Buckle (BKE) Research & Development (2015 - 2026)
Buckle's (BKE) quarterly Research & Development came in at $55.2 million in Q2 2026, down 17.83% year-over-year from $67.2 million in Q2 2025, and down 38.54% quarter-over-quarter from $89.8 million in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Buckle (BKE) Research & Development (2015 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Buckle has disclosed Research & Development across 12 years of filings, most recently posting $55.2 million for Q2 2026.
- In Q2 2026, Research & Development fell 17.83% year-over-year to $55.2 million; the TTM figure through May 2026 stood at $296.5 million (changed 0.05% YoY), while the FY2026 annual figure was $308.5 million, up 5.22% from the prior year.
- Research & Development came in at $55.2 million for Q2 2026 at Buckle, down from $89.8 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Research & Development ranged from a high of $89.8 million in Q1 2026 to a low of $55.2 million in Q2 2026.
- Average Research & Development over 5 years is $73.2 million, with a median of $71.4 million recorded in 2024.
- Year-over-year, Research & Development rose 13.67% in 2022 and dropped 17.83% in 2026.
- Over 5 years, Research & Development stood at $74.1 million in 2022, then fell by 5.27% to $70.2 million in 2023, then gained by 2.48% to $72.0 million in 2024, then grew by 7.71% to $77.5 million in 2025, then retreated by 28.79% to $55.2 million in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent Research & Development figures were $55.2 million in Q2 2026, $89.8 million in Q1 2026, and $77.5 million in Q4 2025.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | R&D (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tjx Companies | 139.66 Bn | 133.65 Bn | 5.07 Bn | - |
| 2 | Ross Stores | 71.61 Bn | 67.32 Bn | 2.12 Bn | - |
| 3 | Burlington Stores | 14.97 Bn | 14.27 Bn | 1.39 Bn | - |
| 4 | Gap | 7.43 Bn | 4.94 Bn | 1.93 Bn | - |
| 5 | Urban Outfitters | 6.62 Bn | 6.20 Bn | 542.57 Mn | - |
| 6 | Abercrombie & Fitch | 6.27 Bn | 5.63 Bn | 822.65 Mn | - |
| 7 | Victoria's Secret | 5.86 Bn | 5.34 Bn | 759.00 Mn | - |
| 8 | Boot Barn Holdings | 4.30 Bn | 4.16 Bn | - | - |
| 9 | American Eagle Outfitters | 2.44 Bn | 2.34 Bn | 456.17 Mn | - |
| 10 | Buckle | 2.04 Bn | 1.75 Bn | 133.48 Mn | 55.22 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | 55.22 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 89.84 Mn |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 77.54 Mn |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 73.90 Mn |
| May 3, 2025 | 67.20 Mn |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 86.72 Mn |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 71.99 Mn |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 70.74 Mn |
| May 4, 2024 | 63.73 Mn |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 85.94 Mn |
| Oct 28, 2023 | 70.24 Mn |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 68.74 Mn |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 66.10 Mn |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 84.52 Mn |
| Oct 29, 2022 | 74.15 Mn |
| Jul 30, 2022 | 67.98 Mn |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 67.25 Mn |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 75.60 Mn |
| Oct 30, 2021 | 67.77 Mn |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 63.06 Mn |