Shares of Birkenstock Holding PLC (NYSE:BIRK – Get Free Report) have earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the nineteen research firms that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and sixteen have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price target among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $60.1176.
Several brokerages have recently issued reports on BIRK. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $65.00 price objective on shares of Birkenstock in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $60.00 price target on shares of Birkenstock in a report on Friday, December 19th. Telsey Advisory Group restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $60.00 price target on shares of Birkenstock in a research report on Thursday. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed a “positive” rating and set a $47.00 price objective on shares of Birkenstock in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, New Street Research set a $47.00 target price on Birkenstock in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on BIRK
Birkenstock News Roundup
- Positive Sentiment: Management said holiday demand remained strong and Q1 revenue grew double-digits (reported ~11%, ~18% in constant currency), helping the company beat some internal targets and demonstrate durable consumer interest. Birkenstock CEO says holiday demand remained strong, sticks to forecast
- Positive Sentiment: CEO reiterated FY‑2026 guidance despite Q1 headwinds, which reassures investors that management expects the business to hit prior targets. Birkenstock CEO sticks to annual revenue forecast, cites strong holiday demand
- Positive Sentiment: An independent analyst firm (Telsey) reaffirmed an Outperform stance with a $60 price target, providing third‑party support for upside vs. current levels. Benzinga: Telsey Advisory Group reaffirms outperform, $60 PT
- Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly results were broadly in-line to slightly ahead of consensus depending on the source: EPS roughly matched or modestly beat estimates and revenue beat some analyst models — the takeaways vary by outlet. Investors should review the full transcript/slide deck for detail. Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
- Neutral Sentiment: Company slide deck and earnings call transcripts are available for deeper analysis (useful for modeling cadence across channels/categories). Earnings call presentation
- Neutral Sentiment: Retail promotions (e.g., Presidents Day sales) could support near‑term demand but are not a structural catalyst. Best Presidents Day Sales
- Negative Sentiment: Margins softened: the company cited tariff impacts and adverse FX as reasons for lower profit margins, which pressures near‑term profitability and could weigh on forward margin assumptions. Birkenstock Books Lower Profit Margin as Tariffs, Currency Effects Weigh
- Negative Sentiment: Some coverage flagged that revenue missed certain estimates and noted consumer pullback in discretionary spending, creating near‑term headline risk. Birkenstock Misses Quarterly Revenue Estimates as Consumers Pull Back
- Negative Sentiment: A recent investor note downgraded the company to a less bullish stance, highlighting execution and margin risks despite long‑term potential — that view could pressure sentiment. Seeking Alpha: Downgrade note
Birkenstock Stock Up 1.0%
BIRK stock opened at $39.83 on Friday. 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 has a 52-week low of $36.44 and a 52-week high of $59.50. The company has a 50-day moving average of $41.15 and a two-hundred day moving average of $43.85. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.32 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.44, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 1.19.
Birkenstock (NYSE:BIRK – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, December 18th. The company reported $0.60 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.40 by $0.20. The business had revenue of $617.67 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $521.12 million. Birkenstock had a return on equity of 13.69% and a net margin of 17.68%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $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 year.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Birkenstock
A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of BIRK. Morse Asset Management Inc bought a new position in shares of Birkenstock during the 3rd quarter worth about $28,000. Activest Wealth Management lifted its stake in Birkenstock by 77,500.0% during the third quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 776 shares of the company’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 775 shares during the period. Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in Birkenstock during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $42,000. Quarry LP grew its stake in shares of Birkenstock by 99.2% in the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 988 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,000 after purchasing an additional 492 shares during the period. Finally, GW&K Investment Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Birkenstock by 77.4% in the 4th quarter. GW&K Investment Management LLC now owns 1,114 shares of the company’s stock valued at $46,000 after purchasing an additional 486 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 19.93% of the company’s stock.
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.
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