Burlington Stores Inc ( (BURL) ) has released its Q3 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Burlington Stores Inc presented to its investors.
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Burlington Stores, Inc., a leading off-price retailer in the United States, specializes in offering high-quality, branded apparel, footwear, accessories, and home merchandise at competitive prices. In its third-quarter earnings report for 2025, Burlington Stores announced a 7% increase in total sales and a 1% rise in comparable store sales. The company reported a net income of $105 million, translating to a diluted EPS of $1.63. Adjusted EPS, which excludes certain expenses, rose by 16% to $1.80. The company has also raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $9.69 to $9.89.
Key financial highlights from the report include a 60 basis point increase in adjusted EBIT margin and a 16% growth in adjusted EPS. Burlington Stores managed to mitigate the negative margin impact from tariffs, contributing to its strong earnings performance. The company also reported a gross margin rate increase to 44.2% and a decrease in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales. Additionally, Burlington’s liquidity stood at $1,532 million, with $584 million in unrestricted cash.
The company plans to open 104 net new stores in the fiscal year 2025 and anticipates an 8% increase in total sales. Burlington Stores is also focusing on expanding its margin and has set a long-term target for operating income growth to approximately $1.6 billion by 2028. The company remains optimistic about its new store opening program and the progress in expanding its margins.
Looking ahead, Burlington Stores maintains its fourth-quarter comparable store sales guidance between 0% to 2%, acknowledging the strong comparisons from the previous year. The company is confident in its strategic initiatives and expects continued growth in sales and earnings, supported by favorable margin and expense trends.