Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL) Stock AnalysisBURLStock AnalysisBurlington Stores, Inc.

Burlington Stores, Inc. is an off-price retailer of branded merchandise at everyday low prices. The Company’s stores offer 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. Its broad selection provides a wide range of apparel, accessories and furnishings for all ages. It sells a broad selection of merchandise acquired directly from manufacturers and other suppliers. It has six distribution centers. Its three east coast distribution centers are located in Edgewater Park, New Jersey; Burlington, New Jersey; and Logan, New Jersey. Its three west coast distribution centers are located in San Bernardino, California, Redlands, California, and Riverside, California. These six distribution centers occupy an aggregate of 5,135,000 square feet, and each includes processing, shipping and storage capabilities. It operates in about 1,108 stores. It operates in the Consumer Cyclicals sector (RETAIL-DEPARTMENT STORES industry).

Burlington Stores Inc is currently priced at $272.95, which is significantly below the average analyst price target of $365, indicating potential upside. However, the stock has seen a 5-day decline of 16.40% and a 20-day decline of 25.93%, suggesting recent negative momentum. The RSI is extremely low at 5.619, indicating the stock may be oversold. The main risk is the lowered earnings guidance, with Q3 EPS expected to be between $1.60 and $1.70, down from $1.80 in the same quarter last year, which reflects increased competition pressure. Given the mixed signals, it is advisable to hold rather than buy at this time.

20 analysts cover BURL: 17 rate it Buy, 3 Hold and 0 Sell. The average price target is 334.62.