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BKE

The Buckle, Inc.

BKE

Consumer Cyclical · Apparel Retail · Stock · quarterly payer

$46.50

Undervalued · +23% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

3.01%

Annual Dividend

$1.40

Payout Ratio

32%

5-Yr Growth

-24.0%

Ex-Date

Oct 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about BKE's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) has a forward dividend yield of 3.01%, based on an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and a share price of $46.50.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BKE's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (94 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • BKE has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • BKE's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 15, 2026, for a dividend of $0.35 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BKE pays out 32% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • BKE's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 24.0% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BKE's 3.01% yield is 69% below its five-year average yield of 9.59%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BKE is $57.17 per share, 23% above the $46.50 share price, so BKE screens as undervalued.
  • The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) has raised its regular dividend 13 times and cut it 0 times across the 93 payments on record since 1996. Its most recent change was a 6.1% increase to $0.350 per share, going ex-dividend on Apr 13, 2022.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "BKE Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BKE

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) yields 3.01% ($1.40 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (94/100).

Is BKE a good dividend stock?

Yes

The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.01% ($1.40/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (32%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.01%
Payout Ratio
32%
Annual Dividend
$1.40
5-Yr Avg Growth
-24.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 15, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.05
Market Cap
$2.4B
P/E Ratio
10.7
5-Yr Total Return
-1%
52-Week Range
$39.44 – $58.52
Dividend Safety
A · 94/100
Ever Cut?
No

BKE dividend raises and cuts

The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) has raised its regular dividend 13 times and cut it 0 times across the 93 payments on record since 1996. Its most recent change was a 6.1% increase to $0.350 per share, going ex-dividend on Apr 13, 2022.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Apr 13, 2022Raise$0.330 → $0.350+6.1%
Apr 14, 2021Raise$0.300 → $0.330+10.0%
Oct 14, 2020Raise$0.250 → $0.300+20.0%
Apr 13, 2016Raise$0.230 → $0.250+8.7%
Apr 13, 2015Raise$0.220 → $0.230+4.5%
Apr 11, 2014Raise$0.195 → $0.220+12.7%
Jan 13, 2009Raise$0.163 → $0.195+20.0%
Oct 11, 2007Raise$0.130 → $0.163+25.0%
Apr 12, 2007Raise$0.0866 → $0.130+50.4%
Oct 12, 2006Raise$0.0738 → $0.0868+17.6%
Oct 12, 2005Raise$0.0651 → $0.0738+13.3%
Jul 13, 2005Raise$0.0521 → $0.0651+25.0%
Show all 13 changes since 2004
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Oct 13, 2004Raise$0.0434 → $0.0521+20.0%
Every BKE payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
BKE ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BKE dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BKE a good dividend stock?

Yes. The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.01% ($1.40/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is BKE undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BKE's fair value is about $57.17 versus a $46.50 share price — so it looks undervalued (+23% vs. fair value).

Is BKE's dividend safe?

BKE has a dividend-safety grade of A (94/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BKE's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BKE is about $57.17 per share, roughly 23% above the current $46.50 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BKE a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BKE screens as "yes" and undervalued. The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.01% ($1.40/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will BKE cut its dividend?

BKE earns a dividend-safety grade of A (94/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does BKE pay a dividend?

Yes. The Buckle, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.40 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.01%.

What is BKE's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BKE's forward dividend yield is 3.01%, based on a $1.40 annual dividend and a $46.50 share price.

What is BKE's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BKE pays $1.40 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is BKE's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BKE's payout ratio is 32% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has BKE grown its dividend?

BKE does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next BKE ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BKE's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 15, 2026, for $0.35 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.40 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$35.00
Annual$140.00
Monthly avg$11.67

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