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BKE
The Buckle, Inc.
$50.14
-0.69
(-1.36%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 2.565B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 42.383M |
About The Company
| Sector: | Consumer Cyclical | |||||
| Industry: | Apparel – Retail | |||||
| CEO: | Dennis H. Nelson | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 2800 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.buckle.com |
The Buckle, Inc. operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men and women in the United States. It markets a selection of brand name casual apparel, including denims, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear, as well as private label merchandise primarily comprising BKE, Buckle Black, Salvage, Red by BKE, Daytrip, Gimmicks, Gilded Intent, FITZ + EDDI, Willow & Root, Outpost Makers, Departwest, Reclaim, BKE Vintage, Nova Industries, J.B. Holt, and Veece. The company also provides services, such as hemming, gift-packaging, layaways, guest loyalty program, the Buckle private label credit card, and personalized stylist services, as well as special order system that allows stores to obtain requested merchandise from other company stores or its online order fulfillment center. As of March 11, 2022, it operated 440 retail stores in 42 states under the Buckle and The Buckle names. The Buckle, Inc. also sells its products through its website, buckle.com. The company was formerly known as Mills Clothing, Inc. and changed its name to The Buckle, Inc. in April 1991. The Buckle, Inc. was incorporated in 1948 and is headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,261,102 | 1,217,689 | 1,297,835 |
| Gross Profit | 619,065 | 592,787 | 635,858 |
| EBITDA | 291,889 | 263,496 | 261,444 |
| Operating Income | 271,059 | 241,364 | 261,444 |
| Net Income | 219,919 | 195,468 | 209,744 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 889,810 | 913,173 | 991,279 |
| Total Liabilities | 476,590 | 489,369 | 566,636 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 413,220 | 423,804 | 424,643 |
| Total Debt | 315,406 | 326,263 | 383,814 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 268,213 | 266,929 | 249,461 |
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Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 254,644 | 0 | 251,140 |
| Capital Expenditure | -37,274 | 0 | -45,361 |
| Free Cash Flow | 217,370 | 0 | 205,779 |
| Net Income | 219,919 | 195,468 | 209,744 |
| Net Change in Cash | 16,136 | -268,213 | -17,468 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2029 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 1,452,838.548 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 1,465,386.818 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 1,459,112.681 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 343,109.992 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 346,073.458 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 344,591.724 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 242,081.055 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 244,802.685 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 243,441.870 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 394,272.346 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 397,677.705 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 395,975.025 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 4.800 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 4.830 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 4.770 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 1 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 1 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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- Solid Financial Performance: Buckle reported a strong Q4 2023 net income of $79.6 million, or $1.59 per share, reflecting robust profitability. Key metrics such as return on equity (ROE TTM) and net profit margin (TTM) indicate efficient capital utilization and healthy margins compared to industry benchmarks.
- Strong Cash Flow Generation: Free cash flow yield (TTM) remains positive, supported by consistent net cash provided by operating activities as per cash flow statements. This provides financial flexibility for dividends and reinvestment.
- Dividend Consistency: A notable dividend yield (TTM) and a history of net dividends paid (as per cash flow statements) make BKE attractive to income-focused investors, enhancing its appeal in the retail sector.
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Trading Metrics:
| Open: | 50.2 | Previous Close: | 50.83 | |
| Day Low: | 49.4 | Day High: | 51.01 | |
| Year Low: | 33.12 | Year High: | 61.69 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 51.04 | Price Avg 200: | 53.47 | |
| Volume: | 211288 | Average Volume: | 466054 |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Buckle, a name that might not be on everyone’s radar but certainly deserves a closer look if you’re hunting for retail gems with long-term potential. I’m thrilled to dive into this one with you today, breaking down the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for Buckle, a company that’s been carving out its niche in the retail apparel space. Let’s unpack what makes this stock tick, look at some recent developments, and see if it’s…
