BURL (Burlington Stores) Cash Flow from Operations: $1,322 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


BURL Burlington Stores Inc BURL
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GF Value $292.62
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What is Burlington Stores Cash Flow from Operations?

Burlington Stores BURL +1.35% 84 Cash Flow from Operations is $1,322 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates BURL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $292.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the three months ended in Apr. 2026, Burlington Stores's Net Income From Continuing Operations was $115 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was $105 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was $-252 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was $20 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was $0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was $1 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was $36 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was $37 Mil. In all, Burlington Stores's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $61 Mil.


Burlington Stores  (NYSE:BURL) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

Burlington Stores's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $115 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

Burlington Stores's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $105 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

Burlington Stores's change in working capital for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-252 Mil. It means Burlington Stores's working capital declined by $252 Mil from Jan. 2026 to Apr. 2026 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

Burlington Stores's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $20 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

Burlington Stores's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

Burlington Stores's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Burlington Stores's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $36 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

Burlington Stores's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $37 Mil.


Burlington Stores Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Burlington Stores Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Burlington Stores's Cash Flow from Operations can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Burlington Stores Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Burlington Stores Annual Data
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Burlington Stores Quarterly Data
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Burlington Stores Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

Burlington Stores's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Burlington Stores's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,322 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of $1,322 Mil mean?
Burlington Stores (BURL) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $1,322 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Burlington Stores and its competitors.
Is Burlington Stores' Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Burlington Stores' current Cash Flow from Operations is $1,322 Mil. Overall, Burlington Stores has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burlington Stores' Cash Flow from Operations compare to LULU and GAP?
Burlington Stores' Cash Flow from Operations of $1,322 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Burlington Stores and its competitors. Burlington Stores's current Cash Flow from Operations is $1,322 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burlington Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burlington Stores (BURL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $292.62, compared to a current price of $321.44 — trading 9.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $1,322 Mil. Burlington Stores' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burlington Stores (BURL), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $1,322 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Burlington Stores (BURL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burlington Stores stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $321.44 is trading 9.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $292.62. GuruFocus considers Burlington Stores to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BURL:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: $1,322 Mil
  • GF Value™: $292.62 vs. price of $321.44 (9.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs

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Burlington Stores Business Description

Address 2006 Route 130 North, Burlington, NJ, USA, 08016
Burlington Stores Inc is an off-price retailer offering an extensive selection of in-season, fashion-focused merchandise, including women's ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, baby, beauty, footwear, accessories, home, toys, gifts, and coats. The company sells a broad selection of desirable, first-quality, current-brand, labeled merchandise acquired directly from nationally recognized manufacturers and other suppliers. It sells products in categories such as Ladies apparel, Accessories and shoes, Home, Mens apparel, Kids apparel and baby, and Outerwear.
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