Buckle, Inc. (BKE) announced a special cash dividend of $3.00 per share, in addition to its regular quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share. Shareholders of record on January 15, 2026 will receive the payments on January 29, 2026. The announcement was made on December 9, 2025, making it a new event for investors.
The dividend reflects BKE’s strong cash position and debt‑free balance sheet. While the exact cash balance of $319 million is not confirmed in the public filings, the company’s recent financial statements show a robust cash reserve that supports the special dividend. The move signals confidence in continued profitability and a commitment to returning excess cash to shareholders.
BKE’s Q3 2025 earnings beat expectations: earnings per share were $0.96 versus a consensus estimate of $0.94, and revenue reached $320.8 million against a forecast of $317.97 million. The beat was driven by higher sales volume and a favorable product mix, while disciplined cost management kept operating expenses in line with revenue growth.
Gross profit margins stood at 59.01% and net margins at 16.1%, indicating strong pricing power and efficient cost control. Net income rose to $48.7 million from $44.2 million year‑over‑year, a result of both higher revenue and margin expansion. These figures underscore the company’s ability to generate cash and support dividend payments.
The company also announced the appointment of Ashley L. Andreas as Vice President of Human Resources. Andreas brings experience from Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops and will focus on enhancing the teammate experience across BKE’s 8,000‑plus employee base, aligning with the company’s emphasis on employee engagement.
Buckle has a history of issuing special dividends, including $2.50 per share in Q4 2024 and $5.65 per share in Q4 2021. The pattern of returning excess cash to shareholders reinforces the company’s dividend policy and signals financial discipline.
The special dividend, combined with the regular quarterly payment, represents a total payout of $3.35 per share. This move reinforces BKE’s commitment to shareholder value and reflects confidence in its ongoing growth strategy and strong cash flow generation.
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