Buckle (BKE) EVP Kari Smith sells 50K shares and gifts 40K via trust

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Buckle Inc. executive Kari G. Smith, EVP Stores and a director, reported several indirect transactions in the company’s common stock through a trust. On March 17, 2026, the trust completed an open-market sale of 48,860 shares at $50.3869 per share. On March 16, 2026, it sold an additional 1,140 shares at $49.8126 per share and made a bona fide gift of 40,000 shares. After these transactions, the filing shows 76,754 shares held indirectly by the trust and a separate direct holding of 37,060 shares of common stock for Smith as of March 16.

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^*

SMITH KARI G

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2407 W 24TH STREET

(Street)

KEARNEY NE 68845

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP Stores

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/16/2026

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

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

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

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								37,060	D
Common Stock	03/16/2026		G		40,000	D	$0	126,754	I	By Trust
Common Stock	03/16/2026		S		1,140	D	$49.8126	125,614	I	By Trust
Common Stock	03/17/2026		S		48,860	D	$50.3869	76,754	I	By Trust

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	03/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Buckle (BKE) executive Kari G. Smith report?

Kari G. Smith reported indirect transactions in Buckle common stock through a trust, including open-market sales totaling 50,000 shares and a bona fide gift of 40,000 shares. The filing also discloses her remaining indirect and direct share holdings after these moves.

How many Buckle (BKE) shares did Kari G. Smith sell in the market?

The trust associated with Kari G. Smith sold 50,000 Buckle common shares in open-market transactions. This consisted of 48,860 shares at $50.3869 on March 17, 2026, and 1,140 shares at $49.8126 on March 16, 2026, as disclosed in the filing.

Did Kari G. Smith make any share gifts of Buckle (BKE) stock?

Yes. On March 16, 2026, a trust associated with Kari G. Smith made a bona fide gift of 40,000 Buckle common shares. The transfer was reported with a gift transaction code and zero price, indicating no sale proceeds were received for those shares.

How many Buckle (BKE) shares does Kari G. Smith hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, the filing shows 76,754 Buckle common shares held indirectly by a trust for Kari G. Smith. It also lists a separate direct position of 37,060 common shares as of March 16, 2026, providing context for her remaining ownership stake.

Are Kari G. Smith’s Buckle (BKE) transactions direct or through an entity?

The reported sales and the 40,000-share gift were conducted indirectly by a trust, as noted in the ownership designation. The filing separately shows a direct holding entry of 37,060 Buckle common shares for Smith, distinguishing personal holdings from those held through the trust.

What prices were received in Kari G. Smith’s Buckle (BKE) share sales?

The trust associated with Kari G. Smith sold 48,860 Buckle shares at $50.3869 per share on March 17, 2026, and 1,140 shares at $49.8126 per share on March 16, 2026. These transactions were reported as open-market sales of common stock.