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Buckle Inc(BKE)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BKE
09/25/2026: BKE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Buckle Inc is a U.S.-based specialty apparel retailer that focuses on premium denim and casual wear for young adults. The company has a stable business model, characterized by a debt-free balance sheet and a commitment to high-touch customer service. Its primary growth opportunity lies in leveraging its omnichannel presence to better reach younger shoppers while maintaining its disciplined approach to inventory. Key risks include the intense competition in the fashion retail space and the company's high reliance on denim fashion cycles. Buckle is generally best suited for value and dividend-oriented investors who monitor trends in discretionary consumer spending and fashion retail performance.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | Buckle's strategy focuses on stability and capital returns rather than aggressive revenue growth. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum depends on short-term fashion trend success which can be volatile. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company's strong balance sheet and history of cash returns often appeal to value-oriented investors. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | Buckle has a long history of paying both regular and special dividends to shareholders. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While financially conservative, retail sector volatility remains a risk. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | Retail stocks often react sharply to quarterly sales and consumer confidence data. |
| Valuation risk | Low | The stock often trades at moderate multiples due to its predictable, mature business model. |
| Competition risk (Fashion retail) | High | Fashion trends change rapidly and competitors can quickly erode market share. |
| Business quality | Strong | Buckle is noted for its clean balance sheet and operational discipline. |
| Dividend income | Strong | Consistent dividend payouts are a core part of the company's capital allocation strategy. |
| Execution risk | Medium | The ability to accurately predict and stock the right fashion trends is essential for sales. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 36.21% | Avg. Invested days 50 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.14B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 9.55 | 1Y Target Price 46 |
Price to earnings Ratio 9.55 | 1Y Target Price 46 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 484.6K shares | Beta 1.02 | 52 Weeks Range 39.44 - 56.63 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 39.44 - 56.63 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.38% | Basic EPS (TTM) 4.35 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Store Sales | In-store sales of denim, apparel, and accessories. | This is the primary driver of revenue through personal shopping experiences. |
| E-commerce | Online direct-to-consumer sales. | This represents an increasingly important channel for reaching customers outside physical store footprints. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 9.55 | Forward PE 13.68 | Enterprise Value 2.27B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.61 |
Enterprise Value 2.27B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.61 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.71 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.47 | Shares Outstanding 51.51M | Shares Floating 30.84M |
Shares Outstanding 51.51M | Shares Floating 30.84M | ||
Percent Insiders 38.28 | Percent Institutions 63.22 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Buckle Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Kearney, NE, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1992-05-06 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Dennis H. Nelson | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Apparel Retail | Full time employees 2900 | Website https://www.buckle.com |
Full time employees 2900 | Website https://www.buckle.com | ||
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.
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