The Buckle (BKE) Reports Higher Sales After UBS Lowers Price Target

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The Buckle (BKE) Reports Higher Sales After UBS Lowers Price Target

UBS analyst Mauricio Serna lowered the price target on The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) to $47 from $52 on June 1. The analyst reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares. The adjustment followed what the firm described as a “weak” first-quarter earnings report.

Despite the cautious view from UBS, the apparel retailer reported higher sales in its latest monthly update. On June 4, the company said comparable store net sales, which track locations open for at least a year, rose 2.2% during the four weeks ended May 30, 2026, compared with the same period last year.

Total net sales for the month reached $92.4 million, up from $88.4 million a year earlier, marking a 4.5% increase. The gains were not limited to the month alone. For the 17-week period ended May 30, 2026, comparable store sales increased 4.4% from the prior-year period.

Net sales for the year-to-date period climbed to $381.1 million from $360.5 million, an increase of 5.7%.

The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) sells casual apparel, footwear, and accessories through a nationwide retail network. The company operates roughly 441 stores across 42 states.

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