BUCKLE INC (BKE) FY2025 10-K Annual Report

Filed: Apr 2, 2025
Consumer Discretionary
Retail-Family Clothing StoresSEC EDGAR

BUCKLE INC (BKE) 10-K annual report for fiscal year 2025, filed with SEC EDGAR on Apr 2, 2025. This page provides AI-powered analysis including business overview, management discussion & analysis (MD&A), risk factors, and key financial data such as revenue, net income, gross margin, operating margin, and return on equity (ROE) extracted from XBRL.

BUCKLE INC FY2025 10-K Analysis

Business Overview

  • Core business: Retailer of medium to better-priced casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for fashion-conscious men, women, and kids, operating 441 U.S. stores as of Feb 1, 2025
  • Strategic shift: Continued relocation of stores from enclosed malls to outdoor power centers and lifestyle centers targeting smaller and middle markets
  • Notable metric: Maintained store count at 441 despite opening 8 and closing 11 stores in fiscal 2024, with plans to open 7 new stores in fiscal 2025
  • R&D/Marketing spend: $21.8 million on marketing in fiscal 2024, representing 1.8% of net sales, emphasizing digital and seasonal campaigns
  • Unique fact: Private label denim Axis Denim accounted for 20.4% of net sales in fiscal 2024, highlighting the importance of exclusive private label offerings

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Revenue $1.218B, down 3.4% YoY from $1.261B; comparable store sales down 2.7%, online sales down 4.3% to $197.7M
  • Operating margin 19.8% vs 21.5%; gross margin 48.7% vs 49.1%; net income $195.5M vs $219.9M, net margin 16.1% vs 17.4%
  • Best segment: merchandise margin improved by 0.55% net sales; worst segment: selling expenses rose to 24.1% from 23.1% of sales
  • Cash flow from operations $242M vs $254.6M; capital expenditures $42.3M (stores and HQ); dividends $198M including $2.50/share special; no share repurchases
  • FY2025 capital spend guidance $50–55M for 7 new stores and 18–22 remodels; risks include demand shifts, competition, economic conditions impacting sales and cash flow

Risk Factors

  • Regulatory risk from evolving ESG disclosure requirements with potential impact on reputation and financial performance
  • Macroeconomic threat from ongoing Ukraine conflict affecting consumer spending and net sales
  • Operational risk due to reliance on single Kearney, Nebraska distribution center for all stores
  • Competitive risk from e-commerce and omni-channel rivals impacting mall traffic and in-store sales
  • Key-person risk with senior management departures potentially reducing net sales and increasing expenses

BUCKLE INC FY2025 Key Financial Metrics
XBRL

Revenue

$1.2B

-3.4% YoY

Net Income

$195M

-11.1% YoY

Gross Margin

48.7%

-41bp YoY

Operating Margin

19.8%

-167bp YoY

Net Margin

16.1%

-139bp YoY

ROE

46.1%

-710bp YoY

Total Assets

$913M

+2.6% YoY

EPS (Diluted)

$3.89

-11.6% YoY

Operating Cash Flow

$242M

-5.0% YoY

Source: XBRL data from BUCKLE INC FY2025 10-K filing on SEC EDGAR. All figures in USD.

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