Birkenstock Holding PLC (NYSE:BIRK) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages

Shares of Birkenstock Holding PLC (NYSE:BIRK) have been assigned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the sixteen brokerages that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fourteen have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 12-month target price among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $64.7857.

Several research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Telsey Advisory Group set a $60.00 price target on shares of Birkenstock in a research note on Friday. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “market perform” rating and issued a $63.00 price objective on shares of Birkenstock in a report on Friday. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Birkenstock in a research note on Monday. Jefferies Financial Group set a $60.00 price target on Birkenstock in a research report on Thursday. Finally, UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Birkenstock in a research note on Friday.

Birkenstock Stock Up 3.4%

Shares of NYSE:BIRK opened at $42.53 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.99 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.35, a P/E/G ratio of 0.79 and a beta of 1.14. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a quick ratio of 1.29 and a current ratio of 2.78. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $42.02 and a 200-day moving average price of $46.86. Birkenstock has a 52-week low of $38.16 and a 52-week high of $62.66.

Birkenstock (NYSE:BIRK) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The company reported $0.51 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $617.67 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $521.12 million. Birkenstock had a return on equity of 13.08% and a net margin of 16.70%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.29 earnings per share. Birkenstock has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.220-2.40 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Birkenstock will post 1.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Birkenstock

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of BIRK. Bamco Inc. NY boosted its stake in Birkenstock by 41.9% in the 3rd quarter. Bamco Inc. NY now owns 6,353,801 shares of the company’s stock worth $287,509,000 after purchasing an additional 1,876,398 shares in the last quarter. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. raised its holdings in Birkenstock by 214.3% in the second quarter. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. now owns 2,991,187 shares of the company’s stock worth $147,107,000 after buying an additional 2,039,623 shares during the last quarter. Westfield Capital Management Co. LP lifted its stake in shares of Birkenstock by 34.4% in the third quarter. Westfield Capital Management Co. LP now owns 2,254,493 shares of the company’s stock worth $102,016,000 after buying an additional 577,543 shares in the last quarter. AGF Management Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of Birkenstock by 2.5% during the third quarter. AGF Management Ltd. now owns 2,089,320 shares of the company’s stock valued at $94,542,000 after buying an additional 51,110 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its holdings in shares of Birkenstock by 76.6% during the third quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,911,701 shares of the company’s stock valued at $86,496,000 after buying an additional 829,341 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 19.93% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Birkenstock

Here are the key news stories impacting Birkenstock this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 / FY25 beats — Revenue and EPS topped Street estimates and full‑year revenue grew ~16–18% (constant currency), driven by strong consumer demand across channels. This supports near‑term top‑line momentum. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts still show conviction — Several firms reaffirmed buy/outperform stances and price targets in the $60–$70 range, indicating continued upside potential from longer‑term growth assumptions. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusual options activity — Elevated options volume suggests traders are positioning for volatility around guidance and tariff news; this can amplify intraday moves but is not a fundamental change. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff headwind to margins — Management warned that new tariffs (and FX) will materially hurt gross margins in FY26, a primary reason for the weaker outlook. That warning drove immediate investor concern. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Slower FY26 guidance / production limits — Birkenstock issued revenue and EPS guidance below some analysts’ expectations and cited temporary production constraints that should slow growth next year. Those factors prompted sharp selloffs in earlier sessions. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Operational hiccups — Management said there is no demand problem, but temporary production issues may constrain fulfillment and near‑term revenue progression until resolved. Read More.

About Birkenstock

Birkenstock Group AG, listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BIRK, is a global footwear manufacturer renowned for its anatomically contoured footbeds and iconic sandal designs. The company’s core product lines include classic models such as the Arizona, Boston and Madrid, alongside a range of clogs, shoes and orthotic insoles. In addition to footwear, Birkenstock offers complementary accessories, including socks and leather care products, reinforcing its commitment to foot health and comfort.

Birkenstock reaches consumers through a diversified distribution network that combines direct-to-consumer channels—such as branded retail stores and e-commerce platforms—with wholesale partnerships spanning specialty footwear retailers, department stores and select online marketplaces.