Burlington Stores Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Q4 and full year 2025 delivered strong sales and margin growth, driven by strategic actions to offset tariffs and focus on profitable categories. 2026 guidance is bullish, with raised comp and sales targets, continued margin expansion, and robust new store growth planned.
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Q3 sales grew 7% with margin and EPS exceeding guidance, despite weather-driven comp headwinds. FY25 outlook was raised for margin and EPS, with strong new store growth and continued margin expansion expected, while economic uncertainty and tariffs remain key risks.
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Q2 delivered double-digit sales growth, margin expansion, and a 39% EPS increase, driven by Burlington 2.0 initiatives and strong new store performance. Full-year guidance was raised despite ongoing tariff and macro risks, with robust liquidity and continued market share gains.
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Sales grew 6% year-over-year with flat comps, and Q1 earnings exceeded guidance due to margin and expense savings. Full-year guidance is reaffirmed, but risks from tariffs, inflation, and macroeconomic uncertainty remain elevated.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Q4 and FY24 results exceeded expectations with strong sales, margin expansion, and robust new store growth. 2025 guidance is cautious amid external uncertainties, with margin and sales growth expected to accelerate in the second half. Liquidity and capital allocation remain strong.
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Q3 saw 11% sales growth and strong margin expansion, driven by new stores and supply chain efficiencies. Inventory was well managed, and guidance for Q4 and 2025 remains optimistic despite macro uncertainties. New store performance and pipeline are ahead of expectations.
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Q2 sales grew 13% year-over-year with 5% comp growth, driven by strong regular price selling and new stores. Adjusted EBIT margin expanded 160 bps, and EPS nearly doubled. Full-year guidance was raised for sales, margins, and EPS, despite ocean freight headwinds.