Burlington Stores Delivers Strong Quarter Amid Cautious Forecast

Burlington Stores finds itself in the spotlight following a robust second-quarter performance for fiscal 2025. While the off-price retailer posted financial results that handily surpassed Wall Street’s projections, its tempered outlook for the remainder of the year has introduced a note of caution, tempering investor enthusiasm.

The company’s Q2 2025 earnings report revealed significant strength across key metrics. Adjusted earnings per share surged 39% to $1.72, dramatically exceeding the consensus analyst estimate of $1.29. Revenue climbed 10% to reach $2.71 billion, also outperforming expectations of $2.63 billion.

Comparable store sales increased by 5%, maintaining the growth trajectory established in the same quarter last year. Perhaps most notably, the company demonstrated improved profitability: its operating margin expanded by 120 basis points, while the gross margin improved by 90 basis points to... Read more...