Key statistics
Previous close$42.69
Open$42.69
Day high$43.34
Day low$42.03
52-week high$61.69
52-week low$40.73
Market cap2.19B
Volume460.51K
Average volume489.55K
P/E ratio9.74
Forward P/E—
EPS4.36
Dividend yield+10.36%
Market context
Why it moved
BKE shares edged lower amid a broad market decline, as technology stocks led a sell-off that weighed on the Nasdaq, Dow, and S&P 500 to close out the trading week, dampening investor sentiment across sectors.
What is happening
Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.
July 17, 2026The Buckle closed modestly lower as broader market headwinds — including a tech-driven selloff, escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, and Netflix's underwhelming earnings forecast — weighed on consumer discretionary stocks. A recent analysis flagged neutral mid- and long-term price signals for Buckle with elevated downside risk, while a Guru Focus feature highlighted investor concerns about the company's heavy reliance on mall-based stores over e-commerce, even as its five-year earnings growth of over 13% annually underscores its profitability strength. Morningstar's Q3 outlook notes the apparel subsector as attractive, but AI-driven market concentration continues to pull capital away from traditional retail names.-0.5153
July 17, 2026Buckle shares closed modestly lower, pulling back alongside broader consumer cyclical softness as AI-driven tech weakness weighed on sentiment across equity markets. The decline follows an ex-dividend date on July 15th for its $0.35/share quarterly dividend, which typically pressures share prices near-term. Company-specific fundamentals remain constructive — early July sales data showed net sales rising to $112 million with comparable store growth year-over-year, reinforcing steady demand. In after-hours trading, shares have recovered, edging back above the prior close. With Morningstar flagging apparel as an attractive subsector heading into Q3 and Q2 earnings season approaching, investor focus is turning to whether Buckle can sustain its comp-store momentum.-1.2491
July 16, 2026Buckle gained on its ex-dividend date, with shares rising roughly 1.8% as investors navigated the $0.35 per share quarterly dividend payable July 29. The move came alongside a positive July sales update showing comparable store net sales growth and year-to-date net sales of $493.1 million, reinforcing the retailer's steady revenue momentum. The broader consumer discretionary sector provided a constructive backdrop, with the S&P 500 near 52-week highs and a soft June PPI print adding to post-CPI optimism that has lifted sentiment across retail names.1.7655
July 15, 2026The Buckle closed essentially flat as investors absorbed its upcoming ex-dividend date on July 15th for a $0.35 quarterly dividend, alongside an early July sales update showing net sales of $112.0 million for the month and year-to-date net sales of $493.1 million with low single-digit comparable store growth. The broader consumer cyclical sector navigated a mixed macro backdrop — a cooler-than-expected June CPI print (headline down to 3.5%) lifted sentiment, but ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions and elevated oil prices kept consumer discretionary stocks in check.-0.1645
July 14, 2026Buckle closed essentially flat amid a broadly risk-off session, as renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities sent oil prices surging and pressured consumer discretionary stocks. Despite the macro headwinds, investor focus remains on BKE's modestly slowing comparable sales trend — June comps rose 2.4% year-over-year but decelerated on a two-year CAGR basis — and UBS's Neutral rating with a $47 target, noting tougher second-half comparisons and cost pressures ahead. Separately, a $0.35 quarterly dividend is set to pay July 29, supporting the stock's elevated ~10% yield near 52-week lows.-0.0705
July 11, 2026Buckle rose following the release of strong June sales results, with net sales climbing 5.2% year-over-year to $112 million and comparable store sales up 2.4% for the five-week period ended July 4. Year-to-date comparable sales are up 4.0%, reinforcing the retailer's steady execution in a cautious apparel spending environment. UBS reiterated its Neutral rating and $47 price target, noting the solid print but flagging slowing comps as a consideration. The gains come despite a challenging backdrop for BKE, which was removed from several Russell indices in late June — a move that has pressured the stock roughly 25% over the past 90 days — though analysts peg fair value near $47, implying meaningful upside from current levels.2.405
July 9, 2026The Buckle edged up modestly in after-hours trading, holding near its 52-week low despite reporting solid June sales results — comparable store sales rose 2.4% and total net sales climbed 5.2% to $112 million for the five-week period ended July 4. The positive sales print, driven notably by a 10.5% jump in women's apparel and a 4.0% rise in average transaction value, offers some fundamental support, though the stock remains under pressure from its removal from several Russell indices in late June, contributing to a ~25% decline over the past 90 days. A valuation estimate of ~$47 (vs. ~$41.46 close) and a substantial ~10.6% dividend yield may attract value-oriented investors, even as broader consumer cyclical sentiment faces headwinds from renewed U.S.-Iran geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices reigniting inflation concerns.0.2894
July 3, 2026Buckle, Inc. edged higher, closing up modestly after a holiday-shortened week, though the stock remains down over 21% year-to-date and is trading well below its 52-week highs. Investor attention has been drawn to the company's recent removal from multiple Russell value and small-cap benchmarks — including the Russell 2000 Value and Russell 3000 Value — a shift that could reduce passive fund ownership and weigh on near-term liquidity. Meanwhile, analysts at UBS trimmed their price target to $47 from $52 (maintaining a Neutral rating), while the consensus fair value estimate of $47 still implies meaningful upside from current levels. Buckle's Q1 FY2026 results, reported in late May, showed revenues of $288.7M and net income of $46.9M, with EPS beating estimates, though shares fell on the initial reaction. A $0.35 quarterly dividend payable July 29 provides some income support for shareholders navigating the softer sentiment.0.5242
Investing.com · July 10, 2026UBS reiterates Buckle stock rating at Neutral on slowing comps↗Investing.com · July 9, 2026Buckle stock hits 52-week low at 40.92 USD↗Seeking Alpha · June 2, 2026The Buckle: 3 Reasons To Be Bullish Again (Rating Upgrade) (NYSE:BKE)↗Business Wire · May 29, 2026The Buckle, Inc. Reports First Quarter Net Income↗Business Wire · May 7, 2026The Buckle, Inc. Reports April 2026 Net Sales↗ Mt Newswire · July 9, 2026Buckle Posts 5.2% Net Sales Growth in JuneBenzinga · July 9, 2026The Buckle Comparable Store Sales Rise 2.4% In June; Net Sales Up 5.2% To $112MMt Newswire · June 4, 2026Buckle Reports Higher May Net SalesBenzinga · June 4, 2026The Buckle Reports May Comparable Store Net Sales Up 2.2% YoYMt Newswire · June 2, 2026Buckle Keeps Quarterly Dividend at $0.35 a Share, Payable July 29 to Shareholders of Record on July 15Benzinga · June 1, 2026UBS Maintains Neutral on Buckle, Lowers Price Target to $47Mt Newswire · June 1, 2026UBS Adjusts Price Target on Buckle to $47 From $52, Maintains Neutral RatingBenzinga · June 1, 2026Transcript: Buckle Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call
