24,789 Shares in Buckle, Inc. (The) $BKE Purchased by Fox Run Management L.L.C.

Fox Run Management L.L.C. bought a new stake in Buckle, Inc. (The) (NYSE:BKE) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 24,789 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,454,000.

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of BKE. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Buckle by 1,928.1% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 649 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 617 shares in the last quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its position in Buckle by 81.6% in the third quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 463 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 208 shares in the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP increased its stake in Buckle by 1,652.3% in the 2nd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 771 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 727 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in Buckle by 162.2% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 957 shares of the company’s stock valued at $43,000 after buying an additional 592 shares during the last quarter. Finally, SBI Securities Co. Ltd. lifted its position in Buckle by 64.9% during the 2nd quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 999 shares of the company’s stock worth $45,000 after buying an additional 393 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 53.93% of the company’s stock.

Buckle Trading Up 1.1%

BKE stock opened at $53.55 on Wednesday. Buckle, Inc. has a 1-year low of $33.12 and a 1-year high of $61.69. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $53.05 and its 200 day simple moving average is $55.47. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.74 billion, a PE ratio of 13.12 and a beta of 1.19.

Buckle Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a special dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 29th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 15th were paid a dividend of $3.00 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, January 15th. Buckle’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 34.31%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on BKE shares. UBS Group restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Buckle in a report on Friday, January 9th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Buckle in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Buckle from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 7th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $55.00.

About Buckle

Buckle, Inc is a retailer specializing in casual apparel, footwear and accessories for young men and women. The company is known for its denim-focused collections, offering both private-label lines and curated brand-name merchandise. Its product assortment includes jeans, tops, outerwear, shoes and a variety of accessories such as belts, jewelry and handbags, all aimed at blending contemporary style with everyday comfort.

Founded in 1948 in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle began as a single clothing store and has since expanded into a nationwide chain.