The Buckle Inc (BKE) will raise its quarterly dividend to $0.22 per share and will pay a $1.20 special dividend.

The apparal and footwear retailer has paid a special dividend every year since 2008. Last year a $4.70 special dividend was paid. The regular quarterly dividend had been $0.20 per share since January 2009.​

The Buckle, Inc. is a retailer of casual apparel, footwear and accessories for young men and women. The Company markets a selection of brand name casual apparel, including denims, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories and footwear. The Company provides customer services, such as free hemming, free gift-wrapping, easy layaways, the Buckle private label credit card, and a guest loyalty program.