Bridging the Earnings Void: Key Interim Reports to Watch Next Week

As the market enters a gap between Q1 and Q2 earnings seasons, interim reports from Costco, Ford, and The Buckle will provide critical insights into consumer spending and economic health. Despite high inflation and consumer anxiety, actual spending data shows resilience, with April retail sales rising 0.5% month-over-month. These three companies represent different retail segments and will test whether the 'buy-now-worry-later' consumer behavior persists heading into summer.

05/30/2026, 1:05 PM • Investing

Buckle (BKE) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Buckle reported Q1 2026 net income of $46.9 million ($0.92 per share), up from $35.2 million ($0.70 per share) year-over-year, with net sales increasing 6.1% to $289 million and comparable store sales up 5.1%. The company saw strong performance in women's merchandise (up 11%) and kids' sales (up 16%), while gross margin declined 50 basis points due to tariff pressure and higher occupancy costs. Management opened 6 new stores year-to-date and plans 9 additional openings, though acknowledged headwinds from fuel surcharges and occupancy expenses.

05/29/2026, 10:35 AM • The Motley Fool

Lazy Investors Think This Mini-Portfolio Yields 6%, but the Real Payout Is 10%

Many dividend investors overlook special and supplemental dividends when calculating true yields. A seven-stock portfolio appears to yield 6% based on headline figures, but actually delivers 10% when special dividends are included. The article examines retailers (Dillard's, Buckle), insurers (AMERISAFE, Old Republic International), and BDCs (Capital Southwest, Fidus Investment, Bain Capital Specialty Finance) that use special dividends to boost returns.

05/22/2026, 5:43 AM • Investing

3 Small-Cap Stocks to Buy as the Russell 2000 Extends Its Rally

The Russell 2000 index has surged over 8% in the past 30 days and 40% over 12 months, with small-cap stocks trading at discounts to the S&P 500. Three small-cap stocks worth considering are Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO), Buckle Inc. (BKE), and Core Molding Technologies (CMT), each offering potential catalysts for growth despite near-term consumer headwinds and valuation concerns.

05/11/2026, 12:02 PM • Investing

Miller Value Partners Dumps 72,000 Buckle Inc. Shares for $4.2 Million

Miller Value Partners exited its entire position in Buckle Inc. (BKE) in Q4 2025, selling 72,000 shares for approximately $4.2 million. The exit represents a 1.49% decrease in the fund's assets under management. Despite Buckle's strong one-year performance of 36.8%, the fund likely sought higher returns elsewhere due to the company's low single-digit net income growth and expected slowdown to just 0.15% in fiscal 2027.

03/12/2026, 10:11 PM • The Motley Fool