Burlington Stores Option Alert: Sep 19 $175 Puts at the Bid: 3120 vs 1514 OI

Burlington Stores Option Alert: Sep 19 $175 Puts at the Bid: 3120 @ $3.4 vs 1514 OI; Ref=$222.51

Burlington Stores (NYSE:BURL) Stock

BURLINGTON STORES INC

Burlington Stores

Burlington Stores Inc is off-price retailer offering an extensive selection of in-season, fashion-focused merchandise including: women's ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, baby, beauty, footwear, accessories, home, toys, gifts and coats. Company sell a broad selection of desirable, first-quality, current-brand, labeled merchandise acquired directly from nationally recognized manufacturers and other suppliers. Company sell product in category such as Ladies apparel, Accessories and shoes, Home, Mens apparel, Kids apparel and baby and Outerwear.

Burlington Stores Inc

We have discussed why I favor real estate and Real Estate Investment Trusts. Since 1972, REITs have outperformed the major indexes. According to CEM Benchmarking, publicly traded real estate has outperformed every asset class except private equity since 1998. REITs have an excellent track record of paying and growing dividends.
Most people would rather chase stories than be the landlord and lender. I know far more wealthy lenders and landlords than I do rich dreamers.
Right now, most investors either hate real estate or simply do not think about it. The instant experts of the internet are convinced that real estate is heading to zero and will crash the banking system. They believe only bitcoin and AI stocks are worth buying. That is not going to happen.
Make your own call on bitcoin and AI. But consider this: who needs real estate?
Bitcoin and AI companies and their employees do. They need office space. They live somewhere. They shop at stores, pharmacies, and frequent gas stations and convenience stores. They visit doctors and labs. They travel to conferences usually held in hotels.
Those that actually manufacture products will eventually need warehouse and logistics space. Bitcoin miners need physical locations to house all those computers.
The majority of high-tech startups are going nowhere, but the people involved will still interact with real estate and make landlords wealthy regardless of how their ventures turn out.
I am not the only one who likes real estate at current prices.
&nbsp;I am seeing insiders who run these REITs (people who know the market better than anyone) begin making open market purchases of their own stocks.
John Rakolta Jr. is Chairman of Walbridge, one of the largest privately owned construction companies in the United States. Walbridge is a top U.S. builder of automotive and manufacturing facilities and has achieved considerable market diversity through expansion into the hyperscale data center market. He is also a Director of Agree Realty and has been aggressively buying shares in the open market recently.
While the instant experts of the internet scream &#8220;retail apocalypse&#8221; and predict the death of brick-and-mortar stores, Agree Realty (Ticker: ADC) has not only survived but thrived by completely rewriting the playbook. Agree Realty represents everything I look for in a long-term holding: contrarian thinking, exceptional management, fortress-like financials, and a business model that generates predictable cash flows in an unpredictable world.
In 2010, while everyone was fleeing retail real estate like it was radioactive, Agree Realty management team made a prescient decision that would define the company future. They launched their acquisition platform with a laser focus on &#8220;e-commerce resistance,&#8221; a concept largely ignored by the investment community at the time.
Consider that timing. This was just two years after the financial crisis, with Amazon retail dominance becoming increasingly apparent and traditional retailers closing stores left and right. Most investors and REITs were fleeing the sector. But Joey Agree and his team saw something different. They understood that certain types of retail were not going to disappear. They were going to evolve and become more essential than ever.
This was not just lucky timing. It marked the beginning of what would become one of the most successful strategic repositioning stories in REIT history.
Agree management articulated something Wall Street was missing: the emergence of the omni-channel economy. As Joey Agree explained in 2016, &#8220;Every retailer in the country is going to have to have billions of dollars, national retailers, to experiment, to test and eventually effectuate a true omni-channel experience because you cannot be an e-commerce-based retailer or just a brick-and-mortar-based retailer today. It does not work.&#8221;
This was not corporate speak. It was a fundamental insight that would prove prophetic. While others saw physical stores as dinosaurs, Agree saw them as critical infrastructure for the new retail economy. Stores were not just selling locations anymore; they were fulfillment centers, pickup points, showrooms, and customer experience hubs all rolled into one.
The company &#8220;RETHINK RETAIL&#8221; campaign was not marketing fluff. It was a declaration of war against conventional wisdom.
Let me walk you through some of Agree greatest hits, because this is where the company investment acumen really shines:
Tractor Supply Company (Ticker: TSCO) &#8211; Agree first acquired a Tractor Supply location in Q3 2013 when the company was still relatively unknown outside rural markets. Management saw something special: a retailer with no national competition serving the growing rural lifestyle market with products that could not easily be replicated online.
By Q2 2016, management was saying: &#8220;While neither Tractor Supply Company nor Hobby Lobby maintains a public credit rating, both possess investment-grade quality financials with very strong balance sheets.&#8221; They were ahead of the rating agencies by years.
By Q3 2018, their conviction was proven right: &#8220;We have a fantastic relationship with their real estate team. The business is really thriving. They have no national competition. They also have the highest-rated e-commerce website of any retailer.&#8221;
Today, after acquiring over 115 locations since 2013, Tractor Supply is Agree second-largest tenant at 4.9% of base rent. More importantly, TSCO was upgraded to investment grade (BBB by S&amp;P and Baa1 by Moody) in October 2020, validating Agree early assessment of the company credit quality.
Gerber Collision In 2014, Agree identified and met with The Boyd Group, parent company of Gerber Collision, recognizing early that this was a company positioned to consolidate a highly fragmented auto collision repair market. Their first acquisition came in Q3 2017.
By Q1 2018, management was already calling Gerber &#8220;the premier auto collision operator in the United States&#8221; and committed to working with them across all three growth platforms. By Q1 2022, they were describing their strategy as &#8220;identifying early on a retailer that we thought was in a tremendous position to access a fragmented space and had the balance sheet capabilities to do so.&#8221;
The result? Agree built a preferred development relationship with Gerber, developing over 20 locations to support their organic growth. Today, Gerber Collision is their 12th largest tenant with over 95 locations representing 2.3% of base rent.
Sunbelt Rentals First acquired in Q4 2015, Sunbelt Rentals represented Agree&#8217;s bet on the shift from equipment ownership to rental in the construction industry. As management explained in Q4 2019: &#8220;the only investment-grade operator in the country. If you look at the equipment ownership versus rental in this country&#8230; it is very, very low relative to Western Europe. And so, there&#8217;s a big opportunity in this country for equipment rental rather than ownership.&#8221;
The parent company, Ashtead Group, achieved investment grade ratings (BBB- by S&amp;P in August 2018, Baa3 by Moody), and by Q1 2022, management noted that &#8220;Our decision to invest in Sunbelt Rentals was recently reinforced by their upgraded BBB rating by Fitch.&#8221;
Sunbelt is now Agree 13th largest tenant with over 55 locations, representing 2.3% of base rent.
TJX Companies (Ticker: TJX) Agree relationship with TJX (parent of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods) dates back to 2012 when they developed their first T.J. Maxx. The company recognized early that off-price retailers had a sustainable competitive advantage in their treasure-hunt shopping experience and deep vendor relationships.
The insight proved prescient. As management noted in Q2 2017: &#8220;At the same time, in terms of women&#8217;s apparel, you look at T.J. Maxx&#8230;the off-price retailers have thrived.&#8221; By Q4 2017, they were saying: &#8220;the TJX Companies&#8230;is now our #5 tenant. We have a strong bias towards off-price retail and the experience and value proposition that it provides for consumers.&#8221;
Today, TJX is their 6th largest tenant at 3.1% of base rent, and the company continues to expand aggressively. Since 2012, Agree has acquired or developed over 55 TJX locations.
Let me give you a comprehensive look at Agree top tenants, because this portfolio tells the story of a company that has systematically assembled the cream of American retail:
Top 15 Tenants by Annualized Base Rent:
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<li>Walmart (Ticker: WMT) (5.9%, $38.5M ABR) &#8211; The undisputed king of retail, with the most advanced omni-channel operation in the world. Investment grade (AA from multiple agencies).</li>
<li>Tractor Supply (Ticker: TSCO) (4.9%, $31.8M ABR) &#8211; Dominant rural lifestyle retailer with no national competition. Upgraded to investment grade in 2020 (BBB/Baa1).</li>
<li>Dollar General (Ticker: DG) (4.4%, $28.4M ABR) &#8211; Leading small-box discount retailer serving rural and urban markets where traditional retailers can&#8217;t compete economically. Investment grade (BBB/Baa2).</li>
<li>Best Buy (Ticker: BBY) (3.3%, $21.7M ABR) &#8211; The last major electronics retailer standing, with a successful omni-channel model and services business. Investment grade (BBB/Baa1).</li>
<li>Kroger (Ticker: KR) (3.2%, $20.5M ABR) &#8211; One of America&#8217;s largest supermarket chains with advanced digital capabilities and strong market positions. Investment grade (BBB-/Baa1).</li>
<li>TJX Companies (Ticker: TJX) (3.1%, $20.0M ABR) &#8211; Off-price retail leader with T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods. Investment grade (A-/A2).</li>
<li>CVS Pharmacy(Ticker: CVS) (3.1%, $19.9M ABR) &#8211; Healthcare-focused pharmacy chain with integrated health services. Investment grade (BBB/Baa2).</li>
<li>Dollar Tree (Ticker: DLTR) (2.8%, $18.3M ABR) &#8211; Fixed-price point retailer with defensive characteristics. Investment grade (BB+/Ba1 &#8211; sub-investment grade but improving).</li>
<li>O&#8217;Reilly Auto Parts (Ticker: ORLY) (2.8%, $18.3M ABR) &#8211; Leading automotive aftermarket parts retailer with strong same-store sales growth and e-commerce resistance. Investment grade (BBB+/Baa1).</li>
<li>Hobby Lobby (2.8%, $18.2M ABR) &#8211; Dominant craft retailer with no direct national competition and products difficult to replicate online. Privately held but with investment-grade quality financials.</li>
<li>Lowe&#8217;s (Ticker: LOW) (2.8%, $17.9M ABR) &#8211; Second-largest home improvement retailer with strong omni-channel capabilities. Investment grade (BBB/Baa2).</li>
<li>Gerber Collision (2.3%, $15.2M ABR) &#8211; Leading auto collision repair chain owned by Boyd Group. Investment grade parent (BBB-/Baa3).</li>
<li>Sunbelt Rentals (2.3%, $15.0M ABR) &#8211; Equipment rental leader owned by Ashtead Group. Investment grade parent (BBB/Baa3).</li>
<li>7-Eleven (2.2%, $14.2M ABR) &#8211; Convenience store leader with defensive location characteristics. Investment grade parent.</li>
<li>Burlington (Ticker: BURL) (2.2%, $14.0M ABR) &#8211; Off-price apparel retailer with strong growth trajectory. Sub-investment grade but improving credit profile.</li>
</ol>
What strikes me about this list is the intentionality behind every single tenant. These are not random retail relationships. They are carefully curated partnerships with companies that have either achieved market dominance, possess unique competitive advantages, or operate in sectors with natural barriers to e-commerce disruption.
Perhaps most impressive is the credit quality: 68.3% of Agree base rent comes from investment-grade tenants. This is not an accident. It is the result of a deliberate strategy to partner with retailers that have strong balance sheets and sustainable business models.
The tenant mix also reveals smart sector allocation:
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<li>Grocery Stores (10.1%): Essential, frequent-visit retailers with omni-channel capabilities</li>
<li>Home Improvement (9.1%): Large-ticket items requiring customer inspection and immediate fulfillment</li>
<li>Convenience Stores (7.8%): Location-dependent businesses with defensive characteristics</li>
<li>Tire &amp; Auto Service (7.8%): Services that require physical presence and specialized equipment</li>
<li>Dollar Stores (7.0%): Serving markets too small for traditional competitors</li>
</ul>
I want to spend a moment on Walmart specifically, because at 5.9% of base rent, they are Agree largest tenant, and this relationship exemplifies everything the company does right.
Walmart is not just surviving the retail apocalypse. They are winning it. The company has built the most sophisticated omni-channel operation in retail, with stores serving as fulfillment centers, pickup locations, and last-mile delivery hubs. Their e-commerce growth has been explosive, but rather than cannibalizing store sales, it is making their physical locations more valuable than ever.
For Agree, Walmart represents the perfect tenant: investment grade credit (AA rating), growing business model, and a real estate strategy that aligns perfectly with the omni-channel future. These are not legacy stores that might become obsolete. They are critical infrastructure for Walmart continued growth.
While the tenant quality is impressive, what really captures my attention is Agree&#8217;s balance sheet. This is what a fortress looks like:
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<li>Investment grade ratings: Baa1 from Moody&#8217;s, BBB+ from S&amp;P</li>
<li>Net debt to recurring EBITDA: 4.9x actual, 3.4x proforma (including forward equity)</li>
<li>Fixed charge coverage ratio: 4.3x</li>
<li>No material debt maturities until 2028</li>
<li>Total liquidity: approximately $2.6 billion</li>
<li>Outstanding forward equity: over $1.3 billion</li>
<li>Revolver capacity: $1.2 billion</li>
</ul>
This gives them tremendous flexibility to take advantage of market dislocations.
With their fortress balance sheet and $2.6 billion in liquidity, Agree is positioned for accelerated growth. Management recently raised their 2025 investment guidance to $1.3-$1.5 billion (up from $1.1-$1.3 billion), reflecting confidence in their ability to find attractive opportunities.
The investment pipeline is enormous: management estimates over 169,000 net lease opportunities across their target sectors, with $92+ billion in opportunities reviewed since 2018. They have been highly selective, investing only $8.0 billion over that period, demonstrating disciplined capital allocation.
In a world where dividend cuts have become commonplace, Agree has paid 159 consecutive monthly dividends with an average AFFO payout ratio of just 75% over the past ten years. The dividend has grown at approximately 6% annually over the past decade, reaching $2.99 per share in 2024.
This is not a yield play built on an unsustainable payout ratio. It is a genuine dividend growth story backed by growing cash flows and conservative financial management.
Here is what I find most compelling about Agree Realty: they have built a dominant position in a sector that most investors still view with skepticism. This creates a sustained competitive advantage. While others avoid retail real estate, Agree gets first look at the best opportunities.
The &#8220;retail apocalypse&#8221; narrative has created a two-tiered market where strong retailers with good real estate get phenomenal terms, while struggling concepts cannot secure financing at any price. Agree benefits from both sides of this dynamic: they get attractive pricing on quality assets while weak competitors are eliminated from their markets.
In a market obsessed with the next shiny object, Agree Realty has quietly built one of the highest-quality REIT portfolios in the market by betting on American retail evolution rather than its demise. They have assembled a collection of retailers that are not just surviving the omni-channel transition. They are thriving because of it.
While others were running from retail real estate, Agree was building relationships with the winners. While others were chasing yield at any cost, Agree was building a sustainable dividend growth engine. While others were leveraging up in good times, Agree was building a fortress balance sheet for all seasons.
This is the kind of contrarian, quality-focused investment that can anchor a portfolio for decades. In a world of uncertainty, Agree Realty offers something increasingly rare: predictable, growing cash flows backed by essential real estate infrastructure and managed by a team with a &#x2A;proven track record of outstanding capital allocation.
Sometimes the best investments are hiding in plain sight, dismissed by the crowd but quietly compounding wealth for those patient enough to see past the headlines.
The insiders in real estate see the opportunity.
You should as well.

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Alpha Buying: How This Company Quietly Took Over American Storefronts

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$50.4K</td>
<td>15.2K</td>
<td>166.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BYON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>993</td>
<td>825</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DASH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$217.50</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>95</td>
<td>513</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$90.3K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>430</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$91.5K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td>421</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BURL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$40.8K</td>
<td>61</td>
<td>82</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$53.6K</td>
<td>418</td>
<td>14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$5200.00</td>
<td>$62.4K</td>
<td>59</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on June 6, 2025. This event was a transfer of 106 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.4K, with a price of $477.0 per contract. There were 15201 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 166760 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BYON (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYON#NYSE">BYON</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 589 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $195.0 per contract. There were 993 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 825 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DASH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on June 13, 2025. This event was a transfer of 75 contract(s) at a $217.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 95 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 513 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 225 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.3K, with a price of $9030.0 per contract. There were 3286 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 430 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 106 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.5K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 10437 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 421 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BURL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 43 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 73 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.8K, with a price of $560.0 per contract. There were 61 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 82 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 589 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 5 contract(s) at a $370.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.6K, with a price of $10739.0 per contract. There were 418 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 106 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $5200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.4K, with a price of $62470.0 per contract. There were 59 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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8 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

These eleven large-cap stocks were the worst performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>Summit Therapeutics Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMMT#NASDAQ">SMMT</a>) stock declined 29.32% after the company announced topline results <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45693375" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">from its Phase 3 HARMONi trial</a>.</li>
<li>Temu parent PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) shares tumbled 19.44%  after President Trump said China had violated its agreement with the U.S. Additionally, a federal appeals court on Thursday temporarily reinstated most of<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45696218" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> the tariffs imposed by Trump</a>.</li>
<li>Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>) shares fell 17.86% after the company and Sanofi said the AERIFY-1 study met its primary endpoint, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45692578" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">but the AERIFY-2 study did not</a>.</li>
<li>Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) dipped 17.72% after Barclays maintained an Equal-Weight rating on the stock and lowered its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45657176" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $140 to $120</a>.</li>
<li>Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>) stock declined 16.74% after the company reported first-quarter financial results and provided cautious forward-looking commentary. Multiple analysts also lowered<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45651210" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> price forecasts following the report</a>.</li>
<li>Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) shares were down 16.31%, possibly amid overall market strength, after President Trump had delayed 50% EU tariffs until July.</li>
<li>Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRT#NASDAQ">CPRT</a>) dipped 15.13% last week. The stock continued its decline after reporting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45574729" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter revenue miss</a>.</li>
<li>The Cooper Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COO#NASDAQ">COO</a>) shares decreased 13.90% despite a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45681308" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-quarter earnings beat</a>. JP Morgan downgraded the stock from Overweight to Neutral and lowered its price forecast from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/coo/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$110 to $76</a>.</li>
<li>Texas Pacific Land Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPL#NYSE">TPL</a>) stock fell 12.89%.</li>
<li>HP Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#NYSE">HPQ</a>) stock was down 12.63% after it reported mixed second-quarter earnings and cut its outlook. Additionally, several firms cut their respective <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45698612" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecasts on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) stock declined 11.90% after its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45674314" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter results</a>. Additionally, several firms revised their respective <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/burl/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecasts on the stock</a>.</li>
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Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) shares are trading <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">slightly higher on Friday</a>.
On Thursday, the company reported first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.60, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45674314/burlington-beats-q1-earnings-ceo-vows-to-absorb-tariff-heat-through-gains-elsewhere" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $1.41</a>. Quarterly sales of $2.50 billion missed the Street view of $2.52 billion.
The company&#8217;s CEO, Michael O&#8217;Sullivan, stated that while tariffs are expected to significantly impact merchandise margins, he is confident the company can offset this pressure in other areas of the profit and loss statement, provided tariffs do not rise beyond current levels.
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Here are the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BURL/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">key analysts&#8217; views</a> on the company:
Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey reiterated the Outperform rating on Burlington, lowering the price forecast from $340 to $300.
In an analyst note, Telsey noted that acquiring prime retail locations remains a key part of Burlington&#8217;s strategy to expand its footprint and draw in high-value customers, especially as consumers increasingly prioritize value.
However, due to macroeconomic uncertainty and rising costs tied to acquiring leases from bankrupt retailers, Telsey lowered the firm&#8217;s price forecast.
She highlighted that Burlington is adjusting its strategy and staying agile in response to current conditions.
While tariffs are creating short-term challenges, management believes it won&#8217;t cause lasting structural shifts in the retail sector.
The company&#8217;s FY25 outlook factors in a 30% tariff on imports from China and 10% on goods from other countries.
To reduce its reliance on China, Burlington is collaborating with vendors and sourcing more products already located in the U.S., Telsey noted.
She added that the company has several levers across the cost of goods sold and SG&amp;A to help offset higher costs and support profitability.
BofA Securities analyst Lorraine Hutchinson maintained the Buy rating on the stock, with a price forecast of $350.
According to Hutchinson, the increased order volatility driven by shifting tariffs could actually improve merchandise availability for the off-price sector.
She noted that Burlington&#8217;s direct sourcing exposure remains modest at 8%, mostly tied to categories like Home and gifting.
The analyst has modeled a flat gross margin for the second quarter. She anticipates 60 basis points of pressure on gross margin in the second half of the year as tariffs begin to flow through.
However, she suggested that mitigation strategies could offset this future pressure once Burlington and its vendors have had sufficient time to adjust their production processes and pricing structures.
The company has also seen strong comp performance at higher price points, with customers responding well to elevated merchandise. Hutchinson stressed that this trend will continue, especially as more price-sensitive consumers shift toward value options in response to broader retail price increases from tariffs.
Price Action: BURL shares are trading higher by 0.23% to $228.33 at last check Friday.
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Can Burlington's Profit Levers Deflect Tariff Impact? Analysts Weigh In

Loop Capital analyst Laura Champine maintains Burlington Stores (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $315 to $305.

Price Target

Loop Capital Maintains Buy on Burlington Stores, Lowers Price Target to $305

Baird analyst Mark Altschwager maintains Burlington Stores (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $335 to $325.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Burlington Stores, Lowers Price Target to $325

Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) posted better-than-expected earnings for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BURL/earnings">first quarter on Thursday</a>.
The company reported first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.60, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.41. Quarterly sales of $2.50 billion missed the Street view of $2.52 billion.
"We anticipate that tariffs will put significant pressure on our merchandise margin, but we are confident that, as long as tariffs do not increase from current levels, we can offset this pressure elsewhere in the P&amp;L," said the company's CEO Michael O'Sullivan.
Burlington Stores sees second-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.20-$1.30 versus the $1.34 estimate. The firm expects total sales to increase in the range of 5% to 7%; this assumes comparable store sales will increase in the range of 0% to 2%.
For FY25, the firm expects total sales to increase in the range of 6% to 8% on top of the 11% increase during Fiscal 2024.
Burlington shares fell 0.7% to trade at $226.17 on Friday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Burlington following earnings announcement.
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained Burlington Stores with an Outperform rating and lowered the price target from $340 to $300.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Adrienne Yih maintained the stock with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $254 to $299.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Binetti maintained Burlington Stores with an Outperform rating and lowered the price target from $345 to $310.</li>
</ul>
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These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On Burlington Stores After Q1 Results

Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Binetti maintains Burlington Stores (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $345 to $310.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Burlington Stores, Lowers Price Target to $310

Barclays analyst Adrienne Yih maintains Burlington Stores (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $254 to $299.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Burlington Stores, Raises Price Target to $299

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Rosenblatt slashed Elastic N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESTC#NYSE">ESTC</a>) price target from $140 to $130. Rosenblatt analyst Blair Abernethy maintained a Buy rating. Elastic shares closed at $92.03 on Thursday. See how other analysts v<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ESTC/analyst-ratings">iew this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Rosenblatt increased the price target for Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) from $63 to $70. Rosenblatt analyst Kevin Cassidy maintained a Buy rating. Microchip Technology shares closed at $58.11 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCHP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Needham raised Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>) price target from $240 to $310. Needham analyst Mike Cikos maintained a Buy rating. Zscaler shares closed at $251.11 on Thursday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZS/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Rosenblatt increased the price target for Ambarella, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBA#NASDAQ">AMBA</a>) from $87 to $95. Rosenblatt analyst Kevin Cassidy maintained a Buy rating. Ambarella shares closed at $62.00 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMBA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group increased the price target for Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) from $460 to $520. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained an Outperform rating. Ulta Beauty shares closed at $421.79 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ULTA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Ascendiant Capital raised Travelzoo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TZOO#NASDAQ">TZOO</a>) price target from $24 to $25. Ascendiant Capital analyst Edward Woo maintained a Buy rating. Travelzoo shares settled at $13.40 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TZOO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Ascendiant Capital slashed ENDRA Life Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDRA#NASDAQ">NDRA</a>) price target from $50 to $46. Ascendiant Capital analyst Edward Woo maintained a Buy rating. ENDRA Life Sciences shares closed at $3.23 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NDRA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group cut Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) price target from $340 to $300. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained an Outperform rating. Burlington Stores shares closed at $227.80 on Thursday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BURL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group slashed the price target for Bath &amp; Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) from $43 to $38. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained an Outperform rating. Bath &amp; Body Works shares settled at $28.58 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BBWI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Ascendiant Capital raised Verb Technology Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VERB#NASDAQ">VERB</a>) price target from $60 to $62. Ascendiant Capital analyst Edward Woo maintained a Buy rating. Verb Technology shares closed at $6.50 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VERB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintains Burlington Stores (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $340 to $300.

Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Outperform on Burlington Stores, Lowers Price Target to $300

Wall Street hovered slightly higher by midday Thursday, giving up a chunk of strong overnight gains in futures markets that were triggered by a federal court ruling suspending a large portion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45672421/tariffs-blocked-by-court-but-goldman-sachs-says-trump-could-reimpose-them-within-days">of President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariffs.</a>
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) led the market after reporting a better-than-feared quarter. The artificial intelligence leader showed resilience in the face of export restrictions. Shares rose 4.3%, ranking as the second-best performer on the S&amp;P 500 and climbing to their highest level in more than three months.
By midday: 
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<li>The S&amp;P 500 was up 0.3% at 5,900.</li>
<li>The Nasdaq 100 gained 0.5%.</li>
<li>The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded flat.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fresh Economic Data Adds To Mixed Tone</h3>
First-quarter U.S. gross domestic product shrank 0.2%, slightly improving from the initial 0.3% estimate. Still, it marked a sharp slowdown compared to the 2.4% growth in the last quarter of 2024, reflecting slower consumer spending and higher imports ahead of the tariffs impact.
More concerning was the labor market. Initial jobless claims for the week ending May 24 jumped to 240,000, exceeding expectations and reaching their highest level in nearly four months. Continuing claims also rose to levels last seen in November 2021, indicating potential softening in employment trends.
The U.S. dollar pulled back, nearly wiping out gains from the prior two sessions as traders reassessed the outlook for interest rates. Meanwhile, Treasury yields dropped, with the 30-year note falling to 4.92% and the 10-year yield easing to 4.42%.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell met with Trump at the White House, the Fed confirmed.
The meeting focused on recent economic developments, including inflation, employment and growth. Powell reiterated that the Fed&#8217;s policy path would remain dependent on incoming data but refrained from commenting on future rate decisions.
Gold climbed 1.1% to $3,320 per ounce, buoyed by lower yields and dollar weakness. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell below $107,000, giving up recent gains as risk appetite moderated in crypto markets.
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
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<td>5,906.48</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,069.76</td>
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<td>42,091.08</td>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.3% up to $589.37.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.1% to $420.98.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.4% to $520.87.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) flattened at $205.62.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 0.4%; the&nbsp;Communication Services&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) lagged, down 1.1%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Shares of E.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>) surged 26% Thursday afternoon, following the company&#8217;s announcement of its acquisition of lifestyle cosmetics brand Rhode.</li>
<li>Sentinel One Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>) tumbled 11% after BofA Securities downgraded&nbsp;the stock from &#8216;Buy&#8217; to &#8216;Neutral&#8217; citing &#8220;weak trends and lackluster guidance&#8221; while lowering its price target from $24 to $21. </li>
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Stocks reacting to earnings included: 
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<li>Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) down 5.42%</li>
<li>Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>) up 0.20%</li>
<li>Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) up 18.45%</li>
<li>Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) up 3.17%</li>
<li>HP Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#NYSE">HPQ</a>) down 8.23%</li>
<li>Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>) down 0.35%</li>
<li>Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) down 3.22%</li>
<li>Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) down 7.90%</li>
<li>Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDSN#NASDAQ">NDSN</a>) up 5.65%</li>
<li>Hamilton Lane Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLNE#NASDAQ">HLNE</a>) down 11.21%</li>
<li>Roivant Sciences Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROIV#NASDAQ">ROIV</a>) up 5.50%</li>
<li>Bath &amp; Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) down 6.24%</li>
<li>Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FL#NYSE">FL</a>) up 0.10%</li>
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Stocks Edge Higher After Court Stifles Trump Tariffs, Nvidia Rallies To 3-Month Highs, Bitcoin Dips Below $107K: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading higher on Thursday.</a>
The company reported first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.60, beating the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/g45665089/burlington-stores-inc-reports-first-quarter-2025-earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $1.41</a>. Quarterly sales of $2.50 billion missed the Street view of $2.52 billion.
Total sales&nbsp;increased 6% year over year, while comparable store sales were flat.
&#8220;We anticipate that tariffs will put significant pressure on our merchandise margin, but we are confident that, as long as tariffs do not increase from current levels, we can offset this pressure elsewhere in the P&amp;L,&#8221; said the company&#8217;s CEO Michael O&#8217;Sullivan.
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Gross margin&nbsp;in the quarter under review expanded to 43.8% from 43.5%, an increase of 30 basis points year over year. Merchandise margin expanded 20 basis points.
Adjusted EBITDA&nbsp;was $244 million compared with $217 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, excluding $6 million of expenses in each period associated with bankruptcy-acquired leases.
Merchandise inventories soared 15% on a year-over-year basis to $1.315 billion. Comparable store inventories decreased 8%.
The company exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth $371.092 million, and long-term debt of $1.637 billion.
Outlook: Burlington Stores sees second-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.20-$1.30 versus the $1.34 estimate. The firm expects total sales to increase in the range of 5% to 7%; this assumes comparable store sales will increase in the range of 0% to 2%.
For FY25, the firm expects total sales to increase in the range of 6% to 8% on top of the 11% increase during Fiscal 2024.
The company projects the firm to open approximately 100 net new stores.
Burlington Stores reiterated its FY25 Adj EPS guidance of $8.70-$9.30 versus the $9.24 estimate.
Price Action: BURL shares are trading higher by 2.39% to $245.08 at last check Thursday.
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BURL stock has given up its prior gain. Burlington Stores shares were trading higher following a Q1 earnings beat.

Ratings for Burlington Stores (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) were provided by 14 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $321.64, a high estimate of $405.00, and a low estimate of $254.00. A decline of 1.7% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748527309_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Burlington Stores. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Boss</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$327.00</td>
<td>$287.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adrienne Yih</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$254.00</td>
<td>$329.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Straton</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$269.00</td>
<td>$297.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ike Boruchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Boss</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$287.00</td>
<td>$336.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Straton</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$297.00</td>
<td>$296.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jay Sole</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$344.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Altschwager</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adrienne Yih</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$329.00</td>
<td>$317.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Burlington Stores. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Burlington Stores compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Burlington Stores's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Burlington Stores's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Burlington Stores</h2>
Burlington Stores Inc is off-price retailer offering an extensive selection of in-season, fashion-focused merchandise including: women's ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, baby, beauty, footwear, accessories, home, toys, gifts and coats. Company sell a broad selection of desirable, first-quality, current-brand, labeled merchandise acquired directly from nationally recognized manufacturers and other suppliers. Company sell product in category such as Ladies apparel, Accessories and shoes, Home, Mens apparel, Kids apparel and baby and Outerwear.
<h3>Financial Insights: Burlington Stores</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Burlington Stores displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 January, 2025, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 4.82%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Burlington Stores's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 7.96%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Burlington Stores's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 20.72%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Burlington Stores's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 3.03% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Burlington Stores's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 3.92, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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