A multiple compares the market's price with a filed figure; it says what the market pays, not how the business is doing. The market capitalization is the vendor's as of Sep 5, 2026; every other figure is from the SEC filings on this page. Not financial advice.
Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q3 FY2027, filed Aug 27, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the BURL SEC filings page.
Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) reported $11.6B in revenue for fiscal year 2025, up 8.8% from the prior fiscal year. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Burlington’s dominant mechanic is a growing retail platform converting better merchandise economics into profit while reinvestment absorbs much of its cash.
Gross margin widened from41.7% in FY2021 to43.9% in FY2025, while net margin rose from2.5% to5.3% . That combination suggests improved merchandise economics reached the bottom line despite heavier absolute overhead, rather than growth being driven only by volume.
Capital intensity became the main cash constraint: capital spending reached
Balance-sheet leverage improved structurally: debt-to-equity fell from 2.0x to 1.1x, indicating equity accumulated faster than leverage. The latest
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Burlington Stores Inc's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Not available for Burlington Stores Inc, and counted as zero in the overall score.
Burlington Stores Inc's revenue grew 8.8% year-over-year to $11.6B, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 63/100.
Burlington Stores Inc has a moderate D/E ratio of 1.11. This balance of debt and equity financing earns a leverage score of 45/100.
Burlington Stores Inc's current ratio of 1.23 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 30/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
While Burlington Stores Inc generated $1.2B in operating cash flow, capex of $1.1B consumed most of it, leaving $171.6M in free cash flow. This results in a low score of 30/100, reflecting heavy capital investment rather than weak cash generation.
Not available for Burlington Stores Inc, and counted as zero in the overall score.
Burlington Stores Inc passes 7 of 9 financial strength tests. All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), 2 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Burlington Stores Inc generates $2.02 in operating cash flow ($1.2B OCF vs $610.2M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Burlington Stores Inc generated $3.0B in revenue in Q3 2027. This represents an increase of 11.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 5.1%.
Burlington Stores Inc reported $184.3M in net income in Q3 2027. This represents an increase of 95.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 60.6%.
Burlington Stores Inc earned $2.88 per diluted share (EPS) in Q3 2027. This represents an increase of 95.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 60.9%.
Not reported for Q3 2027.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Burlington Stores Inc generated $29.5M in free cash flow in Q3 2027, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 29305.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 113.0%.
Burlington Stores Inc held $703.7M in cash against $1.9B in long-term debt as of Q3 2027.
Not reported for Q3 2027.
Margins & Returns
Burlington Stores Inc's gross margin was 46.2% in Q3 2027, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 2.4 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 2.1 percentage points.
Burlington Stores Inc's net profit margin was 6.1% in Q3 2027, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 2.7 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 2.1 percentage points.
Burlington Stores Inc's ROE was 9.2% in Q3 2027, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 2.7 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 2.9 percentage points.
Not reported for Q3 2027.
Capital Allocation
Burlington Stores Inc spent $88.0M on share buybacks in Q3 2027, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents an increase of 222.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 34.4%.
Burlington Stores Inc invested $243.7M in capex in Q3 2027, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 35.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 15.6%.
Not reported for Q3 2027.
BURL Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q3'2710-Q | Q2'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-K | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.0B+11.0% | $2.9B+14.1% | $2.7B+7.1% | $2.7B+9.7% | $2.5B+6.0% | $3.1B+8.0% | $2.5B | $2.5B+7.7% |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.6B+6.2% | $1.6B+13.5% | $1.5B+6.5% | $1.5B+7.9% | $1.4B+5.6% | $1.8B+6.2% | $1.4B | $1.4B+8.5% |
| Gross Profit | $1.4B+17.1% | $1.3B+14.8% | $1.2B+7.9% | $1.2B+12.1% | $1.1B+6.6% | $1.3B+10.6% | $1.1B | $1.1B+6.6% |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.0B+7.3% | $989.4M+14.0% | $947.5M+6.1% | $949.9M+9.9% | $868.1M+5.2% | $921.8M+7.1% | $893.1M | $864.0M+4.5% |
| Interest Expense | $19.7M+12.8% | $16.5M+4.3% | $19.2M+7.8% | $17.4M+5.1% | $15.8M-5.0% | $19.4M-14.0% | $17.8M | $16.6M-15.7% |
| Income Tax | $57.8M+74.5% | $27.9M-12.8% | $33.3M+21.4% | $33.1M+27.9% | $32.0M+2.9% | $85.8M+30.9% | $27.4M | $25.9M+41.3% |
| Net Income | $184.3M+95.7% | $114.7M+13.8% | $104.8M+15.6% | $94.2M+27.7% | $100.8M+28.4% | $238.4M+31.2% | $90.6M | $73.8M+51.9% |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.93+96.6% | $1.83+14.4% | $1.66+16.1% | $1.49+28.4% | $1.60+30.1% | $4.10+16.5% | $1.43 | $1.16+54.7% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.88+95.9% | $1.79+13.3% | $1.63+16.4% | $1.47+27.8% | $1.58+29.5% | $4.03+15.1% | $1.40 | $1.15+53.3% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 64M0.0% | 64M+0.2% | 64M-0.9% | 64M-0.7% | 64M-0.4% | N/A | 65M | 64M-0.7% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: R&D Expenses, Operating Income, EBITDA.
BURL Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q3'2710-Q | Q2'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-K | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10.0B+7.9% | $9.8B+14.4% | $9.6B+13.7% | $9.3B+19.0% | $8.5B+11.1% | $8.8B+13.8% | $8.4B | $7.8B+4.4% |
| Current Assets | $2.6B+0.6% | $2.5B+20.9% | $2.7B-1.1% | $2.6B+14.0% | $2.1B-7.4% | $2.6B+13.0% | $2.7B | $2.3B+1.9% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $703.7M-5.9% | $747.4M+101.4% | $584.1M-31.9% | $747.6M+13.3% | $371.1M-50.0% | $994.7M+7.5% | $857.8M | $659.9M+7.2% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Inventory | $1.5B+8.9% | $1.4B+9.8% | $1.7B+15.1% | $1.4B+15.7% | $1.3B+15.3% | $1.3B+15.0% | $1.4B | $1.2B-8.0% |
| Accounts Receivable | $128.1M+15.1% | $114.0M+6.8% | $116.2M+13.0% | $111.2M+11.6% | $106.7M+6.0% | $88.1M+18.4% | $102.9M | $99.7M+8.8% |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Goodwill | $47.1M0.0% | $47.1M0.0% | $47.1M0.0% | $47.1M0.0% | $47.1M0.0% | $47.1M0.0% | $47.1M | $47.1M0.0% |
| Total Liabilities | $8.0B+2.3% | $7.9B+10.3% | $8.1B+10.6% | $7.9B+16.5% | $7.2B+8.0% | $7.4B+10.3% | $7.3B | $6.8B+1.6% |
| Current Liabilities | $2.2B+5.5% | $2.2B+10.0% | $2.2B-4.3% | $2.1B-3.9% | $2.0B-6.7% | $2.3B+12.0% | $2.3B | $2.2B+11.5% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $5.8B+1.1% | $5.8B+10.4% | $5.9B+17.4% | $5.8B+26.2% | $5.2B+14.8% | $5.1B+9.5% | $5.0B | $4.6B-2.5% |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.9B-6.2% | $1.9B+15.9% | $2.0B+30.6% | $2.0B+63.6% | $1.6B+32.4% | $1.5B+10.4% | $1.5B | $1.2B-11.7% |
| Total Equity | $2.0B+38.4% | $1.8B+35.8% | $1.5B+33.2% | $1.4B+35.2% | $1.4B+31.1% | $1.4B+37.5% | $1.1B | $1.1B+25.9% |
| Retained Earnings | $2.4B+42.4% | $2.2B+39.3% | $1.8B+45.7% | $1.7B+48.1% | $1.6B+49.5% | $1.5B+51.2% | $1.2B | $1.1B+50.2% |
BURL Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q3'2710-Q | Q2'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-K | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $273.2M+52.2% | $61.5M+312.6% | $143.3M+29.8% | $179.4M+11.8% | -$28.9M-158.6% | $543.2M-9.3% | $110.4M | $160.4M-33.3% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $114.0M+20.3% | $104.6M+14.0% | $99.3M+13.5% | $94.8M+9.4% | $91.8M+12.0% | $91.5M+4.8% | $87.5M | $86.7M+13.9% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | $32.1M-1.0% | $36.3M+66.4% | $27.4M+7.9% | $32.4M+30.9% | $21.8M+14.2% | N/A | $25.4M | $24.8M+14.5% |
| Capital Expenditures | $243.7M+35.7% | $288.7M-29.5% | $253.0M+51.8% | $179.5M-8.2% | $409.7M+148.5% | $353.3M+87.7% | $166.6M | $195.6M+63.4% |
| Free Cash Flow | $29.5M+29305.0% | -$227.3M+48.2% | -$109.6M-95.0% | -$101K+99.7% | -$438.6M-279.9% | $189.8M-53.7% | -$56.2M | -$35.2M-129.1% |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$248.1M-47.0% | -$289.7M+29.8% | -$256.4M-47.7% | -$168.7M+14.2% | -$412.7M-149.3% | -$346.4M-80.0% | -$173.6M | -$196.7M-47.2% |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$68.8M-118.8% | -$257.0M-41.2% | -$50.5M-119.3% | $365.8M+893.3% | -$182.0M-172.2% | -$59.9M+38.0% | $261.1M | -$46.1M-289.0% |
| Share Buybacks | $88.0M+222.2% | $134.3M+5.2% | $63.3M+12.1% | $27.3M-56.0% | $127.6M+68.7% | $62.1M-39.5% | $56.5M | $62.1M+18.5% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Dividends Paid.
BURL Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q3'2710-Q | Q2'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-K | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 46.2%+2.4pp | 44.2%+0.3pp | 44.3%+0.3pp | 43.8%+0.9pp | 43.9%+0.2pp | 42.8%+1.0pp | 44.0% | 42.9%-0.4pp |
| Net Margin | 6.1%+2.7pp | 4.0%0.0pp | 3.9%+0.3pp | 3.5%+0.5pp | 4.0%+0.7pp | 7.6%+1.3pp | 3.6% | 3.0%+0.9pp |
| Return on Equity | 9.2%+2.7pp | 6.3%-1.2pp | 6.9%-1.0pp | 6.5%-0.4pp | 7.5%-0.2pp | 17.4%-0.8pp | 7.9% | 6.9%+1.2pp |
| Return on Assets | 1.8%+0.8pp | 1.2%0.0pp | 1.1%0.0pp | 1.0%+0.1pp | 1.2%+0.2pp | 2.7%+0.4pp | 1.1% | 0.9%+0.3pp |
| Current Ratio | 1.17-0.1x | 1.16+0.1x | 1.210.0x | 1.23+0.2x | 1.060.0x | 1.160.0x | 1.17 | 1.04-0.1x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.95-0.5x | 1.03-0.2x | 1.320.0x | 1.40+0.2x | 1.210.0x | 1.12-0.3x | 1.35 | 1.15-0.5x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.300.0x | 0.290.0x | 0.280.0x | 0.290.0x | 0.290.0x | 0.360.0x | 0.30 | 0.320.0x |
| FCF Margin | 1.0%+1.0pp | -8.0%+9.6pp | -4.0%-1.8pp | 0.0%+1.4pp | -17.5%-12.6pp | 6.1%-8.1pp | -2.2% | -1.4%-6.7pp |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Operating Margin.
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Newest fiscal year on record for each company. The health score is the peer-relative Financial Health Score for that year; a dash means no score is published for it.
| Company | Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Net margin | Market cap | Health score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Stores Inc BURL | FY2025 | $11.6B | $610.2M | 5.3% | $16.7B | 28/100 |
| Lululemon LULU | FY2025 | $11.1B | $1.6B | 14.2% | $11.1B | 72/100 |
| Ross Stores ROST | FY2025 | $22.8B | $2.1B | 9.4% | $73.7B | 72/100 |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. TJX | FY2026 | $60.4B | $5.5B | 9.1% | $145.3B | 36/100 |
| Gap Inc GAP | FY2025 | $15.4B | $816.0M | 5.3% | $7.9B | 59/100 |
| Boot Barn Hldgs Inc BOOT | FY2026 | $2.3B | $225.9M | 10.0% | $4.7B | 66/100 |
Where Burlington Stores Inc Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burlington Stores Inc's annual revenue?
Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) reported $11.6B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 8.8% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Burlington Stores Inc's revenue growing?
Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) revenue grew by 8.8% year-over-year, from $10.6B to $11.6B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Burlington Stores Inc profitable?
Yes, Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) reported a net income of $610.2M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 5.3%.
How much debt does Burlington Stores Inc have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) had $1.2B in cash and equivalents against $2.0B in long-term debt.
What is Burlington Stores Inc's gross margin?
Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) had a gross margin of 43.9% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Burlington Stores Inc's net profit margin?
Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) had a net profit margin of 5.3% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Burlington Stores Inc's return on equity (ROE)?
Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) has a return on equity of 33.8% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Burlington Stores Inc's free cash flow?
Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) generated $171.6M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1108.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Burlington Stores Inc's operating cash flow?
Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) generated $1.2B in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Burlington Stores Inc's total assets?
Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) had $9.9B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Burlington Stores Inc's capital expenditures?
Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) invested $1.1B in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Burlington Stores Inc's current ratio?
Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) had a current ratio of 1.23 as of fiscal year 2025, which is considered adequate.
What is Burlington Stores Inc's debt-to-equity ratio?
Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.11 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Burlington Stores Inc's return on assets (ROA)?
Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) had a return on assets of 6.2% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Burlington Stores Inc's P/E ratio?
Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) trades at 27.3x earnings, its market capitalization divided by net income of $610.2M net income, FY2025. The market capitalization is $16.7B as of Sep 5, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Burlington Stores Inc's price-to-sales ratio?
Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) trades at 1.4x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $11.6B revenue, FY2025. The market capitalization is $16.7B as of Sep 5, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Burlington Stores Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 out of 9, indicating strong financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Burlington Stores Inc's earnings high quality?
Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) has an earnings quality ratio of 2.02x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Burlington Stores Inc?
Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) scores 28 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating weak standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.