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BKE
The Buckle, Inc.
$46.5
-0.07
(-0.15%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 2.395B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 42.383M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Consumer CyclicalView sector performance | |||||
| Industry: | Apparel – RetailView industry performance | |||||
| CEO: | Dennis H. Nelson | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 8000 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://www.buckle.com |
The Buckle, Inc. operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and kids under the Buckle and Buckle Youth brands in the United States. The company 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 comprising the BKE, Buckle Black, Ace High, Daytrip, Departwest, FITZ + EDDI, Freshwear, Gentry Country, Gilded Intent, Gimmicks, J.B. Holt, Maven Co-op, Modish Rebel, Nova Industries, Outpost Makers, Reclaim, Salvage, Sterling & Stitch, Veece, Willow & Root, 33 Coastal, and Funk Lagoon brands. It also provides services, such as hemming, gift-packaging, layaways, a guest loyalty program, the Buckle private label credit card, personalized stylist services, and a special-order system that allows stores to obtain specifically requested merchandise from other company stores or from its online order fulfillment center. 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 | 310,045 | 280,770 | 301,537 |
| 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 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
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 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 1,468,680.161 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 1,468,680.161 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 1,468,680.161 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 319,207.956 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 319,207.956 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 319,207.956 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 217,853.075 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 217,853.075 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 217,853.075 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 398,571.455 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 398,571.455 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 398,571.455 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 4.300 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 4.300 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 4.300 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 1 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 1 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- 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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Based on current fundamentals and analyst forecasts, MarketSnap estimates BKE intrinsic value between $57.58 – $61.85 per share. This depends on revenue growth, margins, and discount rate.
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| Open: | 46.47 | Previous Close: | 46.57 | |
| Day Low: | 46.27 | Day High: | 47.29 | |
| Year Low: | 39.44 | Year High: | 58.52 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 43.06 | Price Avg 200: | 47.85 | |
| Volume: | 369037 | Average Volume: | 488070 |
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