Dividend Capture Strategy: 15 High Yield Stocks to Buy in April

5. The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE)

Ex-Dividend Date: April 15

Dividend Yield as of March 30: 3.69%

The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) is an American fashion retailer that sells a wide selection of apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children. In a marketplace dominated by fast-fashion brands, large department stores, and online retail giants, Buckle has managed to stand out by targeting underserved markets, offering exclusive private-label products, and providing personalized customer service. These unique strategies help the company maintain strong profit margins and a distinct brand identity, even while competing with major players like Zara, H&M, and Amazon.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) reported a revenue of $379.2 million, which fell slightly by 0.83% from the same period last year. The revenue surpassed analysts’ estimates by over $59,000. Its comparable store net sales surged by 3.9% from the prior-year period. In addition, online sales also registered a 6.4% growth to $69.7 million. The company reported a net income of $77.2 million, or $1.54 per share, slightly down from $79.6 million, or $1.60 per share, in the same quarter of fiscal 2023.

The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) ended the quarter with nearly $267 million available in cash and cash equivalents. The company offers a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share for a dividend yield of 3.69%, as of March 30. Though it doesn’t hold any dividend growth track record, the company has been making regular dividend payments for over 20 years. The stock will go ex-dividend on April 15.