4-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: Buckle

Brian D. Pacampara, The Motley Fool
Updated

Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, teen-oriented apparel retailer The Buckle (NYS: BKE) has earned a respected four-star ranking.

With that in mind, let's take a closer look at Buckle's business and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Buckle facts

Headquarters (founded)

Kearney, Neb. (1948)

Market Cap

$2.0 billion

Industry

Apparel retail

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$1.1 billion

Management

President/CEO Dennis Nelson
Treasurer/Corporate Controller Thomas Heacock

Return on Equity (average, past 3 years)

37.6%

Cash/Debt

$220.1 million / $0

Dividend Yield

1.9%

Competitors

Abercrombie & Fitch
American Eagle Outfitters
Gap


Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 81% of the 166 members who have rated Buckle believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Just last week, one of those Fools, swedishsquirrel, succinctly summed up the bull case for our community:

The Buckle continuously delivers solid results and takes a conservative approach to expansion. Their focus on quality and trends have allowed them to stay competitive in a cutthroat market. Their special year end dividend is a great way to return additional value to shareholders.

If you want market-beating returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Owning exceptional stocks is a surefire way to secure your financial future. Of course, despite a strong four-star rating, Buckle may not be your top choice.

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