Every 8-K that The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Buckle Inc. (BKE) announced that its Board of Directors authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share. The dividend will be paid on October 29, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 15, 2026. Buckle describes itself as a specialty apparel retailer and reports operating 447 retail stores across 42.
BUCKLE INC (BKE) reported that Board member Angie J. Klein tendered her resignation from the company’s Board of Directors on August 25, 2026, effective August 30, 2026, citing obligations related to her new professional role. The company stated that her resignation is not based on any disagreement with its operations, policies, or practices. Klein has served on the Board since December 2019, contributing particularly in areas of corporate social responsibility and nominating and governance efforts. Buckle describes itself as a specialty retailer focused on on-trend apparel and denim and currently operates 447 retail stores in 42 states.
BUCKLE INC (BKE) reported solid second-quarter results for the fiscal quarter ended August 1, 2026. Net income was $44.4 million, or $0.88 per share ($0.87 diluted), compared with $45.0 million, or $0.90 per share ($0.89 diluted), a year earlier.
Net sales for the 13-week quarter rose 4.6% to $319.8 million from $305.7 million, with comparable store net sales up 2.1% and online sales up 2.3% to $44.6 million. For the 26-week period, net sales increased 5.3% to $608.6 million, comparable store net sales grew 3.5%, and online sales increased 2.5% to $92.2 million.
Net income for the 26-week period was $91.3 million, or $1.80 per share ($1.79 diluted), up from $80.2 million, or $1.60 per share ($1.59 diluted). As of August 1, 2026, total assets were $1.09 billion, total stockholders’ equity was $488.9 million, and Buckle operated 446–447 stores in 42 states.
The Buckle, Inc. reported results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 1, 2026 and announced a new cash dividend. Stockholders elected all nominated directors, ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor, and approved the advisory vote on compensation for Named Executive Officers.
Shareholders favored holding future advisory votes on executive pay every three years, and the company will follow a three-year frequency. The Board authorized a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share for shareholders of record on July 15, 2026, payable on July 29, 2026. Buckle also noted it now operates 445 retail stores across 42 states.
The Buckle, Inc. reported a strong first quarter for fiscal 2026, with net income of $46.9 million, or $0.93 per share, for the quarter ended May 2, 2026, up from $35.2 million, or $0.70 per share, a year earlier.
Net sales grew 6.1% to $288.7 million, driven by a 5.1% increase in comparable store net sales and 2.8% growth in online sales to $47.7 million. Results also reflect a $19.1 million cash benefit from a final interchange fee litigation settlement, recorded as a reduction to selling expenses.
As of quarter end, Buckle operated 442 stores in 42 states, compared with 439 stores a year earlier, and has since reached 444 stores after opening three new locations and closing one store.
The Buckle, Inc. reported higher sales for fiscal March 2026 and announced a key leadership promotion. Comparable store net sales for the 5-week period ended April 4, 2026 rose 7.0 percent, while total net sales increased 8.2 percent to $118.0 million from $109.1 million a year earlier.
For the 9-week year-to-date period, comparable store net sales increased 7.4 percent, and total net sales grew 8.5 percent to $202.5 million compared to $186.6 million. The company also promoted Scott A. Werth to Senior Vice President of Stores, giving him responsibility for leading a sales team of more than 7,000 teammates across 42 states.
Werth has been with Buckle since June 1989 and most recently served as Vice President of Sales and Strategy, reflecting nearly 37 years of internal experience supporting the retailer’s growth and store operations.
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.
The Buckle, Inc. filed a current report describing that it has announced financial results for its fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. The results themselves are contained in a separate press release, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and not treated as filed financial statements.
The company notes that this press release is provided for information under the Exchange Act but will only be incorporated into other securities filings if specifically referenced. The report is signed by Senior Vice President of Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Thomas B. Heacock.
The Buckle, Inc. reported that two long-tenured leaders, Executive Vice President of Stores Kari G. Smith and Senior Vice President of Sales Michelle M. Hoffman, retired from their roles effective February 13, 2026. Their retirements were previously announced in a January 23, 2026 press release.
After their last day, each executive signed a Separation Agreement and General Release of Claims. The agreements provide a one-time cash payment equal to 26 weeks of base salary, based on amounts disclosed in the 2025 proxy statement, plus a separate $20,000 cash payment in lieu of COBRA health coverage reimbursement.
The Buckle, Inc. approved its 2026 executive compensation program, keeping the main structure unchanged from 2025. For 2026, base salaries include $1,340,000 for President and CEO Dennis H. Nelson, $665,000 for CFO Thomas B. Heacock, and $700,000 for Senior Vice President of Leasing Brett P. Milkie.
The Compensation Committee adopted a one-year 2026 Management Incentive Plan funded by a bonus pool equal to 2.5% of pre-bonus net income plus a percentage of any amount above a target pre-bonus net income. The CEO is allocated 37 points of this pool, with other participants’ shares set by the CEO. On February 1, 2026, the Committee will also grant restricted stock under the 2023 Employee Restricted Stock Plan, including performance-based and non-performance-based shares. Awards total 120,000 non-vested shares for Nelson and 18,400 each for Heacock and Milkie, with vesting tied to fiscal 2026 pre-bonus net income and operating margin thresholds, as well as continued employment through multi-year vesting dates.
The Buckle, Inc. announced planned leadership transitions in its store and sales organization. Effective February 13, 2026, longtime executives Kari G. Smith, Executive Vice President of Stores, and Michelle M. Hoffman, Senior Vice President of Sales, will retire from their roles. The company also stated that Ms. Smith’s service as a director on the Board of Directors will end on the same date, and noted that her departure from the Board is not based on any disagreement with the company’s operations, policies, or practices.
Both executives have multi-decade tenures with the company, having joined in the late 1970s and risen through various sales roles into senior leadership and, for Ms. Smith, board service. The announcement was made through a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
The Buckle, Inc. is returning cash to shareholders through a newly announced dividend package. The company declared a special cash dividend of $3.00 per share alongside a regular quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share. Both dividends will be paid together on January 29, 2026 to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on January 15, 2026. This combined payout increases near-term cash income for existing shareholders and reflects the company’s current capital allocation decisions.
The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) reported that it has released financial results for its fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2025. The company announced these results on November 21, 2025 and made the full details available in a press release.
The press release containing the quarterly financial information is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report, rather than being formally filed, which affects how it is treated under securities laws.
The Buckle, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share. The dividend will be paid on October 29, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 15, 2025. The announcement was made via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the company's current report. This disclosure provides a clear timeline for eligible shareholders to receive the distribution and indicates the company is returning cash to owners through a regular dividend program.
The Buckle, Inc. filed a current report to note that it has released financial results for the fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2025. The company stated that these quarterly results were announced in a press release dated August 22, 2025, which is included with the report as Exhibit 99.1. The press release provides the detailed numbers and discussion of the company’s performance for the period.
The company also clarified that the press release is being furnished rather than filed under securities laws, which affects how it may be used in other regulatory documents. The report confirms that The Buckle’s common stock continues to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BKE.