Dennis H. Nelson received $11.7M in total compensation as President of BUCKLE INC in FY2026. The largest component was $5.7M in stock awards. That’s up 33% from FY2024.
In fiscal year 2026, Dennis H. Nelson, President of BUCKLE INC (BKE), received total compensation of $11.7 million.
Dennis H. Nelson's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $1.3 million, bonus of $4.5 million, stock awards valued at $5.7 million, and other compensation of $189K.
Compared to fiscal year 2024, Dennis H. Nelson's total compensation increased 33% from $8.8 million to $11.7 million.
BUCKLE INC's top 5 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $21.9 million in fiscal year 2026.
The named executive officers disclosed in BUCKLE INC's 2026 proxy statement are:Dennis H. Nelson (President) with total compensation of $11.7 million, Kari G. Smith (Executive Vice President) with total compensation of $2.8 million, Brett P. Milkie (Senior Vice President) with total compensation of $2.7 million, Thomas B. Heacock (Senior Vice President) with total compensation of $2.6 million, and Michelle M. Hoffman (Senior Vice President) with total compensation of $2.1 million.
Dennis H. Nelson, President of BUCKLE INC (BKE), received $11,706,282 in total compensation for FY2026, up 32.8% from the prior year. Stock awards of $5,713,200 were the largest component. Figures come from BUCKLE INC's 10-K 0000885245-26-000012 filed 1 Apr 2026.
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$11.7MSummary compensation table total · FY2026
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BUCKLE INC (BKE) — Key Facts
Last updated Oct 12, 2026 · 10-K filed Apr 1, 2026
| CEO | Dennis H. Nelson, President |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2026 |
| Total compensation | $11.7M |
| Base salary | $1.3M |
| Stock awards | $5.7M |
| Other compensation | $189K |
| Year-over-year change | +33% |
| Source | 10-K, 2026-04-01 |
Dennis H. Nelson, the President of BUCKLE INC, received total compensation of $11,706,282 in fiscal year 2026. This includes base salary of $1,300,000 and stock awards valued at $5,713,200. Figures come from BUCKLE INC's 10-K 0000885245-26-000012 filed 1 Apr 2026.
Dennis H. Nelson's base salary at BUCKLE INC is $1,300,000 per year as of fiscal year 2026. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $11,706,282. Figures come from BUCKLE INC's 10-K 0000885245-26-000012 filed 1 Apr 2026.
BUCKLE INC's CEO, Dennis H. Nelson, earned $11,706,282 in total compensation for fiscal year 2026. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($5,713,200) rather than base salary ($1,300,000). Figures come from BUCKLE INC's 10-K 0000885245-26-000012 filed 1 Apr 2026.
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