Buckle (NYSE: BKE) Board approves $0.35 per share quarterly dividend

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Buckle, Inc. filed an update describing a new quarterly cash dividend. The Board of Directors authorized a $0.35 per share dividend at its quarterly meeting on March 23, 2026. The dividend will be paid on April 29, 2026 to shareholders of record as of April 15, 2026.

The company also notes it currently operates 440 retail stores in 42 states as a specialty apparel and denim retailer under the Buckle and BKE brands. The full dividend announcement is included as a press release attached to the filing.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

March 24, 2026

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

 THE BUCKLE, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Nebraska			001-12951			47-0366193
(State or other jurisdiction of			(Commission			(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)			File Number)			Identification No.)

2407 West 24th Street,

Kearney,

Nebraska

68845-4915

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (308) 236-8491

__________________________________________________________

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value			BKE			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).            

                                     Emerging growth company      o 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

ITEM 8.01.     Other Events

On March 24, 2026, The Buckle, Inc. issued a press release announcing a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share to be paid on April 29, 2026, for shareholders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2026.

The full text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

ITEM 9.01(d).     Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1    Press Release Dated March 24, 2026

Exhibit 104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			The Buckle, Inc.
Date: March 24, 2026			By: /s/  THOMAS B. HEACOCK
			Name: Thomas B. Heacock
			Title: Senior Vice President of Finance,
			Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit 99.1			Press Release Dated March 24, 2026
Exhibit 104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

Exhibit 99.1

			The Buckle, Inc.
			2407 W. 24th St. Kearney, NE 68845
			P.O. Box 1480 Kearney, NE 68848-1480
			phone: 308-236-8491
			fax: 308-236-4493
			For Immediate Release: March 24, 2026			web: www.buckle.com

Contact:			Thomas B. Heacock, Chief Financial Officer
			The Buckle, Inc.
			(308) 236-8491

THE BUCKLE, INC. REPORTS QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

KEARNEY, NE -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced that at its quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors, held on March 23, 2026, the Board authorized a $0.35 per share quarterly dividend to be paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2026, with a payment date of April 29, 2026.

About Buckle

Buckle is a specialty retailer focused on delivering exceptional service and style through unforgettable experiences. Offering a curated mix of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear, Buckle is for those living the styled life. Known as a denim destination, each store carries a wide selection of fits, styles, and finishes from leading denim brands, including the Company’s exclusive brand, BKE. Headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle currently operates 440 retail stores in 42 states.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995: All forward-looking statements made by the Company involve material risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on factors which may be beyond the Company's control. Accordingly, the Company’s future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, those described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.

News releases and other information on The Buckle, Inc.

can be accessed at www.buckle.com

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FAQ

What dividend did The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) declare in this 8-K?

The Buckle, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share. This dividend was authorized by the Board of Directors at its March 23, 2026 meeting and reflects the company’s ongoing practice of returning cash to shareholders through regular dividends.

When is the record date for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) $0.35 dividend?

The record date for The Buckle, Inc.’s $0.35 per share quarterly dividend is April 15, 2026. Shareholders listed on the company’s books at the close of business that day will be eligible to receive the dividend payment later in April.

When will The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) pay its announced quarterly dividend?

The Buckle, Inc. will pay its $0.35 per share quarterly dividend on April 29, 2026. Investors who are shareholders of record as of April 15, 2026 will receive this cash payment on the stated payment date, according to the company’s announcement.

Who approved The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) March 2026 dividend?

The Buckle, Inc.’s Board of Directors approved the dividend at its quarterly meeting on March 23, 2026. The Board authorized a $0.35 per share quarterly dividend, continuing the company’s practice of distributing cash to shareholders through regular Board-approved dividends.

How many stores does The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) operate according to this filing?

The Buckle, Inc. reports operating 440 retail stores in 42 states. The company describes itself as a specialty retailer focused on high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear, with a strong emphasis on denim and its exclusive BKE brand offerings.

What type of retailer is The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) as described in the filing?

The Buckle, Inc. is described as a specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear. It highlights its role as a denim destination, featuring leading denim brands and its exclusive BKE brand across 440 stores in 42 U.S. states.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 9.3 KB

Other Documents

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