23 | 387.56K |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 43.52 | 43.71 | 42.84 | 43.11 | 397.64K |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 43.80 | 43.82 | 43.06 | 43.19 | 433.64K |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 44.67 | 44.80 | 43.75 | 44.11 | 299.45K |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 45.72 | 45.75 | 44.42 | 44.82 | 322.89K |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 45.97 | 45.97 | 45.03 | 45.32 | 408.87K |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 46.06 | 46.56 | 45.37 | 45.94 | 365.53K |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 46.11 | 46.65 | 45.63 | 46.65 | 353.31K |
| Aug 07, 2026 | 45.49 | 45.96 | 45.08 | 45.94 | 331.47K |
| Aug 06, 2026 | 45.99 | 46.43 | 45.60 | 45.72 | 398.07K |
| Aug 05, 2026 | 46.10 | 46.45 | 45.34 | 45.42 | 466.57K |
| Aug 04, 2026 | 45.87 | 45.95 | 45.36 | 45.59 | 449.71K |
| Aug 03, 2026 | 44.66 | 46.12 | 44.51 | 46.10 | 395.15K |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 43.63 | 44.10 | 43.16 | 43.77 | 341.24K |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 44.91 | 45.13 | 43.74 | 44.01 | 319.95K |
Contact Details
About Company
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.
Company Information
| Employees | 8000 |
| Beta | 1.03 |
| Sales or Revenue | $1.26B |
| 5Y Sales Change% | 0.391% |
| Fiscal Year Ends | February |
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical |
| Industry | Apparel - Retail |
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The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) closed at $44.17 USD, gaining $0.44 (1.01%) from the previous close of $43.73. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $40.73 and $61.69. With a market capitalization of about $2.28 billion, The Buckle, Inc. is classified as a mid-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~1.03). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 507.52 thousand shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Kearney, NE, The Buckle, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector and the Apparel - Retail industry. Led by CEO Dennis H. Nelson, the company employs approximately 8,000 people and listed since May 08, 1992. 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.
Technical Performance
Short-term trend indicators are mixed aligned (SMA20 5.03%, SMA50 4.86%, SMA200 8.96%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 62.37 (firm momentum), while the ATR of 1.51 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -6.65% below its high and over 73.88% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 460.25 thousand shares is in line with the 3-month average of 499.38 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.
Valuation Metrics
The Buckle, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 10.21, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 1.73 and a price-to-book ratio of 4.63 trading at moderately above to book value. The P/FCF stands at 10.43, also above market averages.
Dividend & Fair Value
The Buckle, Inc. last paid a dividend of 4.4 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 3.6%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $54.24. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.
Earnings & Analyst Outlook
The Buckle, Inc. generated EPS of $4.07 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 12.67%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 5.33% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $0.87. The next quarter is forecast at $1.51. Next year's EPS is expected at -$2.78. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 0 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Buy ratings, 4 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $55.00 to $47.00. The high target offers 24.52% upside. The low target suggests 6.41% downside. The mean target is $51.75. This offers 17.16% upside. The Buckle, Inc. earnings surprise history is a consistent trend of beating forecasts. The quarter that ended August 21, 2026, missed forecasts by 7.41%. The prior quarter beat by 24.66%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 1.01% in May 23, 2025.
Shareholding & Insider Activity
The Buckle, Inc. has 51.52 million shares outstanding. The public float is 30.84 million shares, elevated short interest at 11.64% of float. This equals 3.65 million shares. The short ratio is 7.51 days. Institutional investors hold 103.62% of the float. Insiders own 38.28%. NELSON DENNIS H holds 1.66 million shares, RHOADS KAREN B has 196.78 thousand shares and WHISLER PATRICIA K has 104.88 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 128.70 thousand shares across 7 transactions.
Financial & Profitability Overview
On valuation metrics, Buckle trades at a P/E of 10.21, P/S of 1.73 and P/B of 4.63. The current ratio is 2.08 and quick ratio is 1.39. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 4.20 and cash conversion cycle is 50.20 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.86, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.64.
Quarterly Financial Highlights
The company ended the quarter with $273.07M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $303.79M, and net debt of $51.71M. Total assets were $837.58M, with equity of $376.31M. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $254.64M, free cash flow of $217.34M, and capital expenditures of - $37.30M.
Price Forecast & Outlook
Our AI price prediction model suggests that The Buckle, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -5.89%, with price expected at $41.57 by September 09, 2026, within a range of $40.59 to $42.61 3-Month Outlook: Projected fall of -26.22%, reaching $32.59 by November 24, 2026, with a range of $25.84 to $35.88. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 12.25%, with price at $49.58 by August 26, 2027, within a range of $47.65 to $51.45.
Key Takeaways
The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) shares are flat 6.93% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows The Buckle, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 10.21. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with the majority of ratings in Neutral territory and a mean price target of $40.12, suggesting -9.17% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-5.89% over two weeks), a medium-term fall (-26.22% over three months), and a longer-term gain (12.25% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) stock price?
The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) stock price is $44.17 in the last trading session. During the trading session, BKE stock reached the peak price of $44.90 while $44.10 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in BKE stock occurred in the recent session was 1.01% while the dollar amount for the price change in BKE stock was $0.44.
BKE's industry and sector of operation?
The NYSE listed BKE is part of Apparel - Retail industry that operates in the broader Consumer Cyclical sector. The Buckle, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.
Who are the executives of BKE?
Mr. Dennis H. Nelson
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. Thomas B. Heacock
Senior Vice President of Fin., Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer & Director
Mr. Brett P. Milkie
Senior Vice President of Leasing
Ms. Kari G. Smith
Executive Vice President of Stores & Director
Ms. Kelli D. Molczyk
Senior Vice President of Women's Merchandising
Ms. Brady M. Jenschke Fritz
Senior Vice President, Gen. Counsel, & Corporation Sec.
Ms. Michelle M. Hoffman
Senior Vice President of Sales
Troy Forrest
Vice President of Marketing
Mr. Robert M. Carlberg
Senior Vice President of Men's Merchandising
Mr. Adam J. Akerson
Vice President of Fin., Controller & Assistant Treasurer
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. Thomas B. Heacock
Senior Vice President of Fin., Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer & Director
Mr. Brett P. Milkie
Senior Vice President of Leasing
Ms. Kari G. Smith
Executive Vice President of Stores & Director
Ms. Kelli D. Molczyk
Senior Vice President of Women's Merchandising
Ms. Brady M. Jenschke Fritz
Senior Vice President, Gen. Counsel, & Corporation Sec.
Ms. Michelle M. Hoffman
Senior Vice President of Sales
Troy Forrest
Vice President of Marketing
Mr. Robert M. Carlberg
Senior Vice President of Men's Merchandising
Mr. Adam J. Akerson
Vice President of Fin., Controller & Assistant Treasurer
How BKE did perform over past 52-week?
BKE's closing price is 8.45% higher than its 52-week low of $40.73 where as its distance from 52-week high of $61.69 is -28.4%.
How many employees does BKE have?
Number of BKE employees currently stands at 8,000.
Link for BKE official website?
Official Website of BKE is: https://www.buckle.com
How do I contact BKE?
BKE could be contacted at phone 308 236 8491 and can also be accessed through its website. BKE operates from 2407 West 24th Street, Kearney, NE 68845-4915, United States.
How many shares of BKE are traded daily?
BKE stock volume for the day was 393.51K shares. The average number of BKE shares traded daily for last 3 months was 507.52K.
What is the market cap of BKE currently?
The market value of BKE currently stands at $2.28B with its latest stock price at $44.17 and 51.52M of its shares outstanding.
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