Burlington Stores (BURL) Operating Margin (2012 - 2026)
Burlington Stores' (BURL) quarterly Operating Margin came in at 45.7% in Q3 2026, up 577.0% year-over-year from 6.75% in Q3 2025, and up 10.11% quarter-over-quarter from 50.84% in Q2 2026.
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Burlington Stores (BURL) Operating Margin (2012 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Burlington Stores has disclosed Operating Margin across 15 years of filings, most recently posting 45.7% for Q3 2026.
- In Q3 2026, Operating Margin rose 577.0% year-over-year to 45.7%; the TTM figure through Aug 2026 stood at 47.72% (up 207.0% YoY), while the FY2026 annual figure was 49.03%, up 128.0% from the prior year.
- Operating Margin came in at 45.7% for Q3 2026 at Burlington Stores, up from 50.84% in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Operating Margin ranged from a high of 44.81% in Q1 2026 to a low of 60.13% in Q3 2022.
- Average Operating Margin over 5 years is 52.03%, with a median of 51.47% recorded in 2025.
- Year-over-year, Operating Margin tumbled 1102 bps in 2022 and surged 577 bps in 2026.
- Over 5 years, Operating Margin stood at 57.59% in 2022, then climbed by 7 bps to 53.77% in 2023, then gained by 4 bps to 51.37% in 2024, then advanced by 1 bps to 50.61% in 2025, then advanced by 10 bps to 45.7% in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent Operating Margin figures were 45.7% in Q3 2026, 50.84% in Q2 2026, and 44.81% in Q1 2026.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Operating Margin (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tjx Companies | 139.36 Bn | 133.35 Bn | 5.07 Bn | 13.09% |
| 2 | Ross Stores | 71.50 Bn | 67.21 Bn | 2.12 Bn | 17.62% |
| 3 | Burlington Stores | 15.08 Bn | 14.38 Bn | 1.39 Bn | -45.70% |
| 4 | Gap | 7.60 Bn | 5.11 Bn | 1.93 Bn | 18.52% |
| 5 | Urban Outfitters | 6.79 Bn | 6.38 Bn | 542.57 Mn | 9.43% |
| 6 | Abercrombie & Fitch | 6.67 Bn | 6.03 Bn | 822.65 Mn | 19.95% |
| 7 | Victoria's Secret | 6.15 Bn | 5.62 Bn | 759.00 Mn | 15.95% |
| 8 | Boot Barn Holdings | 4.38 Bn | 4.24 Bn | - | - |
| 9 | American Eagle Outfitters | 2.85 Bn | 2.75 Bn | 456.17 Mn | 2.36% |
| 10 | Buckle | 2.08 Bn | 1.79 Bn | 133.48 Mn | 20.59% |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | -45.70% |
| May 2, 2026 | -50.84% |
| Jan 31, 2026 | -44.81% |
| Nov 1, 2025 | -50.61% |
| Aug 2, 2025 | -51.47% |
| May 3, 2025 | -50.81% |
| Feb 1, 2025 | -46.41% |
| Nov 2, 2024 | -51.37% |
| Aug 3, 2024 | -53.07% |
| May 4, 2024 | -51.71% |
| Feb 3, 2024 | -47.17% |
| Oct 28, 2023 | -53.77% |
| Jul 29, 2023 | -56.29% |
| Apr 29, 2023 | -55.61% |
| Jan 28, 2023 | -50.08% |
| Oct 29, 2022 | -57.59% |
| Jul 30, 2022 | -60.13% |
| Apr 30, 2022 | -58.00% |
| Jan 29, 2022 | -53.22% |
| Oct 30, 2021 | -57.12% |