Buckle (BKE) SVP of Sales logs stock sale and 10,000-share gift

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Buckle Inc. SVP of Sales Michelle Hoffman reported two recent transactions in the company’s Common Stock. On April 10, 2026, she sold 16,200 shares in an open-market transaction at $54.8001 per share. On April 13, 2026, she made a bona fide gift transfer of 10,000 shares. After these moves, she directly holds 19,682 Buckle shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 16,200 shares ($887,762)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider HOFFMAN MICHELLE

Role SVP Sales

Sold 16,200 shs ($888K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock	10,000	$0.00	--
Sale	Common Stock	16,200	$54.8001	$888K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 19,682 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Open-market sale: 16,200 shares at $54.8001 Gifted shares: 10,000 shares Shares held after transactions: 19,682 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Open-market sale 16,200 shares at $54.8001 Common Stock sale on April 10, 2026

Gifted shares 10,000 shares Bona fide gift on April 13, 2026

Shares held after transactions 19,682 shares Direct Common Stock ownership after reported transactions

Net shares sold (excluding gift) 16,200 shares Net buy/sell shares in transaction summary

Key Terms

Bona fide gift, open-market sale, Common Stock, Form 4

4 terms

Bona fide gift financial

"transaction_code_description: "Bona fide gift""

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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X

Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

HOFFMAN MICHELLE

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2407 W 24TH STREET

(Street)

KEARNEY NEBRASKA 68845

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BUCKLE INC [ BKE ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP Sales

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/10/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/10/2026		S		16,200	D	$54.8001	29,682	D
Common Stock	04/13/2026		G		10,000	D	$0	19,682	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	Thomas B. Heacock by Power of Attorney	04/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Buckle (BKE) executive Michelle Hoffman report?

Michelle Hoffman reported selling 16,200 shares of Buckle Common Stock and gifting 10,000 shares. The sale was an open-market transaction at $54.8001 per share, and the gift was classified as a bona fide gift transfer to another party.

How many Buckle (BKE) shares did Michelle Hoffman sell and at what price?

She sold 16,200 shares of Buckle Common Stock at $54.8001 per share. This was reported as an open-market or private sale transaction and reduced her direct holdings before a subsequent reported gift transfer.

What is the bona fide gift reported by Michelle Hoffman of Buckle (BKE)?

Hoffman reported a bona fide gift of 10,000 shares of Buckle Common Stock. A bona fide gift generally means she transferred shares without receiving payment, which changes ownership but does not represent a market sale transaction.

How many Buckle (BKE) shares does Michelle Hoffman hold after these transactions?

After the reported sale and gift, Michelle Hoffman directly holds 19,682 shares of Buckle Common Stock. This figure reflects her remaining direct ownership position following both the 16,200-share sale and the 10,000-share gift transfer.

What is Michelle Hoffman’s role at Buckle (BKE) in this insider filing?

In the insider filing, Michelle Hoffman is identified as an officer of Buckle, serving as Senior Vice President of Sales. Her position as an executive makes her transactions in Buckle Common Stock subject to Form 4 reporting requirements.

Does the Form 4 for Buckle (BKE) show any option exercises by Michelle Hoffman?

The Form 4 excerpt shows no derivative or option exercises for Michelle Hoffman. All reported transactions involve Buckle Common Stock directly, specifically one open-market sale and one bona fide gift, with no derivative positions listed afterward.