Buckle, Inc. (The) (BKE) Stock Analysis
Breakout setup · Catalyst-Driven edge
Consumer Cyclical · Apparel Retail
Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $55.59 — A.R:R is negative (-1.6) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Weak growth.
The Buckle operates 440 retail stores in 42 states selling medium to better-priced casual apparel, footwear, and accessories targeting fashion-conscious customers. Denim represents 42.5% of fiscal 2025 net sales; private label merchandise accounts for approximately 47% of net... Read more
Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $55.59 — A.R:R is negative (-1.6) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Weak growth. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 57, MACD bullish. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.
Passes 6/7 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 22d clear, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.
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Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)
- MEDIUMProductprivate label merchandise47%10-K Item 1A: 'Sales from private label merchandise accounted for approximately 47% of net sales in both fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024.'
Material Events(8-K, last 90d)
- 2026-04-09Item 5.02LOWScott A. Werth appointed Senior Vice President of Stores effective March 31, 2026. 37-year Buckle veteran; previously VP of Sales and Strategy. No departure announced.SEC filing →
- 2026-02-20Item 5.02LOWSeparation agreements executed with Kari G. Smith (EVP Stores) and Michelle M. Hoffman (SVP Sales), who retired February 13, 2026. Each received 26 weeks' salary plus $20K COBRA payment.SEC filing →
- 2026-01-29Item 5.02LOWCompensation Committee approved fiscal 2026 executive compensation program. Elements consistent with fiscal 2025 program (base salary, incentive bonus, long-term equity). Smith and Hoffman excluded as retiring.SEC filing →
- 2026-01-27Item 5.02MEDIUMKari G. Smith (EVP Stores, Board Director) and Michelle M. Hoffman (SVP Sales) to retire effective February 13, 2026. Smith's Board seat also ending. No successors named; no disagreement cited.SEC filing →
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Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $55.59 — A.R:R is negative (-1.6) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Weak growth. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 57, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $52.73. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.
Take-profit target: $55.96 (+0.7% upside). Prior stop was $52.73. Stop-loss: $52.73.
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Weak growth.
Buckle, Inc. (The) trades at a P/E of 13.4 (forward 12.0). TrendMatrix value score: 6.7/10. Verdict: Sell.
9 analysts cover BKE with a consensus score of 2.3/5. Average price target: $53.
What does Buckle, Inc. (The) do?The Buckle operates 440 retail stores in 42 states selling medium to better-priced casual apparel, footwear, and...
The Buckle operates 440 retail stores in 42 states selling medium to better-priced casual apparel, footwear, and accessories targeting fashion-conscious customers. Denim represents 42.5% of fiscal 2025 net sales; private label merchandise accounts for approximately 47% of net sales.