Butler National Corp (BUKS) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · OTC
Butler National Corp (BUKS) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, BUKS is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5172 stocks scored that day.
Butler National Corp is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $312M. It ranks number 12 by market capitalization among the 22 Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its ROE of 27.2% is the highest of the 10 peers that report one. Its Net Margin of 21.6% is the highest of the 14 peers that report one.
For BUKS, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 45.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 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 6.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.0%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How BUKS ranks among 5172 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Butler National Corp (BUKS) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | BUKS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $312M | 12/22 |
| P/E Ratio | 13.56x | 6/10 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.61x | 4/12 |
| EPS | $0.36 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $1.35 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $1.70 | – |
| FCF/Share | $0.14 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | BUKS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 27.2% | 1/10 |
| ROA | 16.9% | 1/15 |
| ROIC | 27.4% | 3/15 |
| Operating Margin | 28.7% | 3/17 |
| Net Margin | 21.6% | 1/14 |
| EBT Margin | 29.6% | 1/18 |
| Tax Rate | 26.9% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | BUKS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.52x | 3/20 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.98x | 3/12 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.62x | 10/14 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.62x | 9/13 |
| Interest Coverage | 18.5x | 3/16 |
| Working Capital | $39M | 5/20 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | BUKS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $16M | 12/23 |
| Free Cash Flow | $9M | 9/13 |
| Capital Spending | -$7M | 8/13 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -47.9% | 11/12 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -59.7% | 10/11 |
| FCF/Sales | 8.0% | 8/12 |
| CapEx/Sales | 6.4% | 6/12 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | BUKS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.78x | 4/11 |
| Receivables Turnover | 16.1x | 6/13 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 1.9x | 9/13 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 23 days | 8/13 |
Income Statement
| Metric | BUKS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $109M | 10/15 |
| Operating Income | $31M | 6/21 |
| Net Income | $24M | 4/17 |
| R&D Expense | $1M | 3/5 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | BUKS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 64M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 68.1% | 1/6 |
| EPS Growth | 63.6% | 4/9 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $65M | 46.5% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $35M | 25.3% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $7M | 4.8% of assets |
| Inventory | $14M | 9.8% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $53M | 38.1% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $18M | 12.6% of assets |
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Butler National Corp (BUKS) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Butler National Corp (Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation): 24 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 (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| BUKS Butler National Corp | ▶ | $312M |
| DIS Walt Disney Co | ▼ | $190.95B |
| MSGS Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. | ▼ | $9.54B |
| DKNG Draftkings Inc. | ▲ | $9.31B |
| SGHC Super Group (Sghc) Ltd | ▼ | $5.61B |
| MTN Vail Resorts Inc | ▼ | $5.38B |
| RSI Rush Street Interactive, Inc. | ▲ | $4.29B |
| STUB Stubhub Holdings, Inc. | ▶ | $2.24B |
| BRSL Brightstar Lottery Plc | ▶ | $1.78B |
| GENI Genius Sports Ltd | ▲ | $1.70B |
| PRKS United Parks & Resorts Inc. | ▲ | $1.47B |
| FBYD Falcon's Beyond Global, Inc. | ▼ | $403M |
| SEG Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. | ▶ | $292M |
| XPOF Xponential Fitness, Inc. | ▲ | $220M |
| ENHA Enhanced Group Inc. | ▼ | $149M |
| GRSD Grandstand Ltd | ▶ | $47M |
| SEAT Vivid Seats Inc. | ▲ | $34M |
| PRKA Parks America, Inc | ▼ | $31M |
| TBTC Table Trac Inc | ▼ | $23M |
| EVTK Eventiko Inc. | ▶ | $10M |
| BRVO Bravo Multinational Inc. | ▶ | $980K |
| VIVC Vivic Corp. | ▼ | $300K |
| GAMG Global Asset Management Group, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| LIMX Limitless X Holdings Inc. | ▶ | N/A |
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Butler National Corp (BUKS) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Butler National Corp (BUKS) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, BUKS is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5172 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Butler National Corp stock predictions?
For BUKS, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 45.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 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 6.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Butler National Corp forecasts updated?
Butler National Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Butler National Corp's industry peers?
24 issuers in our coverage, BUKS included, share the SEC industry code Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation. The largest are: Walt Disney Co (DIS), Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSGS), Draftkings Inc. (DKNG), Super Group (Sghc) Ltd (SGHC), Vail Resorts Inc (MTN), Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (RSI).
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.