Burlington Stores, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Earnings

Core Insights - Burlington Stores, Inc. reported a total sales increase of 7% in Q3 2025, with comparable store sales rising by 1% compared to Q3 2024 [2][4][5] - The company achieved a net income of $105 million, translating to diluted EPS of $1.63, which is an increase from $91 million or $1.40 per share in the same quarter last year [4][6] - Adjusted EPS grew by 16% to $1.80, and the company raised its full-year earnings guidance based on favorable margin and expense trends [2][4][10] Sales Performance - Total sales for Q3 2025 reached $2,706 million, up from $2,526 million in Q3 2024, while comparable store sales increased by 1% [4][5] - The gross margin rate improved to 44.2%, up from 43.9% in Q3 2024, reflecting a 30 basis point increase [5][6] Profitability Metrics - Adjusted EBIT margin increased by 60 basis points year-over-year, contributing to a strong earnings performance [2][4] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $266 million, compared to $229 million in Q3 2024, marking an increase of 80 basis points as a percentage of sales [11] Inventory and Liquidity - Merchandise inventories rose by 15% to $1,658 million compared to $1,441 million at the end of Q3 2024, while comparable store inventories decreased by 2% [8] - The company ended Q3 2025 with $1,532 million in liquidity, including $584 million in unrestricted cash [12] Share Repurchase and Debt Management - During Q3 2025, Burlington repurchased 213,972 shares for $61 million, with $444 million remaining under its share repurchase program [9] - Total outstanding debt was $2,035 million, with $1,723 million on its Term Loan facility [12] Future Outlook - For the full fiscal year 2025, the company expects total sales to increase by approximately 8% and comparable store sales to rise between 1% to 2% [10][20] - The company plans to open 104 net new stores and anticipates capital expenditures of approximately $950 million [13][20]