Buckle Inc (BKE) Stock Forecast Oct. 13, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 13, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Buckle Inc (BKE) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Buckle Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Buckle Inc is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $2.29B. It ranks number 7 by market capitalization among the 10 Retail-Family Clothing Stores issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Current Ratio of 2.08x is the highest of the 10 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for BKE is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How BKE ranks among 5379 stocks
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Buckle Inc (BKE) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Retail-Family Clothing Stores peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | BKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.29B | 7/10 |
| P/E Ratio | 10.38x | 4/5 |
| P/B Ratio | 4.69x | 4/8 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.83% | 1/5 |
| EPS | $4.12 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $9.49 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $25.79 | – |
| FCF/Share | $4.01 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | BKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 51.7% | 3/8 |
| ROA | 23.1% | 2/8 |
| ROIC | 32.1% | 1/9 |
| Gross Margin | 48.9% | 3/10 |
| Operating Margin | 19.7% | 1/9 |
| Net Margin | 18.0% | 2/8 |
| EBT Margin | 20.7% | 2/10 |
| Tax Rate | 24.1% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | BKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.08x | 1/10 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.39x | 1/10 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.24x | 7/9 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.24x | 7/9 |
| Working Capital | $251M | 7/9 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | BKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $276M | 7/9 |
| Free Cash Flow | $206M | 7/9 |
| Capital Spending | -$70M | 3/9 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 8.3% | 8/8 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -8.9% | 6/7 |
| FCF/Sales | 15.5% | 1/10 |
| CapEx/Sales | 5.2% | 2/10 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | BKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.21x | 8/10 |
| Receivables Turnover | 133.7x | 1/8 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.2x | 4/10 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 6.9x | 7/10 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 3 days | 8/8 |
| Days Inventory | 87 days | 7/10 |
| Payables Period | 39 days | 7/10 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 50 days | 5/8 |
Income Statement
| Metric | BKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.33B | 7/9 |
| Operating Income | $276M | 6/8 |
| Net Income | $252M | 7/7 |
| SG&A Expense | $374M | 7/8 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $678M | 8/9 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | BKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $4.37 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 106.1% | 1/5 |
| Shares Outstanding | 52M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $482M | 44.1% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $265M | 24.2% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $10M | 0.9% of assets |
| Inventory | $161M | 14.7% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $606M | 55.3% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $158M | 14.5% of assets |
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Buckle Inc (BKE) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Buckle Inc (Retail-Family Clothing Stores): 10 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| BKE Buckle Inc | ▼ | $2.29B |
| TJX Tjx Companies Inc /De/ | ▶ | $155.64B |
| ROST Ross Stores, Inc. | ▼ | $72.09B |
| GAP Gap Inc | ▼ | $8.02B |
| URBN Urban Outfitters Inc | ▶ | $7.27B |
| ANF Abercrombie & Fitch Co /De/ | ▼ | $6.40B |
| AEO American Eagle Outfitters Inc | ▶ | $2.98B |
| LE Lands' End, Inc. | ▼ | $299M |
| PLCE Childrens Place, Inc. | ▶ | $29M |
| DXLG Destination Xl Group, Inc. | ▲ | $22M |
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Buckle Inc (BKE) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Buckle Inc (BKE) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Buckle Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Buckle Inc stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for BKE is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Buckle Inc forecasts updated?
Buckle Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 13, 2026.
Which companies are Buckle Inc's industry peers?
10 issuers in our coverage, BKE included, share the SEC industry code Retail-Family Clothing Stores. The largest are: Tjx Companies Inc /De/ (TJX), Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST), Gap Inc (GAP), Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN), Abercrombie & Fitch Co /De/ (ANF), American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.