Birkenstock (NYSE:BIRK) Receives Buy Rating from Guggenheim

Guggenheim reiterated their buy rating on shares of Birkenstock (NYSE:BIRK) in a research report report published on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $60.00 target price on the stock.

Other research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Telsey Advisory Group reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $70.00 price target on shares of Birkenstock in a report on Thursday. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Birkenstock in a research report on Monday. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $65.00 target price (down from $72.00) on shares of Birkenstock in a research report on Monday, December 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on Birkenstock from $81.00 to $66.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, September 19th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price objective on Birkenstock from $66.00 to $58.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $64.79.

Birkenstock Stock Up 3.4%

BIRK stock opened at $42.53 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $42.02 and a 200-day moving average price of $46.86. Birkenstock has a 12 month low of $38.16 and a 12 month high of $62.66. The company has a current ratio of 2.78, a quick ratio of 1.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.99 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.35, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.79 and a beta of 1.14.

Birkenstock (NYSE:BIRK) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The company reported $0.51 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $617.67 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $521.12 million. Birkenstock had a net margin of 16.70% and a return on equity of 13.08%. The firm’s revenue was up 15.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.29 EPS. 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.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in BIRK. Morse Asset Management Inc acquired a new position in shares of Birkenstock in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Activest Wealth Management lifted its holdings in Birkenstock by 77,500.0% in the third quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 776 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 775 shares during the period. GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its holdings in Birkenstock by 34.5% in the second quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 908 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,000 after buying an additional 233 shares during the period. Quarry LP boosted its position in Birkenstock by 99.2% during the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 988 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,000 after acquiring an additional 492 shares during the last quarter. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Birkenstock by 61.0% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,288 shares of the company’s stock worth $59,000 after acquiring an additional 488 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 19.93% of the company’s stock.

More Birkenstock News

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.

Birkenstock Company Profile

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.