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Buckle NYSE:BKE Stock Report

Last Price

US$50.88

Market Cap

US$2.5b

7D

-2.5%

1Y

8.7%

Updated

22 Dec, 2024

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The Buckle, Inc.

NYSE:BKE Stock Report

Market Cap: US$2.5b

BKE Stock Overview

Operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men and women in the United States. More details

BKE fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation4/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance3/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends4/6

Rewards

Trading at 29.6% below our estimate of its fair value

Risk Analysis

Dividend of 7.67% is not well covered by free cash flows

Significant insider selling over the past 3 months


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Consensus Narrative from 1 Analyst

Private Label Expansion To Improve Margins Amid Challenges From Declining Sales

Key Takeaways Increased private label offerings in denim drive improved margins, impacting net margins positively by capitalizing on higher-margin products. Strategic investments and relocations in digital channels and retail stores enhance customer experience, boosting sales and revenue growth.
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US$47.00
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8.3% overvalued intrinsic discount
2.63%
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The Buckle, Inc. Competitors

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American Eagle Outfitters

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Boot Barn Holdings

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Buckle
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$50.88
52 Week HighUS$54.25
52 Week LowUS$34.87
Beta1.09
1 Month Change4.13%
3 Month Change17.56%
1 Year Change8.74%
3 Year Change24.49%
5 Year Change90.56%
Change since IPO2,397.75%

Recent News & Updates

Buckle (NYSE:BKE) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $2.85

Dec 13
Buckle (NYSE:BKE) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $2.85

There's No Escaping The Buckle, Inc.'s (NYSE:BKE) Muted Earnings Despite A 28% Share Price Rise

Dec 03
There's No Escaping The Buckle, Inc.'s (NYSE:BKE) Muted Earnings Despite A 28% Share Price Rise

Recent updates

Buckle (NYSE:BKE) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $2.85

Dec 13
Buckle (NYSE:BKE) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $2.85

There's No Escaping The Buckle, Inc.'s (NYSE:BKE) Muted Earnings Despite A 28% Share Price Rise

Dec 03
There's No Escaping The Buckle, Inc.'s (NYSE:BKE) Muted Earnings Despite A 28% Share Price Rise

The Buckle: Key Metric Erosion, But There Are Some Positives On This Trade

Nov 22

The Trend Of High Returns At Buckle (NYSE:BKE) Has Us Very Interested

Nov 11
The Trend Of High Returns At Buckle (NYSE:BKE) Has Us Very Interested

Should You Investigate The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) At US$41.32?

Oct 04
Should You Investigate The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) At US$41.32?

The Buckle: Stock Near Yearly Highs Despite Awful Key Metrics

Aug 23

The Buckle: Weak Comparables Are A Persisting Threat

Jul 31

Buckle (NYSE:BKE) Is Very Good At Capital Allocation

Jul 31
Buckle (NYSE:BKE) Is Very Good At Capital Allocation

Buckle (NYSE:BKE) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.35

Jun 19
Buckle (NYSE:BKE) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.35

Should You Think About Buying The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) Now?

Jun 13
Should You Think About Buying The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) Now?

The Buckle: Still Plugging Along, But Comps A Cause For Concern

May 24

Is The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) Trading At A 44% Discount?

May 09
Is The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) Trading At A 44% Discount?

Buckle (NYSE:BKE) Is Investing Its Capital With Increasing Efficiency

Apr 24
Buckle (NYSE:BKE) Is Investing Its Capital With Increasing Efficiency

The Buckle: Fairly Valued And A Buy Here Or At Lower Prices

Apr 09

Buckle (NYSE:BKE) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.35

Mar 31
Buckle (NYSE:BKE) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.35

Is It Time To Consider Buying The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE)?

Feb 16
Is It Time To Consider Buying The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE)?

Are Investors Undervaluing The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) By 38%?

Jan 31
Are Investors Undervaluing The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) By 38%?

The Buckle: Focus On Revenue Sustainability

Jan 29

Insufficient Growth At The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) Hampers Share Price

Dec 24
Insufficient Growth At The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) Hampers Share Price

The Buckle: Better Days Ahead

Nov 20

Is There An Opportunity With The Buckle, Inc.'s (NYSE:BKE) 50% Undervaluation?

Oct 31
Is There An Opportunity With The Buckle, Inc.'s (NYSE:BKE) 50% Undervaluation?

Buckle's Prudent Management Overshadowed By A Fierce Competitive Landscape

Oct 18

Investors Should Be Encouraged By Buckle's (NYSE:BKE) Returns On Capital

Sep 30
Investors Should Be Encouraged By Buckle's (NYSE:BKE) Returns On Capital

The Buckle: Profitability King With Hints Of Value

Sep 20

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE)?

Sep 12
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE)?

The Buckle: Reopening A Trade Following Earnings

Aug 20

The Buckle: Our Reasons For Upgrading To 'Buy'

Jul 25

An Intrinsic Calculation For The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) Suggests It's 28% Undervalued

Jul 21
An Intrinsic Calculation For The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) Suggests It's 28% Undervalued

Investors Shouldn't Overlook Buckle's (NYSE:BKE) Impressive Returns On Capital

Jun 12
Investors Shouldn't Overlook Buckle's (NYSE:BKE) Impressive Returns On Capital

At US$35.69, Is The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) Worth Looking At Closely?

Apr 03
At US$35.69, Is The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) Worth Looking At Closely?

The Buckle, Inc.'s (NYSE:BKE) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 23% Below Its Share Price

Feb 22
The Buckle, Inc.'s (NYSE:BKE) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 23% Below Its Share Price

Buckle comparable sales grows 6.1% in January

Feb 02

The Buckle: If You're Going To Shop, Shop Denim

Jan 20

Buckle net sales grows 7.9% Y/Y in December

Jan 05

Here's Why Buckle (NYSE:BKE) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Dec 27
Here's Why Buckle (NYSE:BKE) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Shareholder Returns

BKEUS Specialty RetailUS Market
7D-2.5%-3.9%-2.4%
1Y8.7%15.4%23.3%

Return vs Industry: BKE underperformed the US Specialty Retail industry which returned 15.4% over the past year.

Return vs Market: BKE underperformed the US Market which returned 23.3% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is BKE's price volatile compared to industry and market?
BKE volatility
BKE Average Weekly Movement4.4%
Specialty Retail Industry Average Movement7.5%
Market Average Movement6.3%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.8%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.1%

Stable Share Price: BKE has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: BKE's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19485,400Dennis Nelsonwww.buckle.com

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, Sterling & Stitch, Reclaim, BKE Vintage, Nova Industries, J.B. Holt, Modish Rebel, Maven Co-op, and Veece.

The Buckle, Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do Buckle's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
BKE fundamental statistics
Market capUS$2.54b
Earnings (TTM)US$197.85m
Revenue (TTM)US$1.22b

12.8x

P/E Ratio

2.1x

P/S Ratio

Is BKE overvalued?

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Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
BKE income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$1.22b
Cost of RevenueUS$501.55m
Gross ProfitUS$719.32m
Other ExpensesUS$521.47m
EarningsUS$197.85m

Last Reported Earnings

Nov 02, 2024

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)3.97
Gross Margin58.92%
Net Profit Margin16.21%
Debt/Equity Ratio0%

How did BKE perform over the long term?

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Dividends

7.7%

Current Dividend Yield

35%

Payout Ratio

Does BKE pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy BKE by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Buckle dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateJan 15 2025
Dividend Pay DateJan 29 2025
Days until Ex dividend24 days
Days until Dividend pay date38 days

Does BKE pay a reliable dividends?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/22 02:37
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/11/02
Annual Earnings2024/02/03

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

The Buckle, Inc. is covered by 26 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Elizabeth Pierce LaddAscendiant Capital Markets LLC
Paul AlexanderBofA Global Research
Elizabeth Pierce LaddBrean Capital