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

Last close, 5 Oct 2026
$43
+1.28% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering The Buckle, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $46 — +5.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 78 of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$2.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
78 / 100
Median analyst target
$46
Analysts covering
2
Revenue$319.8M+4.6% y/y
Operating income$55.8M
Net income$44.4M
Free cash flow$16.9M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 July 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.9%
1M
+0.7%
YTD
−12.5%
1Y
−18.1%
From 52W high
−22.5%
From 52W low
+9.6%
$40
$56
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 3 Oct 2026
78 / 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
Revisions
88
Growth
83
Value
82
Quality
78
Momentum
40
Issuance
34
Size
34
Accruals
32

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

Accruals (32): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

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$55Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 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.

Data provided by Twelve Data

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

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +5.9% 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.

Market Radar

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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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Performance

BKE vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 5 Oct 2026, The Buckle, Inc. returned −18.1% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

BKE vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26BKES&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
+2.2%
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
9.9×

Cheaper than 58% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.7×

Cheaper than 56% of US stocks

Price / book
4.4×

Cheaper than 23% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
7.6×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
4.6%

Higher than 38% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−1.3%

Higher than 35% of US stocks

Gross margin
47.8%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Operating margin
17.4%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Net margin
16.6%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
45.8%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Return on assets
16.3%

Higher than 98% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.3%

Higher than 79% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $2.2B and an enterprise value of $2.3B.

  • 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 51.5M.

  • Trailing P/E: 9.9×; forward P/E: 10.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.26%, paying out 32% of earnings.

  • The Buckle, Inc. employs 2,900 people — $458K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 July 2026 · market figures as at 5 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$2.2B
78
AEOAmerican Eagle Outfitters, Inc.$3.0B
90
BOOTBoot Barn Holdings, Inc.$3.7B
44
CRICarter's, Inc.$1.2B
92
ANFAbercrombie & Fitch Co.$5.8B
80
REFReformation Inc. (California)$759.1M
1
URBNUrban Outfitters, Inc.$6.9B
72

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News

Latest BKE news & analysis

The Buckle: A 'Boring' Double-Digit Yield At An Attractive Price

Seeking Alpha · 24 Sept 2026positive

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. Reports Quarterly Dividend

Business Wire · 15 Sept 2026positive

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 Buckle: Despite The Macro Headwinds I Am Still A Buyer

Seeking Alpha · 14 Sept 2026positive

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. (BKE) Pre Recorded Sales/ Trading Statement Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 3 Sept 2026neutral

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 Buckle, Inc. Reports August 2026 Net Sales

Business Wire · 3 Sept 2026neutral

The Buckle, Inc., based in Kearney, Nebraska, released a report on its August 2026 net sales via Business Wire. The announcement presents the company's monthly sales figures for that period.

Why it matters — BKE watchers track these monthly sales reports as a routine indicator of the retailer's retail performance and traction.

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. 78 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank BKE?

As at 3 Oct 2026, The Buckle, Inc. ranks 78 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 +5.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Buckle, Inc. 78 out of 100 as at 3 Oct 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 -18.1% over the 12 months to 5 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does The Buckle, Inc. do?

The Buckle, Inc. is a specialty apparel retailer focused on casual clothing, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and children.

What is the latest news on BKE?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 24 Sept 2026): "The Buckle: A 'Boring' Double-Digit Yield At An Attractive Price". 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.

Company

About The Buckle, Inc.

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