BKE Dividend History & Analysis | 8.7% Yield

BKE has a dividend yield of 8.7% and paid 4.75 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 8.73%
Payout Ratio 106.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.48%
Consistency Lifetime 61.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 18.35%
Payout FCF 109.4%
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 55.11%
Ex-Dividend in 5 days: Buy before Apr 15, 2026 to receive the next dividend.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Apparel Retail

Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
ITX 182,281 M 3.54% 13.39%
TJX 179,506 M 1.21% 2.63%
ROST 71,151 M 1.01% 1.37%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
SCVL 440 M 23.07% 94.3%
ITX 182,281 M 24.47% 96.9%
TJX 179,506 M 12.23% 90.8%
ROST 71,151 M 9.18% 93.5%
GAP 9,153 M 7.50% 95.2%
Quality Dividend Peers in Apparel Retail ROST Ross Stores
1.01% Yield
BKE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 2026-04-29 Quarterly 0.35 -89.6% N/A
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 2026-01-29 Quarterly 3.35 +857.1% 6.49%
2025-10-15 2025-10-15 2025-10-29 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.65%
2025-07-15 2025-07-15 2025-07-29 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.73%
2025-04-15 2025-04-15 2025-04-29 Quarterly 0.35 -87.7% 1%
2025-01-15 2025-01-15 2025-01-29 Quarterly 2.85 +714.3% 5.7%
2024-10-11 2024-10-11 2024-10-25 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.85%
2024-07-12 2024-07-12 2024-07-26 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.91%
2024-04-11 2024-04-12 2024-04-26 Quarterly 0.35 -87.7% 0.93%
2024-01-11 2024-01-12 2024-01-26 Quarterly 2.85 +714.3% 7.03%
2023-10-12 2023-10-13 2023-10-27 Quarterly 0.35 0% 1.05%
2023-07-13 2023-07-14 2023-07-28 Quarterly 0.35 0% 1.02%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-04-28 Quarterly 0.35 -88.3% 1.04%
2023-01-12 2023-01-13 2023-01-27 Quarterly 3 +757.1% 6.4%
2022-10-13 2022-10-14 2022-10-28 Quarterly 0.35 0% 1.07%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-07-29 Quarterly 0.35 0% 1.3%
2022-04-13 2022-04-14 2022-04-28 Quarterly 0.35 -94.2% 1.1%
2021-12-17 2021-12-20 2021-12-29 Quarterly 6 +1718.2% 14.79%
2021-10-14 2021-10-15 2021-10-29 Quarterly 0.33 0% 0.82%
2021-07-14 2021-07-15 2021-07-29 Quarterly 0.33 0% 0.71%
2021-04-14 2021-04-15 2021-04-29 Quarterly 0.33 -85.7% 0.79%
2020-12-18 2020-12-21 2020-12-29 Quarterly 2.3 +666.7% N/A
2020-10-14 2020-10-15 2020-10-29 Quarterly 0.3 -80.6% N/A
2020-01-09 2020-01-10 2020-01-24 Quarterly 1.55 +520% N/A
2019-10-10 2019-10-11 2019-10-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2019-07-11 2019-07-12 2019-07-26 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2019-04-11 2019-04-12 2019-04-26 Quarterly 0.25 -80% N/A
2019-01-10 2019-01-11 2019-01-25 Quarterly 1.25 +400% N/A
2018-10-11 2018-10-12 2018-10-26 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-07-12 2018-07-13 2018-07-27 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-04-12 2018-04-13 2018-04-27 Quarterly 0.25 -87.5% N/A
2018-01-11 2018-01-12 2018-01-26 Quarterly 2 +700% N/A
2017-10-12 2017-10-13 2017-10-27 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-07-12 2017-07-14 2017-07-26 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-04-11 2017-04-13 2017-04-25 Quarterly 0.25 -75% N/A
2017-01-11 2017-01-13 2017-01-25 Quarterly 1 +300% N/A
2016-10-12 2016-10-14 2016-10-27 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-07-13 2016-07-15 2016-07-27 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-04-27 Quarterly 0.25 -80% N/A
2016-01-13 2016-01-15 2016-01-27 Quarterly 1.25 +443.5% N/A
2015-10-13 2015-10-15 2015-10-27 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-07-13 2015-07-15 2015-07-27 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-04-13 2015-04-15 2015-04-27 Quarterly 0.23 -92.3% N/A
2015-01-13 2015-01-15 2015-01-27 Quarterly 3 +1263.6% N/A
2014-10-10 2014-10-15 2014-10-27 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-07-11 2014-07-15 2014-07-25 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-04-11 2014-04-15 2014-04-25 Quarterly 0.22 -84.9% N/A
2014-01-13 2014-01-15 2014-01-27 Quarterly 1.4542 +627.1% N/A
2013-10-10 2013-10-15 2013-10-25 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2013-07-11 2013-07-15 2013-07-26 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A

BKE Dividend FAQ

Buckle Inc. (BKE) is a US-based retailer specializing in casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and children. The company operates under the Buckle and Buckle Youth brands, offering both national brands and a significant portfolio of private label merchandise. The apparel retail sector is characterized by evolving fashion trends and consumer preferences.

What is the Dividend Yield of BKE?

As of April 2026, BKE's dividend yield is 8.73%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.75 USD by the current share price of 53.76.

Does BKE pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, BKE paid a dividend of 4.75 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-15 and the payout was 0.35 USD.

How often does BKE pay dividends?

BKE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BKE has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-15.

BKE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BKE for the next payments are between 0.267 (-23.7%) and 0.426 (+21.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.58%.

Will BKE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.35 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Buckle (BKE) is 2026-04-15.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BKE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Buckle (BKE) is 2026-04-15.

What is the Dividend Growth of BKE?

BKE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.48% per year. Weak growth: BKE's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BKE?

BKE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 18.4%. If you bought BKE's shares at 25.89 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.75 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 18.4% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BKE?

BKE Payout Consistency is 61.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Unstable: Buckle has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BKE have a good Dividend Yield?

BKE's 8.73% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BKE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BKE is 106.3%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of BKE?

BKE's Overall Dividend Rating is 55.11%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BKE Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in BKE's Outstanding Shares?

Buckle's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.62% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has BKE ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 13, 2014 with a ratio of 10241:10000. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.02 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1991 42,166,400 0%
1992 46,707,400 +10.77%
1993 46,707,400 0%
1994 46,583,900 -0.26%
1995 46,300,400 -0.61%
1996 49,066,400 +5.97%
1997 51,402,900 +4.76%
1998 51,821,900 +0.82%
1999 51,150,900 -1.29%
2000 45,776,900 -10.51%
2001 48,409,800 +5.75%
2002 48,861,600 +0.93%
2003 48,735,800 -0.26%
2004 49,747,200 +2.08%
2005 45,368,600 -8.8%
2006 44,526,200 -1.86%
2007 46,349,300 +4.09%
2008 46,851,000 +1.08%
2009 46,719,000 -0.28%
2010 46,916,000 +0.42%
2011 47,342,000 +0.91%
2012 47,689,000 +0.73%
2013 47,984,000 +0.62%
2014 48,079,000 +0.2%
2015 48,219,000 +0.29%
2016 48,259,000 +0.08%
2017 48,339,000 +0.17%
2018 48,611,000 +0.56%
2019 48,809,000 +0.41%
2020 48,987,000 +0.36%
2021 49,362,000 +0.77%
2022 49,604,000 +0.49%
2023 49,937,000 +0.67%
2024 50,297,000 +0.72%
2025 50,712,000 +0.83%
2026 50,922,000 +0.41%
Key Metric Definitions
Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-30 02:16 UTC