Buckle (BKE) – Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Buckle (NYSE: BKE):

• 6/1/2026 – Buckle had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $52.00 to $47.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 5/29/2026 – Buckle was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “hold (c+)”.
• 5/22/2026 – Buckle had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $53.00 to $52.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 5/22/2026 – Buckle had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $53.00 to $52.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 4/4/2026 – Buckle was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.

Buckle Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 29th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 15th will be paid a $0.35 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, July 15th. This represents a $1.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.2%. Buckle’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 32.11%.

Insider Activity

In other Buckle news, 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 transaction of $887,760.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 29,682 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,626,573.60. The trade was a 35.31% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Kari G. Smith sold 30,000 shares of Buckle stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $54.57, for a total value of $1,637,100.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 83,814 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,573,729.98. This trade represents a 26.36% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 126,200 shares of company stock valued at $6,517,932. 39.80% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.