Buckle
Sells denim-led casual apparel through U.S. stores and buckle.com.
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Sells denim-led casual apparel, footwear, and accessories through U.S. stores and buckle.com, combining national brands with private labels. One reportable segment relies on personalized service, centralized inventory allocation, and demand for fashion-sensitive discretionary apparel.
Sells medium-to-better-priced denim, tops, casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and children through Buckle and Buckle Youth stores and buckle.com. Denim anchors the assortment, with national brands alongside private labels such as BKE, Buckle Black, Daytrip, and Departwest.
Competes through broad fit and style selection, personalized selling, free hemming, loyalty benefits, and centralized inventory allocation that shifts merchandise toward local demand. The business operates as one reportable segment across the United States, with most stores in malls and lifestyle centers and an ongoing shift toward outdoor locations.
Execution depends on anticipating fashion changes, maintaining its branded and private-label mix, discretionary consumer spending, and merchandise sourced without long-term supplier contracts. All store distribution runs through a single facility in Kearney, Nebraska.
Company facts
Key statistics
Year to date −19.4% · Average volume (30d) 415.8K
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior rating | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | UBS | Reiterate | Neutral | $52 | $47 | |
| May 22, 2026 | UBS | Reiterate | Neutral | $53 | $52 | |
| Mar 16, 2026 | UBS | Reiterate | Neutral | $54 | $53 | |
| Nov 12, 2024 | UBS | Upgrade | Sell | Neutral | $32 | $46 |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026Q2 FY26 | $0.81 | $0.87 | +7.4% | $319.8M | $319.8M | 0.0% | +2.74% |
| May 29, 2026Q1 FY26 | $0.74 | $0.92 | +24.7% | $287.7M | $288.7M | +0.4% | −4.77% |
| Mar 13, 2026Q4 FY25 | $1.51 | $1.59 | +5.3% | $337.3M | $399.1M | +18.3% | −1.91% |
| Nov 21, 2025Q3 FY25 | $0.95 | $0.96 | +0.8% | $321.4M | $320.8M | −0.2% | −0.96% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $272.1M | $305.7M | $320.8M | $399.1M | $288.7M | $319.8M | |
| Gross profit | $127.0M | $145.0M | $153.9M | $210.0M | $133.5M | $153.0M | |
| Operating income | $43.5M | $56.3M | $60.9M | $100.6M | $59.5M | $55.8M | |
| Net income | $35.2M | $45.0M | $48.7M | $80.8M | $46.9M | $44.4M | |
| Diluted EPS | $0.70 | $0.89 | $0.96 | $1.59 | $0.92 | $0.87 | |
| Gross margin | 46.7% | 47.4% | 48.0% | 52.6% | 46.2% | 47.8% | |
| Operating margin | 16.0% | 18.4% | 19.0% | 25.2% | 20.6% | 17.4% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $1.29B · FY22 $1.35B · FY23 $1.26B · FY24 $1.22B · FY25 $1.30B
Revenue by product · Q1 FY26
Balance sheet, Aug 1, 2026Cash & short-term investments $287.2M · Total debt $421.4M · Total assets $1.09B · Shareholders' equity $489.0M
Dividends
Raised for 22 straight years — most recently to $0.35 from $0.33 in Apr 2022. To collect a payout, hold shares through the close before the ex-date.
History
| Ex-date | Record | Paid | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15 | Jul 29 | $0.35 | |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | $0.35 | |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15 | Jan 29 | $3.35 | special dividend |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 15 | Oct 29 | $0.35 | |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 15 | Jul 29 | $0.35 | |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | $0.35 | |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15 | Jan 29 | $2.85 | special dividend |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Oct 11 | Oct 25 | $0.35 |
Ownership
Shares outstanding 51.52M · Float 30.84M · 59.9% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 4.95M | 9.61% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management | 2.58M | 5.01% | 13G | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Dennis H. Nelson · director, officer: President & CEO | 2.10M | 4.07% | Form 4 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| American Century Companies Inc | 1.42M | 2.76% | 13F | Aug 12, 2026 |
| State Street Corp | 1.39M | 2.69% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | Bill L. Fairfield | director | −2,500 | $44.44 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Michelle Hoffman | officer: SVP Sales | −16,200 | $54.80 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Kari G. Smith | director, officer: EVP Stores | −30,000 | $54.57 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Michelle Hoffman | officer: SVP Sales | −29,281 | $49.12 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Michelle Hoffman | officer: SVP Sales | −719 | $50.00 |
Peers
- American Eagle Outfitters
Denim and youth casualwear overlap across stores and digital
- Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie and Hollister contest young apparel shoppers
- Urban Outfitters
Lifestyle apparel overlap through Urban Outfitters and Free People
- Gap
Casual apparel and denim scale across Gap and Old Navy
- Boot Barn
Western denim, workwear, boots, and lifestyle apparel overlap
- Tilly's
Youth lifestyle apparel, footwear, and accessories overlap
- Macy's
Department-store apparel and accessories channel overlap
- Dillard's
Regional department-store overlap in apparel and accessories
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckle | $43.43 | 0.00% | $2.24B | 10.0 | 10.6 | 1.7 | +4.6% |
| American Eagle Outfitters | $16.91 | +0.30% | $2.83B | 10.4 | 9.5 | 0.5 | +9.7% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch | $148.54 | +0.09% | $6.59B | 12.7 | 12.3 | 1.2 | +4.8% |
| Urban Outfitters | $81.09 | −0.04% | $6.94B | 12.7 | 12.5 | 1.1 | +10.4% |
| Gap | $23.48 | −0.04% | $8.45B | 7.1 | 9.8 | 0.6 | −2.0% |
| Boot Barn | $154.85 | 0.00% | $4.69B | 19.6 | 17.1 | 2.0 | +17.8% |
| Tilly's | $3.96 | −0.08% | $119.2M | — | — | 0.2 | +15.9% |
| Macy's | $22.07 | +0.27% | $5.79B | 9.1 | 9.7 | 0.3 | −2.3% |
| Dillard's | $620.29 | +0.05% | $9.69B | 14.2 | 17.9 | 1.5 | −0.4% |
| Median | 12.7 | 12.3 | 0.8 | +7.3% |