EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report
MX:BURL Q2 2026 EPS Results
Actual EPS$52.50
Consensus EPS$38.84
Beat/MissBeat by +$13.66
One Year Ago EPS$28.20
MX:BURL Q2 2026 Revenue Results
Actual Revenue$53.25B
Expected Revenue$53.66B
Beat/MissMissed by -$410.02M
YoY Revenue Growth+10.99%
Earnings Announcement Details
QuarterQ2 2026
Date08/27/2026
TimeBefore Open
Conference CallThursday, August 27, 2026
MX:BURL Upcoming Earnings
Burlington Stores's next earnings date is estimated for November 24, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio
MX:BURL Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck
No slide deck is available for this earnings event.
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong underlying operating performance — double-digit total sales growth, significant EPS and margin expansion, robust new-store productivity and improved gross margins — and the company raised full-year earnings outlook. Management is electing to reinvest a $55M tariff refund into sharper customer pricing, which will pressure Q3/Q4 margins but is framed as a strategic, customer-focused move. Risks include a moderate comp trend, elevated inventories, short-term cannibalization from accelerated store openings, macro/energy-driven consumer caution and weather sensitivity for outerwear. Overall, the positive operational and financial momentum and upgraded guidance outweigh the near-term reinvestment and macro/weather headwinds.Company Guidance
Strong Earnings and Margin Expansion
Adjusted EPS increased 38% in Q2 (ex-tariff refunds) and adjusted EBIT margin expanded 100 basis points to 7%, driven by merchandise margin improvement, supply chain productivity and SG&A leverage.
Revenue Growth
Total sales grew 11% year-over-year in Q2 (vs 10% last year); comparable store sales increased 2% and 2-year comp stack was 7%.
Tariff Refunds and Strategic Reinvestment
Received approximately $55 million in tariff refunds in Q2 (added $0.64 to EPS); company intends to fully reinvest the refunds into lower prices and customer value (40% in Q3, 60% in Q4), making the refunds neutral to full-year earnings.
Upgraded Full-Year Guidance
Full-year sales guidance raised to +10% to +11%; comp store sales now +3% to +4%; adjusted EPS guidance $11.77 to $11.97 (up 16% to 18% vs FY2025); adjusted EBIT margin expected to expand 20 to 40 basis points for the year.
Aggressive New Store Growth and Productivity
Opened 51 gross / 45 net new stores in Q2 (1,287 total stores). Over the trailing 12 months opened 178 gross / 149 net. New stores average ~27,000 sq ft, estimated >$7M annual sales and payback under 2 years.
Gross Margin and Merchandise Improvement
Q2 gross margin rate was 44.3% (+60 basis points YoY); merchandise margin up 70 basis points while product sourcing costs decreased 20 basis points as a percent of sales.
Supply Chain and Distribution Progress
Supply chain delivered ~20 basis points of leverage in Q2 despite Savannah DC start-up; Savannah DC began receiving inbound product in April and is ramping outbound support, while Logan DC showed improving productivity.
Fortified Balance Sheet and Share Repurchases
Ended Q2 with ~$1.6 billion liquidity ($704M cash, $942M ABL availability, no borrowings). Repurchased $87M in the quarter ($167M YTD) with $218M remaining authorization.
MX:BURL Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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