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The Buckle, Inc.: Business Overview, Financials & Competitive Analysis

The Buckle, Inc. scores 7/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Strong). Buckle demonstrates strong momentum with analyst upgrades, outperformance versus retail peers, and improving profitability signals. Buckle is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for full-year earnings moving 12.3% higher over the past 90 days, showing improved analyst sentiment and stronger earnings.

What is The Buckle, Inc.'s industry? The Buckle, Inc. (buckle.com) operates in Retail - Apparel and Shoes. AskCyborg classifies The Buckle, Inc. under Retail - Apparel and Shoes in its company registry.

The Buckle, Inc. operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and kids under the Buckle and Buckle Youth brands in the United States. Known as a denim destination, each store car...

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Buckle demonstrates strong momentum with analyst upgrades, outperformance versus retail peers, and improving profitability...

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Industry Retail - Apparel and Shoes
3 named competitors
3 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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The Buckle, Inc. Overview

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The Buckle, Inc. operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and kids under the Buckle and Buckle Youth brands in the United States. Known as a denim destination, each store carries a wide selection of fits, styles, and finishes from leading denim brands, including the Company's exclusive brand, BKE.

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Buckle is a specialty retailer focused on delivering exceptional service and style through unforgettable experiences, offering a curated mix of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear. Over the past 90 days, analyst sentiment has improved with earnings estimate revisions moving 12.3% higher and the company's earnings outlook is stronger.

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The Buckle competes in the casual apparel, footwear, and accessories retail sector. Key competitors in the specialty apparel retail space include Urban Outfitters, Zumiez, and other regional/national casual apparel retailers. Buckle differentiates through its denim focus, exclusive private labels, and customer service offerings.

Industry Context

The Buckle, Inc. operates in Retail - Apparel and Shoes.

Key facts

Founded: 1948 · Headquarters: Kearney, Nebraska · Revenue: $1.3B

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  • Consensus earnings estimates have improved 12.3% over past 90 days with strengthened outlook
  • Operates approximately 441 retail stores across 42 states with significant footprint
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Recent developments

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  • November 2025Q3 2026 earnings call and strong profitability rebound reported
  • August 2025Q2 2025 earnings conference demonstrating positive quarterly performance
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Casual Apparel RetailUrban-focused fashion and lifestyle retailer→Youth/Casual ApparelYouth action sports and lifestyle retailer→Denim/Casual BottomsWestern and casual footwear retailer→

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Frequently asked questions

What does The Buckle, Inc. do?+
The Buckle, Inc. operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and kids under the Buckle and Buckle Youth brands in the United States. Known as a denim destination, each store car...
What is The Buckle, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
The Buckle, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are The Buckle, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Casual Apparel Retail, Youth/Casual Apparel, Denim/Casual Bottoms. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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