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BKE

Live stock metrics, chart context, a quarter-by-quarter episode archive, and a deeper competitor comparison so this page behaves more like an investor workspace than a flat episode link page.

Latest earnings video

BKE Stock: Revenue +6.1%, EPS +33%, Fortress Balance Sheet Q1 FY2027

Library coverage

Episodes tracked
1
Episodes linked
1
Latest video
Q1 FY2027
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$44.66
+1.05 (+2.41%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
10.24x
Forward: 10.62x
Market cap / Volume
Volume:
Revenue / Earnings Growth
6.1%
Earnings: 31.4%
Margins
20.6% op
Gross: 58.7% · Net: 16.8%
Balance sheet
2.04x current
Debt / Equity: 89.5
52-week range / Beta
$40.73 - $61.69
Beta: 1.00
Analyst target
$47.00
Upside: 5.2%
Cash / shareholder return
7.05% FCF yield
Dividend yield: 3.21%

Company context

Industry: Apparel Retail
Country: United States
Employees:
Price to book: 4.93x
Return on equity: 49.0%
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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Market context for BKE

Competitive view

BKE vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

BKE latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
BKE
BKE
Latest video
Q1 FY2027
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
Danaher Corporation latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Danaher Corporation
DHR
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation sits in a middle zone where future upside likely depends more on quarterly execution than on multiple re-rating alone.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
ADBE latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
ADBE
ADBE
Latest video
Q2 FY2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
BKE
$2.30B
BKE
DHR
$141.00B
Danaher Corporation
ADBE
$99.01B
ADBE
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
BKE
10.2x
BKE
DHR
35.8x
Danaher Corporation
ADBE
14.3x
ADBE
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
BKE
10.6x
BKE
DHR
21.7x
Danaher Corporation
ADBE
9.1x
ADBE
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
BKE
6.1%
BKE
DHR
5.5%
Danaher Corporation
ADBE
12.7%
ADBE
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
BKE
31.4%
BKE
DHR
59.7%
Danaher Corporation
ADBE
7.9%
ADBE
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
BKE
20.6%
BKE
DHR
19.8%
Danaher Corporation
ADBE
35.3%
ADBE
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
BKE
58.7%
BKE
DHR
58.8%
Danaher Corporation
ADBE
89.4%
ADBE
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
BKE
16.8%
BKE
DHR
15.9%
Danaher Corporation
ADBE
28.7%
ADBE
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
BKE
49.0%
BKE
DHR
7.6%
Danaher Corporation
ADBE
63.0%
ADBE
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
BKE
7.0%
BKE
DHR
3.1%
Danaher Corporation
ADBE
9.3%
ADBE
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
BKE
89.54x
BKE
DHR
52.97x
Danaher Corporation
ADBE
61.44x
ADBE
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
BKE
2.04x
BKE
DHR
1.65x
Danaher Corporation
ADBE
0.75x
ADBE
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
BKE
1.00
BKE
DHR
0.82
Danaher Corporation
ADBE
1.43
ADBE
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
BKE
3.2%
BKE
DHR
0.7%
Danaher Corporation
ADBE
ADBE
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
BKE
5.2%
BKE
DHR
13.5%
Danaher Corporation
ADBE
8.2%
ADBE

Episode timeline

Episode archive for BKE

Each row is one earnings episode with every verified platform link available.

Q1 FY2027
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BKE Stock: Revenue +6.1%, EPS +33%, Fortress Balance Sheet Q1 FY2027
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