Burlington Stores

BURL · NYSE

$258.86−$3.88 (−1.48%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:30 PM ET

Prev close $262.74

BURL analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 17 analysts over the last 12 months. 76% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy13
Hold4
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 19 analysts

Average $371.07 (+43.3% upside)

Low: $292.90
Now: $258.86
High: $462.00

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

BURL analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Goldman Sachs	Aug 31, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$394.00 → $382.00	53%
Deutsche Bank	Aug 31, 2026	Maintains	Hold	$367.00 → $323.00	58%
Citigroup	Aug 28, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$380.00 → $318.00	53%
Bernstein	Aug 28, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$365.00 → $355.00	43%
Morgan Stanley	Aug 28, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$438.00 → $432.00	56%
Evercore ISI Group	Aug 17, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$375.00 → $400.00	55%
UBS	Aug 17, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$435.00 → $440.00	50%
Jefferies	Aug 14, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$365.00 → $410.00	59%
Citigroup	Aug 5, 2026	Downgrade	Buy → Neutral	$380.00	53%
B of A Securities	May 29, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$367.00 → $375.00	52%

The case for and against

Updated Sep 15, 2026

Bull case

Burlington Stores is a well-established off-price retailer with a unique positioning in the highly competitive retail industry. The company's strong new store growth, ongoing Burlington 2.0 initiatives, and solid execution make it a compelling investment opportunity. With a diverse selection of in-demand products, higher store productivity, and an expanding store count, Burlington Stores has the potential to continue its upward trajectory and outperform its competitors. Overall, the company's strong fundamentals and potential for continued growth make it an attractive stock for investors.

Bear case

Burlington Stores is facing potential challenges in the near-term as their lower-income consumer base may struggle. However, their Burlington 2.0 initiatives and overall execution are promising for long-term growth. Their strong off-price model and ability to adapt to changing trends and pressures, along with a growing store fleet, position them well in the current climate. A valuation based on their two-year forward EPS estimate of $13.42 and a P/E multiple of 27.2x yields a price target of $365, slightly above the recent multiple of 26.6x and the five-year NTM average multiple of 27.9x.

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