Should I buy Burlington Stores (BURL) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: UBS — 62% of its targets hit on this sector (213 calls tested). It aims for $440 (+52 %), call made on August 18, 2026, maturing on August 18, 2027 (10 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Burlington Stores
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citigroup | 58 % | +28.1 % | 12 | $380 +31% |
| Wells Fargo | 71 % | +26.1 % | 14 | $375 +29% |
| Goldman Sachs | 78 % | +24.7 % | 9 | $316 +9% |
| Morgan Stanley | 71 % | +21.8 % | 34 | $310 +7% |
| Evercore ISI Group | 75 % | +19.0 % | 8 | $400 +38% |
| Telsey Advisory Group | 69 % | +16.2 % | 39 | $365 +26% |
| B of A Securities | 67 % | +13.2 % | 9 | $375 +29% |
| Barclays | 61 % | +9.4 % | 18 | $411 +42% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 82% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 11 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $375, i.e. +29% from the current price ($290).
- The most reliable firm on BURL, Evercore ISI Group (75% hit rate, 8 scored calls), targets $400 (call made on August 17, 2026, maturing on August 17, 2027) (+38%) in its most recent call, and $370 (call made on August 29, 2025, maturing on August 29, 2026) (+28%) in the one coming due soonest.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 11 ratings, 2 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
- No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on BURL
Median target $375 (+29%) · 11 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Burlington Stores now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 82% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $375 (+29%), and Evercore ISI Group (most reliable on BURL, 75%) targets $400. Weigh that against valuation and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Burlington Stores?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($375) is still +29% above the current price ($290) (most reliable on BURL: Evercore ISI Group, 75%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Burlington Stores still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($290) and its estimated value: analysts target $375 on median (+29%), with 82% buys (most reliable on BURL: Evercore ISI Group, 75%). Cross-check with their real reliability on BURL and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying BURL?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 11 ratings, 2 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Burlington Stores profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).