The chart below shows how BURL performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, BURL sees a -5.05% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.34% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +3.73%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Sales Growth Acceleration: Total sales increased 11% in the third quarter, on top of 12% sales growth last year.
Comp Sales Growth: Comp sales grew 1%, which was on top of 6% last year.
EBIT Margin Expansion: Our adjusted EBIT margin expanded 80 basis points versus last year.
Gross Margin Improvement: The gross margin rate for the third quarter was 43.9%, an increase of 70 basis points versus last year.
Earnings Per Share Surge: Our adjusted earnings per share in Q3 was $1.55, at the high end of our guidance range and represents a 41% increase versus the prior year.
Negative
Sales Growth Slowdown: Total sales grew 1% in the third quarter, which was on top of 6% last year, indicating a slowdown in growth.
Comp Sales Growth Decline: Comp sales grew 1%, which was on top of 6% last year, showing a decline in momentum.
Sales Impact from Weather: Our comp sales trend in the third quarter was impacted by significantly warmer temperatures than last year, affecting sales negatively.
Inventory Reduction Analysis: At the end of the quarter, our comparable store inventories were down 2% versus the end of the third quarter in 2023, indicating a reduction in stock levels.
Adjusted EBIT Margin Outlook: We expect our fourth quarter adjusted EBIT margin to decrease by 50 basis points to 80 basis points, unchanged from our previous outlook.
Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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