I was born on 6 August 1956 in San Francisco, California to Janet and (the late) Richard Hovis.
I grew up in Santa Monica, California where I attended elementary, junior high school, and high school (graduating in 1974), in addition to involvement in sports and recreation (Little League +, the Boy’s Club ++). Further, it was in elementary school – St. Augustine’s By-the -Sea Parish School that I found, and made the choice to truly journey with God.
I attended Arizona State University from 1974 to 1977 – seeking to become an architect, however, I was not accepted, and, as such, I graduated with a Liberal Arts degree.
Upon graduation from Arizona State University, I attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and studied City and Regional Planning at the Master’s level. I successfully completed one (1) year in a two (2) year program – I did not complete the Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning – due to personal reasons.
I returned to Santa Monica where I started (October 1979) my career as graphic designer with Exxon Company, USA. I spent five years with Exxon Company, USA.
While working with Exxon Company, USA I was accepted into architectural school – Sci-Arc in Southern California, however, I did not attend preferring to stay with Exxon..
In 1982 I married Laura Flosi and in April 1983 we had our one and only child – Lauren Alain Hovis – a gift from God.
We moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1984 from Los Angeles, where I went to work as a graphic designer with Kitchell CEM (from 1985 -1987).
From 1987 – 1995 I was an independent contractor, and a registered representative in mortgage finance, financial management, graphic design, and drafting.
Further, I attended the University of Phoenix and successfully obtained a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in 1982.
I was also a member of the Scottsdale Jaycees, where I became very involved in community events and projects.
In 1994, I accepted a cartography position with the Defense Mapping Agency in Reston, Virginia. As such, I relocated from Phoenix to Reston.
In 1998, I was accepted and worked as a Visual Information Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. In 2002, I worked as a Support Officer until my retirement (due to a need for shoulder surgery) in September 2018.
Away from my Federal Government service, I have been involved in various organizations and activities in Northern Virginia.
In November of 2011, I married Rebecca Ouellette in Santa Monica, California. I reside in San Tan Valley, AZ with my two hamster - Jess and Timothy, our fish, our lizard - RJ Lizard., and our cats - Pearl and Grey.
As to hobbies, I enjoy playing sports, attending sporting events, mentoring individuals from financial management to hamsters, building models, photography, travel, multimedia design, managing partner for RJ Hamster, and jazz – smooth jazz to a samba or a bossa nova.
Love and God Bless,
Peter – aka RJ Hamster Jo hi
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A Night Prayer
Jesus Christ, my God, I adore You and thank You for all the graces You have given me this day. I offer You my sleep and all the moments of this night. I place myself and all my loved ones, wherever they may be, in Your sacred side and under the mantle of Our Blessed Mother. Let Your holy angels stand watch and keep us in peace. Amen.
Quote of the Day
“I have no desire for the honors of this world but solely for the glory of God and the salvation of my soul.”
— St. Bernardino Realino
Today’s Meditation
“People who say Our Lord’s Prayer carefully, weighing every word and meditating upon it, may indeed call themselves blessed for they find therein everything that they need or can wish for. When we say this wonderful prayer we touch God’s heart at the very outset by calling Him by the sweet name of Father – Our Father. He is the dearest of fathers: all-powerful in His creation, wonderful in the way He maintains the world, completely lovable in His Divine Providence – always goo and infinitely so in the Redemption. We have God for our Father, so we are all brothers – and heaven is our homeland and our heritage. This should be more than enough to teach us to love God and our neighbor and to be detached from the things of this world.” —St. Louis de Montfort, pg. 39An excerpt from The Secret of the Rosary
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The daily examination of conscience is an ancient Catholic practice. It’s very simple, and it’s designed to help us identify our sins and weaknesses so that we can improve and grow stronger in the spiritual life, while providing an excellent ongoing preparation for regular Confession. It consists of taking a few minutes at the end of the day to prayerfully review our actions in the light of God’s commandments, followed by the Act of Contrition.1. Reflect on the victories and losses
Actively reflecting on the high and low points of the day can help you live more intentionally and bring a renewed sense of resolve into the following day.
Review your actions, words, and thoughts today. Did you actively guard yourself against temptation? Where did sin creep in?
In what moments did you practice virtue and moral courage?
Were you attuned to the Holy Spirit’s promptings today? Where did you feel His inspiration?
Ask Him for the graces necessary to follow His Will more purposefully tomorrow.
2. Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen.3. Practice gratitude
It is God’s love that has brought you into existence and to this exact moment. Practice looking for His hand in your day.
Where did you feel His loving gaze upon you today?
What people or moments helped you see God in your life?
Thank God for all these moments!
Ask Him to help you recognize His blessings and providence tomorrow.
4. Renew your commitment to Christ
Remember: our Faith is founded upon a Person—Christ! Renew your personal love and devotion to Him.
Thank God for the gift of His Son Jesus and our call to be His disciples.
Tell the Lord of your desire to know Christ more personally.
If possible, set an intention for your day tomorrow. Ask Our Lord to guide you in this act.
Pray a Hail Mary, Our Father, or another beloved prayer.
Rest with God
[He] made the Bear and Orion, the Plei′ades and the chambers of the south; Who does great things beyond understanding, and marvelous things without number.— Job 9:9-10Compline (Night Prayer)Want to help your organization reach thousands of Catholics? Click here to consider sponsoring future Night Prayers.
(3) Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; (4) Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
(7) For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. (8) And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: (9) Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, (10) And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. (11) And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: (12) That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. King James VersionChange email Bible version
A major question about II Thessalonians 2 is the scope of the described events. One interpretation is that it is a localized occurrence, in the sense of it happening just within the “little flock”—the church. A second interpretation is that since “the falling away” contains the definite article, it refers to a unique event in man’s history, far greater than anything that has happened before. In contrast, the church has had periods of strength and weakness all throughout its history—it goes through cycles of rallying around truth and then gradually letting it slip. This second, universal interpretation is a better fit because, when we look at the whole passage, the events and personalities are worldwide in scope.
Remember, this falling away sets the stage for the man of sin, who will have tremendous influence over humanity. Paul is not writing about apostasy in a small group of people that will give rise to an international personality, but an event on the world scene that creates the right environment to catapult this figure, backed by the power of Satan, to the heights of power.
Paul, then, is letting the church know that it need not be concerned about missing the end time. The events leading up to the Day of the Lord will be unmistakable to those with eyes to see. What will happen will affect the entire world, even though the world will not grasp the spiritual significance.
A falling away is taking place right now. Whether it turns out to be the falling away remains to be seen. Right now, though, we are witnessing a steady defection from the basic principles of the Bible, away from what we call the Judeo-Christian ethic. This is not brand new, but it is picking up speed. We need to be reminded of it because it can have a detrimental effect on us.
Apostasy is a defection from truth—a forsaking of one spiritual approach in favor of another. In the Old Testament, many of the kings and eventually the whole nation of Israel rebelled against God and chose opposing belief systems. We are seeing the same thing today, but at times, it is harder to recognize because we are accustomed to it, and it is not happening overnight. In the books of Kings and Chronicles, we can read the record of a given king who turned away from God and served the Baals, and the foolishness sounds quick and casual because we are reading a summary. But when a falling away happens around us, perhaps even beginning before we were born, it is easy for our minds to adjust to the point that we almost forget the continuing rebellion against God and His way.
Welcome to The Pregame Lineup, a weekday newsletter that gets you up to speed on everything you need to know for today’s games, while catching you up on fun and interesting stories you might have missed.
This is our last newsletter before the Fourth of July weekend. We’ll be back on Monday.
Now that the calendar’s flipped to July, it’s officially trade season. We’ll have you covered with the latest Trade Deadline buzz all month long.
He’s got a whole top 10 in his article, so check out the full list, but here are five of the most interesting:
1) Will the Yankees’ internal “additions” be enough?
The Yankees have been scuffling lately with stars like Aaron Judge, Max Fried and Giancarlo Stanton on the injured list, but they’re still one of the best teams in the AL. They should be even better once those guys come back … but that doesn’t mean they’ll stand pat at the Trade Deadline. Feinsand expects the Yanks to at least add a relief arm or two, and maybe do even more.
2) Will the Rays go all-in?
The Rays have taken back first place from the Yankees in the AL East and currently boast the best record in the American League. President of baseball operations Erik Neander has been aggressive in the past when his team’s in contention, so will he push his chips in again in 2026? Tampa Bay has multiple areas of need, especially some depth for a top-heavy lineup. Feinsand thinks Luis Arraez might make sense as a trade target.
3) Can the Tigers find a way to hold onto Skubal?
The biggest fish on the trade market is still Tarik Skubal. But what once seemed like a lock that the back-to-back reigning Cy Young winner would get traded is now more of a question, with the Tigers playing better and both the AL Central and Wild Card races wide open. Whatever Detroit ultimately decides to do, expect to hear Skubal’s name a whole lot between now and Aug. 3.
4) Will the surprise White Sox be buyers?
The White Sox are the big surprise of that aforementioned wide-open AL Central. They lead the division at 45-40 after three straight 100-loss seasons. Chicago might already be good enough to win the Central, but if the team wants to swing some trades to really make the leap, the pitching staff will likely be the focal point.
5) Do the Rangers have enough to add any difference-makers?
The AL West is also wide open, and the Rangers have used their recent hot streak to get to the top — they’re tied with the Mariners for the division lead at 44-43. Last time they were a playoff team, in their World Series-winning 2023 season, president of baseball operations Chris Young made several big moves at the Trade Deadline, adding players like Max Scherzer, Aroldis Chapman and Jordan Montgomery. Texas might want to do that again, but the team doesn’t have a ton of high-end prospects. So the Rangers might have to get creative to make trades.
All-Star voting is now over. All that’s left is to reveal the teams.
The American League and National League rosters for the 2026 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard will be announced on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
That includes the players who will join Shohei Ohtani and Ernie Clement in the starting lineups after winning the fan vote, as well as the pitchers and reserves for both teams.
If you need a reminder of which players were finalists to be All-Star starters (and where the standings stood at the final ballot update), you can check that out here.
The All-Star Game is Tuesday, July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Watch at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
GAMES TO WATCH THIS 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND
We’ve got a ton of great games to watch this holiday weekend. Here’s something for every day.
Save some for the Derby, Junior Caminero! The first confirmed 2026 Home Run Derby participant has now gone deep in six consecutive games, and the Rays are running out of words to describe their young superstar slugger. The 22-year-old Caminero is the youngest player ever to homer in six or more straight games, ahead of a 23-year-old Ken Griffey Jr. in 1993, a 24-year-old Willie Mays in 1955 and a 24-year-old Nolan Arenado in 2015.
“Probably call him an All-Star, maybe a Home Run Derby champion,” teammate Shane McClanahan said. “Junior is the best.”
Shohei Ohtani is preparing for his sixth straight All-Star Game, where he’ll be the starting DH for the NL. But you might recall he’s also a pitcher who’s 8-2 with a 1.58 ERA, and he returns to the mound tomorrow nightas the Dodgers face the rival Padres in L.A. Ohtani has a strong case to make the All-Star team as a pitcher as well as a hitter, as he’s been one of the best aces in the league all year.
The national pastime will get a slate of national broadcasts over Fourth of July weekend, and this one should bring the … fireworks. Two longtime division rivals clash on Baseball Night in America, with Braves ace Chris Sale headlining the matchup. Sale is 8-6 with a 2.10 ERA and 109 strikeouts this season for the NL East leaders and is rocketing up our Starting Pitcher Power Rankings.
To end the weekend, we get a “Star-Spangled Sunday,” with NBC and Peacock broadcasting all 15 MLB games on the schedule throughout the day. Here, we’ll highlight the series finale between the Cardinals and Cubs, two classic NL Central rivals who are both in playoff contention. Ahead of their weekend clash, the Cubs are in the top NL Wild Card spot, while the Cardinals hold the third Wild Card spot.
50 STATES, 50 STORIES: BASEBALL IN AMERICA
Fourth of July weekend is here, and in honor of the 250th birthday of the United States, we’re reflecting on the best stories of Baseball in America.
Baseball is America’s pastime for a reason, and each pocket of the country has its own unique connection to the sport. So this summer, we’re bringing you 50 stories from all 50 states.
• One of the best bits of Americana has to be the baseball card. And spanning back through the generations, there are certain baseball cards that simply stand out — from the early-1900s T-206 Honus Wagner to the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle to the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card.
With an assist from none other than Bob Costas, we identified the most iconic baseball cards of every era. Check them out here >>
• Cubs hurler Jordan Wicks preserved a one-run lead for his second career save on Sunday. And then last night, Wicks helped Chicago hang on to a narrow 20-run victory with a three-inning outing vs. the Padres. Both outings counted as saves.
How rare is it to earn a save in a game your team won by 20? Thomas Harrigan has the details right here.
Three Nobel Prize Winners expose this once-in-a-generation wealth shift:
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Porter Stansberry exposes how the convergence of three immense forces is about to rewrite everything about the American way of life: how you work, save, invest… it’s all about to change.
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$220.12$4,402,400.006/25/2026$258.94FNF Fidelity National FinancialPeter T Sadowski EVPSell69,196 shares @ $45.70$3,162,257.206/26/2026$47.73GLBE Global-e OnlineNir Debbi PresidentSell5,180 shares @ $34.66$179,538.806/25/2026$34.71GLBE Global-e OnlineShahar Tamari COOSell28,623 shares @ $36.02$1,031,000.466/26/2026$34.71GLBE Global-e OnlineShahar Tamari COOSell15,235 shares @ $35.13$535,205.556/25/2026$34.71GOOG AlphabetMarsida Saraci CAOSell449 shares @ $341.72$153,432.286/26/2026$353.47GOOGL AlphabetMarsida Saraci CAOSell449 shares @ $341.72$153,432.286/26/2026$356.99HNGE Hinge HealthInsight Holdings Group, Llc Major ShareholderSell1,466,667 shares @ $82.83$121,484,027.616/29/2026$83.18HNGE Hinge HealthInsight Holdings Group, Llc Major ShareholderSell530,982 shares @ $71.82$38,135,127.246/25/2026$83.18IMNM ImmunomeRobert Lechleider InsiderSell55,000 shares @ $19.85$1,091,750.006/25/2026$21.28KEYS Keysight TechnologiesSatish Dhanasekaran CEOSell507 shares @ $361.32$183,189.246/25/2026$351.70MGRC McGrath RentCorpJohn Lieffrig VPSell2,000 shares @ $125.00$250,000.006/25/2026$122.03MTSI MACOM Technology SolutionsDonghyun Thomas Hwang SVPSell2,620 shares @ $383.87$1,005,739.406/25/2026$379.05NESR National Energy Services ReunitedYousif Mohammed Ali Al-Nowais DirectorSell1,919,594 shares @ $26.80$51,445,119.206/25/2026$29.56NTES NetEasePaul William Boltz Jr General CounselSell10,000 shares @ $128.30$1,283,000.006/29/2026$129.47OSCR Oscar HealthMark T Bertolini CEOSell615,142 shares @ $28.61$17,599,212.626/25/2026$28.85OSCR Oscar HealthMark T Bertolini CEOSell591,168 shares @ $29.28$17,309,399.046/26/2026$28.85P EverpureAndrew William Fraser Brown DirectorSell4,735 shares @ $72.57$343,618.956/25/2026$76.03PBF PBF EnergyControl Empresarial De Capital InsiderSell205,570 shares @ $42.01$8,635,995.706/25/2026$45.35PBF PBF EnergyControl Empresarial De Capital InsiderSell200,000 shares @ $42.79$8,558,000.006/26/2026$45.35PFGC Performance Food GroupErika T Davis InsiderSell2,595 shares @ $110.00$285,450.006/26/2026$111.98PGC Peapack-Gladstone FinancialJohn P Babcock EVPSell5,000 shares @ $47.11$235,550.006/29/2026$47.36PGY Pagaya TechnologiesSanjiv Das PresidentSell14,000 shares @ $15.83$221,620.006/25/2026$18.21QLYS QualysSumedh S Thakar CEOSell10,000 shares @ $120.48$1,204,800.006/26/2026$138.55RSKD RiskifiedErez Shachar DirectorSell124,085 shares @ $4.96$615,461.606/25/2026$5.02RSKD RiskifiedErez Shachar DirectorSell356,000 shares @ $5.02$1,787,120.006/26/2026$5.02RSKD RiskifiedRavi Kumaraswami InsiderSell33,399 shares @ $5.00$166,995.006/25/2026$5.02RYAAY RyanairJohn Jh Hurley InsiderSell15,000 shares @ $31.24$468,600.006/26/2026$64.52SE SEAGang Ye COOSell10,000 shares @ $89.58$895,800.006/26/2026$95.21SEIC SEI InvestmentsAlfred P West Jr ChairmanSell50,000 shares @ $87.25$4,362,500.006/26/2026$87.63SEIC SEI InvestmentsAlfred P West Jr ChairmanSell7,332 shares @ $87.39$640,743.486/29/2026$87.63SEZL SezzleLee Dickson Brading CFOSell4,426 shares @ $165.19$731,130.946/25/2026$171.10SEZL SezzleLee Dickson Brading CFOSell5,574 shares @ $169.55$945,071.706/26/2026$171.10SJM J. M. SmuckerJeannette L Knudsen InsiderSell4,353 shares @ $115.08$500,943.246/26/2026$113.80SOPH SOPHiA GENETICSJurgi Camblong CEOSell50,069 shares @ $5.80$290,400.206/26/2026$5.87STRL Sterling InfrastructureMark D Wolf General CounselSell2,500 shares @ $888.00$2,220,000.006/25/2026$838.98TEM Tempus AIJames William Rogers CFOSell11,529 shares @ $55.00$634,095.006/25/2026$58.11TTMI TTM TechnologiesJames P Walsh COOSell2,113 shares @ $208.94$441,490.226/25/2026$188.50TTMI TTM TechnologiesElizabeth Romo CAOSell720 shares @ $208.92$150,422.406/25/2026$188.50TTMI TTM TechnologiesDaniel L Boehle CFOSell4,218 shares @ $208.94$881,308.926/25/2026$188.50TTMI TTM TechnologiesTom Clapprood InsiderSell1,239 shares @ $208.95$258,889.056/25/2026$188.50TTMI TTM TechnologiesDale Martin Knecht SVPSell2,014 shares @ $208.94$420,805.166/25/2026$188.50TTMI TTM TechnologiesShawn A Powers EVPSell3,367 shares @ $208.94$703,500.986/25/2026$188.50TTMI TTM TechnologiesDaniel J Weber EVPSell2,915 shares @ $208.94$609,060.106/25/2026$188.50TTMI TTM TechnologiesDouglas L Soder EVPSell2,874 shares @ $208.94$600,493.566/25/2026$188.50TTMI TTM TechnologiesCatherine A Gridley EVPSell3,056 shares @ $208.94$638,520.646/25/2026$188.50TTMI TTM TechnologiesRobert P Farrell InsiderSell1,304 shares @ $208.92$272,431.686/25/2026$188.50UTHR United TherapeuticsMartine A Rothblatt CEOSell9,500 shares @ $543.97$5,167,715.006/26/2026$541.21VICR VicorJames F Schmidt CFOSell1,000 shares @ $331.68$331,680.006/25/2026$379.13VICR VicorPatrizio Vinciarelli CEOSell20,000 shares @ $323.05$6,461,000.006/26/2026$379.13WDAY WorkdayDavid A Duffield Major ShareholderSell107,500 shares @ $115.60$12,427,000.006/25/2026$122.35WRLD World AcceptanceCharles D Way DirectorSell833 shares @ $210.00$174,930.006/26/2026$224.92XYZ BlockAnthony Mathew Eisen DirectorSell6,000 shares @ $74.80$448,800.006/26/2026$75.82XYZ BlockAnthony Mathew Eisen DirectorSell6,000 shares @ $78.93$473,580.006/29/2026$75.82ZLAB Zai LabYing Du CEOSell24,543 shares @ $17.46$428,520.786/26/2026$19.11QNC is building the security layer AI infrastructure needs (ad)As AI infrastructure expands, so does its vulnerability to quantum-era threats. 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By selling branded clothing, footwear, accessories, and home merchandise at prices well below traditional retailers, Burlington is delivering exceptional sales, earnings, and store expansion as a standout off-price retailer. Investors have noticed, sending the stock price surging over the past year.
But with higher valuation and rising expectations, the richly valued stock leaves little room for error. Investors looking to get in now need to balance the presence of cyclical risk and fierce competition with the prospects of a well-run company with proven results.
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Burlington Delivers Another Strong Quarter
So far this year, the news remains positive. In fact, the company’s recent three-month results, reported in late May, were strong enough to lead to a higher full-year forecast.
With more than 1,200 off-price stores across the country, Burlington said total sales in its first fiscal quarter rose 14% to $2.85 billion, and comparable store sales, or stores that have been open for more than a year, increased 6%. Both were signs that customer traffic and the company’s pricing and selection strategies were working even with more demanding consumers.
Net income for the quarter came in at $115 million compared with $101 million in the year-ago period. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) rose to $1.79 from $1.58 a year earlier, while adjusted earnings came in at $128.9 million, or $2.01 per share, up 26%, and well above the company’s own previous guidance of $1.60 to $1.75. It was the company’s 14th consecutive quarter of double-digit earnings-per-share growth, the company said, signaling better operations beyond a single-quarter jump.
Indeed, the latest quarter continued a performance that was playing out last year. Burlington closed fiscal 2025 with total sales up 9%, comparable store sales up 2%, net income of $610 million, and an EPS of $9.51. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 alone, sales rose 11%, comparable sales increased 4%, and earnings per share reached $4.84, up 20%.
Margins and Guidance Continue to Improve
Burlington’s core business is buying branded goods when available, moving it quickly through its stores, and keeping prices under control. When the three steps work together, growing margins are key to converting sales into higher profits. Formerly known as the Burlington Coat Factory, the company has more recently shifted from e-commerce exposure to all-in-store experiences with some smaller-format store strategies.
The company showed that its strategy is working. Gross margin in the first quarter expanded to 44.1% from 43.8% a year earlier. The margin in the preceding three months was 80 basis points higher than the year before. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) in the first quarter rose more than 16% to $284 million.
Management’s response to the first-quarter results reinforced these increases. With the first-quarter results, Burlington raised its full-year fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $11.45 to $11.80, up from levels set three months earlier. This fiscal year’s projection compares with an adjusted EPS of $10.17 last year.
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Investors have been noticing. The stock is up more than 16% this year and nearly 50% over the past year.
Its current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is above 34, with a trailing EPS of $9.73, meaning there’s little room for error as the rest of the year plays out.
Analyst sentiment remains positive, though the expected upside is limited.
Burlington carries a Moderate Buyconsensus based on 15 buy ratings and five hold ratings, with an average price target of $353.56, a high target of $411, and a low target of $310.
With shares recently trading around $340, the consensus price amounts to little more than a 5% gain.
Competition and Economic Risks Remain
Retail also carries risks of its own. Burlington competes with some formidable opponents. TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) and Ross Stores (NASDAQ: ROST), both with larger reach, more established buying organizations, and deeply ingrained customer habits.
Off-price retail requires ongoing competition for branded closeouts, inventory updates, and a balanced execution with thousands of daily decisions. While Burlington has been closing the gap with its larger peers, the margin for error is narrow.
The retail sector also contains macroeconomic risk. If inflation, wholesale costs, or a softening labor market begin to squeeze off-price traffic, even a well-run Burlington can feel pinched through smaller basket sizes, more markdown pressures, and more competition for value-oriented shoppers.
Patience May Be Rewarded
Investors should recognize that Burlington is a capital appreciation story. It does not pay a dividend, and the return investors receive depends on earnings growth and the market’s acceptance of a P/E value slightly above its two top competitors.
Burlington’s first-quarter fiscal 2026 report did much to strengthen its execution success. But the stock is well-valued while the economy and competition remain ever-potent factors.
For investors who can accept cyclical risk and are looking to capture a core slice of the American consumer, patience and stock pullbacks could provide a welcome bargain for this off-price retailer.
