The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) Stock Price & Analysis
The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) closed at USD 47.48 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.17% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 46.02; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 46.12–47.53 on volume of 311,448 shares. Market capitalization is $2.45B, with a 52-week range of USD 39.44–58.52 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
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Key facts (BKE)
- Last four reported quarters (through Aug 1, 2026): revenue $1.33B, net income $221M (16.6% margin), free cash flow $191M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 11.1x (avg 10.3x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 5 Form 4 filings, $3.1M; 5 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($3.1M); 2 by opportunistic insiders (2 outside 10b5-1 plans), 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (2 analysts), mean target USD 46 (range 46–46).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -7.5% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +89.0% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-20, EPS estimate USD 0.92, revenue estimate $337M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (BKE)
| USD | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.29B | $1.35B | $1.26B | $1.22B | $1.30B | $1.33B |
| Gross profit | $653M | $676M | $619M | $593M | $636M | — |
| Operating income | $335M | $328M | $271M | $241M | $261M | $277M |
| Net income | $255M | $255M | $220M | $195M | $210M | $221M |
| EPS (diluted) | $5.16 | $5.13 | $4.40 | $3.89 | $4.14 | — |
| Free cash flow | $293M | $212M | $217M | $200M | $206M | $191M |
| Gross margin | 50.4% | 50.3% | 49.1% | 48.7% | 49.0% | — |
| Operating margin | 25.9% | 24.4% | 21.5% | 19.8% | 20.1% | 20.8% |
| Net margin | 19.7% | 18.9% | 17.4% | 16.1% | 16.2% | 16.6% |
| Revenue growth | +43.6% | +3.9% | -6.3% | -3.4% | +6.6% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $267M | $273M | $290M | $291M | $274M | — |
Fiscal years end Jan. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Aug 1, 2026) (BKE)
P/E 11.1x · P/S 1.8x · P/FCF 12.8x · P/B 5.0x · FCF yield 7.82% · Earnings yield 9.03% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 9.21%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Jan 2026 11.4x, Feb 2025 10.3x, Feb 2024 9.3x.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (BKE)
0 of 5 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | Werth Scott A | SVP Stores | 2,500 | $117K | 5.1% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-10-15 | Fairfield Bill L | Director | 8,500 | $394K | 16.1% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-08 | Fairfield Bill L | Director | 2,500 | $111K | 4.5% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-10 | Smith Kari G | EVP Stores | 30,000 | $1.6M | 26.4% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-04-10 | Hoffman Michelle | SVP Sales | 16,200 | $888K | 45.1% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (BKE)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 2 analysts; mean target USD 46 (low 46, high 46).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | UBS | Target lowered | Neutral | $47 → $46 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BKE)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -7.5% | +89.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -7.6% | +13.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 29.6% | 31.7% |
| Max drawdown | -29.3% (Apr 2026→Sep 2026) | -37.0% (Dec 2021→Jun 2022) |
BKE analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Oct 2026) | $0.92 | $0.97 | -5.1% | $337.1M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Jan 2027) | $1.57 | $1.61 | -2.5% | $423.1M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Jan 2027) | $4.30 | $4.21 | +2.2% | $1.37B | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Jan 2028) | $4.15 | $4.50 | -7.9% | $1.42B | 1 |
BKE options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±7.8% (±$3.73) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 20, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±5.3% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 34.9% | ±7.8% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 34.8% | ±10.9% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 35.0% | ±17.5% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 33.7% | ±21.3% |
30-day implied volatility 32.8% vs 20.8% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.33. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC)
| Price | USD 47.48 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.17% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 46.02 |
| Open | USD 46.37 |
| Day Range | USD 46.12 – 47.53 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 39.44 – 58.52 |
| Volume | 311,448 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.45B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (BKE)
Nexqual's technical model rates BKE "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 69.98 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 43.14) |
| MACD | 1.18 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (BKE)
Wall Street analysts rate BKE "Hold" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 46 (range USD 46–46), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 46 |
| High Target | USD 46 |
| Low Target | USD 46 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (BKE)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-20 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.92 |
| Revenue Estimate | $337.15M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | USD 0.87 vs est 0.81 ▲ beat |
| 2026-04-30 | USD 0.92 vs est 0.74 ▲ beat |
| 2026-01-31 | USD 1.59 vs est 1.51 ▲ beat |
| 2025-10-31 | USD 0.96 vs est 0.95 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BKE)
| Total Revenue | $1.33B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +4.60% |
| Gross Margin | +58.93% |
| Operating Margin | +17.45% |
| Profit Margin | +16.62% |
| ROE | +45.76% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.86 |
| Current Ratio | 2.08 |
| Total Cash | $287.18M |
| Total Debt | $421.38M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Aug 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $191.32M (14.4% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BKE)
Nexqual rates The Buckle, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +7% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 59%, operating 17% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $287M cash vs $421M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $191M (last 4 quarters to Aug 2026, SEC), 14% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 46%, ROA 16.3% |
Ownership (BKE)
| Insider Ownership | +38.26% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +63.04% |
| Shares Outstanding | 51.51M |
| Float | 30.85M |
| Short % of Float | +11.93% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
Leadership (BKE)
The Buckle, Inc. is led by Dennis H. Nelson, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Dennis H. Nelson |
|---|---|
| Senior VP of Finance, Treasurer, CFO & Director | Thomas B. Heacock |
| Senior Vice President of Leasing | Brett P. Milkie |
| Senior Vice President of Stores | Scott A. Werth |
Major Backers & Investors (BKE)
Notable institutional backers of The Buckle, Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., Morgan Stanley, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 2.76% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 2.46% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.42% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 2.21% |
| Charles Schwab | 1.39% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 9.61% |
| Vanguard Group | 7.64% |
| State Street | 2.69% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.65% |
| Geode Capital | 2.01% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
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