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BKE Stock Forecast: The Buckle, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$44
−1.58% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering The Buckle, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $46 — +4.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 69 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$2.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
69 / 100
Median analyst target
$46
Analysts covering
2
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−4.0%
1M
+4.7%
YTD
−11.1%
1Y
−14.8%
From 52W high
−22.4%
From 52W low
+7.3%
$41
$57
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

BKE stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
69 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
94
Growth
89
Value
85
Quality
78
Revisions
52
Momentum
47
Accruals
37
Size
35
Issuance
35

Volatility (94): The share price has been relatively steady.

Issuance (35): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

BKE stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BKE, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$40$45$50$55Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26BKEHigh $46Median $46Low $46

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says2 analysts
0 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $46Median $46High $46

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +4.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
11 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$47 → $46
1 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$52 → $47
1 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
22 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
16 Mar 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
10 Nov 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
25 Aug 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
13 Aug 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
18 Mar 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
12 Nov 2024UBSUpgradeNeutral—
26 Aug 2024UBSMaintainsSell—
15 May 2024UBSMaintainsSell—
5 Jan 2024UBSDowngradeSell—
21 Aug 2023UBSMaintainsNeutral—
30 May 2023UBSMaintainsNeutral—
10 Apr 2023UBSInitiatesNeutral—
26 May 2020CFRADowngradeSell—
2 Nov 2018Deutsche BankUpgradeHold—
18 Aug 2017Deutsche BankMaintainsSell—
19 May 2017Deutsche BankDowngradeSell—

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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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. BKE appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

BKE analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.1%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
10.1×

Cheaper than 59% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.8×

Cheaper than 57% of US stocks

Price / book
4.9×

Cheaper than 23% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
7.9×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
6.1%

Higher than 42% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
33.2%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Gross margin
46.2%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Operating margin
20.6%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Net margin
16.8%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
49.0%

Higher than 93% of US stocks

Return on assets
17.1%

Higher than 98% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.2%

Higher than 68% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

BKE vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelApparel Retail
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
BKEThe Buckle, Inc.$2.3B
69
AEOAmerican Eagle Outfitters, Inc.$2.7B
73
CRICarter's, Inc.$1.4B
94
ANFAbercrombie & Fitch Co.$4.9B
58
BOOTBoot Barn Holdings, Inc.$5.0B
47
URBNUrban Outfitters, Inc.$6.7B
70
VSXYVictoria's Secret & Co.$7.1B
84

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest BKE news & analysis

Buy 9 August Dividend Power Dogs

Seeking Alpha · 7 Aug 2026neutral

The article outlines the Dividend Power strategy, which selects 35 high-yield, low-valuation stocks focused on robust dividends and downturn resilience. It reports that nine "IDEAL" Dividend Power dogs offer safer dividends with free cash flow yields exceeding dividend yields, and highlights an average projected net gain of 53.12% for its top ten selections by August 2027.

Why it matters — A BKE watcher would care because the article describes a dividend-focused investment screen that may include or affect stocks in The Buckle's sector, offering context on how dividend-paying retail names are evaluated by income investors.

The Buckle, Inc. Reports July 2026 Net Sales

Business Wire · 6 Aug 2026neutral

The Buckle, Inc. announced its net sales results for July 2026 via a press release from Kearney, Nebraska, published on Business Wire. The release reports the company's monthly net sales performance for July 2026.

Why it matters — A BKE watcher would care because the monthly net sales release provides a regular, direct performance indicator for the retailer's recent sales activity.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about BKE stock

What is the BKE stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

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.

Is BKE stock a buy right now?

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. 69 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank BKE?

As at 15 Aug 2026, The Buckle, Inc. ranks 69 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 (94 of 100).

Will BKE stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +4.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Buckle, Inc. 69 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the BKE stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has BKE stock performed over the past year?

The Buckle, Inc. returned -14.8% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does The Buckle, Inc. do?

Buckle Inc. is a prominent retailer specializing in casual apparel, footwear, and accessories.

What is the latest news on BKE?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 7 Aug 2026): "Buy 9 August Dividend Power Dogs". The article outlines the Dividend Power strategy, which selects 35 high-yield, low-valuation stocks focused on robust dividends and downturn resilience. It reports that nine "IDEAL" Dividend Power dogs offer safer dividends with free cash flow yields exceeding dividend yields, and highlights an average projected net gain of 53.12% for its top ten selections by August 2027.

Company

About The Buckle, Inc.

Buckle Inc. is a prominent retailer specializing in casual apparel, footwear, and accessories. Known for offering a distinctive blend of brand-name apparel and private label collections, Buckle Inc. caters primarily to a young adult demographic, aiming to provide trend-forward styles. The company's product range includes a wide selection of denim, casual tops, outerwear, and footwear, with a focus on creating a personalized shopping experience through attentive customer service and a carefully curated inventory. Based in the United States, Buckle operates its stores across multiple regions, primarily located in high-traffic shopping malls and lifestyle centers. As a retail entity, Buckle Inc. plays a significant role in the fast-paced fashion industry, adapting to consumer trends and preferences to maintain its market relevance. The company’s strategic focus on brick-and-mortar presence, coupled with an expanding e-commerce platform, underscores its commitment to reaching a wider audience and enhancing customer engagement.

CEO Mr. Dennis H. Nelson · 2,900 employees · United States · https://www.buckle.com