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EX-99.1

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EX-99.1

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

BURLINGTON STORES REPORTS STRONG SECOND QUARTER SALES AND EARNINGS GROWTH. THIS REPRESENTS THE

15TH CONSECUTIVE QUARTER OF DOUBLE DIGIT EPS GROWTH.

o Total sales increased 11%, on top of 10% last year

o Comparable store sales increased 2%, on top of 5% last year

o Net income was $184 million, and diluted EPS was $2.88

o Excluding tariff refunds and certain expenses associated with bankruptcy acquired leases:

▪ Adjusted EPS increased 38% to $2.37, on top of a 39% increase last year

▪ Adjusted EBIT margin increased 100 basis points versus last year

▪ Increasing full year Adjusted EPS guidance to $11.77 to $11.97

BURLINGTON, New Jersey; August 27, 2026 — Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE: BURL), a nationally recognized off-price retailer of high-quality, branded apparel, footwear, accessories, and merchandise for the home at everyday low prices, today announced its results for the second quarter ended August 1, 2026.

Michael O’Sullivan, CEO, stated, “We are pleased with our strong financial performance in the second quarter, Total sales grew 11% on top of a strong 10% increase last year. Comp store sales increased 2% on top of 5% last year, for a solid 7% two-year stack. Excluding the impact of tariff refunds, Adjusted EPS grew 38% versus the second quarter of last year, on top of a 39% increase in the prior year. This was driven by a 100 basis point increase in our operating margin. This represented our 15th consecutive quarter of double digit EPS growth, reflecting our ability to consistently convert sales growth into margin expansion and exceptional earnings growth.”

Mr. O’Sullivan continued, “During the second quarter, we received $55 million in tariff refunds. Rather than taking a one-time boost to earnings, we intend to fully invest these refunds back into the business in the back-half of the year, to deliver even sharper values to our shoppers. Over the last few years, the rising cost of living has made life difficult for many customers. At Burlington, we already offer great deals. We plan to use the refunds to make these deals even better.”

Mr. O’Sullivan continued, “Given our intent to invest the refunds in sharper values, we expect the direct impact of tariff refunds to be neutral to full year earnings. That said, we are raising guidance for the full year, passing through our underlying performance beat from Q2. Our updated Fiscal 2026 guidance is for comp growth of 3% to 4% and EPS growth of 16% to 18%.”

Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Operating Results

• Total sales increased 11% compared to the second quarter of Fiscal 2025 to $2,998 million, while comparable store sales increased 2% compared to the second quarter of Fiscal 2025.

• Gross margin rate as a percentage of net sales was 46.2% vs. 43.7% for the second quarter of Fiscal 2025, an increase of 250 basis points. Excluding the benefit of $55 million in tariff refunds, merchandise margin expanded 70 basis points, while freight expense increased 10 basis points as a percentage of net sales.

• Product sourcing costs, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A), were $226 million vs. $209 million in the second quarter of Fiscal 2025. Product sourcing costs include the costs of processing goods through our supply chain and buying costs.

• SG&A was 34.0% as a percentage of net sales vs 35.2% in the second quarter of Fiscal 2025. Adjusted SG&A, excluding $4 million and $11 million of expenses, respectively, associated with bankruptcy acquired leases, was 26.2% as a percentage of net sales vs. 26.7% in the second quarter of Fiscal 2025.

• The effective tax rate was 23.9% vs. 26.0% in the second quarter of Fiscal 2025. The Adjusted Effective Tax Rate was 23.6% vs. 26.0% in the second quarter of Fiscal 2025.

• Net income was $184 million, or $2.88 per share vs. $94 million, or $1.47 per share for the second quarter of Fiscal 2025. Adjusted Net Income, excluding the $41 million after tax benefit of tariff refunds, was $151 million, or $2.37 per share, vs. $110 million, or $1.72 per share for the second quarter of Fiscal 2025; this also excluded $3 million and $8 million, respectively, of expenses in each period, net of tax, associated with bankruptcy acquired leases.

• Diluted weighted average shares outstanding amounted to 63.9 million during the quarter compared with 63.9 million during the second quarter of Fiscal 2025.

• Adjusted EBITDA was $324 million vs. $257 million in the second quarter of Fiscal 2025, which excludes the $55 million benefit of tariff refunds, as well as $4 million and $11 million, respectively, of expenses associated with bankruptcy acquired leases, an increase of 130 basis points as a percentage of sales. Adjusted EBIT was $210 million vs. $162 million in the second quarter of Fiscal 2025, excluding the same amounts, an increase of 100 basis points as a percentage of sales.

First Six Months of Fiscal 2026 Results

• Total sales

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8-K

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 5, 2026

BURLINGTON STORES, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant As Specified In Charter)

Delaware

001-36107

80-0895227

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2006 Route 130 North Burlington, New Jersey 08016 (Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code) (609) 387-7800 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Not applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

BURL

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On March 5, 2026, Burlington Stores, Inc. issued a press release announcing its operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report. The information contained in this Item 2.02, and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of, or otherwise regarded as filed under, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Press Release dated March 5, 2026 (earnings release announcement)

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

BURLINGTON STORES, INC.

/s/ David Glick

David Glick Group Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Treasurer

Date: March 5, 2026