The Buckle, Inc. Reports June 2025 Net Sales
KEARNEY, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended July 5, 2025 increased 3.8 ...
Model output · Signal date 2026-11-06
Buckle Inc (BKE) Stock Forecast Nov. 6, 2026
Analysis updated on Nov. 6, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
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Rank correlation · 90D
-11.0%
Spearman, 357 dates
Market Cap
$2.16B
mid-cap · #7 of 10 peers
Summary
Buckle Inc (BKE) stock forecast summary
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Buckle Inc is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $2.16B. It ranks number 7 by market capitalization among the 10 Retail-Family Clothing Stores issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Current Ratio of 2.08x is the highest of the 10 peers that report one.
For BKE, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -11.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-08-07 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 2.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-10-07. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4629 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-08-04 produced a positive net return in 92.9% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +3.1%, buy ≥ +1.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-11-06 signals)
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Cross-section · 2026-11-06
How BKE ranks among 5150 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals · 2026-08-01
Buckle Inc (BKE) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Retail-Family Clothing Stores peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | BKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.16B | 7/10 |
| P/E Ratio | 10.18x | 6/7 |
| P/B Ratio | 4.42x | 4/8 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.43% | 1/5 |
| EPS | $4.12 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $9.49 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $25.79 | – |
| FCF/Share | $4.01 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | BKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 51.7% | 3/8 |
| ROA | 23.1% | 2/7 |
| ROIC | 32.1% | 1/8 |
| Gross Margin | 49.0% | 2/10 |
| Operating Margin | 19.7% | 1/9 |
| Net Margin | 18.0% | 2/8 |
| EBT Margin | 20.7% | 2/10 |
| Tax Rate | 24.1% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | BKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.08x | 1/10 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.39x | 1/10 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.24x | 7/9 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.24x | 6/8 |
| Working Capital | $251M | 7/9 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | BKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $276M | 7/9 |
| Free Cash Flow | $206M | 7/9 |
| Capital Spending | -$70M | 3/9 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 8.3% | 8/8 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -8.9% | 6/7 |
| FCF/Sales | 15.5% | 1/10 |
| CapEx/Sales | 5.2% | 2/10 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | BKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.21x | 7/9 |
| Receivables Turnover | 133.7x | 1/8 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.2x | 4/10 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 6.9x | 7/10 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 3 days | 8/8 |
| Days Inventory | 87 days | 7/10 |
| Payables Period | 39 days | 7/10 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 50 days | 5/8 |
Income Statement
| Metric | BKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.33B | 7/9 |
| Operating Income | $277M | 6/8 |
| Net Income | $253M | 7/7 |
| SG&A Expense | $374M | 7/8 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $678M | 8/9 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | BKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $4.37 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 106.1% | 1/5 |
| Shares Outstanding | 52M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 22.8% | 5/7 |
| EPS Growth | 24.5% | 3/8 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $482M | 44.1% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $265M | 24.2% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $10M | 0.9% of assets |
| Inventory | $161M | 14.7% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $606M | 55.3% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $158M | 14.5% of assets |
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Industry Peers · Retail-Family Clothing Stores
Buckle Inc (BKE) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Buckle Inc (Retail-Family Clothing Stores): 10 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| BKE Buckle Inc | $2.16B | |
| TJX Tjx Companies Inc /De/ | $148.83B | |
| ROST Ross Stores, Inc. | $73.82B | |
| GAP Gap Inc | $7.55B | |
| URBN Urban Outfitters Inc | $7.50B | |
| ANF Abercrombie & Fitch Co /De/ | $6.35B | |
| AEO American Eagle Outfitters Inc | $3.34B | |
| LE Lands' End, Inc. | $276M | |
| DXLG Destination Xl Group, Inc. | $25M | |
| PLCE Childrens Place, Inc. | $7M |
Where BKE sits on the market map
Trade & Services · Retail-Family Clothing Stores
News
Buckle Inc (BKE) stock news
Buckle shares gain 5% after second-quarter earnings and revenue beat forecasts
The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) shares advanced in pre-market trading on Friday after the specialty apparel retailer reported ...
The Buckle, Inc. Reports October 2026 Net Sales
The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended October 31, 2026 decreased 0.5 percent from comparable ...
FAQ
Buckle Inc (BKE) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Buckle Inc (BKE) stock forecast?
Our AI scores Buckle Inc every trading day against every stock it covers. Create a free account and follow it to see its rating and price target.
How accurate are Buckle Inc stock predictions?
For BKE, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -11.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-08-07 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 2.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-10-07. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4629 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-08-04 produced a positive net return in 92.9% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Buckle Inc forecasts updated?
Buckle Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Nov. 6, 2026.
Which companies are Buckle Inc's industry peers?
10 issuers in our coverage, BKE included, share the SEC industry code Retail-Family Clothing Stores. The largest are: Tjx Companies Inc /De/ (TJX), Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST), Gap Inc (GAP), Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN), Abercrombie & Fitch Co /De/ (ANF), American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.