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Dennis H. Nelson, the President and CEO of Buckle Inc. (NYSE:BKE), recently sold shares of the company’s stock in a transaction disclosed through an SEC filing. On March 17, Nelson disposed of 15,340 shares at an average price of $36.3242 per share, totaling approximately $557,213. This sale was made under a 10b5-1 trading plan, which Nelson adopted on April 24, 2024. The transaction comes as Buckle maintains a strong 10.34% dividend yield and trades at an attractive P/E ratio of 9.8x. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears slightly undervalued based on its Fair Value estimates.
Following the transaction, Nelson holds 1,647,695 shares indirectly through a trust. Additionally, he retains various other holdings, including shares owned directly and through family and retirement plans, bringing his total ownership to over 2 million shares. The company demonstrates strong financial health with a current ratio of 2.05 and has maintained dividend payments for 23 consecutive years. For deeper insights into Buckle’s financial metrics and exclusive analysis, check out the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Buckle Inc. reported its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, exceeding Wall Street expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.53, surpassing the anticipated $1.38. The company also reported revenue of $379.2 million, slightly above the forecasted $373.6 million. Notably, online sales increased by 12% to $69.7 million, highlighting digital growth, while private label sales, particularly in women’s denim, grew over 20%. In a separate development, UBS analysts adjusted their outlook on Buckle, reducing the price target for the company’s shares to $41 from $43, while maintaining a Neutral rating. UBS expressed concerns over Buckle’s financial year 2025 projections due to weakening trends observed in February and tariff-related challenges. Despite acknowledging Buckle’s solid growth history, UBS anticipates limited potential for the stock to exceed the new price target. Looking beyond FY25, UBS projects an EPS increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4% over four years, supported by a substantial 10% dividend yield.
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