Burlington Stores — May 28, 2026 release

THIS REPRESENTS THE 14 TH CONSECUTIVE QUARTER OF DOUBLE DIGIT EPS GROWTH o Total sales increased 14%, on top of 6% last year o Comparable store sales increased 6% o Net income was $115 million, and diluted EPS was $1.79 o Excluding certain expenses associated with bankruptcy acquired leases: ▪ Adjusted EPS increased 26% to $2.10, well above guidance ▪ Full year adjusted EPS guidance is now $11.45 to $11.80 BURLINGTON, New Jersey; May 28, 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 first quarter ended May 2, 2026. Michael O’Sullivan, CEO, stated, “We are pleased with our strong performance in the first quarter. Adjusted EPS grew 26% versus the first quarter of last year, which represented our 14th consecutive quarter of double digit EPS growth. This track record demonstrates our ability to consistently convert sales into operating margin expansion thereby driving strong earnings flow-through.” Mr. O’Sullivan continued, “Total sales increased 14%, while comparable store sales increased 6%, well ahead of our guidance. Adjusted EBIT Margin increased 20 basis points, again well ahead of our guidance. This operating margin expansion was driven by ahead of plan sales, higher gross margin, and leverage on supply chain expenses.”   Mr. O’Sullivan continued, “We are raising our full year Fiscal 2026 sales and earnings guidance, passing through the entire upside from the first quarter to the full year. Our