BUCKLE INC 8-K

What Happened
Buckle, Inc. (BKE) filed an 8-K reporting that on January 28, 2026 the Compensation Committee approved the company's executive compensation program for fiscal 2026, including the Buckle, Inc. 2026 Management Incentive Plan. The program covers the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, and the company’s other "named executive officers" as defined in Regulation S‑K. The filing was submitted on January 29, 2026 and signed by Thomas B. Heacock (Senior VP of Finance, Treasurer and CFO).

Key Details

• Approval date: January 28, 2026; 8-K filed January 29, 2026.
• Covered participants: President & CEO, Senior VP of Finance & CFO, and other named executive officers per Item 402(a)(3) of Regulation S‑K.
• Exhibit: The Buckle, Inc. 2026 Management Incentive Plan is included as Exhibit 10.1 to the 8-K.
• Signatory: Thomas B. Heacock, Senior Vice President of Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer.

Why It Matters
This filing establishes the company’s compensation framework for executives for fiscal 2026 and may govern bonuses, performance-based pay or other incentive awards for senior management. Executive pay programs can influence management incentives and, depending on plan terms (e.g., cash vs. equity awards), could affect future expense, dilution or disclosure of performance targets. Investors should review Exhibit 10.1 for the plan’s specific terms and watch for related disclosures (proxy statements or future filings) that detail targets, award amounts or potential shareholder impacts.