Buckle, Inc. (The) $BKE Shares Purchased by Intech Investment Management LLC

Intech Investment Management LLC boosted its position in Buckle, Inc. (The) (NYSE:BKE) by 172.3% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 134,849 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 85,330 shares during the quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Buckle were worth $7,204,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in BKE. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Buckle by 9.5% in the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 94,408 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,618,000 after acquiring an additional 8,202 shares during the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its holdings in Buckle by 4.5% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 18,363 shares of the company’s stock valued at $704,000 after acquiring an additional 797 shares during the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC boosted its holdings in Buckle by 15.3% in the first quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 99,547 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,815,000 after acquiring an additional 13,189 shares during the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Buckle by 1,928.1% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 649 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 617 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its holdings in Buckle by 323.6% in the second quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 27,366 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,241,000 after acquiring an additional 20,905 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 53.93% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at Buckle

In other news, EVP Kari G. Smith sold 30,000 shares of Buckle stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $54.57, for a total transaction of $1,637,100.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 83,814 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,573,729.98. The trade was a 26.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Michelle Hoffman sold 16,200 shares of Buckle stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $54.80, for a total value of $887,760.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 29,682 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,626,573.60. The trade was a 35.31% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 126,200 shares of company stock worth $6,517,932. Corporate insiders own 39.00% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the company. UBS Group reduced their target price on Buckle from $53.00 to $52.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Wall Street Zen cut Buckle from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, April 4th. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut Buckle from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Friday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $52.00.

Buckle Price Performance

Shares of BKE opened at $45.94 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $51.67 and its two-hundred day moving average is $53.02. The stock has a market cap of $2.37 billion, a PE ratio of 10.54 and a beta of 1.16. Buckle, Inc. has a 12 month low of $42.09 and a 12 month high of $61.69.

Buckle (NYSE:BKE) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 29th. The company reported $0.92 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.74 by $0.18. The company had revenue of $288.74 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $287.68 million. Buckle had a return on equity of 45.18% and a net margin of 16.16%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.70 earnings per share.

Buckle Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 29th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 15th were given a dividend of $0.35 per share. This represents a $1.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, April 15th. Buckle’s payout ratio is presently 33.82%.

Key Headlines Impacting Buckle

Here are the key news stories impacting Buckle this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Buckle reported Q1 earnings of $0.92 per share, beating estimates by $0.18, while revenue rose 6.1% year over year to $288.74 million and slightly topped forecasts. Buckle Q1 2026 Earnings Report and Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Profitability remained strong, with a 16.16% net margin and 45.18% return on equity, reinforcing the view that Buckle remains a highly cash-generative retailer with a debt-free balance sheet. The Buckle Is Now 9% Off, Q1 Earnings Review
• Positive Sentiment: Management highlighted strong women’s merchandise performance and a $19.1 million litigation settlement, while Buckle ended the quarter with about $290 million in cash, supporting financial flexibility and shareholder returns. Buckle Inc Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are also weighing the earnings-call commentary and transcript details for clues on demand trends, margins, and expansion plans. The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the strong quarter, the stock had recently sold off, suggesting investors may be focusing on valuation, macro concerns, or whether the earnings beat is enough to drive further upside. The Buckle Is Now 9% Off, Q1 Earnings Review

Buckle Company Profile

Buckle, Inc is a retailer specializing in casual apparel, footwear and accessories for young men and women. The company is known for its denim-focused collections, offering both private-label lines and curated brand-name merchandise. Its product assortment includes jeans, tops, outerwear, shoes and a variety of accessories such as belts, jewelry and handbags, all aimed at blending contemporary style with everyday comfort.

Founded in 1948 in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle began as a single clothing store and has since expanded into a nationwide chain.