BKE
The Buckle, Inc.
RETAIL-FAMILY CLOTHING STORES
The Buckle (BKE) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$43.94
-0.14 (-0.32%)
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5d:
-0.97%
30d:
-1.61%
90d:
-0.39%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (52%)
Quality Score
47/100
Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
30-Day Fair Range
$43.71 â $46.83
Position: SLIGHTLY LOW
Forward P/E & Valuation
10.8x
CHEAP
vs 12.0x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$46.00
+4.7% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$41.73 / $48.74
Trend: Uptrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: BKE is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At -3.4% expected growth, valuation appears cheap. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$76.23
Based on 9.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$47.33
7.2% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 12.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: BKE is currently trading at $43.94, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $43.71 to $46.83. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 10.8) compared to its historical average (12.0). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 3.4% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BKE is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $41.73, while resistance sits at $48.74.
Market Sentiment: BKE scores 36/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BKE is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $41.73, while resistance sits at $48.74.
Market Sentiment: BKE scores 36/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$43.71 -
$46.83
Company Quality Score
47/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
52.4%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$43.71 -
$46.83
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Support Level
$41.73
Resistance Level
$48.74
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Nov 12, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (36/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($46.00)
- WARNING: Composite score 47/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
10.78
Wall Street Target
$46.00
(+4.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
4.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-2.2%
Profit Margin
16.6%
Valuation Discount vs History
-3.4% cheaper
PE vs Historical
10.8 vs 12.0
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-3.4%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$42.45
(-3%)
2-Year Target
$41.00
(-7%)
3-Year Target
$39.61
(-10%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 11â12)
$44.08
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 14.7%)
$81.29
(+85%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 10.8, Growth: 14.7%)
$44.13
(+0%)
Bear:
(PE: 9.2, Growth: 14.7%)
$37.51
(-15%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 10.16 | Current EPS (TTM): $4.34
Bull Case
$45.53
(+4%)
Analyst growth -6.1%, PE expands to 11.2
Base Case
$41.39
(-6%)
Market implied -6.1%, PE stable at 10.2
Bear Case
$29.97
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 8.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 10.8 to 12.0
Stabilization Target:
$48.90
(+11.3%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+11.3%
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Bearish
1 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bearish
Last Tracked
Mar 29, 2026
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