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Buckle Inc is a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories. The company retails medium to better-priced casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for fashion-conscious young men and women. It retails under the brand names 'Buckle' and 'The Buckle'. Buckle markets a wide selection of mostly brand-name casual apparel including denim, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear.

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Buckle reported second-quarter earnings per share of 78 cents, missing the street view of 80 cents. Quarterly decreased 3.4% to $282.4 million, beating the analyst consensus of $272.4 million.

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Buckle reported a 7.2% YoY decline in Q1 FY24 sales to $262.48M, missing the $263.64M analyst estimate. Comparable store net sales fell 9%, while online sales dropped 13.4%.

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U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 200 points on Tuesday.
Shares of Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSN#NYSE">TSN</a>) rose sharply during Monday's session following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41900813/tyson-foods-q4-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-beef-gains-outshine-chicken-dip-more">upbeat quarterly earnings</a>.
The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 92 cents beating the street view 69 cents. Quarterly revenues of $13.565 billion (+1.6%) outpaced the analyst consensus of $13.392 billion.
Tyson shares jumped 8.5% to close at $63.79 on Monday.
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<li>Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSHA#NASDAQ">TSHA</a>) shares surged 39.8% to $2.2781. Needham reiterated a Buy rating on the stock and Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an Overweight rating.</li>
<li>NWTN Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWTN#NASDAQ">NWTN</a>) gained 33.6% to $1.5827.</li>
<li>Altimmune, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALT#NASDAQ">ALT</a>) rose 30.2% to $9.57 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results. Also, UBS initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $26.</li>
<li>Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) gained 25.5% to $112.97 following strong quarterly sales.</li>
<li>Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVNC#NASDAQ">RVNC</a>) rose 19% to $4.1300.</li>
<li>Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRTH#NASDAQ">PRTH</a>) gained 16.7% to $8.63.</li>
<li>Alight, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALIT#NYSE">ALIT</a>) shares rose 13.6% to $8.48 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter sales results and issued fourth-quarter adjusted EPS guidance with its midpoint above estimates..</li>
<li>Grab Holdings Limite (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRAB#NASDAQ">GRAB</a>) gained 11.7% to $4.8990 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results and raised its FY25 revenue guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Sea Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SE#NYSE">SE</a>) gained 10.8% to $108.00 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter sales, despite a miss on EPS estimates..</li>
<li>The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKE#NYSE">BKE</a>) rose 5.4% to $47.57 after UBS upgraded the stock from Sell to Neutral and raised its price target from $31 to $46.</li>
<li>Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>) gained 4.4% to $129.21 following third-quarter results. </li>
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Buckle shares are trading higher after UBS upgraded the stock from Sell to Neutral and raised its price target from $31 to $46.

UBS analyst Mauricio Serna upgrades Buckle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKE#NYSE">BKE</a>) from Sell to Neutral and raises the price target from $31 to $46.

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<li>The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKE#NYSE">BKE</a>) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended November 2, 2024 increased 0.6 percent from comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended November 4, 2023. Net sales for the 4-week fiscal month ended November 2, 2024 increased 0.1 percent to $87.9 million from net sales of $87.8 million for the prior year 4-week fiscal month ended October 28, 2023.</li>
<li>Comparable store net sales for the 13-week third quarter ended November 2, 2024 decreased 0.7 percent from comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended November 4, 2023. Net sales for the 13-week fiscal third quarter ended November 2, 2024 decreased 3.2 percent to $293.6 million compared to net sales of $303.5 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal third quarter ended October 28, 2023.</li>
<li>Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 39-week period ended November 2, 2024 decreased 5.4 percent from comparable store net sales for the 39-week period ended November 4, 2023. Net sales for the 39-week fiscal period ended November 2, 2024 decreased 4.6 percent to $838.5 million compared to net sales of $878.7 million for the prior year 39-week fiscal period ended October 28, 2023</li>
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The Buckle Reports October Sales Of $87.9M Vs. $87.8M YoY

Net sales for the 4-week fiscal month ended November 2, 2024 increased 0.1 percent to $87.9 million from net sales of $87.8 million for the prior year 4-week fiscal month ended October 28, 2023.

Buckle October Comparable Store Net Sales Increase 0.6%

Net sales for the 5-week fiscal month ended October 5, 2024 decreased&nbsp;2.5 percent&nbsp;to&nbsp;$100.6 million&nbsp;from net sales of&nbsp;$103.1 million&nbsp;for the prior year 5-week fiscal month ended September 30, 2023.

Buckle September Comparable Store Net Sales Decrease 4.3%

The Nasdaq 100 closed higher by over 1% during Monday's session. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades.
When insiders sell shares, it could be a preplanned sale, or could indicate their concern in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as being overpriced. Insider sales should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a selling decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider sales. For more, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">Benzinga&#8217;s insider transactions</a> platform.
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<li>The Trade: Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) Director George J Still Jr <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 7,500 shares</a> at an average price of $255.45. The insider received around $1.9 million from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On Aug. 22, Workday reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and approved a new buyback program to repurchase up to an additional $1.0 billion of shares of its Class A common stock.</li>
<li>What Workday Does: Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, or HCM, financial management, and business planning solutions.</li>
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<li>The Trade: The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKE#NYSE">BKE</a>) SVP Leasing Brett P Milkie <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 16,000 shares</a> at an average price of $41.35. The insider received around $661,560 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On Aug. 23, Buckle reported better-than-expected second-quarter revenue results.</li>
<li>What Buckle Does: Buckle Inc is a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories.</li>
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<li>The Trade: Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYC#NYSE">PAYC</a>) CEO and President Chad R. Richison <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 3,900 shares</a> at an average price of $155.46. The insider received around $606,298 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On July 31, Paycom Software posted upbeat quarterly earnings</li>
<li>What Paycom Software Does: Paycom is a fast-growing provider of payroll and human capital management software primarily targeting clients with 50-10,000 employees in the United States.</li>
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<li>The Trade: MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HZO#NYSE">HZO</a>) Clint Moore <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 2,500 shares</a> at an average price of $30.03. The insider received around $75,075 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On Sept. 9, Citigroup analyst James Hardiman upgraded MarineMax from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $40 to $44.</li>
<li>What MarineMax Does: MarineMax Inc is a United-States-based company that sells new and used recreational boats under premium brands, and related marine products, like engines, parts, and accessories.</li>
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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has dispelled any remaining uncertainty by signaling that the central bank is preparing to shift its monetary policy, effectively paving the way for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/24/08/40529209/jerome-powell-time-has-come-for-interest-rate-cuts-cooling-in-labor-market-unmistakable">imminent interest rate cuts. </a>
His remarks triggered a rally in rate-sensitive assets and pushed the dollar towards the lowest close since July 2023.
&#8220;The time has come for policy to adjust. The direction of travel is clear,&#8221; Powell announced at the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/jackson-hole"> Jackson Hole Symposium </a>on Friday in Wyoming.
Powell expressed increased confidence in inflation returning to the 2% target and highlighted a heightened focus on the labor market, noting that conditions are cooling.
The market found significant support in Powell&#8217;s indication the Federal Reserve has &#8220;ample room&#8221; to respond to any emerging risks.
Small-cap stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40530908/powells-rate-cut-signal-triggers-small-cap-rally-gold-makes-record-highs-dollar-tumbles-7-etfs-o">emerged as clear winners</a> following Powell&#8217;s speech on Friday, with the Russell 2000 index surging by 3% by midday trading in New York. Traders flocked to these companies, anticipating significant relief from the prospect of lower borrowing costs.
Regional banks, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>), were the brightest market spot, with the industry gauge rallying over 4.5%. All of its 141 constituents showed a positive performance. 
In contrast, large-cap indices maintained their gains from the market open, showing only little reaction to Powell&#8217;s remarks.
In the forex market, the dollar extended its decline, falling by 0.7% and heading toward its fifth negative weekly close with the sharpest decline since mid-November 2023. The decline in Treasury yields weighed on the greenback.
Commodities rallied, with gold up over 1.1% setting fresh all-time highs, and silver soaring 2.5%. Crude oil also surged, up 2.4%, while copper gained 1.7%. 
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rose 2.25% to $61,863.
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;was 0.5% higher to $559.11.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.6% to $409.93.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.5% to $477.32.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 3% to $220.06.</li>
<li>The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) outperformed, by 1.6%. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) lagged, down by 0.2%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>Restaurant chain Cava Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>) rallied 23%, after upbeat financial results last quarter.</li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings were BILL Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILL#NYSE">BILL</a>) down over 5%; Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKE#NYSE">BKE</a>) up 6.9%; Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) up 1.3%; Ubiquiti Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UI#NYSE">UI</a>) up 5.9 and Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>), up over 11%.</li>
<li>Roku Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) rallied over 12% after Guggenheim upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. </li>
<li>Mortgage-sensitive Redfin Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDFN#NASDAQ">RDFN</a>) rallied over 20%. </li>
<li>Within regional banks, Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EGBN#NYSE">EGBN</a>), United Community Banks Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCB#NYSE">UCB</a>) and Valley National Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NYSE">VLY</a>) were the strongest performers, up 10.5%, 9.6% and 8.5%, respectively. </li>
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Russell 2000 Outshines S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 As Powell Eyes Rate Cuts; Dollar Sinks, Regional Banks Rocket: What's Driving Markets Friday?

Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKE#NYSE">BKE</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading higher on Friday.</a>
The company reported second-quarter earnings per share of 78 cents, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/partner/fintech/24/08/40526334/linqtos-plan-to-bring-more-wealth-generation-opportunities-to-a-generation-of-investors-thats-war" rel="noreferrer noopener">missing the street view of 80 cents.</a> Quarterly decreased 3.4% to $282.4 million, beating the analyst consensus of $272.4 million.
Comparable store net sales decreased 6.6%. Online sales decreased 15.2% to $37.0 million. Net income for the second quarter was $39.3 million, compared with $45.6 million a year ago.
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Quarterly gross profit fell to $132.534 million, lower than $138.412 million. Operating income totaled $48.26 million, lower than $56.76 million a year ago.
Buckle exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth $309.12 million. Inventory at the end of the second quarter was $131.418 million.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, BKE stock has gained 22% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;ProShares Online Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONLN#NYSE">ONLN</a>) and&nbsp;The Acquirers Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIG#NYSE">ZIG</a>).
Price Action: BKE shares are trading higher by 7.37% to $44.74 at last check Friday.
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Buckle shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 revenue results.

Buckle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKE#NYSE">BKE</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.78 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.76 by 2.63 percent. This is a 15.22 percent decrease over earnings of $0.92 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $282.39 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $272.42 million by 3.66 percent. This is a 3.43 percent decrease over sales of $292.43 million the same period last year.

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Buckle Q2 EPS $0.78 Misses $0.80 Estimate, Sales $282.39M Beat $272.42M Estimate

Traders apparently are baking in expectations that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will confirm at Jackson Hole that a rate cut is forthcoming. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40517352/nasdaq-100-slumps-1-6-as-traders-turn-cautious-ahead-of-powells-jackson-hole-address-tech-stocks">After Thursday&#8217;s hiccup, </a>stocks appear on track to open higher, with the index futures modestly higher early Friday. While delving into Powell&#8217;s speech, fund manager Louis Navellier said, &#8220;I suspect he&#8217;s going to say that the inflation has been in the Fed&#8217;s target range in the last three months, and he has to address the labor market as well.&#8221;
Analysts at Macquarie expect Powell to go with a neutral tone. &#8220;We wouldn&#8217;t be surprised by a moderate tone from Powell, which could have implications for currency markets and investor sentiment,&#8221; the analysts at the firm said, Investing.com <a href="https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/powell-may-strike-moderate-tone-at-jackson-hole-unlikely-to-lean-too-dovish-macquarie-3581485">reported. </a>&#8220;Yet, we doubt that Powell will be so bold as to sound so &#8216;dovish,&#8221; they reportedly said.
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>+0.45%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow</td>
<td>+0.30%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>R2K</td>
<td>+0.50%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
In premarket trading on Friday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) climbed 0.50% to $559.01, and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) gained 0.78% to $478.55, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session: 
Selling resumed on Thursday as a modest increase in jobless claims and a faster-than-expected expansion seen in the service sector sapped the risk appetite of traders. The major averages opened slightly higher and saw some volatility in early trading. They began to move steadily lower thereafter before ending notably lower for the session amid caution ahead of Powell&#8217;s speech on Friday.
IT stocks fell by the most, and consumer discretionary and communications services stocks also fell sharply, while energy, financial and real-estate stocks bucked the downtrend.
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/)</td>
<td>Value</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-1.67%</td>
<td>17,619.35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500 Index</td>
<td>-0.89%</td>
<td>5,570.64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Industrials</td>
<td>-0.43%</td>
<td>40,712.78</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.95%</td>
<td>2,150.03</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Insights From Analysts:
The market has shown a lot of resilience as they fought back after the Aug. 5 sell-off, said Fund Strat&#8217;s Tom Lee in a CNBC interview on Thursday. &#8220;The fact we snapped back so sharply is showing you how strong the market is,&#8221; he<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_D-Pmk7g9A"> said. </a>The July jobs data and the sharp downward adjustment made to non-farm payrolls during the annual revision gives more ammunition for the Fed to start a cutting cycle, he added.
This, the strategist, said will give more life to the economy and the markets, especially to cyclical and small-cap stocks. The techs are still in a good place due to the artificial intelligence technology, he said, adding that Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) will reinforce that. The multiple at which tech stocks are trading is not a demanding multiple, he said.
&#8220;If tech is in a good place and then we get Fed cuts, I think it allows the overall market to expand.&#8221;
Lee suggested the Fed should get off its data-dependence stance, as it is the reason why the central bank missed the inflation turn and is now missing the soft-landing.
Upcoming Economic Data
<ul>
<li>Powell is scheduled to speak at the Jackson Hole symposium at 10 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Commerce Department will release its new home sales report for July at 10 a.m. EDT, with economists, on average, expect the number to come in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 620,000 units, slightly up from the 617,000-unit rate in June.</li>
</ul>
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Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>BILL Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILL#NYSE">BILL</a>) rose over 4% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading</a> following the company&#8217;s quarterly results announcement.</li>
<li>The other stocks moving on earnings are CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>) (up over 9.5%), Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) (nearly 5.5%) and Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) (up over 12.5%).</li>
<li>Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKE#NYSE">BKE</a>) is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">due to release its quarterly results</a> before the market opens.</li>
<li>Crypto-linked stocks firmed up amid the strength among cryptocurrencies. MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) climbed nearly 3% and Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) gained over 1.75%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures are higher following back-to-back gains in the past two sessions and gold futures also advanced, with the yellow metal trading past the $2,530-an-ounce level. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) gained modest ground and traded above the $61K level. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note edged down slightly to 3.852%.
The Asian markets had a lackluster outing, as traders reacted to the pullback by Wall Street stocks overnight and chose to remain on the sidelines ahead of Powell&#8217;s speech. European stocks were higher in early trading. 
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Comparable store net sales for the 13-week&nbsp;second quarter&nbsp;ended August 3, 2024 decreased&nbsp;6.6 percent&nbsp;from comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended August 5, 2023.
Net sales for the 13-week fiscal&nbsp;second quarter&nbsp;ended August 3, 2024 decreased&nbsp;3.4 percent&nbsp;to&nbsp;$282.4 million&nbsp;compared to net sales of&nbsp;$292.4 million&nbsp;for the prior year 13-week fiscal&nbsp;second quarter&nbsp;ended July 29, 2023.

Buckle July Comparable Store Net Sales Decrease 6.8%; Net Sales For The 4-Week Fiscal Month Increase 3.8% To $98.7M

The Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.64% at 17,599.40 during Wednesday&#8217;s session. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades.
When insiders sell shares, it could be a preplanned sale, or could indicate their concern in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as being overpriced. Insider sales should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a selling decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider sales. For more, check out<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> Benzinga&#8217;s insider transactions</a> platform.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Franklin Electric</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FELE#NASDAQ">FELE</a>) Executive Chairperson Gregg C Sengstack <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 15,396 shares</a> at an average price of $105.48. The insider received around $1.6 million from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On July 23, Franklin Electric reported worse-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>What Franklin Electric Does: Franklin Electric Co Inc designs, manufactures, and distributes water and fuel pumping systems, composed of submersible motors, pumps, electronic controls, water treatment systems, and related parts and equipment</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Buckle</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKE#NYSE">BKE</a>) President and CEO Dennis H Nelson <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 20,487 shares</a> at an average price of $41.33. The insider received around $846,672 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On July 11, Buckle reported June 2024 net sales of $101.7 million.</li>
<li>What Buckle Does: Buckle Inc is a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">NVIDIA</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) President and CEO Jen Hsun Huang <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 240,000 shares</a> at an average price of $109.93. The insider received around $26.4 million from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: NVIDIA will host a conference call on Wednesday, Aug. 28, to discuss its financial results for the second quarter.</li>
<li>What NVIDIA Does: Nvidia is a leading developer of graphics processing units.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Maplebear</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Maplebear Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CART#NASDAQ">CART</a>) President and CEO Fidji Simo <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 8,500 shares</a> at an average price of $34.53. The insider received around $293,511 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On July 31, Instacart and Albertsons Companies expanded partnership nationwide launching pickup services and convenience delivery.</li>
<li>What Maplebear Does: Maplebear (Instacart) operates a leading grocery delivery platform in the United States and Canada.</li>
</ul>
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The Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.70% during Thursday's session. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades.
When insiders sell shares, it could be a preplanned sale, or could indicate their concern in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as being overpriced. Insider sales should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a selling decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider sales. For more, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">Benzinga&#8217;s insider transactions</a> platform.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Alphabet</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) CEO Sundar Pichai <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 22,500 shares</a> at an average price of $182.84. The insider received around $4.1 million from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: Alphabet's Google has revealed its upcoming Pixel 9 flagship smartphones before they can be leaked yet again. This time around, the search giant also has a foldable phone in the mix.</li>
<li>What Alphabet Does: Alphabet is a holding company. Internet media giant Google is a wholly owned subsidiary.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Roku</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) President, Roku Media Charles Collier <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 3,590 shares</a> at an average price of $65.00. The insider received around $233,350 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: Roku will release second quarter 2024 financial results after the closing bell on Thursday, Aug. 1.</li>
<li>What Roku Does: Roku enables consumers to stream television programming. It has more than 80 million streaming households and provided well over 100 billion streaming hours in 2023.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dell Technologies</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) Director Egon Durban <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 25,381 shares</a> at an average price of $134.42. The insider received around $3.4 million from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On July 1, Evercore ISI maintained an Outperform rating and $165 price target on the stock.</li>
<li>What Dell Does: Dell Technologies is a broad information technology vendor, primarily supplying hardware to enterprises.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Buckle</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKE#NYSE">BKE</a>) Director John P Peetz <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 2,500 shares</a> at an average price of $40.26. The insider received around $100,650 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On July 11, Buckle reported June net sales of $101.7 million, down by 5.8% year over year.</li>
<li>What Buckle Does: Buckle Inc is a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories.</li>
</ul>
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The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKE#NYSE">BKE</a>) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended July 6, 2024 decreased&nbsp;5.7 percent&nbsp;from comparable store net sales for the 5-week period ended July 8, 2023. Net sales for the 5-week fiscal month ended July 6, 2024 decreased&nbsp;5.8 percent&nbsp;to&nbsp;$101.7 million&nbsp;from net sales of&nbsp;$108.0 million&nbsp;for the prior year 5-week fiscal month ended July 1, 2023.
Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 22-week period ended July 6, 2024 decreased&nbsp;8.0 percent&nbsp;from comparable store net sales for the 22-week period ended July 8, 2023. Net sales for the 22-week fiscal period ended July 6, 2024 decreased&nbsp;7.1 percent&nbsp;to&nbsp;$446.2 million&nbsp;compared to net sales of&nbsp;$480.2 million&nbsp;for the prior year 22-week fiscal period ended July 1, 2023.
Due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2023, comparable store net sales for the month and year-to-date periods are compared to the 5-week and 22-week periods ended July 8, 2023.

The Buckle, Inc. Reports June 2024 Net Sales Of $101.7M, Down By 5.8% YoY

The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKE#NYSE">BKE</a>) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended June 1, 2024 decreased&nbsp;7.6 percent&nbsp;from comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended June 3, 2023. Net sales for the 4-week fiscal month ended June 1, 2024 decreased&nbsp;8.2 percent&nbsp;to&nbsp;$82.0 million&nbsp;from net sales of&nbsp;$89.3 million&nbsp;for the prior year 4-week fiscal month ended May 27, 2023.
Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 17-week period ended June 1, 2024 decreased&nbsp;8.6 percent&nbsp;from comparable store net sales for the 17-week period ended June 3, 2023. Net sales for the 17-week fiscal period ended June 1, 2024 decreased&nbsp;7.4 percent&nbsp;to&nbsp;$344.5 million&nbsp;compared to net sales of&nbsp;$372.1 million&nbsp;for the prior year 17-week fiscal period ended May 27, 2023.

Buckle Reports May 2024 Net Sales: Says Comparable Store Net Sales For Stores Open At Least One Year, For The 4-week Period Ended June 1 Decreased 7.6% YoY

Technology stocks surged on Friday, rebounding sharply after Thursday&#8217;s decline, as investor confidence in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">artificial intelligence-driven rally remained high.</a>
The Nasdaq 100 index jumped over 1%, reaching 18,820 points by 1 p.m. in New York, setting the stage for a record high close and marking its fifth consecutive week of gains — the longest streak since January.
The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.7%, though it only partially recovered from Thursday&#8217;s losses. Small-cap stocks saw robust gains, with the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) up 1%, while blue chips increased by just 0.2%.
Chipmakers, solar and power utilities were the top-performing industries, as traders appeared to broaden their focus to a wider array of AI-related beneficiaries.
Treasury yields remained stable as Thursday&#8217;s inflation concerns eased slightly following the University of Michigan&#8217;s downward revision of consumer inflation expectations. As a result, the U.S. dollar index (DXY), tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), fell 0.3%, ending a six-day winning streak.
The weakening dollar provided some relief to precious metals, with gold and silver rising 0.3% and 0.5%, respectively, while crude oil, as tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>), increased by 1%.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged up 0.6%, on track to close its second consecutive positive week for the first time since early March.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,814.25</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>205.22</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,302.37</td>
<td>0.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>39,112.32</td>
<td>0.1 %</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:10 p.m. EDT</figcaption></figure>
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was trading 0.6% higher to $529.09, the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.2% to $391.29 and the tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) was 1% higher to $458.05, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>. 
Among sectors, the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up by 1.1%. The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, easing 0.1%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) skyrocketed 14% to fresh record highs after sharply beating the Street&#8217;s earnings and revenue estimates.</li>
<li>Other companies reacting to earnings were Ross Stores Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) up 9%, Workday Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) down 14%, Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) down 8%, Booz Allen Hamilton Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) up 3.6%, Buckle Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKE#NYSE">BKE</a>) up 2% and StepStone Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STEP#NASDAQ">STEP</a>) up 10%. </li>
<li>Petco Health and Wellness Company Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOOF#NASDAQ">WOOF</a>) rallied 12%, pushing weekly gains to above 40%, after RBC lifted the company&#8217;s price target from $2.70 to $3.</li>
<li>First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) rose over 8%, on track for the highest close since August 2008, as the rally momentum in solar-related stocks remained strong. </li>
</ul>
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Nasdaq 100 Eyes Record High Close, Fifth Positive Week As Traders Flock To AI-Linked Stocks: What's Driving Markets Friday?

Specialty retailer&nbsp;Buckle Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKE#NYSE">BKE</a>) reported a first-quarter FY24 sales decline of 7.2% year-on-year to $262.48 million,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/05/b39004555/the-buckle-inc-reports-first-quarter-net-income" rel="noreferrer noopener">missing the analyst consensus estimate of $263.64 million.</a>
Comparable store net sales decreased 9%. Online sales declined 13.4% to $44.4 million.
Gross profit for the quarter fell 9.4% to $120.7 million, with a gross margin of 45.9%.
Operating expenses for the quarter decreased 1.5% to $78.3 million.
Operating income decreased 21.1% to $42.4 million, with an operating margin of 16.2%.
EPS of $0.69&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.74.</a>
Buckle held $290.5 million in cash and equivalents as of May 4.
Price Action: BKE shares traded lower by 5.24% at $34.56 premarket at last check Friday.
Photo via Wikimedia Commons

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further decline in the overall market sentiment, with the index moving to the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Thursday, with the Dow Jones index recording its worst day of the year.
Traders are seeing a 51% chance the US Federal Reserve will slash interest rates in its September meeting, compared to 68% in the previous week.
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) reported better-than-expected financial results for its first quarter and issued strong guidance for the second quarter. The company announced a 10-for-1 stock split and raised its quarterly dividend by 150%.
BJ&#8217;s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJ#NYSE">BJ</a>) reported better-than-expected results for its first quarter on Thursday. e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>) shares jumped around 19% on Thursday after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings.
On the economic data front, U.S. initial jobless claims declined by 8,000 to 215,000 in the week ending May 18, compared to market estimates of 220,000. The S&amp;P Global manufacturing PMI rose to 50.9 in May from 50 in April, while services PMI climbed to 54.8 in May from 51.3.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with utilities, real estate and consumer discretionary stocks recording the biggest losses on Thursday. However, information technology stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 606 points to 39,065.26 on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.74% at 5,267.84, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.39% at 16,736.03 during Thursday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) and The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKE#NYSE">BKE</a>) today.
At a current reading of 53.7, the index moved to the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 58.6.
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Amid mixed economic projections, investing in high-dividend yield stocks could be ideal for investors, as they offer regular income along with capital appreciation prospects. Hence, fundamentally sound high dividend yield stocks International Seaways (INSW), Buckle (BKE), and Movado Group (MOV) could be ideal buys to boost your portfolio this fall. Read more... During market volatility and economic uncertainties, investors tend to turn to reliable stocks like dividend stocks for stability, passive income, and potential opportunities for long-term gains. Investors can also benefit from the less volatile nature of high-dividend yield stocks.
Against this backdrop, it could be wise to invest in high-dividend yield stocks International Seaways, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/INSW/">INSW</a>), The Buckle, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BKE/">BKE</a>), and Movado Group, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MOV/">MOV</a>) to boost your portfolio this fall.
Uncertainties lingering around the US economy have led to mixed outlooks for the upcoming period. Fluctuating inflation levels, tightening Federal Reserve policies to keep the economy in check, and rising unemployment rates have emerged as significant risks amid speculations of recession.
In the short-term, the US economy performed well. U.S. retail sales rose 0.1% in August as decline in auto dealerships were offset by strengthening online purchases, implying <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-retail-sales-unexpectedly-rise-august-2024-09-17/">sound footing during the third quarter</a>. Also, the beginning of the interest rate cuts lifted hopes.
However, the economy is expected to slow into 2025 as restrictive monetary policies and high costs continue to dampen private sector activity. Also, households are likely to spend more cautiously as labor market conditions and income growth weaken, while elevated financing costs may lead businesses to be more selective in hiring and investment. Real GDP growth is projected to <a href="https://www.ey.com/en_us/insights/strategy/macroeconomics/us-economic-outlook">average 2.7% in 2024</a> and ease to 1.8% in 2025.
Considering this trends, let's delve into the fundamentals of the high dividend yield stocks that can provide a steady income stream.
International Seaways, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/INSW/">INSW</a>)
INSW owns and operates a fleet of oceangoing vessels for the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products in the international flag trade. The company operates through Crude Tankers and Product Carriers segments.
On August 6, INSW's Board of Directors declared a combined dividend of $1.50 per share of common stock, composed of a regular quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock and a supplemental dividend of $1.38 per share of common stock. Both dividends were paid on September 25, 2024, to shareholders of record on September 11, 2024.
INSW pays an annual dividend of $5.82, which translates to a yield of 11.29% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 6.90%. Moreover, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 26% over the past three years.
INSW reported total shipping revenues of $257.41 million for the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, of which its time and bareboat charter revenues increased 19.2% year-over-year to $31.14 million. The company's adjusted net income came in at $118.01 million and $2.37 per share for the quarter, respectively.
Analysts expect INSW's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/revenue.asp">revenue</a> and EPS for the fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to grow 14.6% and 37.7% year-over-year to $284.11 million and $3, respectively. Also, the company topped the consensus revenue estimates in all of the four trailing quarters, which is promising.
Shares of INSW have surged 1.4% over the past month and 19.2% over the past year to close the last trading session at $51.39.
INSW's solid fundamentals are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
INSW has a B grade for Quality. It is ranked #33 out of 37 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/shipping/">Shipping</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have INSW ratings for Growth, Momentum, Value, Sentiment, and Stability. Get all INSW ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/INSW/">here</a>.
The Buckle, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BKE/">BKE</a>)
BKE operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men and women. It markets a selection of brand-name casual apparel, including denim, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear. It also markets private label merchandise primarily comprising BKE, Buckle Black, Salvage, Red by BKE, and Daytrip.
On September 10, BKE's Board of Directors authorized a $0.35 per share quarterly dividend to be paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 11, 2024, with a payment date of October 25, 2024.
BKE pays an annual dividend of $3.90, which translates to a yield of 8.87% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 12.01%. Also, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 7% over the past five years.
For the second quarter that ended August 03, 2024, BKE posted sales, net of returns and allowances of $282.39 million, and its gross profit was $132.53 million. The company's net income and EPS stood at $39.25 million and $0.78 for the quarter, respectively.
Also, the company's cash and cash equivalents were $287.27 million as of August 3, 2024, compared to $268.21 million as of February 3, 2024.
Street expects BKE's revenue for the first quarter (ending April 2025) to increase 3.1% year-over-year to $270.56 million, while its EPS is expected to grow 7.3% year-over-year to $0.74, respectively. For the fiscal year (ending January 2026), the company's revenue and EPS are expected to grow 3.2% and 5.6% year-over-year to $1.22 billion and $3.75, respectively.
BKE's stock has gained 6.7% over the past six months and 29.2% over the past year to close the last trading session at $42.98.
BKE's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an A grade for Quality. BKE is ranked #24 among 59 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/fashion-luxury/">Fashion &amp; Luxury</a> industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BKE/">Click here</a> to access BKE's ratings for Value, Growth, Stability, Momentum, and Sentiment.
Movado Group, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MOV/">MOV</a>)
MOV designs, sources, markets, and distributes watches internationally. The company operates in two segments, Watch and Accessory Brands, and Company Stores.
On September 5, MOV's Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.35 for each share of its outstanding common stock and class A common stock. The dividend was paid on September 30, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 16, 2024.
MOV pays an annual dividend of $1.40, which translates to a yield of 7.53% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 4.39%. Moreover, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 26% over the past three years.
For the second quarter ended July 31, 2024, MOV's net sales amounted to $159.31 million. The company's gross profit was $86.36 million, and its operating income stood at $3.03 million for the quarter. Net income attributable to MOV came in at $3.72 million and $0.16 per share, respectively.
For the fiscal year 2025, the company expects net sales to range from $665 million to $675 million. Its operating income is expected to be between $23 million to $26 million.
Street expects MOV's revenue for the first quarter (ending April 2025) to increase 5% year-over-year to $143.50 million, and its EPS is expected to grow 238.5% year-over-year to $0.44 for the same period. Further, the company has surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past month, MOV's stock has plunged 17.9% to close the last trading session at $19.35.
MOV's sound fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has a B grade for Sentiment and Value. Within the A-rated Fashion &amp; Luxury industry, MOV is ranked #26 out of 59 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MOV/">Click here</a> to access additional ratings of MOV for Quality, Momentum, Growth, and Stability.
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INSW shares were unchanged in after-hours trading Wednesday. Year-to-date, INSW has gained 23.10%, versus a 20.81% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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