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Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE: BURL) is a leading off-price retailer in the United States, offering a wide selection of high-quality, fashionable merchandise at prices significantly lower than those of traditional department stores. Established over 40 years ago, Burlington has continually expanded its footprint, now operating 1007 stores across 46 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico.
Burlington's core business includes women’s ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, baby products, beauty items, footwear, accessories, home goods, toys, gifts, and coats. The company sources its merchandise directly from nationally recognized manufacturers and suppliers, ensuring first-quality, branded items at up to 65% off department store prices. This commitment to affordability aligns with their motto, “style for everyone!”
Since becoming a publicly traded company in October 2013, Burlington Stores has demonstrated impressive growth and innovation. Recent developments include the addition of over 100 new stores, the establishment of a buying office in Southern California, significant expansions in supply chain operations, and the construction of a state-of-the-art corporate headquarters. The company has also remodeled several distribution centers to optimize their operations.
Financially, Burlington Stores reported net sales of $9.7 billion for Fiscal 2023, reflecting a strong performance even in a challenging retail environment. Under the leadership of CEO Michael O’Sullivan, the company has achieved notable milestones, such as opening its 1000th store and acquiring leases for 62 former Bed Bath & Beyond locations, which will bolster their store count and relocation pipeline for 2024 and beyond.
Burlington’s strategy focuses on providing great value to customers, resulting in strong comparable store sales growth and improved operational margins. Despite economic pressures on their core customer base, Burlington remains optimistic about its ability to adapt and capitalize on market opportunities. These efforts are evident in their recent quarterly results, where comparable store sales grew by 4% year-over-year, and adjusted operating margins improved by 130 basis points.
Furthermore, Burlington is committed to community initiatives, such as the Burlington Coat Event in partnership with Delivering Good, a national non-profit organization. This program not only offers discounts to customers but also donates new coats to people in need.
With a strong foundation and a clear vision for continued growth, Burlington Stores, Inc. is well-positioned to expand its market presence and enhance its value proposition to both customers and investors.
Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE: BURL) reported its first quarter 2024 earnings, showing an 11% increase in total sales to $2,357 million and a net income of $79 million. The company's diluted EPS was $1.22, and comparable store sales rose by 2%. On a non-GAAP basis, adjusted EPS saw a 68% rise to $1.42, and adjusted EBIT margin improved by 170 basis points. Gross margin rate increased to 43.5% from 42.3% in the previous year. Looking forward, Burlington has raised its FY24 adjusted EPS guidance to $7.35-$7.75 and expects total sales to grow by 8% to 10%. CEO Michael O’Sullivan expressed satisfaction with the quarter's performance, noting significant earnings growth and margin improvement. Moreover, the company repurchased 312,238 shares for $63 million and ended the quarter with $1,521 million in liquidity. For the next quarter, Burlington anticipates a 9% to 11% sales increase and adjusted EPS of $0.83 to $0.93.
Burlington Stores, a nationally recognized off-price retailer, will release its first quarter fiscal year 2024 results on May 30, 2024, before the U.S. stock market opens. A conference call to discuss these results will follow at 8:30 a.m. ET. The U.S. toll-free dial-in number is 1-800-715-9871 with passcode 3047342. International participants can dial 1-646-307-1963. A live webcast will also be available on the company's investor relations website. Additionally, a replay of the call will be accessible starting at 11:30 a.m. ET on May 30, 2024, through June 6, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Burlington will continue to share material information via SEC filings, press releases, public calls, webcasts, and through its website and social media channels.
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