The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) is a specialty retailer that focuses on medium to better-priced casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for fashion-conscious men, women, and kids. The company operates both physical retail stores and an e-commerce platform, offering a curated mix of brand-name and private-label merchandise. Known as a "denim destination," BKE emphasizes personalized customer service and high-quality, on-trend products.
- Denims - Offers a variety of fits, styles, and finishes from leading denim brands, including exclusive private-label options.
- Tops (including sweaters) - Provides a wide selection of casual and fashion-forward tops for men, women, and kids.
- Accessories - Features items such as belts, jewelry, and handbags to complement apparel offerings.
- Footwear - Sells casual and fashion footwear for various occasions.
- Sportswear/Fashions - Includes activewear and trendy fashion pieces for everyday wear.
- Outerwear - Offers jackets, coats, and other seasonal outerwear.
- Youth - Focuses on apparel and accessories designed for younger customers.
- Casual bottoms - Provides non-denim casual pants and shorts for relaxed styling.
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| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Daniel J. Hirschfeld ExecutiveBoard | Chairman of the Board | Daniel J. Hirschfeld has served as Chairman of the Board of The Buckle, Inc. since April 19, 1991. He previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer and is the founder and largest stockholder of the company. | ||
Dennis H. Nelson ExecutiveBoard | President and Chief Executive Officer | Dennis H. Nelson has served as President and Director since April 19, 1991 and was elected as CEO on March 17, 1997, bringing over fifty years of experience with the company. | View Report → | |
Kari G. Smith ExecutiveBoard | Executive Vice President of Stores | Kari G. Smith has served as Executive Vice President of Stores since February 13, 2014 after previously serving as Vice President of Sales since May 2001 and joining the company in May 1978. She was elected as a Director on February 4, 2018, highlighting her extensive leadership experience at The Buckle, Inc.. | ||
Thomas B. Heacock ExecutiveBoard | Senior Vice President of Finance, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Thomas B. Heacock has been serving as Senior Vice President of Finance, Treasurer, and CFO at BKE since February 4, 2018, and was elected as a Director on December 4, 2017. He has been with the company since October 2003 and previously held roles as Vice President of Finance, Treasurer, and Corporate Controller, with prior experience at Ernst & Young, LLP. | ||
Brady M. Fritz Executive | Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary | Brady M. Fritz has served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at BKE since February 22, 2022. She previously held positions as Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary starting in March 2021, and has been with BKE since December 10, 2018. | ||
Brett P. Milkie Executive | Senior Vice President of Leasing | Brett P. Milkie is the Senior Vice President of Leasing at The Buckle, Inc. since March 6, 2014. He began his career at The Buckle in January 1992 as Director of Leasing and served as Vice President of Leasing from May 1996. | ||
Michelle M. Hoffman Executive | Senior Vice President of Sales | Michelle M. Hoffman has been with BKE since 1979, beginning her career as a salesperson and advancing through multiple roles, including her current position as Senior Vice President of Sales achieved on February 22, 2022. | ||
Angie J. Klein Board | Director of The Buckle, Inc. | Senior Vice President of Consumer Growth Marketing at Verizon; Chief Content Officer at Verizon | Angie J. Klein has served as a Director and Chair of the Nominating, Governance, and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee at The Buckle, Inc. since December 2, 2019, and brings significant experience from her roles at Verizon as Senior Vice President of Consumer Growth Marketing and Chief Content Officer. | |
Bill L. Fairfield Board | Director | Owner and Operator of Dundee Granite, LLC | Bill L. Fairfield has served as a Director at The Buckle, Inc. since May 30, 1996 and brings extensive leadership experience from roles at infoGROUP Inc., Sitel Corporation, and Inacom Corp. He also currently owns and operates Dundee Granite, LLC since 2016. | |
Bruce L. Hoberman Board | Director of The Buckle, Inc. | Bruce L. Hoberman has served as a Director of The Buckle, Inc. since June 2, 2000 and serves on the Compensation Committee and the Nominating, Governance, and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. | ||
Hank M. Bounds Board | Director | Educational consultant and executive leadership coach; President Emeritus of the University of Nebraska | Hank M. Bounds has served as a Director of The Buckle, Inc. since September 17, 2018. Outside of BKE, he has been an educational consultant and executive leadership coach since August 2019 and held the role of President at the University of Nebraska from April 2015 until August 2019. | |
James E. Shada Board | Director of The Buckle, Inc. | James E. Shada has been a Director of The Buckle, Inc. since March 11, 2002, after serving as Vice President and Executive Vice President of Sales starting April 19, 1991 and retiring from executive roles in 2009. | ||
John P. Peetz Board | Director | of counsel for Peetz & Company | John P. Peetz, III has served as a Director of BKE since June 2, 2006. He chairs the Compensation Committee and sits on the Nominating, Governance, and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. | |
Karen B. Rhoads Board | Director | Karen B. Rhoads has served as a Director at The Buckle, Inc. since April 19, 1991. She previously held executive roles as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer until her retirement in February 2018. | ||
Michael E. Huss Board | Director of The Buckle, Inc. | Michael E. Huss has served as a Director of The Buckle, Inc. since May 29, 2009, where he also chairs the Audit Committee (documents ). He has extensive experience in law, accounting, and cybersecurity oversight, having previously served as General Counsel for Mutual of Omaha Bank and practiced as a certified public accountant, and earned a CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight in January 2024 (documents ). | ||
Shruti S. Joshi Board | Director | President and Chief Operating Officer at Facet | Shruti S. Joshi has served as a Director at BKE since December 5, 2022. She brings extensive leadership experience from her role as President and Chief Operating Officer at Facet since August 2021. |
- How do you plan to manage the potential cost increases from tariffs on China, especially since some vendor costs have already shown low to mid-single-digit rises, while ensuring your gross margins remain robust?
- Can you elaborate on the significant uptick in operating lease assets and liabilities from new store remodels, and how you expect these changes to influence your balance sheet and capital allocation strategy going forward?
- With men's merchandise sales declining by 2.5% year-over-year and only slight increases in average price points, what specific initiatives are you deploying to reverse this trend and secure sustained revenue growth in that segment?
- Given the increased SG&A expenses driven largely by rising payroll and incentive compensation costs, what steps is management taking to ensure that these expenses don’t outpace sales growth in future quarters?
- As private label contributed notably to the merchandise margin improvement, what risk mitigation strategies are being implemented to offset potential supplier cost escalations and maintain the growth of your private label business?
Research analysts who have asked questions during BUCKLE earnings calls.
Competitors mentioned in the company's latest 10K filing.
| Company | Description |
|---|---|
Competes in both men's and women's merchandise areas, primarily as a specialty retailer focusing on fashion-conscious customers. | |
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Competes in the men's merchandise area, focusing on sportswear and athletic apparel. | |
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Madewell | Competes in the women's merchandise area, focusing on denim and casual apparel. |
Maurices | Competes in the women's merchandise area, offering casual and workwear apparel. |
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Zara | Competes in the women's merchandise area, offering fast-fashion apparel and accessories. |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for BKE.
- The Buckle, Inc. announced net income of $45.0 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.89 for the fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2025.
- Net sales for the quarter increased 8.3 percent to $305.7 million, with comparable store net sales rising 7.3 percent compared to the prior year.
- Online sales for the fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2025, increased 17.7 percent to $43.6 million.
- For the 26-week fiscal period ended August 2, 2025, net income was $80.2 million and diluted EPS was $1.59 on net sales of $577.9 million.
- The Buckle, Inc. reported a 12.3% increase in net sales to $110.8 million for the 4-week fiscal month ended August 2, 2025, with comparable store net sales up 11.0%.
- For the 13-week fiscal second quarter ended August 2, 2025, net sales grew 8.3% to $305.7 million, and comparable store net sales increased 7.3%.
- Year-to-date net sales for the 26-week fiscal period ended August 2, 2025, were $577.9 million, a 6.1% increase, with comparable store net sales rising 5.2%.
- The company will announce its second quarter earnings on Friday, August 22, 2025.
- The Buckle, Inc. reported that net sales for the 5-week fiscal month ended July 5, 2025, increased 4.7% to $106.5 million compared to the prior year.
- Comparable store net sales for the same 5-week period increased 3.8%.
- Year-to-date net sales for the 22-week period ended July 5, 2025, increased 4.7% to $467.0 million, with comparable store net sales up 3.9%.
- The company currently operates 439 retail stores in 42 states, including one new store opened during fiscal June.
- The Buckle, Inc. reported a 7.8% increase in net sales to $88.4 million for the 4-week period ended May 31, 2025, with comparable store net sales increasing 7.2%.
- For the 17-week fiscal period ended May 31, 2025, net sales grew 4.7% to $360.5 million, and comparable store net sales increased 4.0%.
- The company currently operates 438 retail stores across 42 states, having closed one store in fiscal May.
- The Buckle, Inc. reported net income of $35.2 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.70 for the fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2025, compared to net income of $34.8 million and diluted EPS of $0.69 for the prior year's comparable quarter.
- Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2025, increased 3.7 percent to $272.1 million, up from $262.5 million in the prior year.
- This sales growth was supported by a 3.0 percent increase in comparable store net sales and a 4.5 percent rise in online sales to $46.4 million for the fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2025.
- As of the end of the fiscal quarter, Buckle operated 439 retail stores in 42 states.