Buckle EVP Sells Over $56,000 in Stock

Kari Smith, executive vice president, reduces stake by 0.90%

Mar. 17, 2026 at 11:12pm

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Kari Smith, the executive vice president of Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE), sold 1,140 shares of the company's stock on Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $49.81, resulting in a total transaction value of $56,783.40. Following the sale, Smith still owns 125,614 shares of Buckle stock, valued at approximately $6,256,833.34.

Why it matters

Insider transactions, such as stock sales by company executives, can provide insights into management's views on the company's prospects. Kari Smith's sale, representing a 0.90% decrease in her Buckle holdings, may signal her belief that the stock is overvalued or that she wants to diversify her personal portfolio.

The details

The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Buckle, a specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear and accessories, has seen its stock price fluctuate in recent months, trading between a 52-week low of $33.12 and a high of $61.69.

  • The stock sale occurred on Monday, March 16, 2026.

The players

Kari Smith

The executive vice president of Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE).

Buckle, Inc.

A specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear and accessories.

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The takeaway

Insider transactions can provide valuable insights into a company's outlook, and Kari Smith's sale of Buckle stock may signal her belief that the shares are overvalued or that she wants to diversify her personal portfolio. However, it's important to note that a single insider transaction does not necessarily indicate a broader trend or the company's overall performance.