Chuck Royce's BKE Position Overview
Chuck Royce (via Royce & Associates Lp) currently holds 165,424 shares of The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) worth $9.7 M, representing 0.10% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Chuck Royce has maintained a long-term strategic position in BKE, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2013, adding 218,224 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2016, reducing 1.58 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Chuck Royce's The Buckle (BKE) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly The Buckle (BKE) Trades by Chuck Royce
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +7.39 M | Add 0.00% | 7.39 M | $52.02 |
| Q3 2013 | +218,224 | Add 2.95% | 7.61 M | $54.05 |
| Q4 2013 | +50,737 | Add 0.67% | 7.66 M | $52.56 |
| Q1 2014 | +14,630 | Add 0.19% | 7.67 M | $45.80 |
| Q2 2014 | +16,996 | Add 0.22% | 7.69 M | $44.36 |
| Q3 2014 | -5,987 | Reduce 0.08% | 7.69 M | $45.39 |
| Q4 2014 | -358,789 | Reduce 4.67% | 7.33 M | $52.52 |
| Q1 2015 | -825,659 | Reduce 11.27% | 6.5 M | $51.09 |
| Q2 2015 | +138,893 | Add 2.14% | 6.64 M | $45.77 |
| Q3 2015 | -478,683 | Reduce 7.21% | 6.16 M | $36.97 |
| Q4 2015 | -234,264 | Reduce 3.80% | 5.93 M | $30.78 |
| Q1 2016 | -1.58 M | Reduce 26.68% | 4.35 M | $33.87 |
| Q2 2016 | -157,659 | Reduce 3.63% | 4.19 M | $25.99 |
| Q3 2016 | -713,306 | Reduce 17.03% | 3.47 M | $24.03 |
| Q4 2016 | -693,907 | Reduce 19.97% | 2.78 M | $22.80 |
| Q1 2017 | -1.3 M | Reduce 46.70% | 1.48 M | $18.60 |
| Q2 2017 | -623,678 | Reduce 42.07% | 858,625 | $17.80 |
| Q3 2017 | -599,360 | Reduce 69.80% | 259,265 | $16.85 |
| Q4 2017 | -23,453 | Reduce 9.05% | 235,812 | $23.75 |
| Q1 2018 | +77 | Add 0.03% | 235,889 | $22.15 |
| Q2 2018 | +15,080 | Add 6.39% | 250,969 | $26.90 |
| Q3 2018 | +905 | Add 0.36% | 251,874 | $23.05 |
| Q4 2018 | -29,951 | Reduce 11.89% | 221,923 | $19.34 |
| Q1 2019 | +7,404 | Add 3.34% | 229,327 | $18.72 |
| Q2 2019 | -21,652 | Reduce 9.44% | 207,675 | $17.31 |
| Q3 2019 | -13,058 | Reduce 6.29% | 194,617 | $20.60 |
| Q4 2019 | +4,202 | Add 2.16% | 198,819 | $27.04 |
| Q1 2020 | -70,021 | Reduce 35.22% | 128,798 | $13.71 |
| Q2 2020 | -61,248 | Reduce 47.55% | 67,550 | $15.68 |
| Q3 2020 | -4,000 | Reduce 5.92% | 63,550 | $20.39 |
| Q4 2020 | -3,666 | Reduce 5.77% | 59,884 | $29.21 |
| Q1 2021 | -22,492 | Reduce 37.56% | 37,392 | $39.29 |
| Q2 2021 | -6,069 | Reduce 16.23% | 31,323 | $49.74 |
| Q3 2021 | -18,539 | Reduce 59.19% | 12,784 | $39.58 |
| Q4 2021 | -12,784 | Sold Out | 12,784 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +4,929 | New Buy | 4,929 | $45.35 |
| Q1 2023 | +2,982 | Add 60.50% | 7,911 | $35.69 |
| Q2 2023 | +98,395 | Add 1243.77% | 106,306 | $34.60 |
| Q3 2023 | +43,452 | Add 40.87% | 149,758 | $33.39 |
| Q4 2023 | +83,901 | Add 56.02% | 233,659 | $47.52 |
| Q1 2024 | +10,392 | Add 4.45% | 244,051 | $40.27 |
| Q2 2024 | +1,764 | Add 0.72% | 245,815 | $36.94 |
| Q3 2024 | -11,173 | Reduce 4.55% | 234,642 | $43.97 |
| Q4 2024 | -77,184 | Reduce 32.89% | 157,458 | $50.81 |
| Q1 2025 | -6,684 | Reduce 4.24% | 150,774 | $38.32 |
| Q2 2025 | +19,918 | Add 13.21% | 170,692 | $45.35 |
| Q3 2025 | -5,268 | Reduce 3.09% | 165,424 | $58.66 |
Chuck Royce's The Buckle Investment FAQs
Chuck Royce first purchased The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) in Q2 2013, acquiring 7,391,038 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chuck Royce has held The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chuck Royce's largest addition to The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) was in Q2 2013, adding 7,391,038 shares worth $384.48 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Chuck Royce's firm, Royce & Associates Lp, owns 165,424 shares of The Buckle, Inc. (BKE), valued at approximately $9.7 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) represents approximately 0.10% of Chuck Royce's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chuck Royce's peak holding in The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) was 7,691,625 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.