BKEConsumer Cyclical · Apparel RetailThe 2 Wall Street analysts covering The Buckle, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $46 — -0.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 79 of 100 as at 26 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores The Buckle, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (97): The share price has been relatively steady.
Accruals (33): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (33): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BKE, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −0.8% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $47 → $46 |
| 1 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $52 → $47 |
| 1 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 22 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 16 Mar 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 10 Nov 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 25 Aug 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Aug 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 Mar 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 Nov 2024 | UBS | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 26 Aug 2024 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 15 May 2024 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 5 Jan 2024 | UBS | Downgrade | Sell | — |
| 21 Aug 2023 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 May 2023 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 10 Apr 2023 | UBS | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 26 May 2020 | CFRA | Downgrade | Sell | — |
| 2 Nov 2018 | Deutsche Bank | Upgrade | Hold | — |
| 18 Aug 2017 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 19 May 2017 | Deutsche Bank | Downgrade | Sell | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
BKE appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 27 Oct 2026, The Buckle, Inc. returned −9.1% against +12.9% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 56% of US stocks
Cheaper than 54% of US stocks
Cheaper than 19% of US stocks
Cheaper than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 98% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
The Buckle, Inc. has a market value of $2.4B and an enterprise value of $2.5B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $1.3B. The latest quarter grew 4.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $220.8M, a 16.6% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $4.34.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $191.3M.
The Buckle, Inc. spent $225.3M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.
Trailing P/E: 10.7×; forward P/E: 11.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.01%, paying out 32% of earnings.
The Buckle, Inc. employs 2,900 people — $458K of revenue per employee.
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The Buckle, Inc. reported September 2026 net sales, according to a Business Wire headline. The provided excerpt contains no sales figures or further details.
Why it matters — BKE watchers may note the company’s September 2026 sales update; no results or trends are specified in the excerpt.
A Seeking Alpha analysis rates The Buckle as a Buy, citing its attractive valuation, pristine balance sheet, and robust dividend yield. BKE shows stable free cash flow, minimal debt, and a 10.79% dividend yield supported by special dividends and surplus cash returns, despite macro headwinds and relatively flat growth since 2022.
Why it matters — BKE watchers would care because the analysis highlights the company's conservative valuation, strong financials, and double-digit dividend yield as offering a margin of safety amid flat growth and macro headwinds.
The Buckle, Inc. announced its quarterly dividend in a Business Wire release from Kearney, Nebraska. The company reported the quarterly dividend payment to shareholders.
Why it matters — A declared quarterly dividend shows the company is returning cash to shareholders, which is a relevant indicator for those tracking BKE.
The article argues that The Buckle remains an attractive investment despite macro headwinds related to revenue growth, inventory growth, and profitability. It highlights the strength of BKE's balance sheet, its current valuation, debt-free status, and attractive dividends as supporting its investment case.
Why it matters — A BKE watcher would care because the piece frames the company's debt-free balance sheet and dividend profile as offsetting its recent operational pressures.
The Buckle, Inc. released a prepared remarks transcript for its pre-recorded sales and trading statement call, published by Seeking Alpha. The transcript documents the company's scheduled sales and trading statement presentation.
Why it matters — BKE watchers would care because the transcript provides direct prepared remarks from the company's sales and trading statement, offering insight into its latest performance without relying on outside commentary.
The 2 Wall Street analysts covering The Buckle, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $46, with estimates ranging from $46 to $46. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 2 analysts covering The Buckle, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Buckle, Inc. 79 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 26 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 26 Oct 2026, The Buckle, Inc. ranks 79 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies -0.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Buckle, Inc. 79 out of 100 as at 26 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering The Buckle, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BKE are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $46 to $46 over the next 12 months.
The Buckle, Inc. returned -9.1% over the 12 months to 27 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
The Buckle, Inc. is a specialty apparel retailer focused on casual clothing, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and children.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 8 Oct 2026): "The Buckle, Inc. Reports September 2026 Net Sales". The Buckle, Inc. reported September 2026 net sales, according to a Business Wire headline. The provided excerpt contains no sales figures or further details.
The Buckle, Inc. is a specialty apparel retailer focused on casual clothing, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and children. The Buckle, Inc. offers a curated assortment of denim, tops, outerwear, sportswear, and branded accessories through company-operated stores and its e-commerce platform. Its product mix includes both national labels and private-label merchandise, giving the brand a distinctive position in the mid-priced fashion retail market. The company is also known for customer-focused services such as free hemming, gift packaging, layaway options, private-label credit card offerings, and guest loyalty programs. Headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, The Buckle, Inc. serves shoppers across the United States and is recognized as a denim-centered specialty retailer with a broad lifestyle-oriented assortment.
CEO Mr. Dennis H. Nelson · 2,900 employees · United States · https://www.buckle.com
