Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.94
The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) Dividend History
Income profile from 1996 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.2%
Payout Ratio
1.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
BKE Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 13.6% and trend is falling.
BKE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.2%
Trailing DPS$3.94
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout92.0%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR54.9%
5Y CAGR-1.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)13.6%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield7.2%
1Y Total Return65.5%
5Y Total Return71.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)50.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,09610Y ago$33,75620Y ago$62,810
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BKE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (25 years of payments)
BKE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Buckle, Inc. distributes 1.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 92.0%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BKE does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 54.9% and 5-year CAGR of -1.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BKE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.2% dividend yield, 7.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 13.6% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 71.0%, with dividends contributing 50.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,756 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
BKE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$22.91
Avg/Payment$1.1455
Latest Change-89.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026Latest | $0.3500 | ↓ -89.6% | 8.35% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $3.3500 | ↑ +857.1% | 8.31% | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 7.28% | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 8.25% | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | $0.3500 | ↓ -87.7% | 11.39% | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $2.8500 | ↑ +714.3% | 8.07% | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | $0.3500 | — | 9.21% | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | $0.3500 | — | 9.99% | Jul 26, 2024 |
BKE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.2%
#2 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
1.0% payout
Streak
0Y
-1.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.2%
#3 of 3
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PVHBKE Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $3.70 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 12.9% |
| 2025 | $3.90 | 0.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 13.6% |
| 2024 | $3.90 | -3.7% | 4 | $3.89 | 100.3% | 1.00x | 13.6% |
| 2023 | $4.05 | 285.7% | 4 | $4.40 | 92.0% | 1.09x | 14.1% |
| 2022 | $1.05 | -84.2% | 3 | $5.13 | 20.5% | 4.89x | 3.7% |
| 2021 | $6.64 | 60.0% | 4 | $5.16 | 128.7% | 0.78x | 23.2% |
| 2020 | $4.15 | 107.5% | 3 | $2.66 | 156.0% | 0.64x | 14.5% |
| 2019 | $2.00 | -20.0% | 4 | $2.14 | 93.5% | 1.07x | 7.0% |
| 2018 | $2.50 | 66.7% | 4 | $1.97 | 126.9% | 0.79x | 8.7% |
| 2017 | $1.50 | -25.0% | 4 | $1.85 | 81.1% | 1.23x | 5.2% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BKE stock.
How much dividend does BKE pay per share?
The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.94 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BKE's next ex-dividend date?
BKE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BKE typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BKE's dividend safe?
BKE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.0% and FCF payout ratio of +92.0%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has BKE increased its dividend?
BKE has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -1.2%.
How often does BKE pay dividends?
The Buckle, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.94 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 30+ years from 1996 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BKE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BKE five years ago would be worth approximately $17,096 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BKE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BKE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +13.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.