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

Shares of Birkenstock Holding PLC (NYSE:BIRK) have earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the eighteen ratings firms that are covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and fifteen have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year price objective among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $63.2667.

Several research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Telsey Advisory Group reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $60.00 price target on shares of Birkenstock in a research report on Tuesday. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $65.00 price objective (down from $72.00) on shares of Birkenstock in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Williams Trading upgraded Birkenstock to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $60.00 price target on Birkenstock in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein dropped their price objective on Birkenstock from $63.00 to $55.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, December 30th.

Trending Headlines about Birkenstock

Here are the key news stories impacting Birkenstock this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and a $60 price target (implies ~40% upside from recent levels), supporting medium-term upside expectations. Telsey reaffirms outperform, $60 target
• Positive Sentiment: Birkenstock reported preliminary fiscal Q1 revenue of €402M (+17.8% in constant currency), indicating healthy top-line demand and a strong holiday season for the brand. Birkenstock Announces Preliminary Fiscal First Quarter Revenue
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighting holiday momentum and solid premium-retailer fundamentals suggests demand durability for Birkenstock products, which supports revenue growth expectations. Momentum at Birkenstock, Genesco Suggests Good Holiday Selling Season
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary roundup discusses varying views on valuation, growth cadence and margin outlook — useful context but mixed in directional impact. Beyond The Numbers: 10 Analysts Discuss Birkenstock
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks notes that while headline retail reactions can be volatile, the underlying premium-retailer story remains intact — context that tempers both upside and downside moves. Retail Picture: What Abercrombie & Birkenstock EPS Suggest
• Negative Sentiment: Reuters reports Birkenstock warned of tariff-related pressures and flagged quarterly revenue below some expectations, raising near-term margin and macro-sensitivity concerns. Birkenstock expects quarterly revenue below expectations amid tariff pressures
• Negative Sentiment: Several outlets note shares fell despite meeting top-line estimates, as investors sought more clarity on guidance and margin trajectory — a likely driver of today’s pullback. Birkenstock shares drop despite revenue meeting estimates

Birkenstock Stock Down 0.6%

Shares of BIRK stock opened at $42.73 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $7.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.45, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.79 and a beta of 1.17. Birkenstock has a one year low of $38.16 and a one year high of $62.66. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $42.25 and a 200 day moving average price of $45.51. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 2.81 and a quick ratio of 1.26.

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 firm 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 13.02%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.29 EPS. Birkenstock has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.220-2.40 EPS. Analysts predict that Birkenstock will post 1.77 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Birkenstock

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in BIRK. Peregrine Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Birkenstock in the 2nd quarter valued at $8,422,000. Federated Hermes Inc. increased its stake in shares of Birkenstock by 39.9% in the second quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 1,331,927 shares of the company’s stock valued at $65,504,000 after buying an additional 379,759 shares in the last quarter. AGF Management Ltd. raised its holdings in shares of Birkenstock by 72.8% in the second quarter. AGF Management Ltd. now owns 2,038,210 shares of the company’s stock valued at $100,239,000 after buying an additional 858,522 shares during the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. bought a new position in shares of Birkenstock in the second quarter valued at about $18,647,000. Finally, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in Birkenstock during the 2nd quarter worth about $320,000. 19.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.