BKE
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The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) closed at $49.19 as of 2026-03-20, trading 39.4% above its 200-week moving average of $35.29. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 43.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 41, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.93 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1719 weeks of data, BKE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times. On average, these episodes lasted 26 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BKE at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +26.6%.
With a market cap of $2.5 billion, BKE is a mid-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 49.4%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 5.8x book value.
Share count has increased 2.1% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BKE would have grown to $11429, compared to $2664 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 15.4% vs 10.5% for the index — confirming BKE as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -12% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: BKE vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BKE Crosses Below the Line?
Across 19 historical episodes, buying BKE when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +26.4% after 12 months (median +11.0%), compared to +15.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 58% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +79.0% vs +33.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BKE crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BKE has crossed below its 200-week MA 19 times with an average 1-year return of +26.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1993 | Mar 1994 | 48 | 35.7% | N/A | +11178.8% |
| Apr 1994 | Jul 1995 | 63 | 36.6% | -16.7% | +11805.4% |
| Jul 1995 | Aug 1995 | 4 | 5.1% | +79.4% | +13506.2% |
| Aug 1995 | Sep 1995 | 3 | 2.1% | +101.5% | +13087.5% |
| Oct 1995 | Nov 1995 | 3 | 2.1% | +81.5% | +13087.5% |
| Aug 1999 | Sep 1999 | 5 | 5.6% | -17.0% | +3626.3% |
| Sep 1999 | Nov 2000 | 59 | 39.7% | -34.0% | +3467.8% |
| Nov 2000 | Dec 2001 | 55 | 28.5% | +5.6% | +3220.5% |
| Jan 2002 | Jan 2002 | 1 | 0.6% | -14.1% | +3036.3% |
| Sep 2002 | Oct 2002 | 4 | 14.3% | +19.9% | +3665.4% |
| Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 | 1 | 0.2% | +14.9% | +3206.1% |
| Dec 2002 | May 2003 | 24 | 16.0% | +16.9% | +3308.2% |
| Nov 2008 | Dec 2008 | 3 | 18.9% | +59.1% | +1095.7% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 2 | 3.0% | +54.4% | +779.8% |
| Aug 2015 | May 2018 | 141 | 53.8% | -34.1% | +256.8% |
| Jul 2018 | Jul 2018 | 3 | 3.7% | -6.9% | +370.1% |
| Sep 2018 | Jul 2019 | 44 | 20.1% | -1.6% | +381.1% |
| Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 | 3 | 2.2% | +6.4% | +448.3% |
| Mar 2020 | Aug 2020 | 21 | 21.8% | +191.1% | +495.0% |
| Average | 26 | — | +26.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BKE below its 200-week moving average?
No. The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) is currently 39.4% above its 200-week moving average of $35.29. It would need to fall to $35.29 to cross below the line.
What is BKE's 200-week moving average price?
The Buckle, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $35.29 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when BKE drops below its 200-week moving average?
BKE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +26.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 26 weeks on average.
Is BKE a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BKE as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 41. Return on equity is 49.4%. Price-to-book is 5.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BKE compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33 years, $100 invested in BKE would have grown to $11429, compared to $2664 for the S&P 500. That's 15.4% annualized vs 10.5% for the index. BKE has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does BKE pay a dividend?
Yes. The Buckle, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 285.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20