Zacks Research Analysts Lower Earnings Estimates for BURL

Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE:BURL) – Analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Burlington Stores in a report released on Thursday, March 20th. Zacks Research analyst S. Singh now anticipates that the company will earn $1.39 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $1.61. The consensus estimate for Burlington Stores’ current full-year earnings is $7.93 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Burlington Stores’ Q2 2026 earnings at $1.34 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.72 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $4.73 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $9.17 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.70 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.69 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $2.14 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $5.47 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $11.00 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $13.00 EPS.

Burlington Stores (NYSE:BURL) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 6th. The company reported $4.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.75 by $0.32. The company had revenue of $3.28 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.25 billion. Burlington Stores had a net margin of 4.49% and a return on equity of 47.52%.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on Burlington Stores from $334.00 to $339.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 12th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on Burlington Stores from $296.00 to $297.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, March 7th. Robert W. Baird increased their price objective on Burlington Stores from $330.00 to $335.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, March 7th. Evercore ISI raised their price target on Burlington Stores from $315.00 to $340.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 27th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $340.00 target price on shares of Burlington Stores in a research note on Thursday, March 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and fifteen have given a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $323.20.

Burlington Stores Stock Up 6.4 %

NYSE:BURL opened at $248.84 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 1.17, a quick ratio of 0.54 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $257.35 and a 200-day moving average of $266.95. The firm has a market capitalization of $15.73 billion, a PE ratio of 34.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.11 and a beta of 1.73. Burlington Stores has a 52 week low of $174.64 and a 52 week high of $298.89.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Burlington Stores

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of BURL. IFP Advisors Inc raised its stake in shares of Burlington Stores by 81.6% in the 4th quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 89 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 40 shares in the last quarter. Fortitude Family Office LLC increased its stake in shares of Burlington Stores by 148.6% in the fourth quarter. Fortitude Family Office LLC now owns 92 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the period. RPg Family Wealth Advisory LLC bought a new stake in Burlington Stores during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Stonebridge Financial Group LLC bought a new position in Burlington Stores in the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Brooklyn Investment Group acquired a new position in shares of Burlington Stores during the third quarter worth approximately $33,000.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CMO Jennifer Vecchio sold 4,939 shares of Burlington Stores stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $239.94, for a total value of $1,185,063.66. Following the completion of the sale, the chief marketing officer now owns 70,006 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,797,239.64. The trade was a 6.59 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Insiders have sold a total of 5,926 shares of company stock valued at $1,461,774 in the last three months. Insiders own 0.91% of the company’s stock.

Burlington Stores Company Profile

Burlington Stores, Inc operates as a retailer of branded merchandise in the United States. The company provides fashion-focused merchandise, including women's ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, footwear, accessories, toys, gifts, and coats, as well as baby, home, and beauty products.