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<p class="has-drop-cap">Burlington Stores Inc. (NYSE: BURL), a nationally recognized off-price retailer, reported robust results for the <a aria-label="fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2023 (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.burlingtoninvestors.com/news-releases/news-release-details/burlington-stores-inc-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" class="deco-link">fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2023</a>, surpassing expectations and showcasing a strong financial outlook. </p> 
<p>Burlington Stores Inc. showcased a remarkable performance in the fourth quarter of 2023, with total sales increasing by 14% on a GAAP 14-week basis, net income reaching $227 million, and diluted EPS at $3.53. On a non-GAAP 13-week basis, notable achievements include a 2% increase in comparable store sales, surpassing the -2% to 0% guidance, and a significant 110 basis point increase in adjusted EBIT margin, well over the anticipated 0 to 40 basis points. The adjusted EPS saw a 25% increase to $3.69, far exceeding the forecasted range of $3.10 to $3.25.</p> 
<h3 id="performance-against-expectations">Performance Against Expectations</h3> 
<p>Compared to expectations, Burlington Stores significantly outperformed with its fourth-quarter results. Analysts had forecasted an <a href="https://tokenist.com/investing/fundamental-analysis-stocks/" rel="dofollow" class="deco-link">EPS </a>of $3.3 and revenue expectations of $3.06 billion. The company surpassed these expectations with an adjusted EPS of $3.69 and demonstrated robust sales growth, with total sales reaching $3.121 billion on a 14-week GAAP basis. These results highlight Burlington’s strong operational execution and market positioning, even in a competitive retail landscape.</p> 
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<h3 id="guidance">Guidance</h3> 
<p>Burlington Stores has set an optimistic outlook for fiscal year 2024. The company forecasts an adjusted EPS range of $7.00 to $7.60, indicating a 12% to 22% increase over the fiscal year 2023 on a 52-week basis. This guidance reflects Burlington’s confidence in its business strategy and ability to navigate market uncertainties. The projected growth factors are the potential impacts from the acquisition of Bed Bath &amp; Beyond leases, excluding certain related expenses.</p> <iframe src="https://tokenist.substack.com/embed" width="100%" height="320" style="border:1px solid #EEE; background:white;" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> 
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