Burlington Stores sees FY26 adjusted EPS $10.95-$11.45, consensus $11.18

For FY26 the Company expects: total sales to increase in the range of 8%-10% on top of the 9% increase for the 52-weeks ended January 31, 2026; this assumes comparable store sales will increase in the range of 1%-3%, on top of the 2% increase for the 52-weeks ended January 31; Capital expenditures, net of landlord allowances, to be approximately $875M; to open 110 net new stores, as well as a new distribution center in Savannah, GA; depreciation and amortization to be approximately $465M; Adjusted EBIT margin to increase in the range of 0 to 20 basis points versus the 52-weeks ended January 31; excludes $8M of anticipated expenses associated with bankruptcy acquired leases in Fiscal 2026 vs. $35M incurred in FY25; net interest expense to be approximately $60M; and Adjusted Effective Tax Rate of approximately 25%.