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BURLINGTON STORES INC (BURL)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +38
Streak
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — BURL

Based on 562 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BURL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
562 hedge funds hold BURL right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding BURL is almost the same as a year ago (+4 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

315 buying262 selling
Last quarter: 315 funds bought or added vs 262 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BURL position: 72 → 51 → 83 → 96. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 14% new
371 out of 562 hedge funds have held BURL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

80 → 72 → 51 → 83 → 96 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 72 → 51 → 83 → 96. A growing number of institutions are discovering BURL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 70% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Of 598 current holders: 417 (70%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds

69% from top-100 AUM funds
70 of 562 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 69% of total institutional value in BURL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — BURL

In 2025 Q4, 315 hedge funds were net buyers of BURL (96 opened a new position, 219 added to an existing one), while 262 reduced or exited (204 trimmed, 58 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 69% of total institutional value in BURL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +38 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 562.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BURL

How many hedge funds hold BURL — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of BURL vs. share price

Market Analysis: BURL

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Company Profile: BURL

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

91 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
2.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BURL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 4 days 569 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 569 532 6.95%
13F Shares 71M 70M 1.45%
Total Value $19.74B $17.54B 12.57%
New Positions 92 82 +10
Increased Positions 258 230 +28
Closed Positions 57 63 -6
Reduced Positions 244 242 +2
Total Calls 18 18 -
Total Puts 22 22 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.22 1.22 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of BURL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Range Rock Capital, LLC 7.15% 10,265 $3.3M
2 Dorsal Capital Management, LP 6.32% 500,000 $162.7M
3 Alua Capital Management LP 5.33% 185,800 $60.5M
4 Hook Mill Capital Partners, LP 5.23% 182,173 $59.3M
5 Bain Capital Public Equity, LP 4.99% 2,756 $897K
6 Tabor Asset Management, LP 4.50% 34,362 $11.2M
7 Savoir Faire Capital Management, L.P. 4.28% 21,774 $7.1M
8 SRS Investment Management, LLC 3.98% 1,156,869 $376.4M
9 MANE GLOBAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP 3.93% 117,281 $38.2M
10 Benchstone Capital Management LP 3.68% 97,140 $31.6M
11 Darwins River Capital, LP 3.07% 17,629 $5.7M
12 Shellback Capital, LP 2.32% 50,000 $16.3M
13 Graphene Investments SAS 2.27% 10,400 $3.4M
14 ONTARIO TEACHERS PENSION PLAN BOARD 2.02% 214,385 $69.8M
15 Night Squared LP 1.95% 40,771 $13.3M
16 Chicago Capital, LLC 1.68% 191,103 $62.2M
17 Stephens Investment Management Group LLC 1.38% 309,814 $100.8M
18 VAUGHAN NELSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. 1.12% 342,741 $111.5M
19 CRAMER ROSENTHAL MCGLYNN LLC 1.08% 45,128 $14.7M
20 GW&K Investment Management, LLC 0.97% 339,458 $110K
21 GENEVA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.92% 132,865 $43.2M
22 LOGAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 0.90% 63,183 $20.6M
23 Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. 0.84% 909,820 $296.0M
24 Dockside LLC 0.83% 10,180 $3.3M
25 FRONTIER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CO LLC 0.72% 216,537 $70.5M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — BURLINGTON STORES INC (BURL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BURL?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BURL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for BURL?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 315 funds bought or added vs 262 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for BURL holders?

Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds: 70 of 562 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 69% of total institutional value in BURL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held BURL?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 371 out of 562 hedge funds have held BURL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.